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2010 ICOWHI Congress
April 7-10, 2010
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We invite you to join us at ICOWHI’s 18th Congress entitled, "Cities and Women’s Health: Global Perspectives," at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA in April 2010! Here are some important facts:
- This is an interdisciplinary gathering, co-hosted by the University of Pennsylvania.
- ICOWHI Congresses attract participants from at least 20-30 countries.
- Our aim is to share best practices and develop new strategies to enhance women’s health in urban places as well as foster new paradigms of scholarship and practice that integrate environment and health care.
- Issues related to urban women’s health such as access to healthcare, neighborhood and community structures, housing, sanitation, health literacy, mobility, violence, safe spaces, etc. will be addressed.
- Philadelphia is the birthplace of American democracy. It is rich with history, world-class restaurants, one-of-a-kind museums, and a thriving theater district. For more info regarding Philadelphia please visit, www.gophila.com.
- Abstract submission due date is June 1, 2009.
For questions related to ICOWHI’s 18th Conference, Cities and Women’s Health: Global Perspectives, please email admin@icowhi.org.
We look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia in April 2010!
Our very best regards,
Afaf I. Meleis, PhD, DrPS(hon), FAAN
Council General, ICOWHI
Patricia Davidson, PhD
President, ICOWHI (Australia)