4th Annual Global Health Conference: Partnering for a Healthy Ecosphere
Overview
Ignorance and misinformation can cause a world of hurt. That’s certainly the case when it comes to maintaining and enhancing health. How can we educate people and populations for sustainable global health? The conference will include panels on service learning, ways to prepare students for global health experiences and social determinants of health. Students can participate in a poster presentation during the event.
Target Audience
Des Moines University students, faculty, staff, and adjunct global health faculty. Students and faculty from HGHC member schools (Central College, Des Moines University, Drake University, Iowa State University, Mercy College of Health Sciences, Simpson College, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa and William Penn University) and community members are also invited to attend.
Agenda
9 am | Registration |
9:30 am | Introductions and Announcements |
9:35 am | Welcome Angela Franklin, PhD, President, Des Moines University |
9:45 am | Greeting Terry Branstad, Governor, Iowa |
9:55 am | Presentation Title to be Determined Raymond Offenheiser, President, Oxfam America |
10:35 am | Question and Answer Session |
10:50 am | Overview of Heartland Global Health Consortium (HGHC)
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11:10 am | Lunch and Poster Presentations |
12:10 pm | Ric Jurgens, Chairman of the Board, CEO (Retired), Hy-Vee Inc. |
12:30 pm | Question and Answer Session |
12:45 pm | Introduction of Speaker Panel Members
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1 pm | The Internal Ecosphere: Utilizing the Human Microbiome for Health Patricia Quinlisk, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Iowa Department of Public Health |
1:25 pm | Friendraising with Global Health Campaigns Yashar Vasef, Executive Director, Iowa United Nations Association |
1:50 pm | Health and Ecosystems in a Changing Climate David Courard-Hauri, PhD, Associate Professor, Environmental Science & Policy Program, Drake University |
2:15 pm | Question and Answer Session |
2:45 pm | Poster Winners Announced and Prizes Presented |
3 pm | Wrap-Up |
3:15 pm | Adjourn |
Registration Costs
Free
- Students from HGHC Member Institutions – Central College, Des Moines University, Drake University, Iowa State University, Mercy College of Health Sciences, Simpson College, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa and William Penn University
- Des Moines University faculty, staff, and global health adjunct faculty
- Heartland Global Health Consortium committee members
$50
- All other attendees