2011 African American and Hispanic Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS

ABSTRACTS
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Public Health is proud to announce the African American and Hispanic Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS. The conference will be held October 24-26, 2011, at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY. The theme for the conference is “Get Educated. Get Tested. Get Involved. Get Treated.” As the only one of its kind in Kentucky, this conference presents a unique opportunity for the community, community-based organizations, local, state and federal agencies, and others in the field of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis to come together and focus on improving the services available to persons infected with and affected by HIV disease.

We invite you to share your knowledge and expertise on strategies to build a stronger network and join us in making this year’s conference a success. We look forward to seeing you in October as a participant and/or as a presenter.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Abstract submissions for concurrent sessions on Thursday and Friday, October 24-26, 2011, should exemplify current best practices; present new issues or topics; innovative ways of viewing traditional issues; or research that substantiates, promotes, and advances the work in the field of HIV and Hepatitis. Sessions are 75 minutes in length.

You may submit more than one abstract. (Please submit a separate submission form for each abstract you wish to have considered.) A Curriculum / Vitae for each presenter must accompany all submissions.

All abstracts must be received by the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) by Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Submissions will be accepted by mail or e-mail. You will be notified, in writing, on or before October 1, 2011, if the abstract(s) you submit is accepted by the conference planning committee.

To submit, please complete theDownload2011 Abstract Submission Form.