The Public's Health and the Law in the 21st Century - Second Annual Partnership Conference on Public Health

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Second Annual Partnership Conference on Public Health

June 16 - 18, 2003
Sheraton Colony Square Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia

"CDC is committed to building a public health system that is fully prepared to protect the health of the American people. A better understanding of public health law is crucial to ensuring state and local preparedness."

Dr. Julie L. Gerberding
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Who Should Attend

This national conference is intended for:

Elected officials
State and local health practitioners
Physicians in public health and clinical practice
Judges and attorneys active in public health and health care
Law enforcement officials, and
Researchers and educators in public health law

Conference Objectives

At the conclusion of this conference, participants will better be able to:

Recognize the critical role law plays in protecting the health of the public and in the public health system’s emergency preparedness
Explore new perspectives on the intersection of public health and law
Apply scientific information about law to public health policies and practice, and
Form partnerships to shape and use legal tools for improved public health

Conference Highlights

Keynote addresses by leaders in public health law, policy and practice
Plenary sessions on major public health legal issues
Breakout sessions on focused, high-priority public health law topics
Official launch of the Public Health Law Association, and
Opportunities for dialogue among participants on subjects of their choice

Conference Funding

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