[homeles_ot-l] Healthy Homes Conference, Boise ID

[Kelly O'Grady]

Forwarded message:

SAVE THE DATE for the September 15-17, 2009 Healthy Homes Conference in
Boise,
ID.

Who should attend: 
 	Professionals working in the areas of affordable housing, community
service
delivery, and environmental public health; Individuals who provide health or
inspection services of any type; Agency, Department, and Division heads;
Child
Care Providers; Head Start Agencies; Community Police Officers; Code
Officials; and others

The Idaho Healthy Homes Conference will address: 
 	The connection between health and housing and how to take a
comprehensive
approach to identify and resolve problems
 	New federal regulations requiring control of lead-based paint
hazards during
renovation, repair, and painting
 	Special considerations for children's health 
 	Health concerns related to housing, including radon and mold 
 	Public and private program funding for health and housing programs 
 	Housing code development and enforcement 
 	Relationship between green, energy efficient, and healthy housing 
 	Collaboration between health, housing, and environmental
professionals to
develop state and local healthy homes programs

Conference Presenters include: 
 	Day 1 and 2 - Charles Treser, Senior Lecturer, University of
Washington
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
 	Day 3 - HUD's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control; EPA
Region
10, Regional Lead Coordinator; EPA Region 10, Children's Environmental
Health
Coordinator; National Conference of State Legislatures; Tribal
representatives; State and local leaders who have implemented Healthy Homes
Programs; Department of Health and Welfare; South Central Community Action
Partnership

Continuing Education Credits and Credentialing: 
 	For a list of CEUs offered, go to
<http://www.healthyhomestraining.org/Practitioner/Essentials_Agenda_Material
s_All_documents_3-09.pdf>  (see pages 13-14).
 	Attendance also counts toward the Healthy Homes Specialist
Credential, which
recognizes health and housing professionals who demonstrated knowledge and
abilities in the area of healthy homes.

THE CONFERENCE IS FREE, BUT THERE MAY BE A SMALL CHARGE TO COVER THE COST OF
REFRESHMENTS AND MEALS.  ADDITIONAL TRAVEL AND REGISTRATION DETAILS WILL
FOLLOW.

For additional information contact:
Jerry.Royster at hud.gov 
208-334-1088 x3017