5th National Conference on Health Issues in the Arab American Community
| Start Date |
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 |
| End Date |
Friday, November 7, 2008 |
| Description |
The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) looks forward to hosting the 5th National Conference on Health Issues in the Arab American Community. This Conference continues the fine tradition established in 1999 and continues to affirm our strong commitment to preventing disease, reducing health disparities and promoting wellness in the community at-large. This strategically designed Conference offers medical practitioners and public and mental health professionals an academic forum in which to showcase their research, health programs and activities, and to interact with colleagues who share interests and areas of focus. The Conference themes are aligned with the US Surgeon General’s report, “Healthy People 2010”, which outlines national goals for disease control and health promotion. ACCESS is committed
to contributing to the realization of these goals by implementing strategies and continuing to focus and strengthen its health and educational programs. |
| Contact Name |
Shorouq Shenaq |
| Phone |
1 313-216-2240 |
| Fax |
1 313-584-3622 |
| E-mail |
sshenaq@accesscommunity.org |
| Website |
http://www.med.wayne.edu/cme/newCMEwebpages/ACCESS08_brochure.pdf |
| Format |
Conferences, Lecture, Seminar |
| Location |
Dearborn Inn
20301 Oakwood Boulevard
Dearborn, Michigan
48124 |
| Credit Hours |
25.5 |
| Credit Category |
1 |
| Price |
$200.00 |
| Early Registration Price |
$150.00 |
| Early Registration Date |
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 |
| Specialties |
Psychiatry, Nurse, Psychology, General Medicine |
| Objectives |
• To provide scientific information about the prevalence of disease risk factors and
unhealthy behaviors in the Arab American population with focus on the areas of: Tobacco Use, Mental Health, Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes, Environment, Cancer, Refugees and Health, HIV/AIDS and STI’s, Lifestyle and Health Outcomes
• To improve understanding of the specific needs and cultural factors that influence
the practice of leading healthy lifestyles in the Arab American population
• To raise awareness about the impact of immigration on the mental and physical
health of Arab Americans
• To develop concrete action plans to reduce the burden of disease, promote health
and well-being and reduce health disparities between various racial and ethnic
groups within the general population
• To present an active forum to encourage networking, cooperation and collaboration
between academic institutions, health care providers, public health agencies and
community-based organizations
• To provide local, national and international experts a framework for exchange of
information and for promotion of comparative research between Arab Americans
and researchers in the Arab world |
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