The annual meeting of the largest organization of public health professionals will take place in Boston this year, November 4 to 8, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The theme of this year's meeting is Public Health and Human Rights.

Dr. Paul Farmer of Harvard Medical School and founding director of Partners in Health, and Dr. Helene Gayle, president and CEO of CARE USA, will be the featured speakers at the Opening General Session on Sunday, November 5, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Stay tuned for more information on:

• a web site with a searchable schedule of HSPH oral presentations and posters
• shuttle schedule between HSPH and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
• health and human rights-related research at HSPH and at Harvard

What are your plans?

• Speaking at a session, or organizing one? Know of someone at HSPH who is?
• Presenting a poster or paper?
• Hosting a reception?

If you have not already done so, send the Office of Communications a quick email now at croache@hsph.harvard.edu, or call 617-432-6052, and let us know. We can help ensure that you and HSPH make the most of having the 134th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association in our hometown.

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