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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Joseph Rendeiro
(202) 776-1566
jrendeiro@nclr.org
Conference Press Room
(202) 745-2128
Public Invited to Attend Free Events on Key Issues
Washington, D.C.—The 2011 NCLR Annual Conference—which will be held July 23–26 in Washington, D.C. at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel—will feature a number of events focused on the challenges that the Latino community faces regarding their health and well-being. The Conference will bring together experts, policymakers, and activists in the health field to discuss crucial topics, such as diabetes prevention, HIV/AIDS prevalence, childhood hunger and obesity, and the impact of health care reform on Latino families. The workshops and health town hall meeting are all open to the public and are free of charge.
Members of the press may register to attend the 2011 NCLR Annual Conference, free of charge, at www.nclr.org/pressregistration.
In addition to the workshops and special events listed below, the 2011 NCLR Annual Conference will offer sessions on community empowerment, technology, nonprofit management, financial security, leadership, fundraising, health care implementation, and much more. For a complete schedule of events and information on speakers, please visit www.nclr.org/conference.
Town Hall
A Plateful of Paradox: Childhood Hunger and Obesity
Sunday, July 24, 3:30–5:00 p.m., Thurgood Marshall Ballroom
Children who experience hunger and obesity have increased risk of developing serious health conditions, while also raising their odds of growing into adults with poor physical and mental health outcomes. Panelists offer insight into the urgency of engaging Hispanics on this issue and integrating the community’s concerns in efforts to eliminate childhood hunger and obesity.
Moderator
• Sonia M. Pérez, Senior Vice Prsident, Strategic Initiatives, NCLR
Panelists
• Dr. Garth N. Graham, MD, MPH, FACP, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Lawrence A. Soler, President and CEO, Partnership for a Healthier America
• Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
• Dr. Amanda Navarro, Associate Director, PolicyLink
Featured Session
¿A Dónde Vamos? New Directions for Community Involvement in HIV/AIDS Prevention and Research
Tuesday, July 26, 3:00–4:30 p.m., Thurgood Marshall Ballroom
Hear from community-based researchers and state and government experts regarding the latest information about HIV/AIDS rates and the multiple and unique contexts of Hispanic risk.
Welcome
• Jack Whitescarver, PhD, NIH Associate Director for AIDS Research and Director of the Office of AIDS Research, National Institutes of Health
Moderator
• Britt Rios-Ellis, MS, PhD, Professor, Department of Health Science at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and Director of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR)/CSULB Center for Community Health, Evaluation, and Leadership Training
Panelists
• Margarita Figueroa González, MD, MPH, Director, Division of Community-Based Programs, HAB/HRSA
• Kurt C. Organista, PhD, Associate Dean and Professor, School of Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley
• Mario J. Pérez, Director, Office of AIDS Programs and Policy (OAPP), County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health
Workshops
Creating Policies and Environments to Promote Active Living and Healthy Eating in Latino Communities
Sunday, July 24, 9:00–10:30 a.m., Coolidge Room
Hear about the latest findings on policy and environmental factors related to physical activity and food among Latinos, as well as strategies for promoting active living and healthy eating.
Teen Pregnancy Prevention in the Latino Community: Empowering Young Latinas
Sunday, July 24, 1:30–3:00 p.m., Virginia Suite B
Panelists share best practices, lessons learned, and effective programs that help reduce the rates of teen pregnancy among Latinas.
Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: Health Care Reform for Immigrants and Their Families
Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 a.m.–Noon, Virginia Suite B
Learn about post–health care reform insurance options for immigrant families, national eligibility rules, and potential threats to coverage and hear what advocates are doing to promote expansion of health care and coverage for immigrants.
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