289 | Thursday, April 10, 2008 |
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7:30 AM-8:30 AM | Convention Center:202D |
AAHE/Community |
CANCELLED: Rural Coalition Success Stories: What Made It Possible |
Rural communities appear to have special problems in developing effective coalitions. These concerns are related to lack of funding; acceptance by community forces; trained staff; transportation; or stigmas against outside assistance. Shared will be success stories as how rural coalitions addressed these issues via a Strategic Planning Framework |
Keyword(s): community-based programs, health promotion, violence/prevention
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Presider: Sharon Thompson, University of Texas-El Paso, El Paso, TX |
Speakers: Mary S. Sutherland, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL; and Gregory J. Harris and Bruce Smith, Council of Church Based Health Programs, Inc., Tallahassee, FL |