14th Annual Native Diabetes Prevention Conference
'Protecting the Generations: A Lifespan Approach to Healing, Managing & Preventing Diabetes'June 13 - 17, 2011 Eldorado Hotel & Spa Santa Fe, New Mexico2.0 CEUs (20 hours)
Overview
The American Indian Institute at the University of Oklahoma is pleased to announce the fourteenth annual Native Diabetes Prevention Conference to be held June 13 - 17, 2011, at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, NM. This conference brings together individuals representing academia, tribal health systems, public health researchers, practitioners, behavioral health, and tribal members from American Indian, Alaska Native and Canadian First Nation communities. Areas of focus are comprehensive, creating a forum for partnership and discussion within and across these disciplines. General sessions, workshops and wellness activities will focus on diabetes prevention, methods of healing for individuals living with diabetes, and self-management practices using a blend of traditional and contemporary strategies.
Types of Conference Sessions
- Evidence and Practice-Based Programs
- American Indian/Alaska Native and First Nation Diabetes Research
- Experiential Learning
Registration
- Regular (January 1, 2011 - May 15, 2011) = $350
- Late/Onsite (After May 15, 2011) = $450
- Conference combined with Native Fitness Training = $500
Other Conference Information
- Final Program Agenda:
Final - Program Agenda - 14th Native Diabetes Prevention Conference.pdf (7.2 MB)
- Conference Brochure:
Brochure and Reg Form - 14th Native Diabetes Conference & Native Fitness Training.pdf (499.4 KB)
- Sponsor & Donor Information:
Description of Sponsorship Levels and Benefits.pdf (310.7 KB)
- Advertising Opportunities:
Description of Advertisement Levels.pdf (311.4 KB)
- Lodging & Reservations: Eldorado Hotel & Spa
- Exhibitor & Vendor Information
- About the Conference Artist
- Call for Proposals
- Keynoter Speakers
Special thanks to one of our 'General Conference Sponsors'
The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Protecting the Generations’ and the areas of focus include:
Self-Management
- Nutrition for People Living with Diabetes
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Behavioral Health Issues & Diabetes
- Connection of Stress/Trauma to Diabetes
- New Medications and Treatment Options
Healing
- Physical Activity for People Living with Diabetes
- Dialysis
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Foot Care
- Alcohol & Diabetes
- Motivational/Lifestyle Coaching for Behavior Change
- Diabetes Survival: Awareness & Coping
Prevention
- Community & School-Based Interventions
- Scientific and/or Clinical Research
- Advocacy and Health Policy
- Target Populations in Diabetes Prevention:
- Childhood, Adolescence & Adults
- Gestational Diabetes
- Food Policy & Diabetes Prevention
- Diabetes Program Successes/Integrative Team Approach
- Obesity Prevention
- Fitness for Special Populations
- Social Marketing: Understanding Barriers to Behavior Change
For more information, please contact: chelsea-southerland@ou.edu. To register online, please click here.