ANAC2019: Portland
Nov. 7 - 9
(Pre-conference activities Nov. 6)
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
Health and Wellness 

The ANAC health and wellness committee is excited to offer several wellness activities during conference this year. 

Early morning meditation
Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9 
6:30 a.m.
Please bring comfortable clothing to join a mindful meditation and morning stretch. 



Step challenge
Friday Nov. 8
6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Use your personal device to count all of your steps from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. and email a screenshot of your total steps to Stepcontest@anacnet.org . The member with the most steps wins a $50 Amazon gift card. In the event of a tie, we will draw for the winner. 

Note: The step challenge is open to any member - not just conference attendees! 

Health and wellness booth
The committee will be hosting a booth in the exhibit hall. Visit their booth for health and wellness tips and to buy a yoga mat for meditation. 
Social and Networking Events

Gala reception - Welcome to the End of  the Rainbow!
Thursday, Nov. 7
7:30 p.m.

Rain or shine, Portlanders love a good party. The ANAC2019 gala will showcase Drag Queen Bingo by Poison Waters, Portland's legendary drag mistress of ceremonies. Grab your lipstick and a bingo card, and win a fabulous prize!
 
Suggested attire: Come dressed in a solid color from the rainbow -- as simple, extravagant or "Keep Portland Weird" as you like.


Johns Hopkins info session
Saturday, Nov. 9
7:30 a.m.

Sponsored by: Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Johns Hopkins is holding an information session for those interested in pursuing a research career in HIV or Infectious Diseases. Hear more about what Johns Hopkins has to offer, and learn about the clinical scholars research program and other doctoral programs, including: PhD, DNP/PhD and DNP to PhD Bridge degree programs. Pre-registration is required. 



 
New to ANAC and/or HIV info session
Thursday, Nov. 7
8 a.m.

Sponsored by: Rutgers School of Nursing
All registrants that are first-time attendees are urged to attend this session. It will give an overview of the ANAC organization and the annual conference. You will learn more about the health care community surrounding HIV/AIDS care and the role ANAC and its members play. Committee leaders are encouraged to attend.



Other special events throughout the conference include: 
  • ANAC booth in exhibit hall: Chat with an ANAC board member, share ideas and feedback about ANAC and pick up information about various ways to get invovled with ANAC. Logo items will also be on sale - including new items for 2019!
  • Celebration of Life: To reflect and remember those that have passed
  • Friends talks: Informal gatherings in the exhibit hall during breaks about a wide-range of topics
See you there!
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