Upcoming Conferences
| Care in the Community Conference | September 24, 2008 |
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| Administrative Professionals Conference | October 21, 2008 |
| Pediatric Emergency Medicine Conference | October 30–31, 2008 |
| Social Work Conference | November 11, 2008 |
| Pediatric Nursing Conference | November 13, 2008 |
| Respiratory Care Conference | March 10, 2009 |
September 24, 2008 Care in the Community Conference
Families and providers who care for children and youth with special needs are encouraged to attend this annual conference. It is sponsored by the Southeast Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs located in Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
The 2008 conference will be held at the Radisson Hotel-Milwaukee West. Presentations will focus on:
- Community services: access, advocacy and information about various services
- Health: care coordination, health management, private and public health benefits
- Education: federal and state law, assistive technology, transition to adulthood
Past participant's comments - "A good reminder about how important the physician/patient/family relationship is to the overall care of the patient."
"This conference was well worth taking a day off from work!"
Conference details including topics, presenters, and additional information can be found in the brochure (617KB Adobe Acrobat file). We hope to see you at 2008 Care in the Community!
Southeast Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Center serves families and providers who care for children and youth birth to 21 years of age with special health care needs. The center is staffed by parents of children with special health care needs and is open from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Center's website is an excellent resource for parents, care providers and health care professionals.
Conference hotel - Recently renovated Radisson Hotel-Milwaukee West. For directions visit the hotel website.
Please feel free to contact Meg Steimle at 414-266-3192 or msteimle@chw.org with any questions or additional conference information.
October 21, 2008 Administrative Professionals Conference
Energize your Career - Addressing Conflict in Healthy Ways
This conference is sponsored by Educational Services of Children's Hospital and Health System of Wisconsin. All Administrative professionals are invited to come to this year's conference. Beth Harwood will be the key note speaker and will present "Show and Tell: a positive approach to everyday conflict. Maggie Butterfield will speak on "Positively the Blue Kids Way". The conference ends with ComedySportz.
Conference details including topics, presenters, and additional information can be found in the brochure (675KB Adobe Acrobat file).
Conference Information - Communication expert Beth Harwood runs Communication at Work, a training and consulting company. Beth helps people communicate and organizations prosper.
ComedySportz is an improvisational comedy organization started in 1984 in Milwaukee. As you may or may not know, ComedySportz will be celebrating its 25th anniversary next year in its hometown-Milwaukee!
Please contact Jen Kraus at 266-2209 or jkraus@chw.org or Rashamona Peoples at 266-3980 or rpeoples@chw.org with any questions.
New this year - Online registration!
October 30-31, 2008 Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Challenges and Controversies
This conference is sponsored by the Medical College of Wisconsin and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. The conference is for general pediatricians, family medicine physicians, general emergency physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Conference objectives include providing the latest information on child maltreatment, common childhood infections, toxicologic emergency and injuries to children. In addition there will hands on experience in simulated pediatric resuscitation scenarios. Families are encouraged to attend and enjoy the resort and surrounding area.
Conference details including topics, presenters, and additional information can be found in the brochure (700KB Adobe Acrobat file).
Continuing Education Credits - The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit Statement - The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Conference Site - Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center, Sheboygan, WI. Blue Harbor is offering a special rate of $129.00 per night for the conference. You must use the group code 7A64J3 when you reserve your accommodations. This special rate is valid only until September 15. During the weekend the resort will be sponsoring Halloween activities for all ages. Come and spend the weekend!