Re: Midwest Farmworker Stream Forum - Call for Abstracts

April 22, 2002

ATTENTION RESEARCHERS !!!

The Midwest Farmworker Stream Forum

is now accepting Abstracts for the 12th annual conference to be held in

New Orleans, Louisiana on November 20-23, 2002 hosted by the National Center

for Farmworker Health.

WHAT IS IT? The Farmworker Stream

Forum focuses on issues and training techniques geared to assist colleagues

in improving the health and well being of migrant and seasonal farmworkers

and their families.

WHY SHOULD I GO? Why not? The

conference serves as one of the largest national venues for networking

with professionals spanning the migrant health field. Participants are

encouraged to share new ideas and innovative strategies while gaining farmworker-specific

continuing education accreditation in the following disciplines: Medical,

Dental, Nursing, Health Education, and Social Work. Not to mention,

the Food, Fun and Friendliness you'll encounter!!!

WHAT ARE THE DETAILS? The registration

form can be found on the NCFH web site (ncfh.org). The hotel, Le Meridien,

is located at the entrance of the french quarter and participants will

receive a conference rate of $89 single/double by calling 1-800-531-5120

before October 18 when they identify themselves as registered participants

of the Midwest Farmworker Stream Forum.

YOU'D LIKE TO PRESENT? Great!!

The Abstract form for topics regarding Research is attached to this email

along with instructions. For topics other than research, please email hughes@...

and an abstract form will be sent to your attention promptly!! Abstracts

are due by May 24, 2002.

YOU SAY THAT YOU OR YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN'T

AFFORD IT? Not a problem!! We have SCHOLARSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS

and more SCHOLARSHIPS at your disposal! Please contact a for

more information. Email: zuniga@...

JOIN US IN THE BAYOU FOR HOT TOPICS IN MIGRANT HEALTH AND CALIENTE CREOLE

CUISINE WHILE GAINING EDUCATION CREDITS!

SEE YOU THERE!

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