142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition

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Innovations in international health

142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 15 - November 19, 2014): http://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual
Monday, November 17, 2014: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Oral
The presenters in this session will discuss the transformation of peoples lives as a result of innovations in public health practice. Examples of simple and cost effective technology which has resulted in dramatic improvemwnts in the quality of life for many communities , especially those living in low socio economic settings will also be highlighted.
Session Objectives: Discuss role played by social innovations in improving the health of communities. Discuss examples of succesful invotions which have improved the lives of underserved populations.
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1:06pm
On Partnerships, Community Engagement and Community Organizing: A Case Study in Peru
Graciela Jaschek, MPH, Stephanie Grutzmacher, PhD, Elisabeth Maring, PhD and Greg Raspanti, MPH
1:18pm
Blended Learning: An Innovative Approach to Global Health Training and Education
Korinne Chiu, PhD, Holly Downs, PhD, Aundrea Carter, MS, Innes Boland, MPH and Ramon Lopez, MD

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Organized by: International Health
Endorsed by: APHA-Committee on Women's Rights

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