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We would like to thank everyone for participating in the poll regarding preferred days for the Annual Meeting. The results showed that Thursday and Friday is convenient for most people, so we will continue to do it on those days. We would also like to announce that the Pre-Conference, will now take place on Wednesday before the Annual Meeting.
Please join us for a leading edge public health conference on Thursday, April 19th and Friday, April 20th, 2018, with a pre-conference workshop on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 18th!
Our 68th Annual Meeting & Conference will offer scientific sessions in a variety of formats including large plenary sessions and smaller concurrent sessions. Sessions will focus on issues and topics relevant to this year’s theme of “Planning for the Future of Public Health”
This conference is designed for public health educators, academic staff, county health officials and employees, students, medical and dental practitioners, state health employees and others in the field of public health, education and medical care. We welcome all individuals and organizations who share a common interest of promoting and protecting the public’s health.
Registration
Online registration is now closed. You may register for the event on-site at The Queensbury Hotel. beginning at 1 PM on Wednesday 4/18. Please email us at info@nyspha.org with any questions.
Call for Abstracts
Our call for abstracts is now closed.
Student Poster Contest
Student posters will be presented at the Annual Meeting. NYSPHA members will have the opportunity to vote for a "Member's Choice Award" for best poster! See program for details. Find more information HERE.
Continuing Education
The 2018 Annual Meeting will offer continuing education hours for CHES entry-level credits, MCHES advanced level credits and CPH credits. Full credits (11) are based on attendance at both the pre-conference workshop and annual meeting. Partial credits are available for individual events. Please indicate on your registration form if you will be seeking CHES (and add your CHES number for easy tracking) or CPH credits. These credits are being offered free of charge with your paid registration.
Transfer/Cancellation Policy
- If you register for the Annual Meeting and cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. All transfer/cancellation requests must be submitted in writing and received by NYSPHA no later than April 13, 2018. Please submit your request via email to info@nyspha.org.
- Cancellations received on or before April 13, 2018 will be refunded less a $10 administrative fee. Cancellations received April 14, 2018 or later are not refundable. Space at each event is limited. No-shows will be charged the full registration fee.
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Registration/Payment
Online registration is open. Conference registrations may be completed online and paid online via credit card or PayPal. You may also complete your payment offline via check or purchase order by registering online, printing your confirmation form and mailing it with payment to:
NYSPHA PO Box 38127 Albany, NY 12203If your company requires payment be made after an event or if you plan to pay on-site, please send an email to info@nyspha.org to let us know. We will mark your account accordingly so your registration is confirmed.
Conference Rates
NYSPHA Members (after 2/12/18): $150
Non-members (after 2/12/18): $185
NYSPHA Student Members: $75
Student (full-time graduate or undergraduate) Non-members: $90
Rates above are for the conference only. The registration form also includes the option of adding the pre-conference workshop on April 18th (1:30 PM - 5:00 PM). Pre-conference rate is $80.
Hotel Information
All events will take place at The Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls, NY. The newly renovated Queensbury is located about 15 minutes North of Saratoga in a quaint, walkable community. A block of rooms has been reserved for Wednesday, April 18, 2018 and Thursday, April 19, 2018. We have negotiated the rate of $89/night for those booking under block. Please call the hotel directly at 800-554-4526 to reserve your room under the "NYSPHA Annual Meeting" block or visit their website at https://thequeensburyhotel.com/ and use the code NYSPHA2018.
If you have booked a room at the Gideon Putnam, it has been cancelled by us and moved over to the new hotel. You will be notified via email of the change for confirmation. Thank you for understanding.
If you are staying overnight at The Queensbury Hotel or plan to dine at the hotel and are using a tax exempt form (ST119), the name on your form of payment must match the name of the organization on the tax exempt form.
Important Information
Travel Information- . Click here for a variety of travel routes and options including by plane, car, train or bus to Saratoga, NY. The Queensbury Hotel has a free shuttle to and from the Saratoga Train station. Please book your shuttle ride when booking your hotel reservation.
Hotel Parking- Parking is free.
Food & Beverage- Lunch and coffee breaks are included with your Annual Meeting registration fee. The chef has designed a menu to meet the “Healthy Meeting Guidelines” recommended by the New York State Department of Health. Gluten-free options will also be available.
Conference Attire- Business-casual attire is suited for this event. Please keep in mind that meeting room temperatures vary. You may want to bring a jacket or sweater to all sessions.
Payment Information- Registration fees may be paid via credit card (via PayPal) online only or offline via check or purchase order. Registration on-site is available but we highly recommend you complete the registration form online to secure your spot. Online registration will close on April 16th.
Exhibit- Become an Exhibitor at the 2018 Annual Meeting. Email jennifer@nyspha.org for more information or click here to download a sponsor/exhibitor packet.
Event and Registration Questions- Contact us with any questions by phone or email:
Tel: (518) 427-5835 Email: info@nyspha.org