Date: Tue, 12 Dec 1995 18:09:19 +0500 From: ghmcleaf{CONTRACTOR/ASPEN/ghmcleaf}%NAC-GATEWAY.ASPEN@ace.aspensys.com Subject: New Conference Listings 12/12/95 CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse Conference Calendar Database NEW CONFERENCE LISTINGS December 12, 1995 The Clearinghouse's Conference Calendar Database contains information about upcoming conferences related to HIV and AIDS. NAC ONLINE users can search this database by selecting "Clearinghouse Databases" from the NAC ONLINE main menu. When asked to enter a database name, specify "CONF" to search the Calendar. To access the NAC ONLINE BBS, set your communications software to dial (800) 851-7245, and set the options for 8 data bits, N parity, 1 stop bit, full duplex, and complete a new user questionnaire. Only non-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and health departments are given full access to NAC ONLINE and the NAC databases. Overnight, 23 new listings were loaded to the Conference Calendar Database. Their records follow: TITLE: Investing in America's families; National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association Celebrates 25 Years of. DATE: February 26-March 1, 1996 LOCATION: Washington, DC SPONSOR(S): National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA) CONTACT: National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA), 122 C St., NW, Ste. 380, Washington, DC 20001-2109, (202) 628-3535, FAX: (202) 737-2690 EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Family planning. Contraception. NOTES: Sponsorships available. Display tables available. Program advertising spaces available. TITLE: Annual Conference and Exhibits; 1996 DATE: June 12-16, 1996 LOCATION: Bellevue, WA SPONSOR(S): National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) CONTACT: Michelle R. Deiter, National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), 440 1st St., NW, Ste. 500, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 783-5550, FAX: (202) 783-1583 EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Local health policies. Local health services. Local health programs. NOTES: Exhibitor spaces available. TITLE: Symposium on Child Sexual Abuse; 12th National DATE: March 26-30, 1996 LOCATION: Huntsville, AL SPONSOR(S): National Children's Advocacy Center CONTACT: National Children's Advocacy Center, 2204 Whitesburg Dr., Symposium Office, Huntsville, AL 35801, (205) 534-1328, FAX: (205) 534-6883 EVENT TYPE: Symposium TOPICS: Sexual assault or abuse. Children. NOTES: Fees dependent upon membership status and date of registration. Continuing education credits available. Travel, (800) 648-5101. Accommodations, (205) 533-1400. TITLE: Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS: A Course for Primary Care Providers DATE: December 7-9, 1995 LOCATION: Milford, MA SPONSOR(S): New England AIDS Education and Training Center (NEAETC) CONTACT: New England AIDS Education and Training Center (NEAETC), (617) 566-2283 EVENT TYPE: Training TOPICS: Substance abuse. TITLE: Creating Integrated Health Care; First Annual Alternative Therapies DATE: January 18-21, 1996 LOCATION: San Diego, CA SPONSOR(S): University of Arizona College of Medicine; Planetree CONTACT: Alternative Therapies Symposium Registration, c/o InnoVision Management Services, 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491, (800) 899-0573, FAX: (714) 632-2020 EVENT TYPE: Symposium TOPICS: Alternative therapies. Cultural factors. Research programs. Holistic therapies. Ethical issues. Emotions. NOTES: Fees dependent upon date of registration, pre-conference attendance, post-conference workshops, and social activities. Accommodations, (800) 445-8667. TITLE: HIV: Across the Disease Spectrum: Death, Dying and Grief DATE: January 18, 1996 LOCATION: Fairfax, VA SPONSOR(S): Office of HIV Services, Northern Virginia HIV Resource and Consultation Center and Hospice of Northern Virginia CONTACT: Registrar, Office of HIV Services, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, VA 22031, (703) 204-3780 EVENT TYPE: Workshop TOPICS: Death or dying. Grief. Pediatrics. Adolescents. Funeral planning. Caregivers. Children. NOTES: Fee: $35. Continuing education credits available. TITLE: Statewide HIV/AIDS Policy Conference; 6th Annual DATE: January 28-30, 1996 LOCATION: Albany, NY SPONSOR(S): New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute CONTACT: HIV/AIDS Statewide Conference Registration, Corning Tower Room 359, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0658, (518) 473- 8484 EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Policies. Policy development. HIV prevention. Minorities. Demographics. Treatment. Information dissemination. Information sources. Legal issues. Schools. Surveillance. Health care delivery. Employment. Workplaces. Community organizations. Counselling. HIV transmission. Needle exchange programs. Immigrants or refugees. Long-term survivors. Outreach. Medicaid. Children. Cultural factors. Alternative therapies. Lesbians. Mental health services. Rural environment or population. Pregnancy. Adolescents. Incarcerated persons. Funding sources. NOTES: Fee: If before January 12: $150; Monday only, $75; Sunday only or Tuesday only, $45. For registrations after January 12: $250; Monday only, $125; Sunday only or Tuesday only, $75. Group rates available. Scholarships for persons living with HIV/AIDS available. Lodging, (800) 843-6664, (800) 443-8952, or (518) 458- 1000. TITLE: Working with America's Youth: The Call to St. Louis DATE: July 21-24, 1996 LOCATION: St. Louis, MO SPONSOR(S): National Resource Center for Youth Services CONTACT: National Resource Center for Youth Services, 202 W 8th St., Tulsa, OK 74119-1419, (918) 585-2986, FAX: (918) 592-1841 EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Sexual assault and abuse. Pregnancy. Adolescents. Cultural factors. Self-esteem. Substance abuse. Suicide. Families. Intervention strategies. Sexuality. Homeless persons. Community organizations. Volunteerism. Policies. Media. Fundraising. NOTES: Exhibitor spaces available. Deadline for abstracts for presenters is December 15, 1995. TITLE: Computers in Libraries '96; 11th Annual DATE: February 27-29, 1996 LOCATION: Arlington, VA SPONSOR(S): Information Today; Searcher; and Computers in Libraries. CONTACT: Information Today, 143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055- 8750, (609) 654-6266, FAX: (609) 654-4309, Internet email: custserv@infotoday.com EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Information dissemination. Information resources. NOTES: Fees dependent upon date of registration, days attending, and pre- and post-conference attendance. Early registration deadline is February 10, 1996. TITLE: AIDS High Risk Adolescent Prevention Training (HRAP) DATE: March 6-8, 1996 LOCATION: Worcester, MA SPONSOR(S): JSI Research and Training Institute; Massachusetts Department of Public Health AIDS Bureau CONTACT: JSI Research and Training Institute, 210 Lincoln St., Boston, MA 02111, (617) 482-9485 EVENT TYPE: Training TOPICS: HIV transmission. Antibody tests. Counselor education. Adolescents. Risk factors. Risk reduction. HIV prevention. Families. NOTES: Fee: $45. Registration deadline is February 21, 1996. Registrations received after the deadline will be assessed an additional $5. Continuing education credits available. TITLE: AIDS High Risk Adolescent Prevention Training (HRAP) DATE: June 12-14, 1996 LOCATION: Holyoke, MA SPONSOR(S): JSI Research and Training Institute; Massachusetts Department of Public Health AIDS Bureau CONTACT: JSI Research and Training Institute, 210 Lincoln St., Boston, MA 02111, (617) 482-9485 EVENT TYPE: Training TOPICS: HIV transmission. Antibody tests. Counselor education. Adolescents. Risk factors. Risk reduction. HIV prevention. Families. NOTES: Fee: $45. Registration deadline is May 29, 1996. Registrations received after the deadline will be assessed an additional $5. Continuing education credits available. TITLE: Preventing HIV Disease among Substance Abusers: A Training Program for Substance Abuse Treatment Counselors DATE: December 14-15, 1995 LOCATION: Boston, MA SPONSOR(S): JSI Research and Training Institute; Massachusetts Department of Public Health AIDS Bureau CONTACT: JSI Research and Training Institute, 210 Lincoln St., Boston, MA 02111, (617) 482-9485 EVENT TYPE: Training TOPICS: Substance abuse. Risk reduction. HIV prevention. Education. NOTES: Fee: $35. Continuing education credits available. TITLE: Preventing HIV Disease among Substance Abusers: A Training Program for Substance Abuse Treatment Counselors DATE: February 8-9, 1996 LOCATION: Worcester, MA SPONSOR(S): JSI Research and Training Institute; Massachusetts Department of Public Health AIDS Bureau CONTACT: JSI Research and Training Institute, 210 Lincoln St., Boston, MA 02111, (617) 482-9485 EVENT TYPE: Training TOPICS: Substance abuse. Risk reduction. HIV prevention. Education. NOTES: Fee: $30. Registration deadline is January 25, 1996. Registrations received after the deadline will be assessed an additional $5. Continuing education credits available. TITLE: Preventing HIV Disease among Substance Abusers: A Training Program for Substance Abuse Treatment Counselors DATE: June 20-21, 1996 LOCATION: Springfield, MA SPONSOR(S): JSI Research and Training Institute; Massachusetts Department of Public Health AIDS Bureau CONTACT: JSI Research and Training Institute, 210 Lincoln St., Boston, MA 02111, (617) 482-9485 EVENT TYPE: Training TOPICS: Substance abuse. Risk reduction. HIV prevention. Education. NOTES: Fee: $30. Registration deadline is June 6, 1996. Registrations received after the deadline will be assessed an additional $5. Continuing education credits available. TITLE: Cultural Aspects of Sexuality DATE: January 26, 1996 LOCATION: Worcester, MA SPONSOR(S): JSI Research and Training Institute; Massachusetts Department of Public Health AIDS Bureau CONTACT: JSI Research and Training Institute, 210 Lincoln St., Boston, MA 02111, (617) 482-9485 EVENT TYPE: Training TOPICS: Cultural factors. Sexuality. Counselor education. Education. NOTES: Fee: $15. Registration deadline is January 12, 1996. Registrations received after the deadline will be assessed an additional $5. TITLE: Cultural Aspects of Sexuality DATE: March 29, 1996 LOCATION: Springfield, MA SPONSOR(S): JSI Research and Training Institute; Massachusetts Department of Public Health AIDS Bureau CONTACT: JSI Research and Training Institute, 210 Lincoln St., Boston, MA 02111, (617) 482-9485 EVENT TYPE: Training TOPICS: Cultural factors. Sexuality. Counselor education. Education. NOTES: Fee: $15. Registration deadline is March 15, 1996. Registrations received after the deadline will be assessed an additional $5. TITLE: Cultural Aspects of Sexuality DATE: May 17, 1996 LOCATION: Boston, MA SPONSOR(S): JSI Research and Training Institute; Massachusetts Department of Public Health AIDS Bureau CONTACT: JSI Research and Training Institute, 210 Lincoln St., Boston, MA 02111, (617) 482-9485 EVENT TYPE: Training TOPICS: Cultural factors. Sexuality. Counselor education. Education. NOTES: Fee: $15. Registration deadline is May 3, 1996. Registrations received after the deadline will be assessed an additional $5. TITLE: When Time Won't Heal: Understanding and Supporting Bereaved Parents and Children DATE: March 15, 1996 LOCATION: Springfield, MA SPONSOR(S): JSI Research and Training Institute; Massachusetts Department of Public Health AIDS Bureau CONTACT: JSI Research and Training Institute, 210 Lincoln St., Boston, MA 02111, (617) 482-9485 EVENT TYPE: Training TOPICS: Grief. Death or dying. Bereavement counseling. Children. Cultural factors. NOTES: Fee: $15. Registration deadline is March 1, 1996. Registrations received after the deadline will be assessed an additional $5. Continuing education credits available. TITLE: When Time Won't Heal: Understanding and Supporting Bereaved Parents and Children DATE: June 7, 1996 LOCATION: Boston, MA SPONSOR(S): JSI Research and Training Institute; Massachusetts Department of Public Health AIDS Bureau CONTACT: JSI Research and Training Institute, 210 Lincoln St., Boston, MA 02111, (617) 482-9485 EVENT TYPE: Training TOPICS: Grief. Death or dying. Bereavement counseling. Children. Cultural factors. NOTES: Fee: $15. Registration deadline is May 21, 1996. Registrations received after the deadline will be assessed an additional $5. Continuing education credits available. TITLE: Legal/Ethical Issues: Confidentiality, Informed Consent, Partner Notification, and Discrimination DATE: January 9, 1996 LOCATION: Springfield, MA SPONSOR(S): JSI Research and Training Institute; Massachusetts Department of Public Health AIDS Bureau CONTACT: JSI Research and Training Institute, 210 Lincoln St., Boston, MA 02111, (617) 482-9485 EVENT TYPE: Training TOPICS: Confidentiality. Antibody tests. Informed consent. Legal issues. Ethical issues. Counselor education. Sexual assault or abuse. Discrimination. Employment. NOTES: Fee: $10. Registration deadline is December 26, 1995. Registrations received after the deadline will be assessed an additional $5. Continuing education credits available. TITLE: Legal/Ethical Issues: Confidentiality, Informed Consent, Partner Notification, and Discrimination DATE: February 13, 1996 LOCATION: Boston, MA SPONSOR(S): JSI Research and Training Institute; Massachusetts Department of Public Health AIDS Bureau CONTACT: JSI Research and Training Institute, 210 Lincoln St., Boston, MA 02111, (617) 482-9485 EVENT TYPE: Training TOPICS: Confidentiality. Antibody tests. Informed consent. Legal issues. Ethical issues. Counselor education. Sexual assault or abuse. Discrimination. Employment. NOTES: Fee: $10. Registration deadline is January 30, 1996. Registrations received after the deadline will be assessed an additional $5. Continuing education credits available. TITLE: Legal/Ethical Issues: Confidentiality, Informed Consent, Partner Notification, and Discrimination DATE: April 13, 1996 LOCATION: Boston, MA SPONSOR(S): JSI Research and Training Institute; Massachusetts Department of Public Health AIDS Bureau CONTACT: JSI Research and Training Institute, 210 Lincoln St., Boston, MA 02111, (617) 482-9485 EVENT TYPE: Training TOPICS: Confidentiality. Antibody tests. Informed consent. Legal issues. Ethical issues. Counselor education. Sexual assault or abuse. Discrimination. Employment. NOTES: Fee: $10. Registration deadline is April 9, 1996. Registrations received after the deadline will be assessed an additional $5. Continuing education credits available. TITLE: Hitting the Target: HIV Prevention and Education DATE: February 21, 1996 LOCATION: Sanford, NC SPONSOR(S): North Carolina Healthy Intercollegiate Visions Coalition CONTACT: Martha Wagner, 149 Mossman Building, UNCG, Greensboro, NC 27412-5001, (910) 334-5099 EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Education. Outreach. HIV prevention. Treatment. Counselor education. Educator education. NOTES: Fees dependent upon date of registration, membership status, and professional status. Information about additional conferences is welcome. Please send E-Mail to Flynn McLean (through NAC ONLINE, or fmclean@cdcnac.aspensys.com via the Internet) at the CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse; include the title, dates, site, sponsoring agency, contact information, registration fee, and topics to be discussed at the conference.