Education &
Events Calendar
July 2012 (See below for events in July and beyond)
July 2, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Conference –
616.391.3516. HDVCH 10th Floor Physician Conference Room *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
July 3, 2012 No HDVCH Grand Rounds in July. Enjoy summer!
July 4, 2012 – HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
JULY 6, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Neuro-Radiology Case Conference, Butterworth Hospital – Level A,
Radiology. For information contact: Steve DeRoos, MD., HDVCH Neurology at 616.391.2185.
July 9, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Conference –
616.391.3516. HDVCH 10th Floor Physician Conference Room *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
July 10, 2012 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support - Renewal Class
At SH Center for Nursing Practice & Dev. 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Charge reduced for staff
from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration required – open link for registration instructions. For
questions: HDVCH PALS Program at 616.267.0021 or kelli.vanzweden@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/palsschedule
2012_PALS_PEARS_
website_course_info.pdf
July 10, 2012 No HDVCH Grand Rounds in July. Enjoy summer!
July 11, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Pediatric Hematology Patient Conference – 616.391.3516. HDVCH
10th Floor Physician Conference Room *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
July 13, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Pediatric Tumor Board – 616.391.3516. Butterworth Radiology
Classroom (A Level). *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
July 13, 2012 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class - Preconception and Physiological Changes of
Pregnancy – Module I and II. Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information contact
janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
July 16, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Conference –
616.391.3516. HDVCH 10th Floor Physician Conference Room *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
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PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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Always check http://www.helendevoschildrens.org for new information.
*Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing
medical education for physicians. GRMEP designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.). Physicians should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. These items are highlighted as Credit here.
Items with red headlines are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
July 16, 2012 - 2 to 4 p.m. – Cystic Fibrosis: The Basics and Blue Lightning
Presented by HDVCH staff: Brian Postema, RN, Beth Debri, BSN, RN, CPN & Jen Krzyszkiewicz, RD at HDVCH
100 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 – Meijer Heart Center room 8801 and by videoconference– to
arrange you must complete the instructions in the link at the end of this document at least 1 week prior. For more
information contact Ashleigh.Kearns@helendevoschildrens.org.
July 16-20, 2012 16th Asthma Camp at Camp Tall Turf.
For kids ages 8-13 with asthma. For information or an application call Samantha Vazquez at Helen DeVos
Children’s Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at 616.267.2224.
2012-07 asthma
camp img-312131344-0001.pdf
July 17, 2012 No HDVCH Grand Rounds in July. Enjoy summer!
July 18, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Pediatric Hematology Patient Conference – 616.391.3516. HDVCH
10th Floor Physician Conference Room *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
July 19, 2012 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class – Normal Newborn – Module VII. Butterworth Hospital, OB
Classroom 2751. For information contact janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
July 19, 2012 – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Cystic Fibrosis: The Basics and Blue Lightning
Presented by HDVCH staff: Brian Postema, RN, Beth Debri, BSN, RN, CPN & Jen Krzyszkiewicz, RD at HDVCH
100 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 – Butterworth Hospital room 1710B. For more information contact
Ashleigh.Kearns@helendevoschildrens.org.
July 20, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Pediatric Tumor Board – 616.391.3516. Butterworth Radiology
Classroom (A Level). *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
July 23, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Conference –
616.391.3516. HDVCH 10th Floor Physician Conference Room *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
July 24, 2012 No HDVCH Grand Rounds in July. Enjoy summer!
July 25, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Pediatric Hematology Patient Conference – 616.391.3516. HDVCH
10th Floor Physician Conference Room *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
July 26, 2012 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. EST “Myths of Primary Care Providers and Patients/Families Regarding
Genetics—Setting the Record Straight” by Wendy Chung, MD, PhD and Beth Tarini, MD, MS, FAAP, A
presentation of the Time Out For Genetics Educational Webinar Series, Genetics in Primary Care Institute. For
information: www.medicalhomeinfo.org/gpci.aspx#webinar.
2012 AAP
TimeOutForGenetics_1-pager_04 11 12.pdf
July 27, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Pediatric Tumor Board – 616.391.3516. Butterworth Radiology
Classroom (A Level). *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
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PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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Always check http://www.helendevoschildrens.org for new information.
*Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing
medical education for physicians. GRMEP designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.). Physicians should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. These items are highlighted as Credit here.
Items with red headlines are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
July 28-31, 2012 Transplant Games of America
Opening Ceremonies, July 28, Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids. Games at Grand Valley State University,
Allendale. Presenting Sponsor: Spectrum Health. Athletes will be 800 transplant recipients and donors from 46
states. There are opportunities to volunteer and, more importantly, to add names to the donor registry. See:
http://www.spectrumhealth.org/transplantgames
July 30, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Conference –
616.391.3516. HDVCH 10th Floor Physician Conference Room *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
July 30, 2012 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class – Postpartum Care – Module VI. Butterworth Hospital, OB
Classroom 2751. For information contact janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
July 31, 2012 No HDVCH Grand Rounds in July. Enjoy summer!
August 2012
August 7, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – Pediatric Pulmonology topic to be
determined. Presented by John Schuen MD, HDVCH/SHMG Pediatric Pulmonology. Location: Butterworth East
Auditorium. Visit helendevoschildrens.org for more information See #3 below about continuing education credit.
Offering by videoconference is under consideration – to request you must complete the instructions in the link at
the end of this document at least 1 week prior.
August 7, 2012 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. MDCH Newborn Screening Program – Newborn Screening Nurse
Coordinator Trainings. At Marquette General Hospital (videoconference available in the U.P.). Registration
required at www.michigan.gov/newbornscreening. For information: Carole Flevaris at 517.335.8959 or Valerie
Ewald at 517.335.8887. For information on sessions at other locations see these dates: 5/4/12, 8/7/12, 9/11/12,
9/18/12 (at HDVCH in Grand Rapids), and 10//11/12.
August 14, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Mortality and Morbidity” by Pediatric
Residents, HDVCH. Location: Butterworth East Auditorium. Visit helendevoschildrens.org for more information
See #3 below about continuing education credit.
August 16, 2012 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class – Labor and Birth – Module III. Butterworth Hospital, OB
Classroom 2751. For information contact janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
August 17, 2012 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. OB Core Class – Core Concepts in Fetal Monitoring. Butterworth
Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information contact janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
August 17, 2012 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class – Intraoperative and PACU Care. Butterworth Hospital,
OB Classroom 2751. For information contact janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
August 21, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – Topic and presenter to be
determined. Location: Butterworth East Auditorium. Visit helendevoschildrens.org for more information See #3
below about continuing education credit. Offering by videoconference – to arrange you must complete the instructions in
the link at the end of this document at least 1 week prior.
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PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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Always check http://www.helendevoschildrens.org for new information.
*Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing
medical education for physicians. GRMEP designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.). Physicians should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. These items are highlighted as Credit here.
Items with red headlines are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
August 28, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Diagnosis and Management of
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Presented by Larry Greenbaum, MD, PhD, Division of Pediatric
Nephrology, Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Location: Butterworth
East Auditorium. Visit helendevoschildrens.org for more information See #3 below about continuing education
credit. Offering by videoconference is under consideration – to request you must complete the instructions in the
link at the end of this document at least 1 week prior.
August 30, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. OB Core Class – GYN. Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For
information contact janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
August 30, 2012 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. EST “Heard About Genetic Counseling? What Does it
Mean for You, Patients and Families?” by Karin Dent, MS, LCGC, A presentation of the Time Out For
Genetics Educational Webinar Series, Genetics in Primary Care Institute. For information:
www.medicalhomeinfo.org/gpci.aspx#webinar.
2012 AAP
TimeOutForGenetics_1-pager_04 11 12.pdf
September 2012
September 4, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – Ethics Update – Personalized
Medicine. Presented by Michael Wassenaar, PhD, and MSU presenters to be announced. Location: Butterworth
East Auditorium. Visit helendevoschildrens.org for more information See #3 below about continuing education
credit. Offering by videoconference is under consideration – to request you must complete the instructions in the
link at the end of this document at least 1 week prior.
September 6, 2012 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support - Renewal Class
At SH Center for Nursing Practice & Dev. 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Charge reduced for staff
from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration required – open link for registration instructions. For
questions: HDVCH PALS Program at 616.267.0021 or kelli.vanzweden@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/palsschedule
2012_PALS_PEARS_
website_course_info.pdf
September 10, 2012 7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and
Stabilization (PEARS). At SH Center for Nursing Practice. 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Charge
reduced for staff from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration required – open link for registration
instructions. For questions: HDVCH PALS at 616.267.0021 or kelli.vanzweden@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/pearsclasses
2012_PALS_PEARS_
website_course_info.pdf
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PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
Page 4 of 14
Always check http://www.helendevoschildrens.org for new information.
*Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing
medical education for physicians. GRMEP designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.). Physicians should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. These items are highlighted as Credit here.
Items with red headlines are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
September 11, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Mortality and Morbidity” by
Pediatric Residents, HDVCH. Location: Butterworth East Auditorium. Visit helendevoschildrens.org for more
information See #3 below about continuing education credit.
September 11, 2012 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. MDCH Newborn Screening Program – Newborn Screening Nurse
Coordinator Trainings. At Covenant Hospital, Saginaw, MI. Registration required at
www.michigan.gov/newbornscreening. For information: Carole Flevaris at 517.335.8959 or Valerie Ewald at
517.335.8887. For information on sessions at other locations see these dates: 5/4/12, 8/7/12, 9/11/12, 9/18/12 (at
HDVCH in Grand Rapids), and 10/11/12.
September 14, 2012 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support - Renewal Class
At SH Center for Nursing Practice & Dev. 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Charge reduced for staff
from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration required – open link for registration instructions. For
questions: HDVCH PALS Program at 616.267.0021 or kelli.vanzweden@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/palsschedule
2012_PALS_PEARS_
website_course_info.pdf
September 14, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class – Neonatal Complications and High Risk OB
Part II – Module VIII & V. Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information contact
janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
September 18, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – Upper Extremity Disorders..
Presented by Lisa Maskill MD, HDVCH/SHMG Pediatric Orthopaedics. Location: Butterworth East Auditorium.
Visit helendevoschildrens.org for more information See #3 below about continuing education credit. Offering by
videoconference – to arrange you must complete the instructions in the link at the end of this document at least 1
week prior.
September 18, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class –High Risk OB Part II (continued) and Perinatal
Risk Management Issues – Module V (continued) & IX. Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For
information contact janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
September 18, 2012 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. MDCH Newborn Screening Program – Newborn Screening Nurse
Coordinator Trainings. At Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI. Registration required at
www.michigan.gov/newbornscreening. For information: Carole Flevaris at 517.335.8959 or Valerie Ewald at
517.335.8887. For information on sessions at other locations see these dates: 5/4/12, 8/7/12, 9/11/12, 9/18/12 (at
HDVCH in Grand Rapids), and 10//11/12. This session includes lunch hour physician education lecture –
Severe Combined Immunodeficiencies presented by Karen Dahl MD, Infectious Disease Specialist SHMG &
HDVCH, and Ulrich Duffner MD, Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant SHMG & HDVCH.
September 21, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class – High Risk OB Part I and Grief and Loss –
Module IV. Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information contact janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org
or 616.391.2706.
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PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
Page 5 of 14
Always check http://www.helendevoschildrens.org for new information.
*Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing
medical education for physicians. GRMEP designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.). Physicians should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. These items are highlighted as Credit here.
Items with red headlines are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
September 25, 2012 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel
Disease Research Update. Presented by Sachin Kunde MD, HDVCH/SHMG Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Location: Butterworth East Auditorium. Visit helendevoschildrens.org for more information See #3 below about
continuing education credit. Offering by videoconference is under consideration –to request you must complete
the instructions in the link at the end of this document at least 1 week prior.
September 27, 2012 7:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support – Initial Provider
Class At SH Center for Nursing Practice & Dev. 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Charge reduced for
staff from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration required – open link for registration instructions.
For questions: HDVCH PALS Program at 616.267.0021 or kelli.vanzweden@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/palsschedule
2012_PALS_PEARS_
website_course_info.pdf
September 27, 2012 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. EST “Genetics in Primary Care Institute (GPCI) Technical
Assistance Center—Navigating the GPCI Website and More!” by Fred Chen, MD MPH FAAP, Vaughn
Edelson, and Natalie Mikat-Stevens, MPH. A presentation of the Time Out For Genetics Educational Webinar
Series, Genetics in Primary Care Institute. For information: www.medicalhomeinfo.org/gpci.aspx#webinar.
2012 AAP
TimeOutForGenetics_1-pager_04 11 12.pdf
September 28-30, 2012 American Academy of Pediatrics - Michigan Chapter meeting. Location: Crystal
Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI. For information: www.miaap.org.
Save the Date
2012.pdf
September 29, 2012 Camp Compass. For children and teens 5 to 15 years of age who are grieving. $10/child.
For information: 616.391.3232 or nancy.kingma@spectrum-health.org.
Camp Compass Flyer 2012 Updated.docx
October 2012
October 1, 2012 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support - Renewal Class
At SH Center for Nursing Practice & Dev. 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Charge reduced for staff
from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration required – open link for registration instructions. For
questions: HDVCH PALS Program at 616.267.0021 or kelli.vanzweden@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/palsschedule
2012_PALS_PEARS_
website_course_info.pdf
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PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
Page 6 of 14
Always check http://www.helendevoschildrens.org for new information.
*Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing
medical education for physicians. GRMEP designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.). Physicians should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. These items are highlighted as Credit here.
Items with red headlines are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
October 3, 2012 Essentials of Healthcare for Infants and Children – annual HDVCH conference. At Grand
Valley State University Pew Campus Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids, MI. Look for more information in future
calendars and save this date.
October 4, 2012 Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AHWONN) - West
Central Michigan Chapter Educational Event. Topic and presenter to be determined.
Location: St. Mary’s Hospital (a Partners in Children’s Health hospital), 200 E. Jefferson, Grand Rapids. For
information: Mary Schubert - schubeml@trinity-health.org or go to
http://www.awhonn.org/awhonn/section.by.state.do;jsessionid=182EACFDBCF0570EFCDD931038EF942D?state
=Michigan&name=West-Central-Michigan-Chapter
October 11, 2012 7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization
(PEARS). At SH Center for Nursing Practice & Dev. 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Charge
reduced for staff from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration required – open link for registration
instructions. For questions: HDVCH PALS at 616.267.0021 or kelli.vanzweden@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/pearsclasses
2012_PALS_PEARS_
website_course_info.pdf
October 11, 2012 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class - Preconception and Physiological Changes of
Pregnancy – Module I and II. Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information contact
janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
October 11, 2012 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. MDCH Newborn Screening Program – Newborn Screening Nurse
Coordinator Trainings. At Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI. Registration required at
www.michigan.gov/newbornscreening. For information: Carole Flevaris at 517.335.8959 or Valerie Ewald at
517.335.8887. For information on sessions at other locations see these dates: 5/4/12, 8/7/12, 9/11/12, 9/18/12 (at
HDVCH in Grand Rapids), and 10//11/12.
October 12, 2012 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class – Normal Newborn – Module VII. Butterworth Hospital,
OB Classroom 2751. For information contact janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
October 12-14, 2012 Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA) 2012 Fall Conference
At Soaring Eagle Conference Center, Mt. Pleasant, MI. All medical professionals are welcome. For information
see www.michiganpa.org or email: cjnoth@yahoo.com. Pediatric topics are on the agenda.
October 18, 2012 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class – Postpartum Care – Module VI. Butterworth Hospital,
OB Classroom 2751. For information contact janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
October 23, 2012 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support - Renewal Class
At SH Center for Nursing Practice & Dev. 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Charge reduced for staff
from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration required – open link for registration instructions. For
questions: HDVCH PALS Program at 616.267.0021 or kelli.vanzweden@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/palsschedule
2012_PALS_PEARS_
website_course_info.pdf
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2.
3.
4.
PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
Page 7 of 14
Always check http://www.helendevoschildrens.org for new information.
*Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing
medical education for physicians. GRMEP designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.). Physicians should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. These items are highlighted as Credit here.
Items with red headlines are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
October 23, 2012 – Northern Michigan Pediatric Coalition Meeting hosted by Munson Health System (a
Partners in Children’s Health hospital) with support by Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Save this tentative date
for a very informative meeting.
October 25, 2012 7:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support – Initial Provider Class
At SH Center for Nursing Practice & Dev. 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Charge reduced for staff
from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration required – open link for registration instructions. For
questions: HDVCH PALS Program at 616.267.0021 or kelli.vanzweden@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/palsschedule
2012_PALS_PEARS_
website_course_info.pdf
October 25, 2012 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. EST “Top 10 Genetics Resources for Pediatric Primary Care
Providers” by Kim Keppler-Noreuil, MD. A presentation of the Time Out For Genetics Educational Webinar
Series, Genetics in Primary Care Institute. For information: www.medicalhomeinfo.org/gpci.aspx#webinar.
2012 AAP
TimeOutForGenetics_1-pager_04 11 12.pdf
October 30, 2012 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advanced Fetal Monitoring Course AWHONN
Location: Butterworth Campus – Lemmon Holton Cancer Pavilion Room 5002. Registration limited and required
by 9/30/2012 - Contact Janet Nelson @ 616-391-2706 or janet.nelson@spectrum-health.org.
2012-10 Advanced
Fetal Monitoring AWHONN 2012.doc
November 2012
November 1, 2012 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support - Renewal Class
At SH Center for Nursing Practice & Dev. 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Charge reduced for staff
For questions: HDVCH PALS Program at 616.267.0021 or kelli.vanzweden@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/palsschedule
2012_PALS_PEARS_
website_course_info.pdf
November 2, 2012 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support - Renewal Class
At SH Center for Nursing Practice & Dev. 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Charge reduced for staff
from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration required – open link for registration instructions. For
questions: HDVCH PALS Program at 616.267.0021 or kelli.vanzweden@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/palsschedule
2012_PALS_PEARS_
website_course_info.pdf
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2.
3.
4.
PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
Page 8 of 14
Always check http://www.helendevoschildrens.org for new information.
*Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing
medical education for physicians. GRMEP designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.). Physicians should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. These items are highlighted as Credit here.
Items with red headlines are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
November 6, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. OB Core Class – GYN. Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751.
For information contact janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
November 6, 2012 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Regional Perinatal Nurses Network Luncheon Meeting –
Location and topic to be determined.
November 8, 2012 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class – Labor and Birth – Module III. Butterworth Hospital,
OB Classroom 2751. For information contact janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
November 9, 2012 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. OB Core Class – Core Concepts in Fetal Monitoring. Butterworth
Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information contact janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
November 9, 2012 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class – Intraoperative and PACU Care. Butterworth Hospital,
OB Classroom 2751. For information contact janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
November 10, 2012 – 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Neurology Update”. At Holland Hospital (a Partners in Children’s
Health hospital), Holland, MI., Conference Room A&B. Will include pediatric and adult topics. CME credit. For
questions contact: Heather Eizenga heizenga@hollandhospital.org.
November 15, 2012 - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course with Janet
Nelson, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM and Gail Heathcote CNM. Location: Butterworth Hospital, OB classroom, room
2751. Contact hours: 18 hours of continuing nursing education credit or 15.25 hours of CME. Registration
required at least 2 weeks prior - Contact Janet Nelson @ 616-391-2706 or janet.nelson@spectrum-health.org.
2012-11 AWHONN
Int FM 2012.doc
November 20, 2012 - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course with Janet Nelson,
BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM and Gail Heathcote CNM. Location: Butterworth Hospital, OB classroom, room 2751.
Contact hours: 18 hours of continuing nursing education credit or 15.25 hours of CME. Registration required at
least 2 weeks prior - Contact Janet Nelson @ 616-391-2706 or janet.nelson@spectrum-health.org.
2012-11 AWHONN
Int FM 2012.doc
November 26, 2012 7:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support – Initial Provider Class
At SH Center for Nursing Practice & Dev. 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Charge reduced for staff
from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration required – open link for registration instructions. For
questions: HDVCH PALS Program at 616.267.0021 or kelli.vanzweden@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/palsschedule
2012_PALS_PEARS_
website_course_info.pdf
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*Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing
medical education for physicians. GRMEP designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.). Physicians should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. These items are highlighted as Credit here.
Items with red headlines are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
November 28-30, 2012. SAVE THE DATE for High Reliability Training.
Faculty from Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital but participants from all areas of health care are encouraged to
attend as this is not specific to pediatrics. Location: Prince Conference Center, Calvin College Campus, East
Beltline, Grand Rapids, MI. More information in future editions of this calendar.
November 29, 2012 7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and
Stabilization (PEARS). At SH Center for Nursing Practice. 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Charge
reduced for staff from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration required – open link for registration
instructions. For questions: HDVCH PALS at 616.267.0021 or kelli.vanzweden@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/pearsclasses
2012_PALS_PEARS_
website_course_info.pdf
November 29, 2012 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. EST “Genetics Across the Lifespan—Putting It All Together” by
Melissa Parisi, MD, PhD. A presentation of the Time Out For Genetics Educational Webinar Series, Genetics in
Primary Care Institute. For information: www.medicalhomeinfo.org/gpci.aspx#webinar.
2012 AAP
TimeOutForGenetics_1-pager_04 11 12.pdf
December 2012
December 6, 2012 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support - Renewal Class
At SH Center for Nursing Practice & Dev. 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Charge reduced for staff
from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration required – open link for registration instructions. For
questions: HDVCH PALS Program at 616.267.0021 or kelli.vanzweden@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/palsschedule
2012_PALS_PEARS_
website_course_info.pdf
December 13, 2012 7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and
Stabilization (PEARS). At SH Center for Nursing Practice. 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Charge
reduced for staff from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration required – open link for registration
instructions. For questions: HDVCH PALS at 616.267.0021 or kelli.vanzweden@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/pearsclasses
2012_PALS_PEARS_
website_course_info.pdf
December 18, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class – High Risk OB Part I and Grief and Loss –
Module IV. Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information contact janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org
or 616.391.2706.
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medical education for physicians. GRMEP designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.). Physicians should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. These items are highlighted as Credit here.
Items with red headlines are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
December 20, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class – Neonatal Complications and High Risk OB Part
II – Module VIII & V. Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information contact
janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
December 20, 2012 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. EST “Epigenetics—What Your Patients are Asking, What
You Need to Know” by Bob Saul, MD FAAP. A presentation of the Time Out for Genetics Educational
Webinar Series, Genetics in Primary Care Institute. For information:
www.medicalhomeinfo.org/gpci.aspx#webinar.
2012 AAP
TimeOutForGenetics_1-pager_04 11 12.pdf
December 21, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class –High Risk OB Part II (continued) and Perinatal
Risk Management Issues – Module V (continued) & IX. Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For
information contact janet.nelson@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.2706.
Regular Recurring Meetings
Every Monday: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Conference –
616.391.3516. HDVCH 10th Floor Physician Conference Room *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
Every Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – Butterworth East Auditorium. Go to
helendevoschildrens.org for more information. *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
Every Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Pediatric Hematology Patient Conference – 616.391.3516.
HDVCH 10th Floor Physician Conference Room *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
Every 1st Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Neuro-Radiology Case Conference
Butterworth Hospital – Level A, Radiology. For information contact: Steve DeRoos, MD., HDVCH Neurology at
616.391.2185.
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Fridays: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. HDVCH Pediatric Tumor Board – 616.391.3516. Butterworth
Radiology Classroom (A Level). *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
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medical education for physicians. GRMEP designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.). Physicians should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. These items are highlighted as Credit here.
Items with red headlines are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
Ongoing Events
Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support Classes and
Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
Initial Provider Classes and Recertification Classes at HDVCH, Grand Rapids, MI. Charge reduced for staff from
Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration required. For questions: HDVCH PALS Program at
616.267.0021 or kelli.vanzweden@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/pearsclasses
2012_PALS_PEARS_
website_course_info.pdf
DATES Below
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Classes Initial Certification and Recertification Classes
For complete information: http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/documents/Neonatal-ResuscitationForm.pdf. Location: HDVCH & SH Grand Rapids - at Center for Nursing Practice and Development, 221
Michigan NE. Registration: SH and HDVCH staff to Spectrum Health Learning Institute Online, all others register
by faxing name, phone #, and NRP expiration date (for recertification) to 616.267.0048. Parking: SH employees
park in their designated lot and others park at Butterworth Hospital visiting parking (Lot #7) (entrance is on
Michigan St. between Coit and Lafayette. Fees: no charge for SH employees. Reduced rates for those affiliated
with Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Class Preparation: The Textbook for Neonatal Resuscitation, 5th
edition must be obtained at least 1 week prior – for information contact: Rhonda Hoyle, 616.267.0038 or
rhonda.hoyle@helendevoschildrens.org.
HDVCH Parent Blog, www.helendevoschildrens.org/doubleduty
Patient and Family Classes, events, online health information and more…see information from Healthier
Communities at www.spectrum-health.org/classes or call 616.391.5000 for information or 616.267.2626 for
scheduling. HDVCH and Spectrum Health Healthier Communities offers many types of classes for families
regarding Pregnancy & Parenting, Health & Wellness, Children’s Health, Support Groups, and Cancer
Screenings/Education.
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*Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing
medical education for physicians. GRMEP designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.). Physicians should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. These items are highlighted as Credit here.
Items with red headlines are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
Prenatal Classes for the Family. Ongoing prenatal classes including sibling sessions, CPR and breastfeeding
support. Go to “classes and events” at http://www.spectrumhealth.org/classes for more information. You can
also access the “Expecting a Baby” book: http://www.spectrum-health.org/workfiles/pdf/ExpectingABaby.pdf
The SOUL (Sharing Our Untimely Losses) Support Groups These meetings are for parents who experience
miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death. Meetings occur twice a month: Butterworth Hospital - 4th Monday of the
month 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Guild Room and Blodgett Hospital - 2nd Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,
Guild Room 1, Contact: 616.391.3232. Check at the Information Desk for directions to the Guild Rooms.
Postpartum Emotional Adjustment Support Group Meets every Tuesday (with holiday exceptions) at
7:30 p.m. Spectrum Health Healthier Communities 665 Seward Ave. NW, Suite 110, Grand Rapids. For info: see
link or call 616.391.1771 or 616.391.5000.
postpartum.pdf
Please use this form for registering a site for videoconference participation:
videoconference req
form - revised 3-17-10.doc
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*Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing
medical education for physicians. GRMEP designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.). Physicians should only claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. These items are highlighted as Credit here.
Items with red headlines are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
Videoconference Request
Please provide the information below via email to gwen.fosse@helendevoschildrens.org at least one week prior to
the event. You will then be contacted regarding technical support.
Each site must:
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Reserve the appropriate space for receiving the videoconference.
Identify the Site Coordinator to be the contact at the site. The Site Coordinator will be responsible for all
continuing education requirements and documents.
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Identify and coordinate with your Technical Support Coordinator who will be establishing connections.
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Provide communication/posting of flyer to notify potential participants.
Date Reservation Submitted (must be received one week prior to event):
Date of Videoconference Event:
Event Start Time (please allow 30 minutes prior to event for set-up):
Title of Videoconference Event:
Site Coordinator for Event:
Phone:
Email address:
Hospital:
Address:
Technical Coordinator for Event *:
Phone:
Email address:
Hospital:
Address:
Technical Site Information (room, suite, etc.):
* Please coordinate with your technical coordinator to ensure availability at your site.
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*The Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners (GR MEP) designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should
only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. These items are highlighted as Credit here.
Items with red headlines are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.