Friday January 27th, 2012 @ DePaul Universitys DePaul Center
**CALL FOR PROPOSALS**
Overview
The Health Disparities and Social Justice Conference hosted by DePaul Universitys Master of Public Health (MPH) Program will provide an opportunity to increase skills in identifying and addressing a wide variety of health disparities in diverse communities. It will also provide a valuable context for dialogue among a range of health and community experts who share DePauls mission to address social injustices and community health practices in marginalized groups. A special focus on adolescent health will be central to this years conference. This conference is provided free-of-charge to those interested in public health.
The conference will take place at DePaul Universitys DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, on Friday, January 27th, 2012 from 8:30am-4:00pm. Presentations will take the form of skills-building workshops. Sessions will be focused on some aspect of the intersection of health disparities and adolescent health among diverse populations, such as: immigrants, communities of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, low-income families, seniors/elders, and/or youth. In addition to the workshops and keynote speaker, a community lunch-hour session will include opportunities for networking and discussion.
Health disparities will be framed as social justice issues. The learning exchanges that take place at the conference will provide attendees with an improved ability to enrich the lives of those at highest risk for poor health outcomes, including members of various groups who experience social oppression and marginalization.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DEADLINE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1st at 5:00pm CST
Proposals MUST address one or more specific population experiencing health disparities and MUST take the format of a skills-building workshop: The workshop should:
- a) provide participants with knowledge of a defined topic and
- b) equip participants with the skills needed to identify and address health disparities in specific communities. In addition, the workshop format should encourage participation from audience members. Preference will be given to those proposals that address some aspect of adolescent health in their proposal. Adolescent health can be defined in various ways and seen across various issues including, but not limited to, sexual and reproductive health, substance use, risk-taking behavior, nutrition and obesity, relational development, self-esteem, stress and coping skills, violence, and identity development.
**Workshops will last for seventy-five (75) minutes. All presentations should allow at least 15-20 minutes for discussions. **
Submission should include the following information:
A. DEMOGRAPHIC:
q Name of presenter(s)
q Organization/Affiliation
q Address, Phone Number
q Email
B. PRESENTATION/WORKSHOP CONTENT
q Title
q Population(s) addressed
q 500 word abstract describing your skills-building
workshop
q At least three (3) learning outcomes
Please send all submission materials via email to Brandon Palmer bpalmer5@depaul.edu. Materials must be received by Tuesday November 1st,
2011 at 3:00pm CST. Presenters will receive notification of acceptance by Friday November 18th, 2011.
***Please direct questions to Leah Neubauer via email at
lneubaue@depaul.edu or via phone at (773) 325-4768.***
