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ICEHS Exhibit Booth at APHA is Number 2337. The ICEHS will once again sponsor an exciting exhibit booth at APHA. Stop by the booth to see current Section activities, meet new and old friends, or purchase tickets to the awards dinner.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We need volunteers to staff the booth. Staffing the booth is a lot of fun, and a good way to meet Section members. New members are welcome - you’ll be paired with a current Section leader so you can learn more about the Section while getting involved. To sign up, please contact Corrie Peek-Asa at (310) 794-2706 or <cpeekasa@ucla.edu>.

APHA BOOTH 2000 SCHEDULE

- Corinne Peek-Asa <cpeekasa@ucla.edu>

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A listing of all ICEHS sponsored or co-sponsored presentations was featured in previous editions of EN. A listing can also be obtained from the meeting Web site at: <http://apha.confex.com/apha/128am/techprogram/program_12.htm>

(You can also access this listing by clicking "View the scientific sessions and abstracts by sponsor" on the Meetings section of the APHA website). The Web site listing will also allow you to click on a session to obtain more information, such a list of presenters and their abstracts.

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The following Section meetings will be held at the Boston meeting:

Note: A combined Roundtable/Section Meeting will take the place of the usual Section Wednesday night business meeting. We will use the roundtables for committee meetings and to provide additional information about the Section to those who would like to get more involved in ICEHS.

- Carolyn Fowler, Chair, Scientific Program Committee <cfowler@co.ba.md.us>

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I am sad to report that presenters at this year's meeting will have to restrict their audio-visual use to 35mm slides or overhead projection. LCD projectors will NOT be available and presenters wishing to use their own laptops and LCDs will be required to book ahead and pay a substantial service fee. These limitations are imposed by APHA because of contractual arrangements with the hotels. I assure you that all the scientific program planners have protested this unsatisfactory situation, and will do so again in our evaluation post-conference, but for now, please plan on a format other than PowerPoint.

- Carolyn Fowler, Chair, Scientific Program Committee <cfowler@co.ba.md.us>

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For better or worse, the 2000 scientific program has been submitted. Although this year's on-line process was much better than that in 1999, there were still problems. From the beginning, Kevin O'Neill and his colleagues at Confex have been extremely receptive to feedback and suggestions for improvement. He has asked program chairs to submit their comments to him as soon as possible. Because I am confident our comments will be taken seriously, I would like to send Kevin thoughtful feedback from ICEHS - preferably before the next group of program chairs is trained. Specifically, please comment on your experience with the on-line submission process, the ability to track the progress of your abstract(s), and the notification of acceptance process. Practical suggestions for improvement are welcomed. Please e-mail your comments to me so that I can collate and forward our remarks. Thank you.

- Carolyn Fowler, Chair, Scientific Program Committee <cfowler@co.ba.md.us>

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The membership committee welcomes Ronda Zakocs, PhD, as incoming co-chair. Ronda is an Assistant Professor at Boston University and will help current Co-chair Corrie Peek-Asa with issues of membership retention and growth. We have had a number of responses from people interested in getting involved with the Section, and we look forward to working with all of you. This will be an exciting year!

- Corinne Peek-Asa <cpeekasa@ucla.edu>

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- Resa M. Jones <jones_r@epi.umn.edu>

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The American Journal of Preventive Medicine supplement devoted to injuries in the military that David Sleet described in a recent ICEHS newsletter is available at no charge to ICEHS members. Single copies can be obtained, while supplies last, by e-mailing or faxing a complete mailing address to Ms. Ana Rosas at: <Ana.Rosas@na.amedd.army.mil> or faxing (508) 233-4887.

- LTC Paul J. Amoroso <Paul.Amoroso@na.amedd.army.mil>

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A Conference entitled "Fire Raising Our Children" on youth fire setting and intervention will be held on November 2-4, 2000, in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. This conference is designed for individuals who work with youth, including fire service personnel, fire investigators, law enforcement, mental health professionals, educators, and community service providers. For further details visit the SOS Fires Web site at <www.sosfires.com>. To request a conference brochure, e-mail Becky Gibbs, Fire Stoppers of Washington, at <beckyblt@aol.com>, or call (206) 999-4010.

- Lisa Barrios <lic8@cdc.gov>

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The Second National Symposium on "Medical and Public Health Response to Bioterrorism: Public Health Emergency and National Security Threat" will take place November 28-29, 2000, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. The symposium is a collaborative effort among the Johns Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies, the US Department of Health and Human Services, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. APHA is pleased to be a Co-Sponsor of the symposium.

The symposium is intended to increase understanding of the threat of bioterrorism among national policy makers and medical and public health leaders. For the most current symposium information, please visit: <www.hopkins-biodefense.org> or call (800) 431-5638 or (847) 384-7654.

- Lisa Barrios <lic8@cdc.gov>

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- Lisa Barrios, Section Chair <LBarrios@cdc.gov>

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The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health at The University of Iowa College of Public Health invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in injury prevention at the level of assistant or associate professor. Applications may also be considered at the level of faculty associate. The successful applicant will join the faculty of the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health and of the CDC-funded Injury Prevention Research Center. A secondary appointment in the Department of Epidemiology, or in the Division of Emergency Medicine is possible. Applicants should have an MD, PhD or other advanced professional degree with research experience related to the epidemiology of injury prevention. Strong epidemiological skills are required. The candidate should have publications in the peer-reviewed literature and demonstrated teaching ability. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding research productivity or promise. Interest and experience in preventing injuries in a rural context is desirable. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary research teams is desirable. The University of Iowa offers a rich environment for collaborative research including a federally funded center in agricultural health and safety, a world class driving simulator, and a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Please send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interest, and names of three references to Dr. Craig Zwerling, Chair, Search Committee, (#F1850) Attn: Wendy Jackson, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, The University of Iowa, 100 Oakdale Campus, 124 IREH, Iowa City, IA 52242-5000. Our department is committed to increasing faculty diversity. The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We strongly encourage women and minorities to apply.

- John Lundell

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The Injury Prevention Center of Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, the academic children’s hospital of the University of Connecticut Department of Pediatrics, invites applications for a Research Scientist to coordinate and manage the Center’s research program. Qualified applicants will possess a doctoral degree in a related field and will have experience in epidemiology, grant writing, and administration. Responsibilities include research, data analysis, grant writing, and administration. Full support is guaranteed for the first two years; in subsequent years the incumbent will be expected to derive all of his/her support from new grants and contracts. Faculty appointment available for qualified applicants at the discretion of the Department Chairperson. Please contact: Garry Lapidus, Director, Injury Prevention Center, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Phone: (860) 545-9988, Fax: (860) 545-9975, E-mail: GLapidu@CCMCKIDS.org.

Garry Lapidus <GLapidu@CCMCKIDS.org>

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The Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University in Atlanta invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Director for its Center for Injury Control. The Center for Injury Control is a multi-disciplinary, university-wide Center focused on the prevention and control of injuries. Jointly supported by the Rollins School of Public Health and the Emory School of Medicine, the Center combines the strategies of prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation to reduce the health and economic impact of injury on individuals and on society. It is formally recognized as a "Collaborating Center" for Injury Control and Violence Prevention by the World Health Organization. Atlanta offers a rich environment for research with multiple collaborative opportunities including Emory graduate programs, The Carter Center, local and state government, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Candidates for Associate Director should have a significant record of research productivity and grant funding, teaching ability, and administrative experience. The successful candidate will spend approximately 30% of time on administration with the majority of effort directed towards building the Center's research and teaching portfolio. Our expectation is that the individual selected for this position will play a major role in the growth and future direction of the Center. Candidates should have an MD, PhD., or MPH degree. The position may be at the associate professor or professor level, tenured or untenured. Salary is competitive and commensurate with training and experience. Please send all nominations and applications (curriculum vitae, research focus statement, and three references) to: Knox H. Todd, MD MPH, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Chair of the Search Committee, 1712 Uppergate Dr. NE, Atlanta GA 30322. Emory University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

- Arthur Kellermann

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