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When

Thursday November 20, 2014 at 8:00 AM CST
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Saturday November 22, 2014 at 2:00 PM CST

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Where

Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk
123 Losoya Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
 

  

Rates and Reservations

Call the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk at (800) 233-1234 and identify yourself as a group member of the National Center for Farmworker Health when placing reservations. To book your reservations online, please visit:

http://bit.ly/MidwestSF2014

Special room rates are $115/night plus tax, single/double occupancy. Room rates are available until October 28th, so reserve now.

Transportation Services

San Antonio is located in Central Texas and has one main airport for air travel. This will require the use of a shuttle, taxi, or rental car to travel to the hotel.

San Antonio International Airport

Located in San Antonio, Texas services San Antonio with daily flights from AeroMexico, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Interjet, Southwest Airlines, US Airways, Volaris Airlines, American and United Airlines. Approximately 9 miles to the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk. Visit http://www.sanantonio.gov/sat for more information.

 Taxi

Taxi service is available on demand at the San Antonio airport. One way taxi fares range from $30.00 to $35.00 from the airport.  

Rental Cars

San Antonio airport has rental car companies on site to assist you with your transportation needs. Please call the rental car agency of your choice for more information.

Contact

Christina Brito-Tigerina
National Center for Farmworker Health, Inc
512-312-5459
 
 

24th Annual Midwest Stream Farmworker Health Forum 


The National Center for Farmworker Health, Inc. cordially invites all professionals throughout the field of agricultural worker health to our annual conference in beautiful San Antonio, TX.

The 24th Annual Midwest Stream Farmworker Health Forum, produced by the National Center for Farmworker Health, Inc. is an annual conference that provides quality, agricultural worker specific, professional development experiences for individuals in all disciplines within migrant health. The Forum offers a diverse program featuring sessions on clinical topics, lay health outreach, research, and leadership development. Participants also have the opportunity to gain continuing education credits. So join your colleagues in San Antonio, Texas for some sensational sessions!

Who Should Attend…

Health care providers, administrators, board members, health educators, lay health professionals including Community Health Workers and Promotores(as), students, researchers, agricultural workers and co-sponsors are invited to assemble and share new ideas, learn innovative strategies, and enhance their skills in health care delivery for the migrant and seasonal agricultural worker population. With the purpose of providing Building Blocks for Achieving Excellence in Migrant Health, the Forum emphasizes the exchange of information on model programs, new resources and tools, and the latest research and trends in agricultural work.

Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) will be available through recognized accrediting bodies in Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Social Work (CEU), and Texas Community Health Workers. CEUs are currently being requested from the appropriate specialty organizations. Applying for multiple disciplines is accepted and applications are free.

Registration Rates 

Each paid registrant will be provided with a conference program and bag, admittance into all workshops, discussion groups, a Welcome Reception, a Lunch Keynote presentation on Friday, a daily breakfast, snacks, and beverages.

Early Bird Registration Fee                $300
Standard Fee (after Oct. 26th)            $350
Daily Registration                              $200

Community Health Worker/ Student    $200

We are excited to be offering group discounts this year! 3 registrants or more from the same organization qualify for a discounted registration fee of Early Bird $250 and Standard Fee (after October 26th) of $300. All three registrants must be from the same organization. Please email Christina Brito-Tigerina at brito@ncfh.org for more information and to receive the PROMO CODE to be entered at time of registration.

Once registered, a confirmation email will be sent to you. Please check your Inbox and Spam folder for confirmation.

Please note: presenters, co-presenters receiving a discount, and individuals receiving Community Health Worker Training Stipends are not eligible to be counted toward the discounted registration. 

Click here to view the DRAFT Program 

Schedule and times subject to change