Registrant Information
Get answers to all of your conference questions here. If you don't find an answer, email your question to jhahn@cfha.net.
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Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk
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Registration and Information Desk
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Registration Info Spiel
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Conference Stats
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk
600 Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Hotel information is available here. The hotel is less than 10 miles from the San Antonio International Airport. A car is not needed. You can take a car service (Uber, Lyft, cab).
Note about your hotel room. If you do not show up at the hotel on the first night of your reservation, your entire reservation will be canceled. If you are planning on coming a day, late be sure to let the hotel know.
Registration and Information
The registration/information desk will be staffed during the conference. Find us on the 2nd Floor outside the Lonestar Ballroom, near the escalators.
Please check in at the CFHA conference registration desk to retrieve your name badge. Find and pick up your badge. If you have any questions or want the “Info Spiel” just ask the staff.
Registration and Information Desk Hours
Thursday, October 24 |
7:00 AM to 8:30 AM 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
Friday, October 25 |
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Saturday, October 26 |
7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Registration Questions? Within the mobile app and on the conference site you can find the answers to many Frequently Asked Questions regarding registration.
CFHA Staff members will be at the registration desk throughout the conference. They are happy to give this spiel in person, but you can also read it here.
Registration/Information Desk
- CFHA Staff available all day
Conference App
- Make sure you downloaded the app. It is our entire program
- You can set your schedule, do evaluations, connect with people, etc.
Concurrent Sessions
- Sessions taking place on the 2nd and 3rd floors
- You can attend almost anything you want. ELOs have an extra charge. Some events are invite only.
- Evaluate every session using the link from your app
Food Included
- Coffee in the morning – Thurs. (ELO Registrants), Fri. and Sat.
- Two receptions with light hors d oeuvres – Thurs. and Fri.
- Two lunches – Fri. and Sat.
Special Meals
- GF, DF, Vegan, Vegetarian have a ticket in their badge
- Lunches have meals set for them
- Reception – some options are available
- Allergies – should have heard from or talk to Jackie
- Can I add a special ticket at the conference? No.
Ribbons and Lanyards
- Feel free to dress up your badge using ribbons
- Black lanyard unless you are a founder, leader, or Wingspread honoree
CFHA Conference By The Numbers
- 3 amazing co-chairs
- 700ish attendees
- 330 presenters
- 138 concurrent sessions
- 11 extended learning opportunities
- 3 plenary sessions
- 22 posters
- 52+ discussion groups
- 24 months of planning
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Full Schedule
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Plenary Sessions
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Sessions with Special Credits
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Discussion Groups
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Posters
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SIG, Workgroup, and Committee Meetings
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Poetry and Prose Session
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Medical Sessions
View the Full Schedule
View the Full Schedule here.
You can filter sessions by tag, track, speaker, day, etc.
Logged in registrants can see PPTs and session handouts on these pages.
Plenary Sessions
Thursday, October 24, 2024 |
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PS1 - Reducing Racism-Related Health Disparities: “With An Ear for the Beats of Different and Wounded Hearts” |
Friday, October 25, 2024 |
PS2 - The Science of Communicating for Advocacy and Action to Improve Health Equity |
Saturday, October 26, 2024 |
PS3 - Closing the Gap: Chicago’s Approach to Addressing the 14 Year Life Expectancy Gap |
Sessions Below are Eligible for Special CEU Credits
Ethics Credits |
Cultural Competency Credits |
Supervision Credits |
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ELO 06 |
ELO 01 |
A12 |
ELO 07 |
C05 |
A13 |
PS1 |
C07 |
C03 |
C11 |
C10 |
C11 |
D06 |
D02 |
D04 |
G01 |
E11 |
F12 |
G12 |
E13 |
G06 |
H09 |
G01 |
H07 |
L04 |
G12 |
I06 |
K02 |
I11 |
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K08 |
K02 |
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K10 |
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L04 |
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L05 |
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L06 |
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L10 |
Discussion Groups
Roundtable “Discussion Groups” are highly interactive and provide attendees ample time to share thoughts and ask questions about a topic. The concept is to exchange information around a particular subject and foster lively conversation among table guests.
HOW IT WORKS
- A list of the Discussion Group topics and facilitators will be listed in the CFHA conference mobile app.
- Discussion Group topics will be posted on a round tables in the Ballroom. Seats will be reserved for the designated Facilitator; up to 9 seats will be available for conference attendees.
- Boxed lunches will be available at 11:45 as morning sessions adjourn. Conference registrants will pick up a lunch and find a seat at one of the 40+ tables holding Discussion Groups.
- The Facilitator will begin discussions at 12:05. Start with a brief introduction about their experience and work in the subject – no more than 5 minutes.
- Discussions end no later than 1:15 PM to allow transition time for afternoon sessions that convene at 1:30 PM.
Date & Time
Friday, October 25, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Poster Session
Visit the posters during this reception.
Friday, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
SIG, Workgroup, and Committee Meetings
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Friday, October 25, 2024, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
Families & Health Special Interest Group Meeting |
Medical Professionals Workgroup Meeting |
Primary Care Behavioral Health Special Interest Group Meeting |
Value Based Payments Workgroup Meeting |
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Special Interest Group Meeting |
Measurement Based Care Workgroup Meeting |
Pediatrics Special Interest Group Meeting |
Research & Evaluation Committee Meeting |
Poetry and Prose Session
The Poetry and Prose session validates creative expression among the CFHA membership, encourages emotional reflection on the themes of healing and the life cycle, and creates intimacy and safety among colleagues. Facilitators promote constructive group discussions about the emotional responses generated by stories that are shared, giving presenters gentle feedback from a relatively diverse audience. We encourage authors to consider publishing their work in the Family Systems and Health, Sharing Our Stories (SOS) section.
Any interested CFHA conference attendee is invited to bring poems, short stories, or essays of a medical nature to the session. Readers first provide background on the situation that prompted the writing of the piece. The piece is then read. After a moment of reflection, audience members share with the reader their personal emotional responses to the piece. Many attendees are there to listen only. Facilitators and attendees share tips for writing and publishing.
Presenters are invited to have their narrative piece read, either by themselves or by someone designated by them who is attending the conference.
This session is accessible using Zoom.
Medical Sessions
Did you attend the CFHA Conference in San Antonio and wish to get a certificate of participation or attendance? Please fill out the form below. Certificates will be emailed to you as a pdf.
Certificates are available through
- Families and Health Special Interest Group
- Pediatrics Special Interest Group
- Research and Evaluation Committee
- CFHA for medical providers - certificate of attendance
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Add sessions to your agenda
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Print the conference schedule
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Access session resources
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Obtain Track Certificates
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Attend a Poster Walk
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TBD
Add Sessions to Your Agenda
The conference registration system and the conference mobile app use the same system (Swoogo). Sessions you add on your registration form, or when you modify your registration, or in the conference app, all show up in the app. It is easier to add sessions from a computer onto your registration than from the app if you want to use filters to search for sessions. For instance, if you are searching for pediatrics sessions, or some other tag/keyword...the online system is easier.
Note: You can select more than one session during the same time period. This allows you to mark all the sessions you are interested in. Once you make your final selection you can de-select the "extra" sessions. This allows you to keep a list of sessions you attend. That will come in handy later when getting CEUs.
Adding sessions and events to YOUR agenda - from the website
Option 1
Use the link from the Know Before You Go email to access your registration and select sessions you want to attend.
Option 2
- Log in to your registration using the button above.
- You will need your email address and Swoogo password.
- Select your sessions on the Registration Form on the Agenda page.
- Go to the last page of the registration form to confirm your selections. You can view a list of your selected sessions there.
Adding sessions and events to YOUR agenda - from the mobile app
- Log in to the app.
- On the schedule, select a session by tapping it.
- Add it to YOUR agenda by tapping on the small green alarm clock in the bottom right corner.
Print the Conference Schedule
All the information for the conference is in the conference app.
If you like to have a paper copy of the sessions, you can download or print a copy of the schedule from the Filter Sessions tab on the Full Schedule page.
If you like to have a paper copy of the sessions with descriptions, you can download or print a copy of the schedule from the Sessions with Descriptions tab on the Full Schedule page.
Access Session Resources
CFHA Staff uploads PowerPoints and handouts from presenters as we get them. If materials are not available, the presenter has not submitted them yet.
On our conference website.
- Go to the Full Schedule tab at the top of this page.
- When you select a session the PowerPoints and handouts will be accessible.
From the conference app click the link on the description to access the resources.
Track Certificates
Canceled Sessions - some sessions have been canceled from our original schedule, by presenters. In addition, some sessions had to move timeslots.
Poster Walk
Information coming soon.
Conference Registrants
Registrants need to be logged in to see this list.
To log in to this conference website.
- Select the Log in to your registration form button below.
- Log in with your email address and password.
- Go back to this registration info page to view the list of registrants.
You will be able to search the registrants by name, title, company, groups to connect with, and home city/state.
Connect to Colleagues
Registrants need to be logged in to see this list.
To log in to this conference website.
- Select the Log in to your registration form button below.
- Log in with your email address and password.
- Go back to this registration info page to view the list of registrants.
Get the complete conference schedule, maps, and alerts on your smartphone. The CFHA mobile app allows you to…
- Highlight sessions you want to attend for a personal schedule.
- Interact with other conference attendees through app-based messaging.
- Get app notifications with highlights and reminders during the conference.
- Get links to online session evaluations
- Access online conference resources.
This year's mobile app is different than the last few years. This app uses the same system used to register for the conference. Information on your registration form, sessions selected, groups you selected, all carry over to this app.
Downloading the Mobile App
Adding Sessions to YOUR Agenda
- Log in to the app.
- On the schedule, select a session by tapping it.
- Add it to YOUR agenda by tapping on the small green alarm clock in the bottom right corner.
Sessions can be added on website. See All About Me tab above.
Connect to Other People in the App
The app allows attendee-to-attendee direct messaging.
Mobile App Requirements
Apple
- iOS 14.0 and up
- Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
- Downloaded from the App store
Android
- Devices running 10 and up
- Downloaded from the Google Play store
Tablets
Swoogo Live works for tablets that run mobile operating systems (think downloading apps from the Apple App store or Google Play store). Devices such as Microsoft's Surface Pro will not work with Swoogo Live, as it runs a Windows operating system (this is a desktop system, not a mobile system). We recommend reviewing the below requirements before making any tablet purchases.
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Events in San Antonio During Conference
Interesting Places to Visit
- The Pearl (Fun and beautiful area with shops and great restaurants; wonderful farmers markets on weekends)
- Jazz TX – really cool jazz shows and great restaurant/bar (Tickets required)
- Sternwirth – Really beautiful bar
- Blue Box – Cool bar
- Great restaurants – Brasserie Mon Chou Chou, Cured, Supper, etc. plus a Food Hall (cheaper options)
- Market Square (Mexican market area with shops, restaurants, and live music)
- Check out Mi Tierra – very old and icon Mexican bakery and restaurant
- Riverwalk
- Old Spanish Missions
- Cool Bars - La Ruina, Esquire Tavern, Blue Box at Pearl
- Rooftop Bars: 1Watson; Pamour at the Phipps; The Moons Daughters
- Country Dancing Honky Tonks – Thirsty Horse Saloon, Cowboys Dance Hall
- Museums – McNay Art Museum, San Antonio Museum of Art, Witte Museum (Natural History, Science, and Culture)
- Majestic Theatre – Iconic large venue for broadway shows and concernts
- Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
- Riverwalk boat tours are popular
- Southtown is an area just south of downtown that has art galleries and restaurants mostly.
- There are 5 missions along mission trail, which has been developed into a hike and bike trail now and is pretty nice. One mission that is still a working church (cared for by the National Park Service) is on Roosevelt, not that far away from downtown and it’s an experience of the real history of SA.
- Day Trips - If people want to do a day trip, there are lots of cute small towns in the Hill Country, so an hour or hour and a half away including Fredericksburg, Wimberley, Gruene.
Restaurants near the Grand Hyatt
These highly-rated restaurants are within 0.5 miles of the hotel.
- Domingo - Offers modern South Texas cuisine with beautiful river views. Website.
- Dorrego’s - This restaurant features Argentinian-inspired dishes in a cozy setting. Website.
- Landrace - Known for showcasing South Texas flavors, led by Chef Steve McHugh. Website.
- Casa Rio
- Ocho - Combines Mexican and Cuban influences in a stylish atmosphere. Website.
- Boudro's Texas Bistro - Known for its American and Southwestern cuisine, Boudro's offers dishes like tableside guacamole and blackened prime rib. It's a popular spot for a great margarita on the River Walk. Website.
- Schilo's - This historic German-American restaurant serves classics like potato pancakes and hot pretzels. It's been a staple in San Antonio for over a centuryWebsite
- Biga on the Banks - This fine dining restaurant offers eclectic New American cuisine with a menu that changes daily. The creative dishes and unique drink selection make it a top choice. Website.
- Ostra - A seafood-focused dining experience with creative dishes. Website.
- Paesanos Riverwalk - An Italian restaurant known for its relaxed riverfront dining. Website.
- Four Brothers Southern Provisions - Features a mix of Southern and Latin flavors. Website.
- Little Rhein Prost Haus - Serves German cuisine with live country music. Website.
- Pharm Table - Website
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Senor Veggie - Website
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Mi Tierra is a SA classic - Website
- Texas de Brazil - Offers Brazilian steakhouse dining with an extensive salad bar. Website.
- Landry’s Seafood House - Known for its Gulf Coast-inspired seafood in a warm setting. Website.
- Ruth's Chris at the Grand Hyatt allows you to sit near the riverwalk
- Yardhouse
- Fogo de Chao
These restaurants are more than .5 miles from the hotel.
- The Esquire Tavern: With a storied history, this tavern is famous for its cocktails and signature fare. It has a unique atmosphere reminiscent of an old-time bar. Website.
- Pearl (or sometimes called the Pearl Brewery) on Broadway. It’s a redeveloped brewery from the late 1880’s with shops, food, a boutique hotel and places for kids and dogs to run and play. Pearl Website