May 17-19, 2007
Atlanta, Georgia

This invitation only event was for state legislators working in the areas of aging, health disparities or wellness. State legislators discussed policy initiatives with peers and experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Thursday, May 17, 2007

Opening Remarks

Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Director, Coordinating Center for Health Promotions

Overview of Theme Areas & Goals for the Workshop

Community Approaches to Wellness

Dr. Shannon Griffin-Blake, Health Promotion Specialist, Northrop Grumman

Aging

Dr. Lynda Anderson, Director, Healthy Aging Program

Health Disparities

Alexandria Stewart, Team Lead, Division of Adult and Community Health

Blanca Torres, Public Health Analyst, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Goals for the Workshop

Debra Miller, Director of Health Policy, The Council of State Governments

Friday, May 18,2007

New Initiatives in Chronic Disease Prevention

Rosemarie Henson, Deputy Director, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Discussion of Emerging Public Health Issues: Current Legislation with State Policy Examples

Rep. Peggy Welch, Indiana

Del. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, Maryland

Rep. Lisa Miller, Maine

CSG Contact:

Pam Goins

859.244.8142

pgoins@csg.org