Eleventh Annual International Meeting & Exposition
of the American Telemedicine Association
May 7-10, 2006
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California

Army Telemedicine Partnerships in 2006: Meeting Medical Challenges in a Changing World
Topic: Europe

Final Agenda

Saturday, May 6, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
$75 separate registration fee required. Lunch is included.

The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, (USAMRMC) through its Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) will once again sponsor an open meeting exploring the potential applications of Army Telemedicine investments in response to disasters, emergencies and providing medical care to under-served populations. The theme of this one-day meeting is: "Army Telemedicine Partnerships: Meeting Medical Challenges in A Changing World." Presentations of these telemedical efforts by Army-managed telemedicine investigators will be accompanied by presentations from international experts focusing on the opportunities to leverage these telemedical technologies. Telemedicine¹s role as an enabler in the effort to reach out to, and deliver care to, populations in crisis and need will be discussed. Separate registration ($75) is required-go to ATA online registration.For more information, please contact Lori DeBernardis at 301-619-7927.

Office for the Advancement of Telehealth Grantee Meeting

Saturday May 6, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This meeting is intended for current and former OAT grantees only. No separate registration fee required.

California Telemedicine and eHealth Center Grantee Meeting

Saturday May 6, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

The California Telemedicine and eHealth Center (CTEC) serves as a statewide resource dedicated to expanding the use of telemedicine and eHealth programs across California, to improve access to health care and education with its main focus on rural and underserved communities.  During the ATA Annual Meeting, current and former CTEC grantees will gather to discuss the program and other issues related to eHealth.  This meeting is intended for current and former CTEC grantees only.   For additional information, please contact Steve Fowler, CTEC Project Manager at (916) 552-7538.

Saturday, May 6th -Tuesday, May 9th
This conference is presented by The Mobile Health Clinics Network, a nationwide membership organization of medical and oral health professionals who provide healthcare services, with a special emphasis on underserved populations, from Mobile Health clinics. The Forum curriculum will focus on the pragmatic and complex issues of developing, operating, and sustaining a Mobile Health program. Speakers will offer paradigms and “how-to” strategies complemented by roundtable discussions to encourage delegate interaction. Keynote speakers include Dr. Nancy Oriol, Founder of The Family Van, Harvard Medical School, and Rhonda Litt, Executive Director of the Louisiana Primary Care Association. The Forum will also offer “Voices from the Gulf Coast ~ The Mobile Health Solution”, a compelling and inspiring account of the 2005 hurricane disaster and the deployment of Mobile Health clinics to deal with the healthcare crisis aftermath. Separate registration is required - go to ATA online registration. For additional information, please call 415-863-2032, email mobilehealthcare@aol.com, or visit their website.

American Telemedicine Association Latin American and Caribbean
Chapter (ATALACC/PAHO) Symposium

Saturday May 6, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Final Agenda

ATALACC is comprised of professionals from Latin-American and Caribbean countries that are committed to the development and application of telemedicine and medical informatics. The mission of the ATALACC is to provide a forum for sharing information and resources to educate and promote telemedicine initiiatives in this region. During the ATA Annual Meeting, ATALACC will hold a symposium to discuss indepth topics and issues relatd to telemedcine and medical informatics in Latin America and the Caribbean. For more information , contact Gisele Ricur, MD at gricur@yahoo.com

Appalachian Regional Commission Telemedicine/Telehealth Program

Saturday, May 6, 10:00AM - 12 NOON

The ARC serves 412 counties in parts of 12 states including: AL, GA, KY, MD, MS, NY, NC, Ohio, PA, SC, TN, VA, and all of West Virginia. Potential grantees are invited to attend this discussion of the ARC’s current telemedicine / telehealth program, and learn more about the possibilities of using ARC funds to match other Federal grant programs and how to apply for funding. To determine whether you are in an eligible area, go to www.ARC.gov and refer to the "maps by state" section. RSVP to Harry Roesch at 202-884-7774 by May 3, 2006.

Federal Government Health Information Technology Transfer Opportunities: Working with State and Local Governments Toward Multi Use Technologies in Support of Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation, and Response”

Sunday May 7, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Program is free and open to the public.  Lunch will be available for purchase in the Convention Center.

An Educational Field Session of the “Capitol Hill “Steering Committee on Telehealth and Healthcare Informatics” . Sponsored by the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center, U.S. Army Medical Research & Materiel Command, Ft. Detrick, Maryland. Invited speakers from Department of Defense, National Library of Medicine, major academic institutions and private sector organizations working in the field. For more information contact Neal Neuberger at nealn@hlthtech.com