The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing will present “Current Health Threats: Addressing the Dangers Facing Our Families & Communities” on consecutive Tuesdays beginning March 23 through April 6.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. each day; sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the UTC University Center Auditorium.
* Dr. Veronica Gunn, chief medical officer for the Tennessee Department of Health, will discuss “Health Disparities: Problems and Solutions.” The discussion will explore health needs in Tennessee and ways to motivate populations to address health disparities.
* Dr. Cherry Guinn, UTC School of Nursing associate professor, will lecture on “Low Birth Weight: A Health Disparity in Hamilton County.” Her focus will be on identifying reasons for low birth weights and how to address the problem.
* Tod Keys, certified emergency manager, will talk on “How to Address Current Threats in Today’s Society,” which includes Internet safety and drug trends among children.
On April 6, three discussions will address H1N1, Hepatitis C and women’s health.
Parking will be available in the UTC parking garage for $4 per day. Free parking is available at Engel Stadium with free shuttle service to campus.
The conference fee is $25 for one day, $50 for two days or $60 for three days. Additional costs will be added for people seeking CEU credits.
To register or for more information, call Dr. Cherry Guinn at 425-4659.