2008 National School-Based
Health Care Convention

The 2008 convention, co-hosted by the California School Health Centers Association marks the thirteenth convention of the National Assembly on School-Based Health Care. Our convention theme builds on the field's quest to deliver the highest standard of quality health care.

NASBHC is committed to taking action against health inequities.  Sarah Jones, Tony Award® winning actress kicks off the event with her one-woman show tackling health inequities.  The convention also features plenary speakers from diverse backgrounds.  Their presentations will encompass themes of health care disparities among minority populations, including Latinos, African Americans, and Native Americans, and across disciplines - both primary and mental health care.  With over 15 workshops dedicated to taking action against health inequities, an opening plenary featuring clips from a documentary chronicling health care disparties, and activities designed to encourage muliticulturalism, the 2008 National School-Based Health Care Convention is sure to be the best yet!

Join us for first-rate interdisciplinary professional education and networking with school-based health center colleagues from across the country.

Please e-mail or call Deirdre Taylor with any convention related questions (202-638-5872).   

Featuring:

Sarah Jones
Tony Award® Winning Playwright, Actor, and Poet
Performing "A Right to Care"

Wednesday, June 25
7:00pm-10:00pm

 

 

 

**Supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and The California Endowment
    This is a free ticketed event.  Request ticket during registration. 

Bringing Youth?

We are excited to announce that the 2008 National School-Based Health Care Convention is prepared to host up to 50 national youth leaders!

There will be a unique youth focused programming opportunity for high school aged youth at this year’s convention.  Youth can register for the convention for a reduced fee of $200 and will be able to take part in programs that will help them add their voice to SBHC operations, strengthen their leadership skills, and give them a safe and meaningful place to share their ideas and inspirations.

Please click here for the REQUIRED NASBHC permission forms. Please complete and fax back to Tiffany Clarke at 202-638-5879.

Each state/chaperone entity MUST have their own permission forms. Please click here for an example of a local chaperone form.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Tiffany Clarke or call 202-638-5872. 

CONVENTION DATES

Preconvention Seminars and Sarah Jones performance
Wednesday, June 25
General Sessions and SBHC Site Visit

Start:Thursday, June 26, 8:00 am
End: Saturday, June 28, Noon

 

 

CONVENTION LOCATION

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA  90067
TEL: (310) 228-1234
FAX:  (310) 551-3355

 Room Rate: 
Single or Double Occupancy:  $210
Triple Occupancy: $235
Quadruple Occupancy: $260
Applicable taxes not included

All meetings and workshops will be held in the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel.   Convention sleeping room rates are available through June 3, 2007.  NASBHC cannot guarantee room availability; room block may be filled before cut-off date.  Identify yourself as attending the 2008 National Assembly on School-Based Health Care Convention.

 

2008 CONVENTION FEES	Before May 1	May 1
General Registration	$475	$525
Presenter (workshop and lead poster presenters)	$375	$425
Student (College student)	$345	$395
Youth (High school student)	$200	$200
One Day Registration	$250	$275
Optional Items
CEU Credits- Mental Health Disciplines	$45	$45
CME, CNE, CHES	$45	$45
Santa Monica Pier (Transportation Only/Fri 4:00-10:00pm)	$20	$20
Pre-Convention Seminar	$75	$75
SBHC Site Visit (Thurs 8am-Noon)	$25	$25

Convention fees include breakfast (Thurs/Fri/Sat), lunch (Thurs/Fri), breaks (Thurs/Fri/Sat), reception.  All attendees will receive access to audio recordings and handouts for every authorized session.

  **College students must fax a letter from the registrar to (202) 638-5879
***High School students must provide permission forms. Call NASBHC for update (202) 638-5872
For further questions regarding youth engagement, please contact Tiffany Clarke.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration cancellation must be in writing (via e-mail or fax) to NASBHC and must be postmarked by June 1, 2008.  A $25 processing fee will be incurred.  No refunds will be issued after June 1, 2008, except in the case of medical illness, death, and family emergencies.  Emergency cancellations must be approved by the convention director. 

***Refunds will not be awarded in the event of a natural disaster.
***Alternate attendees will be accepted in lieu of a cancelled registrant.

2008 EXHIBIT INFORMATION

If you would like to exhibit at the convention, or know of a company or organization that would benefit from exhibiting, contact Whitney Brimfield at (202) 6238-5872.  View exhibit brochure

 

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 The 2007 NASBHC Convention was developed with support from the Health Resources and Services Administration.  Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HRSA/BPHC.