New Frontiers in Addiction Health Services: Science, Practice, & Policy
This agenda is in development; times are tentative.
Thursday, October 13
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Registration / Check-in
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Pre-conference workshops
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Welcome Reception (with Registration / Check-in)
Friday, October 14
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Registration / Check-in
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Plenaries and breakout sessions [see Program Highlights]
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Poster session
Saturday, October 15
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Plenaries and break-out sessions [see Program Highlights]
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Conference wrap-up
Plenary Speakers
Carlos Blanco, MD, PhD
Susan Ettner, PhD
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Topic: Health Disparities & Equities
Dr. Walters is a Professor and William P. and Ruth Gerberding Endowed Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Washington. An enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Dr. Walters founded and directs the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (IWRI).
Dr. Sabin is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Washington Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education. She was the 2016 Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecturer, speaking about issues of hidden bias in health care.
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Topic: Integration of Addiction Medicine
Dr. Bradley is a Senior Investigator at Group Health Research Institute, and a Group Health Physician in Internal Medicine. Her research interests and experience include behavior change, mental health, health informatics, implementation research, preventive medicine, and more.
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Topic: Co-Occurring Substance Use & Infectious Disease
Dr. Samet of Boston University is a Professor of Medicine, Professor of Community Health Sciences, and Chief of the Section of General Internal Medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine Boston Medical Center. He also serves as Medical Director of Addictions Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Support Services at the Boston Public Health Commission.
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The 2016 AHSR conference will convene in Seattle, Washington, the "Emerald City." Be sure to set aside time for sightseeing while you're here!
Conference Hotel:
The Motif Seattle Hotel
1415 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
The hotel room rate for the AHSR conference is $229 + tax & fees (single/double occupancy); $239 triple, and $259 quad occupancy. These rates include access to free wi-fi, fitness center, and other amenities. Parking is $32/night. The conference rate applies for 3 days before and after the conference (Oct 9 - Oct 17) for those who want to extend your stay and enjoy a few extra days in Seattle!
Reserve online: 2016 Addiction Health Svcs Research Conf
Phone: 1-855-515-1144
Room Block Code: OHSU1019
Transportation:
From
Sea-Tac International Airport it's approximately 30 min. to the Motif hotel in downtown Seattle. Airport-hotel transportation options include car, LINK light rail ($2.75), various hotel shuttle options ($15.99+), or taxi ($40 flat rate). For information on these options, visit the Motif Seattle's Map and Directions page.