You're Invited! 2010 Statewide Health Improvement Program Conference: Making Strides Toward a Better State of Health

Mission:
To help Minnesotans live longer, better, healthier lives by addressing the epidemic of obesity and the use or exposure to commercial tobacco, the 2010 Making Strides Toward a Better State of Health conference will create a positive environment for tribal and local public health, state and local government stakeholders, and community partners from throughout Minnesota for education, skill building, and learning from each other.

The 2010 Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) Conference

*There is no charge for this conference.
When: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Where:

Earle Brown Heritage Center

6155 Earle Brown Drive

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55430

763-569-6300

REGISTER TODAY!

Registration closes Friday, July 23, 2010.
Registration Questions? Government Training Services, 651-222-7409, Catherine Dubbe, x200, cdubbe@mngts.org

Objectives:
-Attendees will understand and be able to articulate and implement at least three new solutions to the problem of obesity and/or commercial tobacco use in Minnesota and their communities.
-Attendees will hear success stories from their peers and gain an understanding of and knowledge to help replicate practices and strategies
-Attendees will be able to demonstrate at least three new strategies to improve the implementation of their current obesity reduction and/or commercial tobacco cessation efforts.
-Attendees will identify at least three experts and/or colleagues who may be a resource for current and future obesity reduction and/or commercial tobacco cessation efforts.