Presorted Illinois Department of Public Health First Class U.S. Postage 525 W. Jefferson St. PAID Springfield, IL 62761-0001 Springfield, IL Permit No. 101 Illinois Department Illinois ofDepartment Health Public Illinois Public Health Association Health Illinois Public Sponsored by Sponsored The 14th annual HIV/STD conference, “United Approaches for Diverse Challenges,” is CONFERENCE October 19-21, 2005, at the Renaissance Springfield Hotel. Go to www.idph.state.il.us/training.htm REGISTRATION to register online. If you use this form to register, please complete and return it as soon as possible, with the appropriate payment or purchase order. Name (as it should appear on the conference badge) Organization/Agency Address E-mail City/State/ZIP Telephone Fax Emergency contact name and phone number ❒ Early conference registration $125 (postmarked on or before October 3, 2005) ❒ Late/On-site conference registration $140 (postmarked on or after October 4, 2005) ❒ Illinois Public Health Association members $115 ❒ Student fee (must provide proof of full-time status) $80 Community-based organizations with a budget of less than $100,000 may pay registration fees at a reduced rate of $80. Please attach supporting documentation of agency budget. All on-site registration must be accompanied by full payment. After October 7, 2005, only on-site registration will be accepted. PLEASE INDICATE WHAT DATES YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE ❒ October 19 ❒ October 20 ❒ October 21 METHOD OF PAYMENT ❒ Check/Money order – Check # ____________________ ❒ Purchase order – P.O. # __________________________ ❒ State voucher MAKE PAYMENT PAYABLE TO ILLINOIS PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION. MAIL REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT TO Illinois Department of Public Health HIV/AIDS Section – Attn: HIV/STD Conference 525 W. Jefferson St. Springfield, IL 62761 CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (pending review) If requesting continuing education credits, please indicate category: ❒ RN ❒ LCSW ❒ CHES ❒ IAODAPCA ❒ LCPC ❒ CDPU License # __________________________________ S.S. # _____________________________________ SPECIAL NEEDS ❒ Vegetarian meals ❒ Interpreter ❒ Other Would you like your name and contact information to be included in a participant list that will be published in the conference program? ❒ Yes, please include my name and contact information in the list of conference participants. ❒ No, I do not wish to be included in the list of participants. Requests for cancellation must be received by October 3, 2005. No refunds will be issued after that date. However, registration can be transferred to a colleague within your organization. PLWHIV LOUNGE ACTIVITIES AND The Conference Planning Committee welcomes your participation in the 14th annual HIV/STD Feel free to stop by the lounge if you need a place to rest. The lounge will be located in the Governor INFORMATION conference, “United Approaches for Diverse Challenges.” This year’s varied and comprehensive program Horner Suite on the second floor. will feature an exciting lineup of keynote and plenary speakers, 28 concurrent sessions, 10 “best practices” EXHIBIT HALL sessions, and evening events that boast variety and promise genuine enjoyment for all. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the exhibits and to speak to the experts about the latest and greatest HIV/STD information. For an exhibitor packet, please call Coreen Ball at 217-782-2747. A comprehensive approach must be used to prevent the further spread of HIV/AIDS and sexually POSTER SESSIONS transmitted diseases (STDs). The ultimate goal of this conference is to provide new ideas and practical Poster sessions provide networking and information sharing opportunities in an informal atmosphere. Browse the programs information to assist you in achieving this end in your everyday work. It will foster connections across displayed on posters and discuss the topics with colleagues. disciplinary lines to share effective prevention approaches and research findings, to examine state-of-the- art medical management of HIV and STDs, to strategize the best ways to get services to those in need, CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS AND CERTIFICATES (PENDING) Oakton Community College, Alliance for Lifelong Learning, Continuing Education for Health Professionals (OCC/ALL/CEHP), and to learn about current and emerging policy issues. in co-sponsorship with the Illinois Department of Public Health, HIV/AIDS Section, will be responsible for providing continuing education credits for conference participants. Come share your experiences, learn from colleagues and network with others who face the same challenges in combating HIV/STDs. Please register early to ensure your place among the more than 500 of your Registered Nurses The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation accredits OCC/ALL/CEHP as a provider of continuing education in nursing. colleagues expected to attend and participate. Licensed Social/Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Counselor/Clinical Professional Counselors The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has approved OCC/ALL/CEHP as a sponsor of continuing education for social workers and licensed counselor/professional counselors. CONFERENCE • Build skills and enhance the ability to incorporate prevention efforts into HIV care and service delivery. OBJECTIVES • Explore current, innovative programs and services for special populations, faith communities and Addiction Counselors A request has been submitted to American Association for Health Education/PDC for CEUs* for advocacy groups. health educators. • Expand participant knowledge and understanding of new HIV treatment modalities and their impact on effective treatment regimens. Other Professionals CEUs awarded by Oakton College. • Increase knowledge of prevention and behavioral science theories and their applicability to HIV/STD prevention programs. *The CEU is a specific, standard measure (10 contact hours) of educational achievement under the criteria of the International Association for Continuing • Explore the intersections of sexual risk behavior and associated behavioral and social co-factors that Education and Training (IACET) to attest to clock hour completion of continuing education activities. increase susceptibility to HIV/STDs and their applicability to HIV/STD prevention programs. • Develop strategies for STD and HIV prevention programs to work together by exploring the effects of CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS co-infection. Scholarships are limited in number and reserved for applicants with the greatest demonstrated need. Persons who are living with • Provide information to understand HIV and STD transmission and acquisition in specific populations HIV and are actively involved with prevention or care work will be given priority. Applications must be postmarked by and discuss targeted prevention strategies to control the epidemic and prevent complications. September 26, 2005. • Provide current strategies in HIV and STD care for practitioners serving various populations impacted by HIV, STDs and other co-infections. VISIT THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM • Provide a comprehensive and timely overview of HIV and STD management issues. Although the conference will feature a full schedule of workshops and sessions, participants should try to find the time to visit the • Explore and discuss medical and epidemiological issue related to STDs; expand knowledge base and understanding of new STD laboratory interpretative values and how they relate to disease management Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Conference planners have arranged for discounted tickets for attendees. The and progression; and provide insight into appropriate counseling messages, diagnostics, treatment and the special rate of $5.50 is only available prior to the conference. If you want to take advantage of this opportunity, send a separate effects on transmission and disease progression as they relate to HIV infection. check, made payable to IPHA, along with your conference registration fee. For more information about the library and museum, • Describe the STD/HIV epidemiology and transmission links affected by the use of club drugs, and visit its Web site: <www.ALPLM.org> explain the behavioral changes that are influenced by these drugs and the impact on the HIV epidemic and the increasing numbers of STDs. LODGING INFORMATION • Discuss HIV resistance surveillance and contributing factors including the “superstrains” of HIV, A block of rooms at the Renaissance Springfield Hotel has been transmission of the superstrains and issues surrounding potential salvage treatments that are available. reserved for attendees of the 14th annual HIV/STD conference for the nights of October 18, 19 and 20, 2005. You should call the hotel directly at 217-544-8800. When making a reservation, please INTENDED The multidisciplinary nature of the conference program is designed to benefit the broadest range of ser- identify yourself as being with the “HIV/STD conference.” AUDIENCE vice providers in fields related to HIV/AIDS and STDs, as well as those working in educational insti- Special conference rates are $70 (single) $85 (double) plus tax. tutions. The program content is especially relevant for health department personnel, health educators, OTHER AREA HOTELS TELEPHONE nurses, allied health professionals, counselors, case managers, social service and other community-based Hilton 217-789-1530 agency staff, HIV/AIDS and STD educators, mental health and substance abuse counselors, social Quality