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Perinatal Day 2009

34th Annual WAPC Fox Valley Region Perinatal Day

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Bridgewood Resort and Conference Center

1000 Cameron Way, Neenah, Wis.

Guest Faculty

Michael C. Cotten, MD
Neonatologist, Duke University, Durham, N.C.

  • Why Cooling?  The long cold path to standard practice.
  • Now that people are cooling, what's next at our place?

Carey Ehlert, MD
Neonatologist, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wis.

  • From the NICU to the neighborhood: Follow-up care of the premature infant.
  • Caring for the drug-exposed newborn.

J. Elaine Larmon, MD
Perinatologist, Perinatal Consulting Group, Appleton, Wis.

  • Current management of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).
  • Management of thrombophilic conditions during pregnancy.

Steve Magill, MD, PhD
Endocrinologist, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wis.

  • Insulin vs. oral agents for treatment of gestational diabetes.  What are the pros and cons of each type of treatment?

Program

 7 - 8 a.m.  Registration
 7:15 - 8 a.m.  WAPC Meeting and Breakfast
 Moderator - Cindi Jungwirth, RN
 8 - 8:15 a.m.  Overview and WAPC Project Highlight
 8:15 - 9 a.m.  Why Cooling?  The long cold path to standard practice.
 Michael C. Cotten, MD
 9 - 9:05 a.m.  Q & A
 9:05 - 9:50 a.m.  From the NICU to the neighborhood:
 Follow-up care of the premature infant

 Carey Ehlert, MD
 9:50 - 9:55 a.m.  Q & A
 9:55 - 10:25 a.m.  Break
 10:25 - 11:10 a.m.  Now that people are cooling, what's next at our place?
 Michael C. Cotten, MD
 11:10 - 11:15 a.m.  Q & A
 11:15 a.m. - noon  Caring for the drug-exposed newborn
 Carey Ehlert, MD
 Noon - 12:05 p.m.  Q & A
 12:05 - 1 p.m.  Lunch
 1 - 1:45 p.m.  Current management of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)
 J. Elaine Larmon, MD
 1:45 - 1:50 p.m.  Q & A
 1:50 - 2:50 p.m.  Insulin vs. oral agents for the treatment of gestational diabetes.
  What are the pros and cons of each type of treatment?

 Steven Magill, MD, PhD
 2:50 - 3 p.m.  Q & A
 3 - 3:30 p.m.  Break
 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.  Management of thombophilic conditions during pregnancy
 J. Elaine Larmon, MD
 4:15 - 4:20 p.m.  Q & A
 4:20 - 4:30 p.m.  Closing

Registration

Registration is available either by mail or by phone.

  • If registering by mail, click HERE to download a brochure and registration form.
    Complete the form and send with the registration fee to:
    Affinity NurseDirect
    P.O. Box 8006, Suite 3B
    Appleton, WI 54912

    Please make checks payable to WAPC - Fox Valley Region.
  • If registering by phone, call Affinity NurseDirect at:
    Appleton - (920) 738-2230
    Oshkosh - (920) 231-6578
    Toll-free - 1-800-362-9900

Registration fee includes materials, continental breakfast, breaks and lunch.

  • Physician: WAPC Member - $100; Non-WAPC Member - $125
  • RN and Allied Health Professional: WAPC Member - $85; Non-WAPC Member - $100
  • Resident and Student: $50

Affinity NurseDirect willl accept registrations through Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.  Registration will also be available on the day of the event; payment must be made with cash or check.  No credit cards will be accepted.

Cancellations made on or before Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 will receive full refund.  No refunds will be made after Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.  If you have any special needs, please indicate them at the time of registration.

Accreditation

Registered Nurses:  Affinity Health System is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Accreditation Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Six (6) nursing contact hours are awarded for this program.

Physicians:  Affinity Health System hospitals are accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  Affinity Health System designates this educational activity for a maximum of six (6) AMA PRA Category 1 credits™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ADA Statement:  ADA accommodations will be made in accordance with the law.  If you require ADA accommodations, please indicate what your needs are at time of registration.  Affinity Health System cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification.

Program Goals

The purpose/goal of the educational activity is to identify perinatal health practice issues and outline/discuss current recommendations for management.

This educational activity is for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, therapists, dietitians - any professional involved in the care of mothers and newborns.