College of Health Sciences

West Chester University

Dean Donald E. Barr, PhD
Sturzebecker Health Sciences Center
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-2825

Integrative Health Conference 2012

The Human-Animal Bond and Its Impact on Health

Keynote: Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall

Conference: Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Earl F. Sykes Student Union

Animal Adoption: Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 12:15 - 4:00 p.m. Earl F. Sykes Student Union - Open and free to the public

Therapy Dog Certification Demonstration: Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 1 pm and 3:30 pm Earl F. Sykes Student Union - Open and free to the public

Online ticket sales for the Saturday conference have been closed. Tickets will be available at the door in Sykes!!

Keynote tickets for Friday evening can still be purchased online until 5 pm Friday evening. Click here to purchase Friday Keynote tickets.

Come join us for the 13th Integrative Health Conference. This year’s conference theme is The Human-Animal Bond and Its Impact on Health. Friday evening includes an exciting keynote address by Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). (click HERE for bio) Saturday morning offers two sessions: general audience and professional with continuing education credits. CME’s, Act 48, Vet and Vet Tech, and CHES credits as well as Nursing contact hours will be offered and approval is pending for Social Work credits. For information contact Cheryl Faust at 610-436-6931 or cfaust@wcupa.edu.

Speakers and Topics

We offer two concurrent sessions: Professional and General Audience.

Beginning at 8:00 am on March 31, 2012, Dr. Aubrey Fine (click HERE for bio) will present the Keynote address - Why We Love Animals: Understanding the Therapeutic Value of Pets in our Lives and in Therapy - for both the Professional and General audiences.

To view the complete schedule for the day, please click here.

For a complete listing of animal rescue agencies who will be in attendance, please click here.

Donations of gently used and new pet items, such as leashes, collars and toys will be accepted by the rescue agencies.

Ticket Prices

Friday Evening Keynote Only Tickets

General Admission: $10

WCU Student Tickets: $5 ($10 at the door)

Keynote and Conference Combination Tickets

Professional: $115 (Includes lunch on Saturday)

General Audience : $30 (Half Day Program)

WCU Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students: $25 (Professional Session)

WCU Faculty, Staff and Undergraduate Students: $15 (General Audience Session)

Registration and Ticket Purchase Information

Online Ticketing with Ticket Leap

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Online Registration for Saturday's conference has closed - tickets will be available for sale at the door in Sykes. Tickets for Friday evening's keynote can still be purchased online by clicking here until 5 pm Friday evening. Tickets will be available to purchase at the door in Asplundh for Friday evening's keynote.

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds for tickets purchased for the keynote address. Cancellations for combination tickets must be made in writing and received no later than 5 PM on March 16, 2012. Requests made by March 16, 2012 will be processed less a $15 administrative fee for community tickets and $25 administrative fee for professional track tickets. No refunds will be made after 5pm on March 16, 2012.

For additional information, please contact Cheryl Faust at 610-436-6931 or cfaust@wcupa.edu

Exhibitors Space is Full!!

West Chester University and the College of Health Sciences are pleased to offer an opportunity for exhibitors to display their products and demonstrate their unique capabilities at this year's conference. Exhibitor space is limited, so please register early to guarantee space. The exhibitor space will be held in the same facility as the conference, West Chester University's Earl F. Sykes Student Union Building, 110 W. Rosedale Avenue, West Chester, PA, 19382 (change of location from last year). The price will remain the same as last year: for-profit organizations $75; non-profit organizations $50. With your registration, you will receive 2 FREE tickets for the keynote address. To register, click HERE.

Continuing Education Information

4.5 CME, Vet/Vet Tech, CHES credits, and Nursing contact hours, as well as 4.0 Act 48 and Social Work credits have been approved for this conference. For additional continuing education information, please click HERE.

Directions to the Conference

For driving directions to West Chester University, click here. Friday evening's keynote will be presented in Asplundh Concert Hall on High Street and Saturday's keynote and conference will take place in the Sykes Student Union Building on Rosedale Avenue. Click here for a map highlighting both locations on campus. Philadelphia International Airport is the closest major airport to West Chester University. There is no shuttle service between the airport and the university, so a rental car or taxi service will be needed to get to West Chester.

Hotel Reservations

Days Hotel in West Chester has a block of rooms reserved for this event. The room rate is $80/night and the discount will be available on reservations booked by February 29, 2012. Please call 610-692-1900 for information and/or reservations. Visit their website at www.dayswestchester.com

IHC 2012 Event Sponsors


701 Kedron Avenue, Route 420 Morton, PA 19070 www.stoneycreekveterinary.com	934 South Hight Street West Chester, PA 19382 www.dayswestchester.com