Every Thursday
Pediatric Grand Rounds at CHKD

Grand Rounds is telecast at the following locations: CHKD’s Health Center at Oyster Point, Eastern Shore, Peninsula Institute for Community Health, Inc., Portsmouth Community Health, Main Street Physicians and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. For more information, contact the EVMS Office of CME at (757) 446-6140 or visit www.evms.edu/cme. Sponsored by EVMS Office of CME. View the Grand Rounds schedule.

Time: 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Location: Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Brickhouse Auditorium, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk
Credits: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ (each offering)

Recurring (call for times)
Maternal / Newborn Transport Reviews
Edward H. Karotkin, MD, FAAP, neonatologist, CHKD and EVMS perinatologist

The participant will be able to:

• State current diagnostic measures and treatment modalities for the high-risk mother, fetus and neonate.
• Recall outcome data on selected cases of patients referred from regional hospitals and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Describe care and stabilization of the maternal and neonatal transport process to ensure safe and orderly transport of patients.

MNTRs are open to physicians and staff with privileges at each respective hospital. The MNTR schedule is subject to change. Hospitals at which MNTRs are held are listed below for general reference. Please contact Karen Pharr, neonatal/perinatal outreach at (757) 668-8293 to confirm specific dates.

Locations: Albemarle, Chesapeake General, DePaul, Maryview, MIH, Sentara Obici, Outer Banks, Roanoke Chowan, Sentara Careplex, Sentara Virginia Beach General, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Shore Memorial, Southampton
Credits: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ (each offering)

 

October 17, 2008
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Clinical Presentation, Assessment Strategies and Treatment Planning
Featuring Eric Youngstrom, PhD

Until recently, bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) was only rarely diagnosed in youths. Bipolar disorder is a chronic, recurring, serious, and potentially life-threatening disease. If left untreated, episodes are likely to grow more severe and resistant to treatment.

For more information download the brochure and registration form.

Registration: Register online
Cost: $45
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Doubletree Hotel, 1900 Pavilion Drive, Virginia Beach.
Credits: All participants will receive a CE certificate for 5.5 hours of continuing education.

November 13, 2008
CHKD’s 13th Annual Chronic Illness Conference - Health Issues Affecting Our Children Today

To offer a forum for healthcare agencies, school health nurses, families and school personnel to meet and share information on current health issues in the schools. The conference features three branches of concurrent sessions throughout the day: Medical, Educational and Psychosocial.

For more information download the brochure and registration form.

Registration: Register online
Cost: $85 (Students: $40 with copy of ID and class schedule)
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Chesapeake Conference Center, 900 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake, Virginia, (757) 382-2500. Parking is free.

November 14-15, 2008
Evaluation and Treatment of Children with Genetic Syndromes and Resonance Disorders
Lisa Young Melady, MS, CCC, SLP

An essential two day seminar for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and other professionals in all settings to increase the awareness and appropriate treatment plans for children presenting with craniofacial anomalies or underlying hypernasality.

Registration: Register online
Fee: $399
Location: Children's Hospital of The King's Daughter's Health Center at Oyster Point, 11783 Rock Landing Road Newport News, Va.

November 20, 2008
CHKD’s 19th Annual Bioethics Day: Do the Right Thing Moral Responsibilities in Healthcare

This program is designed for physicians, residents, medical students, nurses, social workers, health care administrators, clergy, allied healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and others interested in the ethics of moral responsibilities in healthcare.

Enjoy a FREE night at the Movies See Lars and the Real Girl at the Naro Theater on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. at 7:15 PM

For more information call CHKD at (757) 668-7500 or download the flyer.

Registration: Register online
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location:CHKD’s Brickhouse Auditorium

December 4-5, 2008
Second Annual Mid-Atlantic Neonatal/Perinatal Summit

The popular Neonatal Perinatal Perspectives and Perinatal Jeopardy conferences have been combined into this new conference focusing on informative and challenging topics. Nationally known and local expert faculty will present the latest topics with their own styles and perspectives. Advances continue in the highly specialized fields of perinatal and neonatal health care. Designed for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, social workers, community service board personnel, educators and other allied health professionals, this educational program will offer participants an opportunity to maintain a current knowledge base of emerging trends and practices. Faculty well versed in litigation, clinical management, infectious diseases, embryology, child abuse, genetics, research and the latest technologies will provide excellent educational updates.

Location: Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 57th Street and Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Va.

For more information download the brochure and registration form.

March 5-6, 2009, 2008
Visually Enhanced Therapy: Identifying, Understanding, and Managing Visual and Vestibular Problems
Stanley A. Appelbaum, OD, FCOVD, and Barbara Bassin, OTR, BCP
Registration: www.achievementsseminars.com
Fee: $345
Location: Children's Hospital of The King's Daughter's Health Center, 601 Children's Lane Norfolk, Va.

March 7-8, 2009
Aquatic Therapy for Pediatrics…Aquahab
Julia M. Meno, Fettig, BS, CTRS, ATRIC

Registration: www.motivationsceu.com
Location: Children's Hospital of The King's Daughter's Health Center at Oyster Point, 11783 Rock Landing Road Newport News, Va.


March 25-26, 2009
Pediatric and Adult Therapeutic Taping
Patricia Martin, PT
Registration: www.motivationsceu.com
Location: Children's Hospital of The King's Daughter's Health Center, 601 Children's Lane Norfolk, Va.