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Philadelphia FIGHT
1233 Locust Street
5th Floor
Phila, PA 19107
215.985.4448
aem@fight.org
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Global Forum: The Healthcare Worker Shortage Crisis
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Thursday, June 7, 2007 |
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The Friends Center Corporation, 1501 Cherry Street |
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5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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People are dying unnecessarily due to the shortage of healthcare workers to meet treatment needs.
In sub-Saharan Africa, a mere 3% of the world's health workers struggle against all odds to treat 14% of the world's population and combat 24% of the global disease burden. This forum will explore the policies and next steps needed to meet global needs through 2 workshops facilitated by Health GAP with a presentation to follow by Partners In Health.
(A light dinner will be provided.)
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Global Forum: Women & HIV
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Thursday, June 14, 2007 |
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The Wistar Institute, 3601 Spruce Street |
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4:00pm-9:00pm |
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Through open discussion and interactive sessions, this summit will improve prevention skills and create more integrated prevention efforts in Philadelphia. This year's focus areas include prevention research, faith-based initiatives, out-of-care interventions, up-to-date policy discussions, youth prevention methods, and this summit's brand new women's tract! This summit provides a venue for all frontline workers, HIV/AIDS providers, and consumers to build HIV prevention skills and share strategies in improving prevention efforts in Philadelphia.
(Breakfast & Lunch will be served.)
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