Authors: National Indian Health Board

Publication Year: 2007

Last Updated: 2010-08-31 12:15:22

Journal: National Indian Health Board

Keywords: NIHB, National Indian Health Board, ACC, Annual Consumer Conference, 2007 annual conference, HIV, AIDS

Short Abstract:

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) 24th Annual Consumer Conference (ACC) theme is HOPE for Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery in Indian Country. This year celebrates the 35th Anniversary of NIHB and will be held September 24-28, 2007 in Portland Oregon. Special events include an opening reception, 35th Anniversary Celebration/cultural event, Just Move It fitness activities and exclusive events sponsored by NIKE and Pendleton Woolen Mills. The conference will focus on the issue areas of mental health, alcohol/substance abuse addiction and recovery, suicide prevention, diabetes prevention, HIV/AIDS and drug use, fetal alcohol syndrome and depression. NIHB partners for this conference include Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nominations for awards are open for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Indian health care at the local, regional and national levels. The deadline for award nominations submission is Monday August, 6, 2007. Tribal and Corporate sponsorships, and conference book advertising opportunities are available.

Abstract:

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) 24th Annual Consumer Conference (ACC) theme is HOPE for Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery in Indian Country. This year celebrates the 35th Anniversary of NIHB and will be held September 24-28, 2007 in Portland Oregon. Special events include an opening reception, 35th Anniversary Celebration/cultural event, Just Move It fitness activities and exclusive events sponsored by NIKE and Pendleton Woolen Mills. The conference will focus on the issue areas of mental health, alcohol/substance abuse addiction and recovery, suicide prevention, diabetes prevention, HIV/AIDS and drug use, fetal alcohol syndrome and depression. NIHB partners for this conference include Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nominations for awards are open for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Indian health care at the local, regional and national levels. The deadline for award nominations submission is Monday August, 6, 2007. Tribal and Corporate sponsorships, and conference book advertising opportunities are available.

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