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28th Annual MAARCH Fall Conference
October 29-31
Radisson Hotel South
Bloomington, MN
This year’s program is structured to highlight traditional and alternative interventions/approaches being used effectively in the treatment industry. Call for information about this year’s all new format. Contact: MAARCH, 612-290-6277 or fax 612-290-2266.
First Annual Healthy Communities - Healthy Youth Conference
October 30-November 1
Minneapolis, MN
This first annual conference is a nationwide networking and learning opportunity hosted by Search Institute. Contact: Jean Cunningham, Search Institute, 700 S. 3rd St. Suite 210, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1138, 1-800-888-7828.
Through the Eyes of the Child
November 4-5
Northrop Auditorium
Minneapolis, MN
Noted pediatrician and author T. Berry Brazelton will speak at a symposium for parents and professionals. He will address parents November 4 at 7 p.m. in Northrop Auditorium. On November 5, Brazelton will join other child development specialists for an all-day workshop for parents and professionals at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Minneapolis. Contact: St. David’s School, 612-939-0396.
Governor’s Task Force on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Hearings
The Governor’s Task Force on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is co-chaired by First Lady Susan Carlson and District Court Judge Joan Lancaster. The 44 member task force, staffed by the Minnesota Department of Health, are holding hearings across Minnesota to invite public testimony and commentary from concerned citizens. Some hearings have already taken place, others are still scheduled as follows:
November 5 - Mankato State University
Mankato, MN
November 5 - Mayo Medical Center
Rochester, MN
For further information, please call Audrey Cavendar at 612-623-5412, fax at 612-623-5775 or e-mail at: audrey.cavendar@health.state.mn.us.
Workplace Violence Prevention Workshops
The Health Care Coalition on Violence is a statewide broad-based organization committed to implementing violence prevention initiatives in the health care community. Administration, medical directors, and human resource management in hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics are encouraged to attend in groups of three or more. The registration for this day long event is $35 for the first person from an organization and $25 for additional persons. If you would like specific information or a conference brochure, please contact Lynne Gosselin at 612-576-1825.
November 19
Fitger’s Inn
Duluth, MN
Taking Control is a peer education program that addresses the issues of drinking or drug use and driving or riding. The goal of the program is to educate young people about the dangerous relationship between these activities. The program is based on the premise that young people value being in control and that specific skills for dealing with these high-risk situations are necessary. There will be teams of three students and one adult accepted from each school.
October 28 - Best Western Inn, Marshall, MN
October 29 - Holiday Inn, Alexandria, MN
November 12 - Fitger’s Inn, Duluth, MN
November 12 - Sheraton Minneapolis, Metrodome, Minneapolis, MN
December 12 - Holiday Inn South, Rochester, MN
Registration fee: $125 per team of three students and one adult. Lunch is included. Contact: Dawn Olson, Minnesota Prevention Resource Center, 2720 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112, 763-427-5310
, fax: 763-427-7841, email: dolson@miph.org