Page 28 - Demo

Calendar of Events | February 24
Perioperative Perspective: Latest Trends and Practices
7 a.m. registration and breakfast, 7:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., conference John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
Christiana Care’s Perioperative Value Council 10th annual conference for nursing professionals, student nurses and surgical technicians, featuring:
• Keynote speaker Kris Ann Piazza, discusses the positive mindset health care needed to navigate transformation.
• Author Donna Cardillo, RN, CSP, will discuss ways to maximize our potential and energize our career and life.
For more information, contact Starr Fields at sfields@christianacare.org. March 1
Mini-Medical School
March 1 – April 5, 6:30 p.m registration, 7 to 9 p.m. John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
Designed for individuals who want to gain a deeper understanding of the world of medicine, Mini-Medical School is a free, six-week series of lectures for adults of all ages and high school students. Attendees learn about important trends in diagnosing and treating illness and general health topics. Faculty provide in-depth lectures and allow time for questions to enhance the experience. There are no tests or grades. No previous medical training is required. Participants who attend all six sessions will receive a Certificate of Achievement. The classes are Thursdays, March 1 – April 5. Seating is limited. For more information or to register: https://events.christianacare.org/event/mini-medical- school/
March 3
29th Annual Update in Cardiology
7:15 a.m., exhibits begin
7:30 a.m., registration begins
John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
This innovative symposium will examine many long-held and new practices in the management of diseases of the heart and circulatory system.
Directed by both primary care physicians and specialists in cardiac care. For more information,
call the Office of CME at 302-623-5588. To register visit: http://www.planetReg.com/UpdateInCardiology
SAVE THE DATE
March 3
Women’s Health Talk: Breast Health & Mammography
Designed especially for deaf and hard-of-hearing women
10 a.m. – noon
Wilmington Hospital Atrium, Conference Room 1599
Sign Language Interpreters available. For more information or to register visit: https://events.christianacare.org/event/womens-health-talk/
March 7
Healthy Communication and Relationships
6:30 – 8 p.m., Gateway Conference Center
Join the Center for Special Health Care Needs for a free, special presentation that can help you and your family realize the importance of healthy communication and relationships with others. This interactive workshop will highlight the value of open and
honest communication as a foundation for any
relationship. The Center for Special Health
Care Needs serves our neighbors through
the following programs:
• Transition Care Practice.
• Down Syndrome Consult Program.
• Hemophilia/Von Willebrand Disease Program.
• Cystic Fibrosis Program.
There is no charge for this program.
Preregistration is not required. For more
information, call 302-320-6300, and select option 7.
March 9
Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia — Focus on
Function Presented by the Swank Memory Care Center
8 a.m. – noon
John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
Livestreaming locations: Gateway Conference Center, Wilmington Hospital and Stockley Center, Georgetown
The conference will discuss the spectrum of milder cognitive disorders; how clinicians can remain engaged and enthusiastic in providing excellent care to this population of patients and their caregivers; what new clinical trials offer hope; and accessing adjunctive treatment services. The contents of this symposium will be applicable to the work of multiple health care disciplines, including primary care clinicians, geriatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, physical, occupational, and speech therapists, and social workers. For details and registration: https://events.christianacare.org/event/swank-symposium
26 CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM
March 16
Biennual Perinatal Palliative Care Symposium “Ethical, Cultural, and Family Support”
8 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., John H. Ammon Medical Education Center