Events and Seminars

June 2008

Cancer Survivorship Series
Hosted by the National Center for Chronic Disease and Health Promotion, CDC

Description: This month-long series honors cancer survivors and focuses on highlighting stories of survivorship as well as those who care for cancer patients. This series will also include sessions that will provide information on current research and programs, and educational films that focus on childhood cancers, health disparities, and school issues.
Dates and Times: June 2, 9, 16, 23; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Koger—Davidson, Room 2031.
Contact: Juan Rodriguez at fph4@cdc.gov or (770) 488-3086.

The Complexity of Emergencies: Responding Through Art
Hosted by the Global Healthy Odyssey/National Center for Health Marketing, the National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and the Coordinating Center for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response

Description: This exhibition examines the visual art projects of three organizations working with children affected by emergencies, both in the United States and abroad. The exhibition highlights the work of America’s Camp with children impacted by the September 11 terrorism attack in New York, the Community Initiatives Foundation with children displaced by Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, and The ArtReach Foundation with teachers and children in Bosnia. The impact of a natural or technological disaster, terrorist attack, or other public health emergency can be long-lasting, and the resulting trauma can reverberate even with those not directly affected. Children and their families may need special care and assistance in coping. Expression through art has proven to be both a communicative and healing tool, as well as an innovative public health strategy.
Dates and Times: June 16 – September 12; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., except for federal holidays.
Location: Tom Harkin Global Communications Center
Contact: Judy M. Gantt at jgantt@cdc.gov or (404) 639-0831.