University of North Carolina Wilmington
College of Health and Human Services
School of Nursing
5th Annual Youth Health Conference
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
McNeill Hall
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Healthy Lives! Healthy Youth!
Goals:
1. Understand and manage every day stressors.
2. Promote positive youth development and safe health practices.
3. Enhance personal health and wellness through physical activity.
4. Disseminate information on health professional careers.
Keynote Speaker
Mr. O’Dell Graham, BA, MA
Mr. Graham is currently an Educational Talent Search Counselor at Southeastern Community College as well as the Junior Varsity
Head Coach for Football and Basketball at East Columbus High School. He has conducted numerous workshops on topics including
character building, bullying, anti-gang, goal setting, and self-esteem. He has a passion for working with youth and helping them to
discover their potential. His motto is “A child with the ability to go to college is a terrible thing to waste.”
Contacts for More Detailed Information:
Dr. Janie Canty-Mitchell
Associate Director for Research and Sponsored Programs
Email: cantymitchellj@uncw.edu
Ms. Deborah Strothers
Administrative Assistant
Email: strothersd@uncw.edu
Phone: 910-962-3200
Fax: 910-962-3337
Supported by:
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Executive Nurse Fellows Program
Nu Omega Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nurses
UNCW School of Nursing in the College of Health & Human Services
South East Area Health Education Center