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importance of early diagnosis; and recent advances to treatment. Lectures will be devoted to abnormal liver function, nonsurgical treatments for obesity, marijuana and the GI tract, and non-GI manifestations of all diseases. Contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education at 302-623-3882 for more information.
October 8
26th Annual E.G. Scott
Microbiology Symposium
7 a.m. – 4 p.m., John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
This symposium provides an update for microbiology technologists and other professionals on current issues in clinical microbiology. Laboratorians, directors, managers, supervisors, infection control practitioners and physicians from hospitals, universities and public health industries are encouraged to attend. The registration fee for this symposium is $60, which covers conference materials,
morning refreshments, lunch and afternoon refreshments. Contact the CME office
at 302-623-3882.
October 5
The Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute’s Celebration of Hope
7 – 11 p.m. , HOTEL DU PONT, Wilmington
Come out for a Saturday evening of fun and philanthropy
to “Celebrate Cancer Breakthroughs.” You’ll be stepping into a magical world reminiscent of the Carnevale de Venezia, complete with vibrant music, dancing and artful face painting. Enjoy delectable cuisine and your favorite beverage, as well as a chance to win inspired gifts of
Italy. Arrive in your black-tie optional attire as we focus on inspiring breakthroughs occurring in the fight against cancer right here in Delaware. All funds raised will support the Endowed Fund for Translational Cancer Research.
To purchase tickets please visit: giving.christianacare.org/ celebration-of-hope-2019.
SAVE THESE DATES
November 21
Nursing Research Conference
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. , John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
“Advancing Nursing Engagement and Excellence: Research Utilization and Evidence-based Practice
at the Bedside” will be hosted
by Christiana Care’s Department
of Nursing Research and Evidence-based Practice. The keynote speaker will Nancy M. Albert, Ph.D., CCNS, Associate Chief Nursing Officer of the Office of Nursing Research and Innovation at Cleveland Clinic. CNEs will be offered. Breakfast and lunch will
be included.
November 23
Epilepsy Foundation of
Delaware’s Third Annual
Conference
John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
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October 11
Dementia Care 2019: Medical and Physiological Challenges in the Care
of People with
Dementia
8 a.m. to noon Rehoboth Beach County Club, Rehoboth Beach
Presented by the Swank Center for Memory Care and Geriatric Consultation.
October 26
Delaware Orthopaedic Symposium
7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
New for 2019! The symposium will be simulcast to Bayhealth Hospital Sussex Campus.
Three education tracks: • Orthopaedic surgery.
• Primary care orthopaedic medicine. • Orthopaedic physical therapy.
Learn more at delaware orthopaedicsymposium.org.