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Fourth National Conference on
Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations:
Integrating Community Needs into the National Health Agenda

September 28-October 1, 2004, Washington, DC
Hilton Washington, Washington DC

Presented by
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
Resources for Cross Cultural Health Care
Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health
US Department of Health and Human Services
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

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Conference Objective:

The unique needs of culturally diverse populations are gaining prominence in national movements to improve the quality of health care. The objectives of the Fourth National Conference are to showcase the best of culturally competent programs, services, and policies to national health organizations and leaders; to disseminate research and expertise to advance promising interventions, and to develop partnerships to improve access to and quality of care for all Americans.

Target Audiences:

This meeting is designed for beginner and expert audiences concerned with culturally competent heath care, including:

  • health care managers and staff, from community based clinics to managed care systems
  • health professionals in practice and education
  • consumers and representatives from diverse communities
  • individuals concerned with financing, quality improvement, policy, and research.

Exhibition times and location:

Over 500 professionals are expected to attend the conference, to be held at the Washington Hilton & Towers, 1919 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC (nearest metro: Dupont Circle). Exhibitors will have the unique opportunity to present their products and services to a diverse audience with considerable influence and market power.

The location of the Resource Center will be the International Ballroom West and will include invited poster presentations, exhibits, and networking tables.

Set Up: Wednesday, September 29, 8:00AM until 5:30PM
Open: Wednesday, September 29,
Thursday, September 30,
6:00PM until 8:00PM
7:00AM until 6:00PM
Tear Down: Thursday, September 30, 6:00PM until 8:00PM


There will be an opening reception in the Resource Center on Wednesday, September 29, from 6:00-8:00PM.

Exhibit Fee Includes:

  • Exhibitors will receive an 8' x 3' table and two chairs. Tables will be skirted.
  • One conference registration fee, a value of up to $500. (A second staff member may attend the conference for a reduced registration fee of $150. Any additional staff members must pay regular registration fees.)
  • Conference binder, which will include mailing lists of participants and presenters.
  • Prominent recognition of your organization in the conference materials distributed to all conference participants.

Fees:

  • Please complete the exhibitor application and submit with your payment.
  • The exhibitor fee without conference sponsorship is $1,250 for corporate exhibitors;
  • $700 for non-profit or government exhibitors.
  • Conference sponsors pay no additional fee to exhibit, but must fill out the exhibitor application.

Logistics:

  • Exhibitors must complete commercial support disclosure form prior to the conference.
  • Power source (wall outlet of 15 amps) is available at an additional cost for each exhibit space.
  • Exhibit space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis
 

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