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American Public Health Association
133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition
December 10-14, 2005
Philadelphia, PA
APHA 2005
 
Session: The Medicine and Public Health Initiative (MPHI) Update and Workshop
3352.0: Monday, December 12, 2005: 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Oral
The Medicine and Public Health Initiative (MPHI) Update and Workshop
Purpose: During these times of unprecedented challenge to public health, collaboration to support community health goals, assure resources, and work toward the common goals of health for all, alliance and mutual are more vital than ever and have historically moved communities to effective public health action. The MPHI Session reports on the progress and next steps in renewing and developing the Medicine and Public Health Initiative and allied Institute (MPHI) network of health professionals, researchers, and educators within states, nationally and internationally. We invite all interested parties to attend and participate. See www.mphi.net MPHI’s major goal is bridging the gaps between clinical, community, and public health approaches through cooperative programs. There is a joint emphasis on the three themes of education, applied research and community based practice both domestically and internationally. We are extending the collaborative network to states and local chapters as critical to influencing and facilitating improving community health levels.
Learning Objectives: Attendees will receive updates and also participate in the general workshop to: 1. Learn about and discuss the MPHI organization, affiliate structure, project and network development. 2. Solicit ideas and actions from all attendees as well as examine specific action to form medicine, health professional 3. Further form public health collaborating initiatives in your own communities and areas of interests.
Moderator(s):Jay H. Glasser, PhD, MS
4:30 PMNational Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke: A Pivotal Partnership -- Wayne H. Giles, MD, MS  [ Recorded presentation ]
4:50 PMReport on national and international development of the Medicare and public health initiative: Where we are and where are we going  [ Recorded presentation ]
Jay H. Glasser, PhD, MS
5:05 PMMedicine and public health concept in action - issues, practicalities, and potentials of professional health care collaboration: The role of education, students, and their global consequences  [ Recorded presentation ]
Chris L. Day, MPH
5:30 PMBuilding the newtwork partnership, development of state and local programs and affiliates: Creating opportunities for applying knowledge to practice and developing sustainable collaborations  [ Recorded presentation ]
Leslie M. Beitsch, MD
5:55 PMWorkshop discussion: Results of the survey on collaboration and audience participation
See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.
Organized by:APHA
CE Credits:CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing

The 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition (December 10-14, 2005) of APHA