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August 18 -20, 2008: Assessment Initiative Conference

The Assessment Initiative Conference is from August 18 to 20, 2008, in Atlanta. Registration deadline: August 4. No registration fee for the conference. Abstracts for the poster session are due by July 18 and should be e-mailed to Nelson Adekoya at nba7@cdc.gov.

Translating Data into Action: The Impact of Community Health Assessment in New York State

"Translating Data into Action: The Impact of Community Health Assessments in New York States" summarizes findings from a survey of 149 assessment practitioners, interviews with eight of them, and follow-up discussion with about 70 practitioners at a conference. The survey responses identify three major contributing factors that influence the process or success of community assessments: leadership, quality of collaboration; and staff dedicated to the community assessment process. The report identifies immediate and short-term public health system impact of community health assessments, and recommends a more in-depth study to understand the long-term impact.

If you would like a copy of the report, and are not able to access the posted materials, please contact phiginfo@health.state.ny.us, and we will send you a copy.