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MLA Public Health ForumWhen: 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; · "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, Click for printable registration form Make checks payable to: Philadelphia Regional Chapter of MLA REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 25, 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Directions and parking: PATCO station: 9th-10th Street (walk south to 233 S. 10th St.) SEPTA station: 11th Street (walk south and one block east) |