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8th Annual Health and Wellness in the New Millennium Conference:

Building Healthier Communities: Bridges Over Barriers

Conference Topic Listing

"Cardiovascular Health and Hypertension: Elderly, Female, Male, and Minority Risks"

"Poly-substance (Alcohol, Drug, Nicotine) Addiction: Community Insights"

"Education: Knowledge, Achievement, Graduation – The Bridge to Success"

"Bioterrorism: Helping Local Communities Understand"

"Environmental Planning and Policies: A Community’s Bridge to a Healthy Future"

"Weapons of Mass Destruction: Definition, Planning, Preparedness"

"ADHD, ADD, MR: Mental Health Diagnosis and Justice for Our Youth"


Opening Plenary:

"Multiculturalism: Chicken Soup for the Community Soul"

Dr. Cherry Gooden


Keynote Address:

"Building Healthier Communities: Bridges Over Barriers"

The Honorable Dr. Barry C. Black, U. S. Senate Chaplain, Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy (invited)


Closing Plenary:

"Computers, Technology, and People: Promises, Pathways, and Potentials for a Bright Future"

Dr. Michael D. Byrne (invited)


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