When: Wednesday, April 6th, 8 AM to 3 PM (Breakfast and lunch provided)
Where: Thomas Jefferson University, Room 101, Bluemle Auditorium, 233 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Sponsor: Philadelphia Regional Chapter / Medical Library Association (MLA)
Description: This program serves as a primer to current public health issues as well as the resources best suited to meet the information needs of health professionals. The day-long event will include three interactive sessions where participants will learn from health professionals and a public health librarian working in the field.
Who should attend: Librarians; staff of public health facilities; any and all interested in public health issues.
Speakers:
· "Infectious Diseases," Marla J. Gold, MD: Dean;
Professor of Health Management and Policy, Drexel University School of Public Health
· "Mental Health Services," Trevor Hadley, PhD: Director, Center for Mental Health Policy & Services Research, Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania
· "The Information Professional as Public Health Partner," Kristine Alpi, MLS, MPH, AHIP: Library Manager for the Public Health Library of the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Department of Public Health - New York City
Fee: $100 for MLA/SLA/PALINET members; $130 for non-members; $65 for students
For questions regarding registration, contact Jessica Ward,
215-762-1069, jjr36@drexel.edu
Click for printable registration form
Make checks payable to: Philadelphia Regional Chapter of MLA
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 25, 2005
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Directions and parking:
Jefferson Hospital Campus Map
Parking
PATCO station: 9th-10th Street (walk south to 233 S. 10th St.)
SEPTA station: 11th Street (walk south and one block east)