APHA 2016 Annual Meeting

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TAB 1 9 CCC = COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER HRD = HYATT REGENCY DENVER
Getting Started
There is so much to see and do at APHA 2016. In this section of the final
program, we will highlight some of the key activities and provide you with
information needed to have a successful experience.
Download the Mobile App
The best places to find information about the meeting or search for
sessions is the mobile app. The APHA 2016 app is available for iPhone,
iPad, Windows and Android devices and as a mobile web platform for
those with various smart phones and tablets. Search for “APHA2016”
in your App Store.
You can also search sessions from your computer in the online program
at .
Navigate and Network: APHA 2016
Sunday, Oct. 30 I 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. I CCC, 205–207
New attendees! Don’t miss this interactive, experiential session where you
will optimize your first Annual Meeting experience. APHA staff will share
tips to navigating the meeting and will highlight must-attend events. A
professional coach will also teach you how to network like a pro. This is
the perfect event for anyone looking to maximize time at the meeting and
learn how to make connections with the other 12,000+ attendees.
Using the Final Program—Pull out the tab dividers.
Tab 2—CE & Learning Institutes
To purchase access to our CE system or to register for one of the
Learning Institutes visit any onsite registration counter.
Tab 3—Scientific Sessions
This tab contains all the oral, roundtable and poster sessions taking place
this week. Events are listed chronologically. Sessions will be held at the
Colorado Convention Center (CCC) and Hyatt Regency Denver (HRD). All
poster Sessions will be held in the Public Health Expo in Halls A/F.
Tab 4—Public Health Expo
The Expo is an important part of the Annual Meeting. Review this tab for
exhibitor information and a list of activities occurring in the Expo.
Tab 5—Business Meetings, Socials and Film Festival
Don’t just attend scientific sessions! Search through this tab to find other
events to attend during APHA 2016.
Tab 6—Indexes
Use this tab to search for events by member group or presenter name.
APHA 2016 ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Opening General Session
Sunday, Oct. 30 I Noon – 1:30 p.m. I CCC, Bellco Theatre
The Annual Meeting will kick off with keynote speaker Cecile Richards,
president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the
Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Each year, Planned Parenthood
affiliate health centers ensure the right to health to millions of Americans.
Richards will share the challenges and successes of working for this
important organization. You don’t want to miss this event!
Richards
Public Health Expo
Grand Opening: Sunday, Oct. 30 I 1:30 p.m. I CCC, Exhibit Halls A/F
APHA’s Public Health Expo will take place Oct. 30-Nov. 1. The Expo
provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to meet and greet each
other while learning more about public health careers and visiting with
publishers, schools of public health, health related government agencies
and more. Detailed information about the Expo and all the activities can
be found in Tab 4.
Monday General Session
Monday, Oct. 31 I 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. I CCC, Bellco Theatre
Current and former directors of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention will provide attendees with insight on what it’s like to guide the
extraordinary work of the CDC. Join us in hearing about the achievements
of this important agency through the eyes of the amazing leaders who
have been privileged to serve. The event will feature, Dr. Thomas Frieden,
Dr. Julie Gerberding, Dr. Jeffrey Koplan and Dr. David Satcher.
Frieden Gerberding Koplan Satcher
Closing General Session
Wednesday, Nov. 2 I 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. I CCC,FourSeasonsBallroom3/4
After exploring ensuring the right to health as a strategy towards becoming
the healthiest nation, complete your week at APHA with this capstone
event. Join this dynamic discussion with leaders of the nation’s three most
influential public health associations; APHA, ASTHO and NACCHO.
Jones Ehlinger Jacob