Events
Third Annual Global Health Conference: The Challenges of Global Aging
Event date: October 12, 2011 - 10:30am
October 12, 2011
10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Des Moines University
Olsen Medical Education Center (MEC)
3200 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
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Register online Poster submission
Target audience
Des Moines University students, faculty, staff, and adjunct global health faculty. Students and faculty from Heartland Global Health Conference (HGHC) member schools (Central College, Drake University, Iowa State University, Mercy College of Health Science, Simpson College, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa and Des Moines University (DMU)) and community members are also invited to attend.
Objectives
Upon completion of this program or series, participants will be able to:
- Learn about the challenges of global aging.
- Identify action steps in addressing the global aging population.
- Question how society can assist in promoting a healthy lifestyle for the elderly.
Agenda
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| 10:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 11 a.m. | LunchView Student Poster Presentations – Judging by HGHC Committee members |
| 12:30 p.m. | Overview of Heartland Global Health Consortium (HGHC)
Christopher A. Squier, Ph.D., D.Sc.; Director, Global Health Studies, University of Iowa; President, HGHC Mary Mincer Hansen, Ph.D.; Director, Masters of Public Health, Des Moines University; Past President, HGHC |
| 12:45 p.m. | Welcome
Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D.; President, Des Moines University |
| 12:50 p.m. | Greeting
Terry Branstad; Governor, Iowa |
| 1 p.m. | Co-keynote address: The Opportunities for Aging in Iowa
Donna Harvey; Director, Iowa Department on Aging |
| 1:30 p.m. | Co-keynote address:Making Sense of Cross-National Differences in Aging and Disease
Robert B. Wallace, MSc, M.D.; Director, Center on Aging, The University of Iowa |
| 2 p.m. | Question and Answer Session |
| 2:15 p.m. | Break
Poster Winners Announced and Prizes Presented |
| 2:30 p.m. | Introduction of Speaker Panel Members
Dawn Bowker, RN, MAN, ARNP, WHNP-BC; Assistant professor, Mercy College of Health Sciences |
| 2:45 p.m. | Brain Wellness for the World
Robert L. Bender Jr., M.D.; Medical director, Healthy Aging and Memory Clinic, West Des Moines; Geriatrician, Des Moines |
| 3 p.m. | Longevity and Global Aging
Peter Martin, Ph.D., Dr. Phil, Dipl. Psych; Professor and director, Gerontology Program, Iowa State University |
| 3:15 p.m. | Community Health Workers and the Epidemiological Transition
Abigail Koker, D.O.’14; Des Moines University Hiral Patel, D.O.’14; Des Moines University |
| 3:30 p.m. | Break |
| 3:45 p.m. | Communities Learning from Communities
Timothy G. Ihrig, M.D. Medical director, Palliative Care Services, Iowa Health Physicians |
| 4 p.m. | WHO Global Network of Age Friendly Cities
Yogesh Shah, M.D. Associate dean of Global Health, Des Moines University; Founding Chair, HGHC |
| 4:15 p.m. | Developing Livable Communities for Successful Aging
Brian Kaskie, Ph.D., M.A. Associate professor, Department of Health Management and Policy, The University of Iowa |
| 4:30 p.m. | Question and Answer Session |
| 5 p.m. | Adjourn |
Student poster session
Deadline to register your poster is: Wednesday, September 28th.
We are excited to announce the HGHC will be offering a poster session and all students attending are invited to participate.
Our conference theme for this year is “The Challenges of Global Aging”, however, poster topics are not limited to our conference theme. Students may present on any topic, experience, or research in the field of global health.
Categories and prizes
This year, students from HGHC partner universities will again have the opportunity to take part in a poster presentation, competing for cash prizes of $250 in each of three different categories! Posters will be divided into two groups (undergraduate and graduate) and will be judged in these three categories:
- Best focus on the conference theme
- Best focus on benefits at the community level
- Other
General information about poster construction
Posters display information about a particular topic in a visual format, so conference attendees can take it in at their own pace. The poster session will provide conference attendees the opportunity to learn more about a student’s experiential learning experience or research project, and personalize their learning experience by speaking one-on-one with the student creators of posters that capture their attention.
The following web site serves as a great resource on how to create an effective poster: http://www.ncsu.edu/project/posters/NewSite/
Poster printing guidelines
- Posters for the event will be paid for through the DMU Global Health department by a grant received from Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
- All students participating in the poster session will be reimbursed (up to $40) to defray costs associated with making posters.
- Please print in seminar presentation size (32.45″ x 42″ OR 42″ x 54.35″) (non-matted and non-laminated).
- If you’re a DMU student instructions regarding poster printing will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
Deadline to register your poster is: Wednesday, September 28th.
Dress
Registration
Free
- Students from HGHC member institutions – Central College, Des Moines University, Drake University, Iowa State University, Mercy College of Health Sciences, Simpson College, University of Iowa, and University of Northern Iowa
- Des Moines University faculty, staff, and global health adjunct faculty
- Heartland Global Health Consortium committee members
$50
- Faculty of HGHC schools and community members
Sponsors
Additional information
The Heartland Global Health Consortium fosters collaboration to offer and expand international health learning experiences for students. Members include Central College, Drake University, Iowa State University, Mercy College of Health Science, Simpson College, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa and DMU.
CME Credit
AOA: Des Moines University Continuing Medical Education and the AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education approve this program for a maximum 3.5 hours of AOA Category 2-A CME credits.
IBON: Des Moines University continuing education (provider #112) is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing as an accredited provider. This program has been reviewed and approved for a maximum of 3.9 continuing education contact hours.
Other: Attendees will be given a certificate of participation for a maximum 3.5 continuing education hours.
Contact
Vanessa Ross, CMP
Manager, Continuing Medical Education
3200 Grand Avenue, AC #505
Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone: 515-271-1541
Fax: 515-271-4226
vanessa.ross@dmu.edu
Chris Catrenich
Administrative secretary, Global Health
3200 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
515-271-1425
chris.catrenich@dmu.edu
Disclosure statement
Everyone in a position to control the content of this educational activity will disclose to the CE provider and to attendees all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. They will also disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Determination of educational content for this program and the selection of speakers are responsibilities of the program director. Firms providing financial support did not have input in these areas.
Des Moines University (DMU) prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend DMU sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the DMU Continuing Medical Education office at 515-271-1541 or cme@dmu.edu prior to the program.
I am an alumni wondering if
1. there is a discount for alumni?
2. there are CEUs available for PTs?
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