2015 Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health
Public Health is On the Move:
Accreditation, Assessment, and Assurance
April 14 & 15, 2015
DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
Call for Abstracts Procedures
Submission Deadline: October 10, 2014
Acceptance/Rejection Notifications: November 5, 2014
Submission of presentation materials for IPHA website: March 31, 2015
General Information
1. Please submit your abstract online. See instructions on the next page.
2. E-mail required attachments (MS Word or pdf file format) to conference coordinator, Suzanne
Hull at Suzanne@contemporary-business-solutons.com.
3. Abstract submissions are open to the public. Membership in IPHA, ICPHA or IEHA is not
required.
4. All presenters must register for the Conference and assume responsibility for their own
transportation and lodging.
5. If selected, conference registration fee will be waived for the day of the scheduled presentation
for up to three concurrent session presenters and up to two presenters per poster session.
6. See registration information on the conference website.
7. There is no limit on the number of abstracts registrants may submit. However, authors must be in
attendance for their presentations.
8. Audiovisual equipment must be requested in advance.
Selection Criteria
1. Authors are encouraged to submit abstracts on current and emerging public health issues. Topics
of particular interest (but not restricted to) includes:
 Accountable Care Communities, connecting public health to other sectors
 Environmental health issues
 Food systems
 LGBT and minority health
 Social determinants of health
 Infectious disease control
 Public health advocacy
 Accreditation – strategic planning, quality improvement, workforce development, performance
management
2. Presentation descriptions should be 250 words or less.
3. Interactive, scientific presentations that promote audience discussion are encouraged.
4. Innovative programs that reach beyond traditional health and environmental circles to collaborate
with other disciplines are encouraged.
5. Results should be summarized. Do not use tables or graphs.
Abstract Submission
Abstracts submitted for the Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health will be evaluated for
acceptance by the Conference Planning Committee. Please be sure to follow the Submission Guide and
submission instructions carefully; failure to do so may result in rejection. Information in the abstract must
not have been previously published in a copyrighted journal.
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Abstract submission opens August 15, 2014 and must be received no later than October 10, 2014. Use
the online application. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your submission. All
correspondence will be made with the person who submits the abstract.
Submit online application (reference items below) at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2015IGCPHabstract
Email required attachments (MS Word or .pdf file format) to conference coordinator: Suzanne Hull at
Suzanne@contemporary-business-business-solutions.com
Presentation Formats
Oral
A number of oral presentations will be slotted for each 60 minute session. PowerPoint presentations will
be expected to be loaded onto the conference laptops prior to the session. Presenters are encouraged to
allot time for audience questions and comments.
Poster
Freestanding horizontal poster boards will be provided for presenting posters. Poster presentation surface
area is 4”h x 8”w. Handouts may be used, but audiovisual equipment will not be available.
Extended Presentation/Workshop
A few time slots on Tuesday, April 14 will be available for 90 minute sessions. This should include
presentation time followed by hands-on application or workshops.
Note: Presenters should indicate their preference for presentation. The Planning Committee will make the
final decision on presentation format based on quality of abstract and the needs of the Conference.
Questions regarding abstract submission may be directed to: Suzanne Hull, Conference Coordinator,
Phone: 515-250-6366, Email: suzanne@contemporary-business-solutions.com
Conference partners include:
 Child Health Specialty Clinics
 Iowa Counties Public Health Association
 Iowa Department of Public Health
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Iowa Environmental Health Association
Iowa Public Health Association
State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa
University of Iowa College of Public Health
Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
350 1st Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Ask for Governor’s Conference rate or request government rate.
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Abstract Submission Guide
2015 Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health
April 14 & 15, 2015
DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
The abstract proposal application process for concurrent oral, extended presentation/workshop
and poster sessions requires completion of the following steps by October 10, 2014:
1. Submit online application (reference items below) at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2015IGCPHabstract
2. E-mail required attachments (MS Word or pdf file format) to Conference Coordinator,
Suzanne Hull at suzanne@contemporary-business-solutions.com
You will receive an e-mail from Suzanne Hull confirming receipt of your complete application.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOT COMPLETE UNTIL PRESENTER RESUMES AND BIBLIOGRAPHIES ARE
RECEIVED.
To help you prepare for your online submission, please reference the items below.
1. Presentation title:
2. Presentation description (250 words maximum):
3. Measurable objectives of the presentation (minimum of three). See description above for
guidelines:
4. Indicate the setting(s) in which the information will be used (check all that apply):
Community
Health care
Local public health agency
State Government
Worksite
School (K-12)
University/campus
Other (specify)
5. Rank order your preferred methods of presentation and the number of presenters:
Concurrent oral
Number of presenters:
Extended presentation/workshop
Number of presenters:
Poster
Number of presenters:
NOTE: If requesting an Extended Presentation/Workshop, please state the need for a longer time
period and the planned use of the 90-minute session.
6. Target audience (describe who might be interested in participating in your concurrent session):
7. Provide contact information for all presenters for this session. For multiple presenters, please
list the session chairperson first; this individual will serve as the point of contact. Concurrent
sessions are limited to a maximum number of three presenters, poster sessions are limited to a
maximum of two presenters.
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First and last name
Credentials
Professional title
Workplace or school
Street address
City, state, zip code
Phone, e-mail
Professional Memberships
Related web page (optional)
8. Disclosure statement: Is there any organization or institution whose products or services will be
discussed and for which there is a real or potential conflict of interest?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe.
9. Preferred day and time for presentation. Extended Presentation/Workshops will be presented
on April 14.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 AFTERNOON
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 MORNING
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 AFTERNOON
No preference
1. Presentation Materials: All presenters (oral & extended presentations only) understand that they are
required to submit presentation & materials intended to be distributed to attendees no later than
Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
Yes
No
11. Please indicate if a conference planning committee member asked you to submit this abstract
proposal:
Yes
No
If yes, who?
Required Attachments
E-mail to suzanne@contemporary-business-solutions.com upon complete submission of
online abstract.
 Bibliography related to the presentation (a list of sources used during or in preparation for the
presentation)
 Biosketch, resume or curriculum vitae for each presenter
Thank you for submitting a proposal.
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