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Jan 23 2009

18th Annual Western Migrant Stream Forum

This conference offers a variety of workshops and sessions designed to meet the needs of clinicians, administrators, educators, advocates, researchers, and students dedicated to serving migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Join us as we learn about current issues, policy, and programs related to the health of this population.

Type of Event Location Beginning Date Ending Date

Multi-day Event

San Diego, California 23 January 2009 25 January 2009
Feb 1 2008

National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM)

Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

Visit MCN's dental page for information on dental issues specific to the migrant and underserved populations.

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Multi-day Repeat Event

Call 1 February 2008 29 February 2008

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Feb 1 2008

American Heart Month

Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation's No. 1 killer. To urge Americans to join the battle against these diseases, since 1963 Congress has required the president to proclaim February "American Heart Month."

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Multi-day Repeat Event

Call 1 February 2008 29 February 2008

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Feb 1 2008

International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month

Worldwide, Group B streptococcus is a leading infectious killer of newborns. It is the leading cause of blood infection and meningitis in newborns. The good news is that it can be prevented, and you can help!

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Multi-day Repeat Event

Call 1 February 2008 29 February 2008

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Feb 25 2009

2009 National Leadership Summit on Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health

The 2009 Summit is a continuation of our efforts to develop a national strategy and to move toward common language, from health disparities to health equity. Results of the Summit will become part of the National Blueprint for Action, which will guide OMH and its public and private partners. Together, experts, practitioners, leaders, stakeholders, and partners from both private and public sectors will begin to construct strategies and actions, shape policies, and foster the next generation of leaders to continue our mission.

Type of Event Location Beginning Date Ending Date

Multi-day Event

National Harbor, Maryland 25 February 2009 28 February 2009
Mar 1 2008

Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month

Since 1908, Prevent Blindness America has been the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization with the sole mission of preventing blindness and preserving sight.

For more informaiton specific to the migrant and underserved populations visit MCN's Eye Care page

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Multi-day Repeat Event

Call 1 March 2008 30 March 2008

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Mar 30 2009

43rd National Immunization Conference

Type of Event Location Beginning Date Ending Date

Multi-day Event

Dallas, Texas 30 March 2009 2 April 2009
Apr 1 2008

Cancer Control Month

During Cancer Control Month, we honor cancer victims and survivors, raise awareness of the impact cancer has on our citizens, and underscore our commitment to battling this deadly disease.

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Multi-day Repeat Event

Call 1 April 2008 30 April 2008

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Apr 1 2008

National Minority Health Awareness Month

OMH invites State and local governments and offices of minority health to organize events and put forth proclamations to bring due attention to this issue of minority health awareness. The mission of the Office of Minority Health (OMH) is to improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will eliminate health disparities.

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Multi-day Repeat Event

Call 1 April 2008 30 April 2008

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Apr 18 2009

Unite For Sight 6th Annual Global Health & Development Conference

"Achieving Global Goals Through Innovation"

Type of Event Location Beginning Date Ending Date

Multi-day Event

New Haven, CT 18 April 2009 19 April 2009
Apr 26 2009

American Occupational Health Conference

OEM is the medical specialty devoted to the prevention and manage-ment of occupational and environmental injury, illness, and disability, and the promotion of health and productivity of workers, their families, and communities. AOHC is designed to provide learner-centered education in the most current issues relevant to the practice of OEM. Upon completion of AOHC 2009, the learner should be able to:

  • anticipate changing or expanding OEM competencies;
  • evaluate current research; and
  • analyze emerging issues in OEM.
Type of Event Location Beginning Date Ending Date

Multi-day Event

San Diego, California 26 April 2009 29 April 2009
Apr 30 2009

2009 Community Voices Freedom's Voice Conference and Soledad O'Brien Freedom's Voice Awards Gala

Type of Event Location Beginning Date Ending Date

Multi-day Event

Atlanta, Georgia 30 April 2009 1 May 2009
May 1 2008

Mental Health Month

Mental Health Month was created more than 50 years ago to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental wellness for all. This year’s theme is focused on an essential component of maintaining and protecting mental health and wellness: social connectedness. The tagline for this year’s observance is “Get Connected.”

For mental health information specific to migrant and underserved populations, visit MCN's Mental Health page.  

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Multi-day Repeat Event

Call 1 May 2008 31 May 2008

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May 1 2008

Healthy Vision Month

May is Healthy Vision Month, a national eye health observance devoted to promoting the vision objectives in Healthy People 2010. Healthy Vision Month is sponsored by the National Eye Institute (NEI) and the National Eye Health Education Program Partnership. The NEI is part of the National Institutes of Health, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.


For more information about eye care and the migrant and underserved populations visit MCN's Eye Care page.

Type of Event Location Beginning Date Ending Date

Multi-day Repeat Event

Call 1 May 2008 31 May 2008

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May 1 2008

Hepatitis Awareness Month

Recognizes the importance of global commitments to prevent liver disease and cancer caused by viral hepatitis.

For hepatitis information specific to the migrant and underserved populations visit MCN's Hepaitits page.

Type of Event Location Beginning Date Ending Date

Multi-day Repeat Event

Call 1 May 2008 31 May 2008

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May 12 2009

2009 National Farmworker Health Conference

NACHC’s Annual CHI & Expo provides an opportunity for people involved in every aspect of health center policy and operations to meet, learn and share information with each other. The NACHC House of Delegates also meets to elect its national leaders at this meeting.

Type of Event Location Beginning Date Ending Date

Multi-day Event

San Antonio, Texas 12 May 2009 14 May 2009
May 21 2009

The American College of Nurse-Midwives 54th Annual Meeting & Exposition

Type of Event Location Beginning Date Ending Date

Multi-day Event

Seattle, Washington 21 May 2009 27 May 2009
May 26 2009

36th Annual International Global Health Conference

People and communities around the world find it difficult to access good, affordable health care and knowledge they can use to improve their health. How can the global health community use technologies successfully to address the needs that matter most, such as getting the right health workers with the right skills and the right tools to the right communities, improving health, and saving lives?

Type of Event Location Beginning Date Ending Date

Multi-day Event

Washington, D.C. 26 May 2009 30 May 2009
Jun 1 2008

Home Safety Month

Home Safety Month asked the public to take some simple hands-on steps to create a safer home environment from the five leading causes of home injury – falls, poisonings, fires and burns, choking/suffocation and drowning. HSC offered turnkey resources to help families nationwide learn how to be “hands-on” with proper home safety practices.

For information specific to migrant and underserved populations visit the MCN Environmental and Occupational Health page.  

Type of Event Location Beginning Date Ending Date

Multi-day Repeat Event

Call 1 June 2008 30 June 2008

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Jun 1 2008

National Men's Health Week

The purpose of Men's Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.
This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. The response has been overwhelming with hundreds of awareness activities in the USA and around the globe.

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Call 1 June 2008 30 June 2008

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