The Global Health Council is having a forum in Seattle on June 9 that may
be of interest to NIHAC members. Announcement below.

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Protecting Washington's Health & Economy in an Era of Globalization

Monday, June 9th 2003, 12:00 - 2:00 PM

The Westin Seattle, Grand Ballroom

1900 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, Washington

Co-Sponsored by Economic Development Council of Seattle & King
County,National Center for APEC, Programs for Appropriate Technology in
Health (PATH) , University of Washington School of Public Health and
Community Medicine.


This forum is part of a nation-wide campaign examing:

* The impact of infectious diseases on the nation's health and economy
.

* How globalized trade, travel, and tourism are contributing to the
spread of infectious diseases, including SARS .

* How the recent SARS outbreak has impacted the economy of China and
its potential long-term impact on the U.S. economy.



SPECIAL STUDENT REGISTRATION!

ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Non-Members - Advanced Registration (by May 30th) $10 for students

REGISTER ONLINE NOW! Click here
http://www.globalhealth.org/news/article/3061
<http://www.globalhealth.org/news/article/3061>

Please forward to a friend or colleague!

Alexandra Klein
Special Events Associate
Global Health Council
1701 K Street, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006
(p) 202-833-5900 ext. 3214
(f) 202-833-0075
www.globalhealth.org

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