APHA 2016 Annual Meeting

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APHA 2016 ANNUAL MEETING • DENVER, CO 10
APHA Special Sessions
Don’t miss the Special Sessions, featuring cutting edge programming
and prominent experts. Take a deeper look at the theme, Creating the
Healthiest Nation: Ensuring the Right to Health, as well as current and
emerging public health issues. (Refer to Tab 3 for more details)
Monday, Oct. 31
CCC, Bellco Theatre
8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
3015.0 The Health Gap: The Challenge of an Unequal World—
Royal Society for Public Health Session
10:30 a.m.–Noon
3122.0 Racism: A Global View—APHA President Session
12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
3222.0 Vital Directions: Prescriptions for Our Future—
APHA Past President Session
Tuesday, Nov. 1
CCC, Bellco Theatre
8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
4011.0 Health in No Policies: Flint’s Water Crisis—Politics, Discrimination
and a Failing Infrastructure—APHA President-Elect Session
10:30 a.m.–Noon
4103.0 The Public Health Workforce: Building the Future
12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
4209.0 Zika: The Next Pandemic?
Wednesday, November 2
CCC, Mile High 2A
8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
5029.1 The Movement Toward Violence as a Health Issue
10:30 a.m.–Noon
5083.1 Race Matters: Why Communities are Critical in Building
Health and Equity
12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
5134.0 Reframing Health Equity: New Opportunities for Research
and Action
HIGHLIGHTS/NETWORKING
APHA Global Public Health
Film Festival
CCC, Mile High Ballroom 4EF
The Film Festival is organized by the PHEHP
Section’s Health Communication Working
Group (HCWG) and the International Health
Section. See a list of all the films in Tab 5.
Social Media Lab
CCC, Central Concourse near Mile High Ballroom
The APHA Social Media Lab, co-sponsored by AIDS.gov, will provide
attendees with technical assistance and information on best practices
for use of social media. Attend a 15 minute presentation or meet one-
on-one with an expert. See schedule below:
Monday, Oct. 31
12:10 p.m. Getting a grip on #APHA2016: Using social media
at a conference
2:10 p.m. A Social Coalition: Making it easy for groups to share
information
4:10 p.m. Finding Your Voice: Blending the Professional and
Personal to Create Your Brand
Tuesday, Nov. 1
12:10 p.m. Making the Most of Your Ghost: Engaging Audiences
with Snapchat
2:10 p.m. We’re Engaged! Creating Content to Build Relationships
and Support with Followers on Social Media
4:10 p.m. Social Media 365: Creating and Managing an Editorial Calendar
APHA Wellness Center
During the busy Annual Meeting schedule it’s important to take time
for yourself. Stop by the Wellness Center to get a bit of exercise or
reflect on the information gathered that day. Activities include yoga,
mini exercise breaks, seated massage, games and coloring. Follow the
signs to our new and improved wellness center located on the second
floor in front of Expo Hall F!
Networking
Networking is an important part of the Annual Meeting. Attend a business
meeting or social hour hosted by one of APHA’s member groups or your
university (See Tab 5). Don’t miss the award ceremonies sponsored by
APHA’s member groups. You can find information about all the award
winners at
Mix and Mingle Lounge
The Mix & Mingle Lounge will be located
in Lobby F of the CCC. Take advantage of
free WiFi, charge your phone and make
new friends between sessions. Join the
conversation on social media #APHA2016
and view the giant Twitter wall. This is a
great place to meet up with friends too!
Global Public Health
FESTIVAL