The control and prevention of STDs and HIV is the topic of an April 20 national conference co-sponsored by the Marion County Public Health Department, Indiana University School of Medicine, University of Cincinnati and the Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center – Indiana.
“This conference brings nationally and locally recognized experts in STDs to discuss the latest in STD diagnosis and treatment,” said Virginia A. Caine, M.D., director, Marion County Public Health Department.
Designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, HIV/STD educators, social workers, other health professionals and the general public, the daylong conference will touch on topics from STD treatment guidelines to HIV in pediatric and adult patients.
Another area of discussion will include the challenge of integrating prevention, intervention, clinical services and community resources.
“The overall goal of this conference is to provide an opportunity for professionals and community members to discuss and share successes and common concerns in developing hope for the future,” said Janet Arno, M.D., medical director for the Bell Flower Clinic.
The conference will be held at the Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis Campus Center.
For additional information, please contact the Marion County Public Health Department at sdunbar@hhcorp.org or (317) 221-8360.
Nominations for influential fathers being accepted
Fathers and Families Center is once again honoring father involvement by recognizing responsible and nurturing dads at its seventh annual Faces of Fatherhood Luncheon. To celebrate Father’s Day, Fathers and Families Center would like community-based organizations to submit names of fathers who act as positive and influential role models and who take responsibility for every facet of their children’s development.
This year’s luncheon is set for June 15, at the Conrad Indianapolis, 50 West Washington St., and will recognize Indianapolis fathers who demonstrate these characteristics. Selected fathers will receive a prize package and be presented the Heart of a Father Award at the luncheon. This year’s theme is “Sustaining a Community Presence.” Nominations can be submitted by Marion County community-based organizations. There is no cost for submissions. For more information on how to nominate a father, visit www.fatherresource.org or call (317) 921-5943. Nominations must be submitted by April 22.
Health department and public libraries support diabetes education
The ABCs of Diabetes program is a free, four-part series offered by the Marion County Public Health Department. You must attend all four classes of the session you choose. Instruction will be given on medications, nutrition, exercise, monitoring, complications and available community resources. Class members will participate in individual consultations with a registered dietitian, registered nurse and health educator. May classes are available at the Pike Public Library, 6525 Zionsville Rd., on May 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The program is open to anyone with diabetes on pre-diabetes, and their family members and friends. Call (317) 221-2094 if you have questions or wish to register.
