September WKW Frontiers in Neuroscience Lecture Series: Dr. Thomas Valente

Dr. Thomas Valente - September 15th, 2026 

"Network Interventions:  Using Social Networks to Improve Health"

William K. Warren, Jr.  Frontiers in Neuroscience Lecture 
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm     Program in the LPCH auditorium  

Thomas W. Valente, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, at USC. He is the author of four books and over 275 articles and chapters on social networks, behavior change, program evaluation, and health behavior change. Valente directs the USC Center for Applied Network Analysis. He has received numerous national and international awards as well as teaching and mentoring ones. Valente earned his BS in Mathematics from the University of Mary Washington, his MS in Mass Communication from SDSU, and his PhD from the Annenberg School for Communication at USC.

  Learning objectives:  

1. Understand how social networks can be mobilized to improve health
2. Learn how networks structure the flow of ideas and behaviors        
3. Learn the network frameworks for program implementation and intervention.

For Physicians: Saint Francis Health System is accredited by the Oklahoma State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Saint Francis Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
For Psychologists: The Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Saint Francis Health System is accredited by the OSMA.
 
For Social Workers: Saint Francis Health System is an approved CE Provider for the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers.  This event if approved for 1 hours, Category 1 Clinical.  (CEP Number - 20260007)

For CADCs and LADCs Saint Francis Health System is accredited as a provider of continuing education programs for CADCs and LADCs through the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors.      (1 hour) (Provider Number - 20270008)
 
The LPC/LMFT Saint Francis Health System is a Board approved CE Provider for the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (BBHL). This course is approved for 1 hour of CE.

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