Improving Neonatal Outcomes: 4th Annual Conference

May 22, 2012
The Earle Brown Heritage Center

Neonatal nurses, practitioners and providers will advance their knowledge surrounding neonatal withdrawal/abstinence and neurodevelopmental care and ROP. Enjoy a Reigniting the Spirit of Caring presentation.

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31st annual Katkov-Lundeen Visiting Professorship in Pediatric Cardiology

June 4-5, 2012
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

The date for the 31st annual Katkov-Lundeen Visiting Professorship in Pediatric Cardiology has moved up a day to June 4 -5, and features Jane Newburger, MD, a cardiologist from Boston Children’s Hospital and an expert in Kawasaki disease.

Join us for the entire professorship which will cover topics including neurodevelopmental outcomes in patients with congenital heart disease, screening and treatment of lipid disorders in children, and Kawasaki disease or for a special 12:15 p.m.lecture on Kawasaki disease on June 4. Lunch will be provided to registered participants.

View brochure. To register call 612-813-8846 or email mfiscus@chc-pa.org.

5th Annual Pediatric Pain Master Class

June 9-15, 2012

This seminar offers state-of-the-art education in pain management for the pediatric patient from a holistic and multidisciplinary perspective. The program features a faculty of internationally recognized experts, who will cover pharmacological, medical, psychosocial, and integrative therapies in the management of children’s acute and complex/chronic pain.

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Nitrous Oxide Administration Course for Health Professionals

August 14 and November 13
Children’s Simulation Center, St. Paul, Minnesota

The course is designed to teach physicians, RN, and APRNs who care for pediatric patients how to effectively and safely utilize nitrous oxide to promote a vision of “no needless pain” for children.Information and registration

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22nd Annual Practical Pediatrics of the Primary Care Physician

Sept 20 and 21
Children's - St. Paul, John Nasseff Conference Center

This year's conference will focus on pediatric radiology, pediatric urology, pediatric endocrinology and  gender development and differentiation . Watch for more details and registration information in early June.

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Children’s 4th Annual Pediatric Wound Management Conference

Sept 20 and 21, 2012, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Children’s - Minneapolis, Education Center

This two-day conference is designed to provide pediatricians, family physicians, emergency room physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses with the latest information on pediatric wound repair and wound healing. The participants will gain practical experience in suturing techniques under the supervision of Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota surgeons, emergency department, and trauma services staff. The conference is specifically pediatric focused, including pediatric-friendly interventions, sedation, and tips for success in working with children.

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Pediatric Emergency and Trauma Conference

October 5, 2012
Como Conservatory

This program is designed to advance the knowledge and skills of acute pediatric emergency care providers through didactic presentations and hands-on skills training, and increase provider confidence in handling pediatric medical emergencies and trauma.