The Department of Community Health and Prevention will host a series of academic forums throughout the school year. The forums are designed to:
- Spotlight some of the research by the department's faculty
- Raise awareness of key maternal and child health issues in Philadelphia
- Provide ideas for how others can get involved
The forums are free and open to the public. RSVP is required for provided lunch.
RSVP with Angel Tucker at at29@drexel.edu.
2009 - 2010 Schedule
Location: All Forums Held in The Bellet Building, Room 604 (1505 Race St., Philadelphia, PA)
Time: All Forums Start at 12:00 PM
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Dr. Lisa Ulmer, Professor and Department Chair
"Participatory Statewide Evaluation of the Pennsylvania Cancer Education Network"
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Dr. Steve Lankenau, Professor
"Substance Abuse Research: Epidemiological and Evaluative Approaches"
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Dr. Randy Sell, Professor
"Identifying Sexual Minority Women in Prevention Research"
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Dr. Joan Bloch, Professor, Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions
"Where You Live Matters: Adverse Perinatal Outcomes Related to Preterm Birth"
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Dr. Lisa Bowleg, Professor
"'And So When I Told Her'...Learning About Black Women's HIV Sexual Risk Through the Words and Experiences of Black Men"
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Dr. Michael Yudell, Professor
"Ethical Challenges Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder Research"
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Dr. Margaret O'Neil, Professor, Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions
"Health Promotion, Physical Activity and Fitness in Children and Families: Lessons Learned from the Community"
Wednesday, May 26, 2009
Ms. Melita Jordan, Director of Family Health, Pennsylvania Department of Health
"Implementing a Statewide, Expanded Newborn Screening Program"
For more information, please contact Angel Tucker at at29@drexel.edu.