The Plenaries: An Institute with Expertise

Public health experts on climate change, the built environment, and communicable disease will share their valuable experience and knowledge during morning plenary sessions. The presentations will focus on current issues (e.g., emergency preparedness, outbreak investigations, etc.) and innovations related to these increasingly important topics. The presentations will provide a focus for course instruction and group discussions. On Friday, the Summer Institute will culminate in an engaging dialogue between participants, faculty, and Health Directors from NWCPHP partner states and tribal organizations.

Plenary Sessions

Monday, August 11, 2008, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Topics in Climate Change
Richard Fenske, MA, MPH, PhD
Associate Chair & Professor, Environmental & Occupational Health, University of Washington
Director; Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center

Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Topics in the Built Environment
Tom Tierney, MEcon
Executive Director, Seattle Housing Authority

Thursday, August 14, 2008, 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Topics in HPV Vaccines
Maxine Hayes, MPH, MD, PhD
Washington State Health Officer
Steven D. Helgerson, MD, MPH
Montana State Medical Officer

Friday, August 15, 2008, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Meet with Health Directors
Jay Butler, MD, Chief Medical Officer, State of Alaska
Joe Finkbonner, MHA, Executive Director, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
Joan Miles, MEnvSc, JD, Director, Montana Department of Health and Human Services
Mary Selecky, Secretary, Washington State Department of Health
Michael Skeels, MPH, PhD, Interim Director, Oregon State Public Health Division