The 71st Annual OPHA Conference & Meeting is just around the corner! At OPHA 2015 you will learn about and discuss the latest developments in public health. Whether you are a longtime attendee or joining us at the OPHA annual meeting and conference for the first time, you are sure to find topics that will peak your interest. This year's highlights include:
KEYNOTE: Monday, October 12th
Oregon State Senator Elizabeth Steiner Hayward
Public Health in the Era of the Internet: Lessons Learned from Immunizations
Public health interventions must be based on scientific evidence, yet in the era of the internet and diminishing scientific literacy, the public often receives significant conflicting "evidence" about the benefits and risks of various public interventions. This talk will focus on efforts to increase immunization rates in Oregon as an exemplar of the challenges facing public health officials, health care providers, and the concerned public when promoting important interventions that have vocal opposition.
KEYNOTE: Tuesday, October 13th
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley
Creating Strong Public Health Policies for our Reformed Health Care System
With all the good work happening on health care reform both nationally and here in Oregon, there is still need for strong public health policies that can help improve the lives of our families. Senator Merkley will talk about his efforts in the U.S. Senate to help new mothers, middle class families, and communities in every corner of Oregon. From addressing the public health effects of climate change and e-cigarette use by youth to the impact that breastfeeding support can provide families, Senator Merkley will discuss the importance of strong public health policies and the vital work being done in Oregon.
Featured Presentation:
Latino Health in Oregon
Alberto Moreno
Tuesday, October 13 from 10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Alberto Moreno is the Executive Director for the Oregon Latino Health Coalition, a statewide organization whose mission is to eliminate health disparities for Latinos in Oregon. Mr. Moreno was recently elected as the Chair of the Governor's Commission on Hispanic Affairs. Mr. Moreno also founded the Oregon Community Health Workers Association and has informed state policy which supports this vital workforce including establishment of the Oregon Commission for Traditional Health Workers in Oregon. Mr. Moreno is also responsible for successfully leading a ten year campaign to make prenatal care a human right for all women in Oregon. As a result, all women in Oregon will now have access to prenatal care, regardless of documentation.
Closing Plenary Panel:
What's Up and What's Next for Recreational/Retail Marijuana
Tuesday, October 13 from 3:15 – 4:30 pm
Legalization of retail marijuana is rolling out across Oregon. Just prior to the beginning of the OPHA Annual Conference, many communities in Oregon will allow limited access to marijuana through medical marijuana dispensaries. Over the next year, permanent rules will be implemented to regulate access to marijuana in expanded retail settings. Join us to learn about the process and implications from a variety of perspectives.
PANELISTS:
Jake Boone
Manager, Apothecaria
Jake Boone, manager of the medical marijuana dispensary Apothecaria, will share the perspective of dispensaries and their customers. How do medical dispensaries see the new law as helpful or not? How do customers encounter the various products? How do customers and dispensaries experience interactions with healthcare providers?
Nathan Rix, MS, MPP
Senior Policy Analyst
Recreational Marijuana Program
Oregon Liquor Control Commission
Nathan Rix, Oregon Liquor Control Commission retail marijuana policy analyst, will share what we've learned from Washington and Colorado. How do we protect Oregonians from inversion and diversion? How might we use data to answer questions on how usage affects Oregonians? What are some of the concerns regarding edible products, packaging, licensing and seed-to-sale tracking?
Steven A. Wagner, MPH
Administrator, Center for Health Protection
Public Health Division, Oregon Health Authority
Steve Wagner, Oregon Public Health Division Center for Health Protection Administrator, will share the perspectives of the medical marijuana protection program. In particular, what impacts might there be to the medical marijuana community?
Karen Wheeler, MA
Business and Operational Policy Administrator
Health Systems Division
Oregon Health Authority
Karen Wheeler, OHA Addictions and Mental Health (AMH) - Behavior Health Programs Administrator, will share the AMH role in administering the statewide substance abuse prevention system. What data are available from a treatment perspective? How might the behavioral health system change with respect to marijuana? What concerns arise around youth access to and treatment for marijuana? What does the future hold for evidence-based treatment?
Elizabeth Clapp, MPH
Senior Research Analyst
Community Epidemiology Services
Multnomah County Health Department
Betsy Clapp, Multnomah County Health Department Senior Research Analyst, will share a local health department perspective. Which sectors of local public health might expect to coordinate in response to retail marijuana rules and their effects? What are some possible new approaches in public health for addressing potential impacts? How do we ensure health equity particularly with regards to dispensary siting?
MODERATOR:
Robina Ingram-Rich, BSN, MPH, MS
President-Elect – Oregon Public Health Association
Click here to view the OPHA 2015 Complete DRAFT Program - Presenter DRAFT abstracts are now avaialbe for review.
Early Bird Registration Fees:
**Early bird registration closes September 27th; all registrations increase by $20 beginning September 28th. No refunds after October 5th.
OPHA MEMBER RATES
General Admission:
both days $105
one day $95
Student/Retiree/Low-Income:
both days $50
one day $40
NON-MEMBER RATES
General Admission:
both days $170
one day $160
Student/Retiree/Low-Income:
both days $75
one day $65
*Registration includes admission and meals. Meals provided include a continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
If you require ADA accommodations to attend the 2015 OPHA Annual Conference & Meeting, please call 503-719-5600 by October 2, 2015.
For questions regarding registration, payment or membership, please contact Kim Krull at [email protected] or 503-719-5600.
Sponsorships - It's not too late to apply!
We welcome the support of for-profit and non-profit organizations. OPHA offers a variety of sponsorship levels that provide excellent opportunities to build awareness of your organization. Click here for more information about sponsoring or exhibiting at OPHA 2015.
A big thanks to this year's Sponsors & Exhibitors!
Exhibitors:
Deschutes County Health Services
Patagonia Health Inc.
University of San Francisco - School of Nursing and Health Professions
Alzheimer's Association Oregon Chapter
Avantpage
OHSU Library
Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences
Rede Group
