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March
| National Brain Injury Awareness Month.
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
National Nutrition Month.
Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month
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www.biausa.org
www.preventcancer.org/colorectal
www.eatright.org
www.preventblindness.org
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March 3-9, 2008
| National Sleep Awareness Week
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www.sleepfoundation.org
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March 5-8, 2008
| 18th Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference. “Maximizing Return On Investments in Health Promotion: Improving Health, Reducing Costs.” Features Reed V. Tuckson, M.D., FACP. San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA. 248-682-0707.
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www.HealthPromotionConference.org
For more information contact: 248-682-0707
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March 5-8, 2008
| Pri-Med Southwest. Houston, TX.
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www.Pri-Med.com
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March 7-8, 2008
| 2008 AMWA Annual Meeting and 2008 Women’s Health Forum CME Conference and Exhibition. “Women and Aging.” Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA. CME 7 AMA PRA Category I credits.
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www.womenshf.com/ana2008
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March 8, 2008
| Interim Meeting of the National Medical Association’s House of Delegates. 2-7 PM. Marriott Key Bridge Hotel, 1401 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA.
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For more information contact: 202-347-1895
Call convention services 1-800-662-0554 x 250 to make hotel reservations
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March 8, 2008
| NMA’s First Annual Global Health Gala and Awards Dinner. Honoring the contributions of the Congressional Black Caucus. 7 PM reception, 8 PM Dinner. Marriott Wardman Park, 2660 Woodley Rd., NW, Washington, DC. Fundraiser. Suzanne Malveaux, mistress of ceremonies. Black tie. Tickets $150 and up.
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2008gala@nmanet.org
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March 8-11, 2008
| NMA National Colloquium on African-American Health. Marriott Key Bridge, 1401 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA. 202-347-1895.
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For more information contact Byron Sogie-Thomas 202-207-1541
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March 9, 2008
| LaSalle Leffall, Jr. Surgical Society Symposium. 8:30 AM-1:00 PM. Towers Auditorium, Howard Un. Hospital. No fee.
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For more information contact: Jackie Jenifer 202-865-1499
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March 10, 2008
| Drew/Syphax Lecture and Seminar. 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Towers Auditorium, Howard University. Hospital.
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For more information contact: Jackie Jenifer 202-865-1499
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March 13, 2008
| World Kidney Day.
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www.kidney.org/news/wkd/finder.cfm
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March 16-22, 2008
| National Poison Prevention Week.
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www.poisonprevention.org
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March 19-23, 2008
| SNMA 43rd Annual Medical Education Conference. Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City, NY.
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www.snma.org/amec
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March 25, 2008
| Mar. 25 American Diabetes Alert Day.
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For more information contact: <>
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March 27-30, 2008
| Region II-NMA Annual Meeting. Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa, and Marina, Cambridge, MD.
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For more information contact:
Sandra McGruder-Jackson, M.D., Regional Chair.
1-888-826-5041
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March 29, 2008
| Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) 21st Annual Scientific Sessions. McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, IL.
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www.abcardio.org
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April
| Cancer Control Month.
Alcohol Awareness Month.
STD Awareness Month.
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www.cancer.org
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April 1-2, 2008
| AMA National Advocacy Conference. Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, DC.
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April 7-13, 2008
| National Public Health Week.
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www.nphw.org
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April 11-13, 2008
| NMA Board of Trustees. Arlington, VA.
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For more information contact: 202-347-1895
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April 17-19, 2008
| 11th Annual Spirituality in Medicine seminar. Sponsored by HUH and HUCM. Will You Be Made Whole?” Orientation Thursday 6-9 PM. Friday 8:30 AM-4 PM. Towers Auditorium, HUH. Banquet 6-10 PM Friday and Prayer Breakfast 10 AM at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
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For more information contact: Glenda Hodges, Ph.D. 202-865-4427
www.spiritandmed.com
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April 17-20, 2008
| Joint 2008 Region III-NMA Annual Meeting, and Region VI-NMA Annual Meeting. Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort, North of Miami Beach, FL.
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For more information contact: Barry-Lewis Harris II, M.D.
Arthur W. Fleming, M.D.
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April
| Spring Braintrust of the Congressional Black Caucus.
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For more information contact: 202-225-1790
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April 19, 2008
| Rheumatology Symposium. 8 AM-1:00 PM. Towers Auditorium, HUH.
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For more information contact:
Ray Adams 202-865-1904
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April 22, 2008
| Resident/Faculty Research Competition. Towers Auditorium, Howard Un. Hospital. No fee.
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For more information contact: Thelma Chapman 202-806-5622
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April 23-26, 2008
| Pri-Med Midwest. Rosemont, IL.
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www.Pri-med.com
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April 25, 2008
| Pri-Med One-day CME. “Diabetes in Depth.” Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel, Baltimore, MD. CME up to 7.5 credits AMA PRA Category I.
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www.pri-med.com/ada/31bal08a/r19
or call 1-866-263-4199 M-F 9 AM-8 PM
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April 25-27, 2008
| J. Robert Gladden Orthopedic Society 2008 Biennial Meeting. “Health Disparities and Cultural Competence.” J. W. Marriott Hotel, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC.
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For more information contact: Contact Peggy Flaherty-Wlezien 847-384-4241.
www.gladdensociety.org/web/index.html
www.americanheart.org
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MAY
| Healthy Vision Month
National High Blood Pressure Education Month
American Stroke Month
Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Clean Air Month
Mental Health Month
Ultraviolet Awareness Month
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www.healthyvision2010.nei.nih.gov
www.americanhearth.org
www.aafa.org
www.lungusa.org
www.mentalhealthamerica.net
www.preventblindness.org
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May 2-4 2008
| Region IV-NMA Annual Meeting. “New Horizons in Clinical Pathways.” Hosted by the Detroit Medical Society and Oakland County Medical Society. MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Detroit, Michigan.
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For More Information Contact Deirdre Holloway, M.D. Regional Chair. 248-569-5577.
www.nmanet.org/Region4
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May 3-8 2008
| American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC.
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www.psych.org
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May 5-10 2008
| Howard University Commencement Week. May 9 - Honors and Oath Day. May 10 - Commencement.
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http://www.howard.edu
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May 7, 2008
| Resident/Faculty Scientific Research Forum. Towers Auditorium, HUH, Washington, DC. 9:30 AM-Noon. No fee.
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For more information contact: Thelma Chapman 202-806-5622
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May 11-15, 2008
| 79th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Aerospace Medical Association. “Unity Through Diversity.” Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton St., Boston, MA. CME 24 hrs. Cat. I.
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www.asma.org
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May 11-17, 2008
| National Women’s Health Week.
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www.womenshealth.gov/whw
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May 12, 2008
| National Women’s Check-up Day.
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www.womenshealth.gov
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May 14-17, 2008
| Pri-Med West. Anaheim, CA.
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www.Pri-Med.com
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May 15-17, 2008
| America College of Physicians. Washington, DC.
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www.acponline.org
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May 15-18, 2008
| Region V-NMA Annual Meeting. Chateau Sonesta Hotel, 1800 Iberville St., New Orleans, LA.
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For more information contact: James D. Patterson, M.D., Regional Chair (713-777-3000x108
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May 17, 2008
| Meharry Medical College Commencement. Nashville, TN.
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www.mmc.edu
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May 17, 2008
| Morehouse School of Medicine Commencement. Atlanta, GA.
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http://www.msm.edu
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May 22-25, 2008
| Region I-NMA Annual Meeting. St. Maartin, Netherland, Antilles.
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For more information contact: Garfield A. Clunie, M.D., Regional Chair. 212-241-5681.
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June
| Vision Research Month.
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www.preventblindness.org
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June 1-July 4, 2008
| Fireworks Safety Month.
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“>http://www.preventblindness.org"> http://www.preventblindness.org
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June 1-6, 2008
| Update and Intensive Review for the Primary Care Physician.Towers Auditorium, Howard Un. Hospital, Washington, DC. Maximum fee $800.
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For more information contact: Thelma Chapman 202-806-5622
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June 3-4, 2008
| Pri-Med Updates. Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel. CME up to 15 AMA PRA Category I credits.
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For more information contact: 1-877-263-5127. www.pri-med.com/30ddc08a/r49
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June 4-7, 2008
| 115th Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly of the Georgia State Medical Association. Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head Island, SC. CME available.
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www.gastatemedicalassoc.org
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June 4-8, 2008
| 5th World Conference on Breast Cancer. Sponsored by the World Conference on Breast Cancer Foundation. Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
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www.wcbcf.ca
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June 7, 2008
| Charles Drew School of Medicine Commencement.
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June 8-14, 2008
| Sun Safety Week.
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www.sunsafetyalliance.org
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June 9-15, 2008
| National Men’s Health Week
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www.menshealthweek.org
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June 13-15, 2008
| Old Dominion Medical Society Annual Meeting. Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel, Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA.
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For more information contact: Theophilis Gilliam, Jr., M.D., President
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June 18-21, 2008
| 25th Anniversary Meeting of the American Back Society. “Advanced Diagnosis & Treatment for Neck & Back Pain.” The Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. Sponsored by Providence Hospital, Washington, DC. CME credit provided.
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For more information contact: Teena-Marie-Gonzalex. 510-536-9929
www.americanbacksoc.org
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June 20-30, 2008
| National African-American Youth Initiative (NAAYI) Scholars Program. Washington, DC. Sponsored by the Auxiliary to the National Medical Association.
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For more information please call Mrs. Mae Walton 202-371-9008.
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July
| UV Safety Month
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www.aao.org/eyemd
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July 18-20, 2008
| International Society for Hypertension in Blacks (ISHIB). Marriott New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.
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For more information call: 404-880-0343
www.ishib.org/ISHIB2008
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July 26, 27, & 31, 2008
| NMA Board of Trustees. Atlanta, GA.
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For more information call: 202-347-1895.
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July 26-31, 2008
| The 113th Year of the National Medical Association and Its 106th Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly. Atlanta, GA.
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For more information call: (202-347-1895) or visit:
http://www.NMAnet.org
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August
| Cataract Awareness Month.
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www.aao.org/aaoesite/eyemd/cataract.cfm
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August 1, 2008
| National Minority Donor Awareness Day.
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www.nationalmottep.org
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Aug. 1-3, 2008
| NMA Post Convention Seminar. Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort on Marco Island, Florida. Theme: “Collaboration Among Health Professionals in Reducing Health Disparities.” CME available.
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For more information please call: Colin C. Syphax 202-347-1895 x 242.
www.nmanet.org
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Aug. 11-13, 2008
| National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Data users Conference. Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC. Free.
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http://www.cdc.gov/nchs
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