African American Nursing History Conference

February 19, 2010
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sheraton Westport Hotel Lakeside Chalet
191 Westport Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146

Featuring

• Elmer Freeman, MSW with Dr Sandra Millon-Underwood, PhD, RN
• MC: Kenya Haney, President NSNA

This conference is targeted for the community, especially nurses and other professionals in the health care field who are interested in the unique contributions that African-American nurses made in addressing health care disparities, health equity and health promotion through organizational community involvement.

Read more: About the African American Nursing History Conference

• 07:45–08:15    Registration and Continental Breakfast
• 08:15–08:30    Welcome & Opening Remarks
• 08:30–09:30    Morning Keynote Speaker: Elmer Freeman, MSW, Executive Director of the Center for Community Health Education Research and Service, Inc. (CCHERS), Director of Office of Urban Health Programs and Policy, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University
• 09:30–10:05    Break and Exhibits
• 10:05–11:05    Concurrent Breakout Session I | Choose from: Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Lupus, and Sickle Cell, Special Sessions for High School Students.
• 11:15–12:15    Lunch, Theatrical Presentation, Awards
• 12:30–13:30    Concurrent Breakout Session II | Choose from: Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Lupus, and Sickle Cell 
• 13:30–13:45    Break
• 13:45–14:45    Afternoon Keynote Speaker: Dr Sandra Millon-Underwood, PhD, RN, Professor of Nursing, University of  Wisconsin–Milwaukee
• 14:45–15:00    Closing Remarks & Evaluations
• 15:15–16:00    Post Conference Conversation with Keynote Speakers: Mr. Freeman and Dr. Sandra Millon-Underwood

 

Fee: $30   

Continental breakfast and lunch are included. Space is limited, so register early.  Registration must be postmarked by February 12, 2010.

• Online: Closed
• By Mail: Download the Registration Form and mail to Diana Rehagen, University of Missouri–St. Louis, Continuing Education, 207 J.C. Penney Conference Center, One University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121
• By Fax: Download the Registration Form and fax to (314) 516-6414. Charge card number or other payment information must be included.
• By Phone: Call (314) 516-6590. MasterCard, Visa, or Discover number must be given to assure registration.
• By TDD: Call (314) 516-5961

Make checks payable to the University of Missouri–St. Louis

Hotel Accommodations

Guest rooms are available at the Sheraton Westport Chalet for $79 per night. Call (314) 878-1500 for reservations and mention this conference to receive the discounted rate.