Date: Tue, 13 Aug 1996 12:06:06 -0400 From: "Flynn Mclean" Subject: New Conference Information 08/13/96 CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse Conference Calendar Database NEW CONFERENCE LISTINGS August 13, 1996 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, 8 new listings were loaded to the Conference Calendar Database. Their records follow: TITLE: Update: The Latest Information in HIV Testing of Newborns DATE: October 1, 1996 LOCATION: Patchogue, NY SPONSOR(S): Brookhaven Memorial Hospital; AIDS Education and Resource Center CONTACT: Sabina Steiner, MSN, MPH, (516) 444-3208 EVENT TYPE: Lecture TOPICS: Education. NOTES: No fee. TITLE: Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS; Fourth Full Council Meeting DATE: September 8-10, 1996 LOCATION: Bethesda, MD SPONSOR(S): Office of National AIDS Policy CONTACT: Office of National AIDS Policy, (202) 632-1090 EVENT TYPE: Public meeting TOPICS: Policy development. Federal government. Research programs. HIV prevention. National health policies. National health programs. NOTES: No fee. TITLE: Treatment Strategies for the HIV-Infected Substance Abuser with Mental Illness DATE: September 24, 1996 LOCATION: Fairfax, VA SPONSOR(S): Fairfax Hospital, INOVA Health System CONTACT: Office of HIV Services, Registrar, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, VA 22031, (703) 204-3780 EVENT TYPE: Workshop TOPICS: Substance abuse. Mental health. Mental health services. Health professional education. NOTES: Fee: $25. TITLE: Management of Oral Manifestations in the AIDS Patient DATE: October 1, 1996 LOCATION: Fairfax, VA SPONSOR(S): Fairfax Hospital, INOVA Health System CONTACT: Office of HIV Services, Registrar, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, VA 22031, (703) 204-3780 EVENT TYPE: Workshop TOPICS: Substance abuse. Mental health. Mental health services. Health professional education. NOTES: Fee: $25. TITLE: Bridging Mind, Body, and Spirit in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS DATE: September 19-20, 1996 LOCATION: Augusta, GA SPONSOR(S): Georgia CHEP/AHEC; Carl Vinson VA Medical Center; Atlanta VA Medical Center; Augusta VA Medical Center; Project Inform; Atlanta AIDS Information Hotline CONTACT: Georgia CHEP, Inc. (00A), Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, 1826 Veterans Blvd., Dublin, Georgia, 31021, (912) 277-2705, FAX: (912) 277-2820) EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: AIDS 101. Psychological factors. Social factors. Substance abuse. HIV prevention. Education. Fear. Cultural factors. Alternative therapies. Spirituality. Health maintenance organizations. Treatment. Women. NOTES: Fee: $140. Exhibition spaces available. Accommodations, (706) 722-8900, (706) 722-5541. Continuing education credits available. TITLE: HIV Retreat Conference DATE: November 7-10, 1996 LOCATION: Houston, TX SPONSOR(S): AIDS, Medicine and Miracles CONTACT: AIDS, Medicine and Miracles, (800) 875-8770, Internet email: amm@csd.net EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Treatment. Spirituality. Alternative therapies. Nutrition. Women. Caregivers. NOTES: Fee: $135 (includes meals); $55 for Persons with HIV/AIDS. TITLE: Comprehensive Nursing Management of HIV Disease DATE: September 19-21, 1996 LOCATION: Miami Beach, FL SPONSOR(S): Florida AIDS Education and training Centers Network; Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, Metro Miami CONTACT: Sherri Armstrong, (305) 672-2100, ext. 3549 EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Epidemiology. Caregivers. Case management. Pediatrics. Nutrition. Psychological factors. Social factors. Substance abuse. Women. Adolescents. Cultural factors. Education. Homeless persons. Counseling. Antibody tests. Legal issues. Infection control. NOTES: Fee: $150 for ANAC members; $175 for non-members. TITLE: Children and Medicines: Information Isn't Just for Grownups DATE: September 29-October 1, 1996 LOCATION: Reston, VA SPONSOR(S): U.S. Pharmacopeia; The George Washington University Medical Center; Children's National Medical Center CONTACT: Children and Medicines, USP Open Conference, 12601 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852, (301) 816-8282, FAX: (301) 770-5193. EVENT TYPE: Conference TOPICS: Children. Therapeutic drugs. Adolescents. Patient education. Ethical issues. Clinical trials. Treatment. Information about additional conferences is welcome. Please send E-Mail to Flynn McLean (through NAC ONLINE, or 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.