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October 25
9th Annual Kidney Transplant Symposium for Professional Care Providers of Patients with ESRD
7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Executive Banquet & Conference Center, Newark
The goal of this year’s symposium is to present the risk factors associated with having a kidney transplant. Christiana Care Health System is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Delaware Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Participants will be awarded 7 contact hours.
Register by October 11 at events.christianacare.org/event/kidneysymposium2018. Contact Grace Franceschini at GFranceschini@ChristianaCare.org with questions.
October 27
11th Annual Delaware Orthopaedic Symposium
7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
Presented by Christiana Care Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Delaware Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Register at https://www.delawareorthopaedicsymposium.org/.
November 3
2nd Annual GI Symposium
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
This symposium will feature discussions on the latest techniques for diagnosis of diseases, such as liver cirrhosis and pancreatic cancer; new options for treatment; and updates on new approaches to care in Gastroenterology. It is intended for primary care physicians, internists, pediatricians, bariatric surgeons, general surgeons, registered dietitians, psychologists, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists, health administrators and other allied health professionals. Presented by the Delaware Center for Digestive Care in collaboration with Christiana Care Health System. For more information contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education at 302-623-3882.To register visit: https://reg.planetreg. com/2NDANNUALGISYMPOSIUM.
November 8
Boot Camp for New Moms®
9 a.m. – noon, Wilmington Hospital Gateway Conference Center
A unique mother-to-mother, community-based workshop that equips women with the tools to successfully manage the transition into mother- hood. During this program for new moms and moms-to-be, we will share advice and tips on: • Forming a parenting team.
• Your relationship with dad.
• Going back to work or staying home.
• Breastfeeding realities and challenges.
• What new dads are going through and how to bring out the best in him.
• Mommyland and pressure from society, media and yourself.
• Taking care of you to be a better mom. • AND anything else on your mind!
Registration is required for this no cost program. Call Hazel Guadarrama-Morales at 302-320-6445.
November 10
5th Annual HVIS Conference
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
Registration forms and full payment of
$25 must be returned by Oct. 26 to Alison Purner, Christiana Hospital, Heart & Vascular Interventional Services, Prep & Hold, Room 2579B, 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19718. Register online at events. christianacare.org/HVISconference.
November 13
Stopping Foot Pain in Its Tracks
6 – 7 p.m., John H. Ammon Medical Education Center, Back Auditorium
Speakers: Aron McConnell, PT, DPT, COMT, CSCS, Pn1; David Haley, DPM
This presentation will focus on understanding and addressing foot pain – including plantar fasciitis – and how physical therapy and regular activity can be integral to improving foot pain and function. 
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