Date: Tue, 18 Jul 1995 12:07:17 +0500 From: ghmcleaf{CONTRACTOR/ASPEN/ghmcleaf}%NAC-GATEWAY.ASPEN@ace.aspensys.com Subject: New Conference Listings 7/18/95 CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse Conference Calendar Database NEW CONFERENCE LISTINGS July 18, 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, 4 new listings were loaded to the Conference Calendar Database. Their records follow: TITLE: For the Love of Children DATE: July 24-27, 1995 LOCATION: Bismarck, ND SPONSOR(S): Children and Family Services Division, North Dakota Department of Human Services CONTACT: Cindy, 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, NC 58505-0250, (701) 328-3580, FAX: (701) 328-2359 EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Children. Child health services. Substance abuse. Clergy education. Risk factors. Native Americans. Families. NOTES: Fee: Pre-registration, $55; On-site registration, $75; Student rates, $40. Continuing education credits available. Accommodations, (701) 258-7700 or (701) 255-6000. TITLE: Teen Sexuality: Realistic Approaches, Positive Messages DATE: December 8-10, 1995 LOCATION: Washington, DC SPONSOR(S): Advocates for Youth CONTACT: Advocates for Youth, 1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Ste. 200, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 347-5700 EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Adolescents. Advocacy. Pregnancy. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). HIV prevention. Education. Condom distribution programs. NOTES: Conference will mark the 15th anniversary of Advocates for Youth. Post conference workshops will be held on December 10. TITLE: AIDS: A Challenge to Primary Care; 7th Annual Maryland Conference DATE: October 5-7, 1995 LOCATION: Baltimore, MD SPONSOR(S): University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMAB) CONTACT: Maryland AIDS Professional Education Center, University of Maryland Medical Center, 22 S. Greene St., Box 175, Baltimore, MD 21201-1595, (410) 679-5480, FAX: (410) 679-4933 EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Cytomegalovirus (CMV). Opportunistic infections. Fungal infections. HIV transmission. HIV prevention. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Case management. Dermatology. Substance abuse. Pediatrics. Adolescents with HIV/AIDS. Orphans. Children with HIV/AIDS. Pregnancy. AZT. Infants. Infants with HIV/AIDS. Incarcerated persons with HIV/AIDS. Correctional facilities. Women. Nurses. Death or dying. Anger. Ethical issues. Cultural factors. Confidentiality. Outreach. NOTES: Fee: Before September 7, 1995: Physicians, $250; Other health professionals, $155; Residents, fellows, and students, $80. After September 7, 1995: Physicians, $275; Other health professionals, $180; Residents, fellows, and students, $90. One day registrations available. Continuing education credits available. Accommodations, (410) 547-1200, FAX: (410) 752-3917. TITLE: HIV Prevention with Native American Youth: A Skills- Building Workshop DATE: September 13-15, 1995 LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN SPONSOR(S): National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC); Minnesota American Indian AIDS Task Force (MAIATF) CONTACT: National Native American AIDS Prevention Center, 3515 Grand Av., Ste. 100, Oakland, CA 94610, (510) 444-2051, FAX: (510) 444- 1593 EVENT TYPE: Workshop TOPICS: Native Americans. Adolescents. HIV prevention. 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.