26th Alaska Health Summit Dec 1 - 3
November 26 2008
Alaska’s Health: Bridging the Gap
26th Alaska Health Summit, sponsored by the Alaska Public Health Association
December 1-3, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska, Anchorage Sheraton Hotel
You are invited to submit proposal for sessions for the 2008 Alaska Health Summit.
Proposals are being accepted for Alaskan-based as well as national speakers addressing the following topics:
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Having a sustainable and competent workforce is vital to impacting the long-term health status of Alaskans.
Track co-chairs:
Robert Sewell, 465-4065,
Sheila Wright, 264-6228,
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE:
Evidence-based public health is essential to the efficient and effective use of limited resources to plan, implement and evaluation public health initiatives.
Track Co-Chairs:
Diane Casto, 465-1188,
Kathy O’Gara, 966-8736,
USING PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE: Public health is strengthened through the use of a science perspective for program development and evaluation.
This track is intended to include how to assess and internet data systems, and using data to improve our public health practice.
Track Chair:
Sandra Woods, 334-2250,
ADDRESSING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS AND HEALTH DISPARITIES:
This track is intended to look at innovative approaches that work to eliminate health disparities, as well as increase our
understanding of social determinants of health and health disparities.
Track Chair:
Pending. Interim: Jayne Andreen, 465-5729,
HOT TOPICS AND EMERGING ISSUES: This track will focus on new trends and issues, as well as cutting edge and creative responses to these issues.
Examples could include global warming, or meeting the health needs of returning vets.
Track co-Chairs:
Karol Fink, 269-3457,
Penny Cordes,
The Alaska Public Health Association is seeking presenters for the 26th Alaska Health Summit to be held at the Anchorage Sheraton
on December 1-3, 2008. Post-summit workshops will be offered December 4-5. We would like to invite you to participate in the Summit by
submitting a session proposal for consideration. The selection of proposals is based on the information you provide, so please be thorough, clear and specific.
This will help the committee visualize what you plan to do and how you plan to do it.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the conference coordinator,
Brenda Holden at or 907-450-2452
You can submit a proposal either on-line at http://www.chems.alaska.gov/surveyor/survey.asp?s=01224080219112199 or with the attached form.
Because you need to complete the on-line form in one internet session, it is a good idea to complete a draft using the attached form.
You may submit as many sessions as you have ideas. Paper forms can be faxed to Information Insights at 907-450-2470 or
sent to Information Insights, Inc., Box 73490, Fairbanks, AK 99707.
Procedures for submitting a proposal for the 2008 Health Summit:
Session proposals must be received by May 31st.
Session proposal should not use abbreviations or acronyms. The following information should be included (a) Name, professional title (job title),
complete mailing address with zip code, contact numbers and emails.
The format should be appropriate for adult learners.
The presentation cannot promote or endorse any commercial product or for-profit program.
Information teleconferences on how to submit a proposal will be on Monday, April 28th at 1:00 p.m., and Tuesday, May 6th at 9:00 a.m.
Dial toll free at 1-888-474-4635 or contact Brenda Holden at Information Insights to discuss any questions.
The success of the Summit rests on the dedication of individuals, like you, committed to promoting the professional growth and development of the public health workforce.
We look forward to your participation in the conference and thank you for your consideration. If you know of someone who might be interested in presenting,
please feel free to give them a copy of this Call for Sessions. Additional copies may also be downloaded from our website: http://www.alpha.org under Alaska Health Summit .
Jayne Andreen, Health Summit Chair
Jayne E. Andreen, Manager, Health Promotion
Section of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Alaska Division of Public Health
PO Box 110616
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0616
907-465-5729
907-465-2770 (fax)
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