Date: Thu, 13 Jul 1995 09:15:57 +0500 From: ghmcleaf{CONTRACTOR/ASPEN/ghmcleaf}%NAC-GATEWAY.ASPEN@ace.aspensys.com Subject: New Conference Listings 07/13/95 CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse Conference Calendar Database NEW CONFERENCE LISTINGS July 13, 1995 The Clearinghouse's Conference Calendar Database contains information about upcoming conferences related to HIV and AIDS. NAC ONLINE users can search this database by selecting "Clearinghouse Databases" from the NAC ONLINE main menu. When asked to enter a database name, specify "CONF" to search the Calendar. To access the NAC ONLINE BBS, set your communications software to dial (800) 851-7245, and set the options for 8 data bits, N parity, 1 stop bit, full duplex, and complete a new user questionnaire. Only non-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and health departments are given full access to NAC ONLINE and the NAC databases. Overnight, 6 new listings were loaded to the Conference Calendar Database. Their records follow: TITLE: XI International Conference on AIDS DATE: July 7-12, 1996 LOCATION: Vancouver, CA - Canada SPONSOR(S): Joint UN Programme on AIDS; the International Council of AIDS Service Organisations (ICASO); Canadian Association for HIV Research; the Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+); and the International AIDS Society (IAS) CONTACT: Conference Secretariat, XI International Conference on AIDS, P.O. Box 48740, 595 Burrard St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V7X IT8, Canada/U.S. phone, (800) 780-2437; Worldwide phone, (604) 878-9995; FAX, (604) 668-3242; World Wide Web Site: http://unixg.ubc.ca:780/~aids11/AIDS96.html; Internet email address: aids96@hivnet.ubc.ca. (exclude final period from address) Accommodation inquiries, FAX (604) 688-0902. Registration inquiries, FAX (604) 684-0905. Exhibition inquiries: Exhibition Management Bureau, 349 West Georgia st., Main P.O. Box 3018, Vancouver, BC V6B 3X5, (604) 668-0855, FAX: (604) 688-0270. EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Women. Clinics. Epidemiology. Community health. Social factors. NOTES: Abstract submission dealine is February 1, 1996. Early registration deadline is Feburary 1, 1996. Deadline for Scholarship Applications is February 1, 1996. Standard registration deadline is May 1, 1996. Accommodation request deadline is May 1, 1996. Sponsors urge reservations be made as soon as possible. TITLE: Blood Safety and Screening DATE: October 23-25, 1995 LOCATION: Washington, DC SPONSOR(S): Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI) CONTACT: Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI), 1037 Chestnut St., Newton Upper Falls, MA 02164, (617) 630-1300, FAX: (617) 630- 1325, Internet email: chi@world.std.com, World Wide Web: http://www.healthtech.com/conferences. EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Blood. Blood transfusions. Bloodbourne pathogens. Correctional facilities. Lymphocytes. Policies. Screening. NOTES: Fees vary according to professional status, organization status, and date of registration. Travel information, (800) 824- 8930. Accommodations information, (202) 484-1000. Exhibition spaces available. TITLE: Sexual Health in the 1990's: A Joint Approach; A Two Day conference on Sexual Behaviour, HIV, GU Medicine, and Family Planning DATE: November 20-21, 1995 LOCATION: Portsmouth, UK - United Kingdom SPONSOR(S): Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust; Portsmouth Healthcare NHS Trust; University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth; and SE Hants Health Commission CONTACT: Michelle Middleton, Secretary, Department of GU Medicine, St. Mary's General Hospital, Milton Rd., Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6AD, United Kingdom EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Sexual behavior. Long-term survivors. Education. NOTES: Fee: Before September 4, 1995, 140-00 UK pounds; After September 4, 1995, 160-00 UK pounds. TITLE: Values in Health Care: Diverse Perspectives DATE: October 12-15, 1995 LOCATION: San Diego, CA SPONSOR(S): Society for Health and Human Values CONTACT: SHHV Annual Meeting, Society for Health and Human Values, 6728 Old McLean Village Dr., McLean, Va 22101, (703) 556-9222, FAX: (703) 556-8729 EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Ethical issues. Pastoral counseling. Hospitals. Cultural factors. Media. Education. Church roles. Home care. Treatment. Nurses. NOTES: Fees vary according to membership status, professional (student, resident, etc.) status, and date of registration. Additional fees for social events. Accommodations, (619) 297- 5466. Travel information, (800) 433-5368. TITLE: From the Past to the Future: Building Partnerships to Strengthen Families; Child Welfare League of America 1995 Mid- Atlantic Region Training Conference DATE: September 27-29, 1995 LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA SPONSOR(S): Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) Mid-Atlantic Region CONTACT: Mid-Atlantic Conference, Child Welfare League of America, 440 First St., NW, Ste. 310, Washington, DC 20001-2085, (202) 942-0308, FAX: (202) 638-4004 EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Parents of Persons with HIV/AIDS. Children with HIV/AIDS. Community organization. Public awareness. Foster care or services. Foster parents. Adolescents. NOTES: Fees dependent upon date of registration, membership status, professional status, and foster parent status. One day registrations available. Pre-conference workshop available. Accommodations, (215) 581-5000. Information about additional conferences is welcome. Please send E-Mail to Flynn McLean (GHMCLEAF through NAC ONLINE, fmclean@cdcnac.aspensys.com via the Internet) at the CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse; include the title, dates, site, sponsoring agency, contact information, registration fee, and topics to be discussed at the conference.