The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Division of Disease Control (DDC) works with many agencies to develop and present conferences on topics that promote the health of Philadelphians.

Upcoming Conferences

There are no conferences currently planned. Please check back.

Past Conferences

Name of Conference	Date	Location	Topics Discussed
Philadelphia Antimicrobial Stewardship Collaborative Meeting	September 26th, 2016	Doubletree Hotel 237 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19104	Current epidemiology of gram-negative resistance in the United States Methods for detection of gram-negative resistance and treatment of gram-negative resistance Overview of social aspect of antimicrobial stewardship
Buprenorphine Summit	September 20th, 2016	801 Market Street 11th Floor, Room 1154-A/B Philadelphia, PA 19107	Overview of Philadelphia’s efforts in expanding access to buprenorphine as a medication-assisted treatment option Review of buprenorphine (basic pharmacology) Evidence base for opioid use disorder recovery and best practices in buprenorphine prescribing Effective clinical models incorporating buprenorphine into various treatment settings, including primary care and other medical settings
World TB Day Event: Fostering Partnerships For TB Elimination in Philadelphia	March 24, 2016	Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health 3215 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104	Challenges and Opportunities for TB Elimination Forging Partnerships for TB Elimination Diabetes and Other Risk Factors for Progression of TB Disease Diagnosis and Treatment of TB Infection in Specific Populations
Antimicrobial Stewardship Collaborative Webinar Series	Multiple	Webinar	Methods of implementing antimicrobial stewardship policy, activities, or metrics within acute care settings Successful strategies for advancing the goals of stewardship that have been employed by other facilities Common barriers to implementing antimicrobial stewardship activities and strategies to overcome these barriers
Antimicrobial Stewardship	Sept. 30, 2014	Centre Square Building, 1500 Market Street, Philadelphia	Current and Future Landscape of Antimicrobial Stewardship Social and Behavioral Determinants of Antimicrobial Stewardship Practical Strategies for Utilizing Antimicrobial Use Data
Youth Sexual Health Symposium	May 20, 2014	DoubleTree Hotel, 237 South Broad Street, Philadelphia	Sex Needs a New Metaphor MSM Youth, Love & Intimacy Social Media, Teens & Condoms Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Infection Prevention Symposium	Oct. 30, 2013	N/A	Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE): Epidemiology and Prevention Antibiotic Stewardship Management of CRE Infections
Functional Needs Symposium II	Oct. 2, 2012	Crowne Plaza Hotel- Valley Forge, 260 Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA	Hearing Loss and Emergency Communication Helpful Hints of Courtesy When You Meet a Person Who is Blind or Visually Impaired Disability.Gov
Public Health Forum 2012	May 22, 2012	Academy of Natural Science 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia	Public Health Implications of Marcellus Shale Activities in Pennsylvania Hepatitis C: Still a Silent Epidemic? Three Recent Foodborne Outbreaks Radiological Health and Emergency Response in Pennsylvania
Building Capacity: HIV and HPV Community Outreach Seminar for Faith-Based Organizations	April 24th, 2012	The Holiday Inn Philadelphia Historic District, 400 Arch Street, Philadelphia	Human Papillomavirus Infections Introduction to HIV and AIDS Nursing (Clinical) Track: HIV Pregnancy Case Study Making HIV Testing, Prevention, And Care Accessible to Vulnerable Populations Philadelphia's Citywide Interfaith HIV Prevention Campaign
Access & Functional Needs Symposium	Sept. 20, 2011	Montgomery County Public Safety Training Campus	Accessible Emergency Response Planning Autism and Emergency Responders Accessible SEPTA: Partnering With First Responders
Public Health Forum 2010	June 4, 2010	Doubletree Hotel 237 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia	Carrots and Sticks: How to Ensure Healthcare Workers are Vaccinated Against Influenza Mumps Epidemiology, Outbreaks, and Current Research Multisectoral Approaches to Preventing Chronic Disease Public Health Response to the Haitian Earthquake
Public Health Forum 2009	May 15, 2009	Doubletree Hotel 237 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia	The Medical Examiner as Public Health Practitioner Healthcare Associated Viral Hepatitis Meningitis Surveillance Update from CDC Autism as a Public Health Problem

Speaker's Bureau

The Division of Disease Control (DDC) fulfills requests for speaking engagements such as in-services to healthcare providers, keynote addresses at conferences, lectures for students, and talks for lay audiences. Click here for more information.