Texas
Society for Public Health Education
www.txsophe.org
Fall 2015 Conference
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Health
Education: Building Partnerships for Prevention and Empowering Communities
Friday, October 23, 2015
J.J. Pickle Research Campus
University of Texas at Austin, Austin
Texas
SUBMISSION DEADLINE –Monday, June 15 by 12pm
CST
The Texas Society for Public Health Education (TSOPHE)
invites you to submit a proposal for a concurrent session or a poster presentation
at the TSOPHE Fall 2015Conference. The
conference will be held at J.J. Pickle Research Campus, The University of Texas
at Austin in Austin, Texas on October 23, 2015.
Abstract
Sub-Themes:• Advancing Health Education
through Technology and Innovations • Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults:
Health Needs of the Future Generation • Culture, Diversity, and Health: Local
and Global Perspectives • Disparities and Inequity: Health Education and
Promotion for Social Justice • Systems, Policies, Research, and Practices:
Current Trends and the Future of Health Education
Goal: By the end of
the conference, participants will gain an understanding of current trends in
health education and upcoming changes impacting the field of public health
education including healthcare reform, new policies, innovative technology,
advocacy, research and health coaching.
Conference Objectives:
§ Identify
emerging trends and challenges surrounding health promotion and disease
prevention across the lifespan.
§ Explore
evidence-based methods and strategies for improving health through community
engagement and empowerment.
§ Examine
cross-sector collaborations in public health education that promote health
equity in minority or under-represented populations.
§ Incorporate
innovative health communications and technology to improve health promotion
outreach, research, teaching, and practice.
§ Advocate for
public health education by fostering improvements in individual and population
health in order to advance the profession.
Audiences: Health educators, public
health professionals, health communicators, researchers, academicians, students
and other professions who provide health education
NOTIFICATION AND COMMUNICATION
You will
be notified by email when your proposal has been received and whether your
proposal was accepted or declined. All accepted
proposal recipients will receive a letter of acceptance from TSOPHE along with
conference registration information.
Abstract Types:
§ Concurrent/Plenary Session -This
type of presentation is 20 minutes for each presenter panelist. This single session may include a panel of up
to three speakers. Proposals must
include:
Title, 1-2 learning objectives, 300 word limit
abstract, audio/visual needs, and a brief biosketch (one paragraph) for each
presenting author.
§ Poster Session - Poster sessions will illustrate research findings/projects
during lunch/breaks. Poster abstract must include: Title, 1-2
learning objectives, 300 word limit abstract, and a brief biosketch (one
paragraph) for each presenting author.
In order
to help the review committee better understand and appreciate the purpose and
value of your proposed sharing session, please complete the abstract form on
the next page. If additional space is
needed, attach additional pages. SUBMISSION DEADLINE – Monday, June 15 by 12pm CST
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Valentino or Patricia Horace at email: laurasvalentino@gmail.com or phorace@mdanderson.org.
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