MI/CCP Program

Important Deadlines:
Early Bird Registration Deadline: NO DEADLINE
Abstract Submission Deadline: Extended to Friday, May 15, 2009-see Abstract and Poster page for instructions.
Travel Award Deadline: Extended toFriday, May 8, 2009-see Abstract and Poster page for instructions.
Exhibitor & Sponsorship Request Deadline: Friday, May15, 2009-see Su pporters and Exhibitors page for instructions.

LODGING NOTICE:

HOTEL ENCANTO (OUR HOST HOTEL) AND THE HAMPTON INN HAS OFFERED OUR CONFERENCE GUESTS SPECIAL RATES. PLEASE BOOK YOUR ROOM BEFORE THE DEADLINES:

HOTEL ENCANTO (HOST HOTEL) BLOCK RESERVATION DEADLINE: MAY 12- RATE ONLY AVAILABLE WITH BOOKING BY PHONE [Phone: 575-522-4300 Code: Cancer Health Disparities Conference]

HAMPTON INN HOTEL BLOCK RESERVATION DEADLINE: MAY 15- RATE ONLY AVAILABLE WITH BOOKING ONLINE AT http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/LRUHSHX-CHD-20090526/index.jhtml

Planning Committee:
Dr. Mary O'Connell, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Dr. Hugo Vilchis, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Helena (Lené) Löest, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Dr. Beti Thompson, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
Jennifer Anderson, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
Dr. Marianne Berwick, University of New Mexico Cancer Center, Albuquerque, NM
Robyn L. Viera, University of New Mexico Cancer Center, Albuquerque, NM

The overall goal of the conference is to understand the fundamental cancer health disparities in the
southwest rural areas of the United States. The objectives are to:

Develop and explore strategies to understand cancer health disparities in rural areas by
examining unique issues throughout the cancer continuum;

Identify opportunities to enhance cancer prevention strategies in rural areas by reviewing
successful interventions delivered to the underserved in other settings; and

Identify and recommend strategies for increasing attention to and resources for cancer
research, prevention, and treatment for underserved populations in rural areas.

Minority Institution/Cancer Center Partnership Program (New Mexico State University/Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center) is supported by the
National Cancer Institute.
Page developed by L. Loest. Updated November 2008.

Cancer Health Disparities Conference: Building Bridges to Improve Rural Health May 27-29, 2009 Hotel Encanto, Las Cruces NM

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Cancer Health Disparities Conference: Building Bridges to Improve Rural Health
May 27-29, 2009
Hotel Encanto, Las Cruces NM