Congratulations to all those who will be presenting* during the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Public Health Association.

Podium presentations

Richard Wilson, DHSc, MPH, Chair, Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Science, was invited to present "What’s in Your Toolbox?" for the Health Education section of KPHA. The presentation is scheduled for Wed., Mar. 28 at 1:15 p.m.

Chelsea Canan, MPH student, will present “Blood Salvage Produces Higher Total Blood Product Costs in Single-Level Lumbar Spinal Surgery” on Thursday, March 29 at 1:15 PM. She completed the work as part of her MPH practicum at the Leatherman Spine Center at Norton’s.

Poster presentations

The following students will be participating in the poster session on Thursday, Mar. 29 from 8 to 9:30 a.m.

“Blood Salvage Produces Higher Total Blood Product Costs in Single-Level Lumbar Spinal Surgery”
Chelsea Canan

“Breastfeeding Policy and Education at the Family Health Center, Inc.”
Jennifer Forristal

“Exploring the role of Food Policy Councils in local food systems”
Flora Daniel

“Public opinions about the built environment and ensuing behaviors in Kentucky: comparing findings from the Kentucky Health Issues Poll and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System”
Sarah Walsh, MPH, CHES

“Reaching Your Audience: Assessment of Message Presence”
Robin Weiss

*If you are presenting at KPHA and are not listed, please email the information to sphisnews@louisville.edu.