HIV and minority women

NL (k477a8)
Fri, 27 Jan 1995 16:11:49 CST


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CONFERENCE AND PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Reversing The Trend: Strategies for HIV Prevention Among Minority Women
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
April 6-7, 1995

PRESENTED BY: Race and Ethnic Studies, Texas A&M University, and Brazos Valley
Community Action Agency.

PROGRAM: The format for this conference will include a series of panels and
presentations addressing the major barriers to effective HIV
prevention among minority women followed by interactive prevention
planning and skill building.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
* Clinical and Behavioral Researchers
* Public Health Officals and Policy Makers
* Epidemiologist
* Outreach Workers
* Health Care Providers
* Community Representatives & Advocates
* Probation and Prison Officials
* Clergy

TOPICS:
* Adolescent Development and HIV Prevention
* The Role of Gangs in HIV Transmission
* Trust and Communication in the African American, Hispanic, Asian, and
Native American Community
* Political Challenges to Effective HIV Prevention
* Poverty and IV Drug Use
* Increasing HIV Awareness Among Immigrant Women
* Influence of Education and Culture on Prevention of HIV
* Analysis of Demostration Projects

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
* LCDC * RN * LVN * TJPC * CJAD

REGISTRATION: Registration fee includes registration packet, lunches, parking,
breaks and a social event the evening of April 6. Complete the registration
form and mail it.

SEND REGISTRATION TO: DRAWER H-1, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77844-1232,

FOR INFORMATION: (409) 260-2437.
Registration
REGISTRATION DATELINE AND COST: $40.00 March 1, 1995; after that day $60.00.

Supported for this conference provided by the CDC.
Space limited to 200 participants.

CONTACTS/ACCOMODATIONS:

QUESTIONS: Conference Coordinator: 409/260-2437, fax: 409/775-3457

TRAVEL DISCOUNTS: Executive Travel, 1-800-329-6505.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS:
* Manor House Inn, $45.00/room, transportation available, 1-800-231-4100.
* Memorial Student Center (MSC) Hotel, $37.00/room, no transportation,
at conference site, phone: 409/845-8908.
* The Hilton, $60/single; $66 double; $72/triple; $78/quadruple,
airport transportation only, phone: 1-800-Hiltons.
* Ramada Inn, $48/room, airport transportation only, 409/696-9891

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CONFERENCE PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
Jacque Hand, Texas A&M University, Drawer H-1, College Station, TX 77844-1232.

Conference fees must be paid at time of registration. Fax, phone or e-mail
registration will not be accepted. Check or money order accepted.

Please type of print clearly

NAME _____________________________________________________________________

TITLE/POSITION ___________________________________________________________

AFFILIATION/ORGANIZATION _________________________________________________

STREET ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________

CITY _____________________________________________________________________

ST________________________________________ ZIP ___________________________

PHONE ______________________________ FAX _________________________________

E-MAIL____________________________________________________________________

Please check all applicable

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (eg> sign language, handiccaped, ect.):

___________________________________________________________________________

DIETARY PREFERENCES:
( ) Regular ( ) Vegetarian ( ) Diabetic

PARKING:
( ) Pass ( ) Shuttle bus to & from conference

Through March 1, 1995.........$40.00
After March 1, 1995......$60.00