A Greying Epidemic:  HIV/AIDS and Older Adults

SAVE THE DATE -- Friday, September 26, 2008 - University of Maine, Orono

More information available soon.

2008 National Health Literacy Institutes

Fall Institute - October 26-29, 2008 - Freeport Maine

This is the premier opportunity to learn plain language skills to plan, write, and design effective, accessible information for print and web.  This Institute has been sponsored by the University of New England in Maine for the past 16 years.  All details and registration information can be found at www.HealthLiteracyInstitute.net.

Prevention:  The Ultimate Cost Containment Strategy and a Key to Affordable Universal Healthcare in America

December 16, 2008 - Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center, Marlborough, MA

There will be sessions on prevention progress, oral health, preventive responses to chronic disease challenges, healthy weight trends report, and implementation progress on The Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Overweight and Obesity in New England. It is a great opportunity to network with colleagues in the New England states on these issues.  Due to space constraints, only 250 participants can be accommodated.  Register early.  For more information, go to www.neconinfo.org.