APHA 2016 Annual Meeting

APHA 2016 ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Getting Started There is so much to see and do at APHA 2016. In this section of the final program, we will highlight some of the key activities and provide you with information needed to have a successful experience. Download the Mobile App The best places to find information about the meeting or search for sessions is the mobile app. The APHA 2016 app is available for iPhone, iPad, Windows and Android devices and as a mobile web platform for those with various smart phones and tablets. Search for “APHA2016” in your App Store. You can also search sessions from your computer in the online program at http://bit.ly/APHA2016schedule .

Opening General Session Sunday, Oct. 30 I Noon – 1:30 p.m. I CCC, Bellco Theatre

The Annual Meeting will kick off with keynote speaker Cecile Richards, president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Each year, Planned Parenthood affiliate health centers ensure the right to health to millions of Americans. Richards will share the challenges and successes of working for this important organization. You don’t want to miss this event!

Richards

Navigate and Network: APHA 2016 Sunday, Oct. 30 I 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. I CCC, 205–207

Public Health Expo Grand Opening: Sunday, Oct. 30 I 1:30 p.m. I CCC, Exhibit Halls A/F APHA’s Public Health Expo will take place Oct. 30-Nov. 1. The Expo provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to meet and greet each other while learning more about public health careers and visiting with publishers, schools of public health, health related government agencies and more. Detailed information about the Expo and all the activities can be found in Tab 4. Monday General Session Monday, Oct. 31 I 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. I CCC, Bellco Theatre Current and former directors of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will provide attendees with insight on what it’s like to guide the extraordinary work of the CDC. Join us in hearing about the achievements of this important agency through the eyes of the amazing leaders who have been privileged to serve. The event will feature, Dr. Thomas Frieden, Dr. Julie Gerberding, Dr. Jeffrey Koplan and Dr. David Satcher.

New attendees! Don’t miss this interactive, experiential session where you will optimize your first Annual Meeting experience. APHA staff will share tips to navigating the meeting and will highlight must-attend events. A professional coach will also teach you how to network like a pro. This is the perfect event for anyone looking to maximize time at the meeting and learn how to make connections with the other 12,000+ attendees.

Using the Final Program — Pull out the tab dividers.

Tab 2—CE & Learning Institutes To purchase access to our CE system or to register for one of the Learning Institutes visit any onsite registration counter. Tab 3—Scientific Sessions This tab contains all the oral, roundtable and poster sessions taking place this week. Events are listed chronologically. Sessions will be held at the Colorado Convention Center (CCC) and Hyatt Regency Denver (HRD). All poster Sessions will be held in the Public Health Expo in Halls A/F. Tab 4—Public Health Expo The Expo is an important part of the Annual Meeting. Review this tab for exhibitor information and a list of activities occurring in the Expo. Tab 5—Business Meetings, Socials and Film Festival Don’t just attend scientific sessions! Search through this tab to find other events to attend during APHA 2016. Tab 6—Indexes Use this tab to search for events by member group or presenter name.

Frieden Gerberding Koplan Satcher

Closing General Session Wednesday, Nov. 2 I 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. I CCC,FourSeasonsBallroom3/4 After exploring ensuring the right to health as a strategy towards becoming the healthiest nation, complete your week at APHA with this capstone event. Join this dynamic discussion with leaders of the nation’s three most influential public health associations; APHA, ASTHO and NACCHO.

Jones Ehlinger Jacob

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CCC = COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER

HRD = HYATT REGENCY DENVER