Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Education & Events Calendar
October 2009 – see below for events after Oct., also.
Week 1
Thursday October 1
 S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Pre-transport Stabilization Class at Holland
Hospital (a “Partners in Children’s Health” hospital), Holland, MI. 6.25
CEU provided. Contact Lynette Johnson 391-9394.
Friday October 2
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8:00-9:00 AM – HDVCH Neuro-Radiology Case Conference,
Location: Butterworth Hospital – Level A, Radiology. For information
contact: Steve DeRoos, MD., HDVCH Neurology at 616-391-2185.
October 2-4, 2009. Michigan Chapter of American Academy of
Pediatrics 60th Annual Meeting. At Great Wolf Lodge, Traverse
City, MI. For information: miaap.org. Credit.
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October 2-4, 2009. Michigan Chapter of American Academy of
Pediatrics 60th Annual Meeting. At Great Wolf Lodge, Traverse
City, MI. For information: miaap.org. Credit.
Sunday October 4
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October 2-4, 2009. Michigan Chapter of American Academy of
Pediatrics 60th Annual Meeting. At Great Wolf Lodge, Traverse
City, MI. For information: miaap.org. Credit.
Monday October 5
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Saturday October 3
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8:00-9:00 AM HDVCH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Patient
Conference - (616)391-9127. *See #3 below about continuing
education credit.
October 5-8, 2009. Child Passenger Safety Technician
Certification Courses – 8:00 AM-5:00 PM each day. Location:
Caledonia Fire Department. Sponsored by SAFE KIDS Greater
Grand Rapids and HDVCH. Registration is available at
www.safekids.org/certification.
PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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*The Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center (GR MERC) is accredited by the Michigan State Medical
Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The GR MERC
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 highlighted in yellow are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
Tuesday October 6
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Wednesday October 7
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Thursday October 8
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Friday October 9
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8:00-9:00 AM HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Pediatric
Morbidity and Mortality” by HDVCH Residency Program. At
Butterworth East Auditorium. Call 616-391-2154 or go to
devoschildrens.org. *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Class –
Recertification, HDVCH & SH Grand Rapids. See brochure under
“Ongoing” section below.
12 noon-1:00PM –HDVCH Nursing Grand Rounds 12:00-1:00 PMTopic: Sickle Cell Disease presented by Michele Koeller. Location:
East Auditorium, Spectrum Health, 100 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids,
MI. Information: (616) 391-5536. Offered by Videoconference– to
arrange must complete the instructions in the link at the end of this
calendar at least 1 week prior.
October 5-8, 2009. Child Passenger Safety Technician
Certification Courses – 8:00 AM-5:00 PM each day. Location:
Caledonia Fire Department. Sponsored by SAFE KIDS Greater
Grand Rapids and HDVCH. Registration is available at
www.safekids.org/certification.
8:00-9:00 AM – HDVCH Pediatric Hematology Patient Conference
– (616)391-2086. *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
8:00AM - 4:30PM S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Pre-transport
Stabilization Class at West Shore Medical Center (a “Partners in
Children’s Health” hospital), Manistee, MI. 6.25 CEU provided.
Contact Lynette Johnson 391-9394 or
lynette.johnson@devoschildrens.org.
October 5-8, 2009. Child Passenger Safety Technician
Certification Courses – 8:00 AM-5:00 PM each day. Location:
Caledonia Fire Department. Sponsored by SAFE KIDS Greater
Grand Rapids and HDVCH. Registration is available at
www.safekids.org/certification.
October 5-8, 2009. Child Passenger Safety Technician
Certification Courses – 8:00 AM-5:00 PM each day. Location:
Caledonia Fire Department. Sponsored by SAFE KIDS Greater
Grand Rapids and HDVCH. Registration is available at
www.safekids.org/certification.
7:00AM Holland Pediatric Grand Rounds (in cooperation with
HDVCH) –“Influenza Update” by Paul Heidel MD, Ottawa County
Health Dept. at Holland Hospital (a “Partners in Children’s Health”
hospital) in Conference Room B (breakfast provided) Contact Lynette
Johnson (616)391-9394 or lynette.johnson@devoschildrens.org. (1.0
Category 1 CME provided) Credit
PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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*The Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center (GR MERC) is accredited by the Michigan State Medical
Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The GR MERC
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 highlighted in yellow are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
Friday October 9
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8:00-9:00 AM HDVCH Pediatric Tumor Board - (616)391-2086
*See #3 below about continuing education credit.
8:30 AM- 4::00 PM, Making the Grade in Diabetes Care: A Class
for School Personnel (nurses and others). Presented by HDVCH.
Location: Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, East Auditorium. For
information: sally.kamphuis@devoschildrens.org or 616-391-9346.
11951 HDVCH
diabetes peds conf PROD.pdf
Saturday October 10
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Week 3
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Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
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Tuesday October 13
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Wednesday October 14
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8:00-9:00 AM HDVCH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Patient
Conference - (616)391-9127. *See #3 below about continuing
education credit.
8:00-9:00 AM – HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “CSI:
Neurology (Children’s Special Issues)” by Jason Umfleet, MD,
HDVCH Neurology. At Butterworth Hospital East Auditorium – Call
616-391-2154 or go to devoschildrens.org. *See #3 below about
continuing education credit. Offered by Videoconference– to arrange
must complete the instructions in the link at the end of this calendar at
least 1 week prior.
October 13 & 14, 2009. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Initial Provider Classes by HDVCH at 221 Michigan NE, Grand
Rapids - Suite 100. Registration and info call 616.391.1264. See
brochure under “Ongoing” section.
1:00-5:00PM Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Recertification. By HDVCH at 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids Suite 100. Registration and info call 616.391.1264. See brochure
under “Ongoing” section.
8:00-9:00 AM – HDVCH Pediatric Hematology Patient Conference
– (616)391-2086. *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
October 13 & 14, 2009. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Initial Provider Classes by HDVCH at 221 Michigan NE, Grand
Rapids - Suite 100. Registration and info call 616.391.1264. See
brochure under “Ongoing” section.
PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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Always check devoschildrens.org for new information.
*The Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center (GR MERC) is accredited by the Michigan State Medical
Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The GR MERC
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 highlighted in yellow are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
Wednesday October 14
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Thursday October 15
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1:00-5:00PM Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Recertification. By HDVCH at 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids Suite 100. Registration and info call 616.391.1264. See brochure
under “Ongoing” section.
3:00- 4:30 pm – Essentials of Nursing Care for Infants and
Children Pre-Conference Event. “Mentoring” by Janie Walters.
At: Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital East Auditorium. For more
information see link to brochure at 10/15/09.
6:00-8:30 PM - Update of Asthma Guidelines and Care; by Jan
Roberts, RN,AE-C, Hurley Medical Center, Denise Sergison, RN,
BSN, Children’s Hospital of MI. Sponsor: Society of Pediatric Nurses,
Great Lakes Chapter. Location: Children’s Hospital of Michigan
(Boardroom B & C), Detroit. Cost: $10 for 2 people. RSVP to
mbissonn@dmc.org by 10/12/09
9:00 am - 5:00 pm – Essentials of Nursing Care for Infants and
Children. At: Spectrum Celebration Cinema North, Grand Rapids.
Scholarships are available for student nurses only. For information
kim.eddy@devoschildrens.org or 616-391-2154.
Essentials in Nursing
2009 brochure.pdf
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5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – “Management of Acute Pediatric
Traumatic Brain Injury” by: S. Danielle Brown, RN, MS, Pediatric
Neurotrauma Center University of Pittsburgh. Location: East
Auditorium at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital. See attached
flier. Cost $10.00. Dinner provided. See attached link for info on
RSVP by 10/7/09 to Linda.adamson@devoschildrens.org.
10-15-09HDVCH
Danni Brown flier _2_.pdf
Friday October 16
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8:00-9:00 AM HDVCH Pediatric Tumor Board - (616)391-2086
*See #3 below about continuing education credit.
October 16-18, 2009. West Michigan Osteopathic Association
Meeting. Muskegon, MI. The faculty includes Albert Cornelius MD,
Director of Education and Outreach for Pediatric Hematology/
Oncology, HDVCH speaking on “ABC's of the CBC” with information
on a variety of hematology topics including false positives, anemia,
ITP, and leukemia. For information:
GHarriman@harborhospicemi.org
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PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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*The Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center (GR MERC) is accredited by the Michigan State Medical
Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The GR MERC
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 highlighted in yellow are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
Saturday October 17
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October 16-18, 2009. West Michigan Osteopathic Association
Meeting. Muskegon, MI. The faculty includes Albert Cornelius MD,
Director of Education and Outreach for Pediatric Hematology/
Oncology, HDVCH speaking on “ABC's of the CBC”. For information:
GHarriman@harborhospicemi.org
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Week 4
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Sunday October 18
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Monday October 19
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Tuesday October 20
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October 16-18, 2009. West Michigan Osteopathic Association
Meeting. Muskegon, MI. The faculty includes Albert Cornelius MD,
Director of Education and Outreach for Pediatric Hematology/
Oncology, HDVCH speaking on “ABC's of the CBC”. For information:
GHarriman@harborhospicemi.org
8:00-9:00 AM HDVCH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Patient
Conference - (616)391-9127. *See #3 below about continuing
education credit.
5:30-8:30 PM – Perinatal & Neonatal Case Reviews at Mercy
Hospital Cadillac (a “Partners in Children’s Health” hospital). For
confidentiality this session is only open to those on staff at Mercy
Hospital Cadillac and HDVCH. Contact Lynette Johnson (616)3919394 or lynette.johnson@devoschildrens.org. (1.0 Category 1 CME
provided) Credit
6:30 PM – Gerber Lectureship Visiting Professorship –
“Neurobiology of Autism.” Speaker: Margaret Bauman MD,
Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Associate
Pediatrician and Assistant Neurologist, Massachusetts General
Hospital for Children, Director of LADDERS (Learning and
Developmental Disabilities Evaluation and Rehabilitation Service). At
The University Club – 5/3 Bank Building – Grand Rapids. For info:
terri.shoemaker@devoschildrens.org or 616-391-2163.
8:00-9:00 AM – HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Autism Gerber Center for Infant Development and Nutrition Lectureship”
by Margaret Baumann PhD, University of California, Irvine. At
Butterworth Hospital East Auditorium – Call 616-391-2154 or go to
devoschildrens.org. *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
Offered by Videoconference– to arrange must complete the
instructions in the link at the end of this calendar at least 1 week prior.
12:00-1:00PM HDVCH Division of Pediatric Pulmonology
“Eastern Pediatric Pulmonary Case Conference” - at Meijer Heart
Center of SH Butterworth Campus - Call (616)391-9571. *See #3
below about continuing education credit.
PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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Always check devoschildrens.org for new information.
*The Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center (GR MERC) is accredited by the Michigan State Medical
Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The GR MERC
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 highlighted in yellow are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
Wednesday October 21
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Thursday October 22
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8:00-9:00 AM – HDVCH Pediatric Hematology Patient Conference
– (616)391-2086. *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
8:30 AM-4:30 PM - S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Pre-transport
Stabilization Class – Certification Class – at HDVCH, Grand Rapids
STABLE
Brochure2009.pdf
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
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8:00-9:00 AM HDVCH Pediatric Tumor Board - (616)391-2086
*See #3 below about continuing education credit.
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Week 5
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Sunday October 25
Monday October 26
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Tuesday October 27
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Wednesday October 28
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Thursday October 29
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8:00-9:00 AM HDVCH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Patient
Conference - (616)391-9127. *See #3 below about continuing
education credit.
8:00-9:00 AM – HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Research
Update – Designs and Methods” by William Stratbucker MD and
HDVCH Pediatric Residents. At Butterworth Hospital East
Auditorium – Call 616-391-2154 or go to devoschildrens.org. *See #3
below about continuing education credit.
8:00-9:00 AM – HDVCH Pediatric Hematology Patient Conference
– (616)391-2086. *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
3:30-9:00 PM – Northern Michigan Pediatric Coalition Meeting at
Munson Medical Center (a “Partners in Children’s Health” hospital),
Traverse City, MI. Registration: 3:30 PM. CME(credit) Topics: Head
Injuries, Obesity Management, Pain Pointers, Hypoxic Ischemic
Encephalopathy – Neonatal Body Cooling, and Imaging Update. 6:00
PM Dinner/meeting. In-person attendance encouraged but available
by videoconference via REMEC Telehealth at Cheboygan Memorial
Hospital and Marquette General Hospital (“Partners in Children’s
Health” hospitals) Contact Info: Annette Andres (231) 935-6763 /
aandres@mhc.net
NMPC brochure
2009.pdf
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PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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Always check devoschildrens.org for new information.
*The Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center (GR MERC) is accredited by the Michigan State Medical
Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The GR MERC
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 highlighted in yellow are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
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Friday October 30
October 30, 2009 – 9:00 AM – 12: 00 PM. Perinatal Mood
Disorders, What Every Provider Should Know by Nancy Roberts,
RN, CCE at Spectrum Health Healthier Communities, Classroom
#210, 665 Seward Ave. N.W., Grand Rapids. For info call (616) 3912561
Perinatal Mood Dis
10-30-09.pdf
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Saturday October 31
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Happy Halloween!!
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FUTURE MONTHS
(Information is subject to change. Please see the upcoming calendars and devoschildrens.org
for most current details.)
November 2009
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November 3, 2009 – 8:00-9:00 AM – HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Project DOCC
(Delivery of Chronic Care)” by Timothy Conroy, MD, HDVCH General Pediatrics and HDVCH
Family Centered Care Council Parents. At Butterworth Hospital East Auditorium – Call 616-3912154 or go to devoschildrens.org. *See #3 below about continuing education credit. Offered by
Videoconference– to arrange must complete the instructions in the link at the end of this calendar at
least 1 week prior.
November 3, 2009, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM and (repeat) 4:30-6:30 PM Neonatal Resuscitation
Provider Class – Recertification, HDVCH & SH Grand Rapids. See brochure under “Ongoing”
section below.
November 3, 2009 – HDVCH Nursing Grand Rounds 12:00-1:00 PM- Topic: End of Life
presented by Jessica Johnson and Hospice of Michigan. Location: East Auditorium, Spectrum
Health, 100 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI. Information: (616) 391-5536. Videoconferencing
being considered.
November 5, 2009 - S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Pre-transport Stabilization Class – Renewal Class –
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. See 10/22/09 for link to brochure.
November 5 and 6, 2009 - Making a Difference During Difficult Times Supporting Families
after Perinatal Loss and Sudden Infant Death & Sustaining Best Practices for Infant Safe
Sleep, by Tomorrow’s Child, at Soaring Eagle Resort, Mount Pleasant, MI
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PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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*The Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center (GR MERC) is accredited by the Michigan State Medical
Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The GR MERC
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 highlighted in yellow are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
AnnualProfessionalTr
ainingBrochure2009.pdf
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November 10, 2009 – 8:00-9:00 AM – HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Research Update –
Designs and Methods” by Bill Stratbucker MD and HDVCH Pediatric Residents. At
Butterworth Hospital East Auditorium – Call 616-391-2154 or go to devoschildrens.org. *See #3
below about continuing education credit.
November 17, 2009 – 8:00-9:00 AM – HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Communication in
Pediatrics: Liability from Failures, Special Populations -Limited English Proficient (LEP)
Patients & Appropriate use of Chain of Command” - Margaret Curtin, Director Education & Risk
Management, MPIE, Liz Frederickson, Director Patient Relations,SH, Frederick Bw'ombongi,
Manager Translation & Interpreter Services, Teresa Todd, Organizational Risk, SH. At Butterworth
Hospital East Auditorium – Call 616-391-2154 or go to devoschildrens.org. *See #3 below about
continuing education credit.
November 17, 2009 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Class –
Certification Class, HDVCH & SH Grand Rapids. See brochure under “Ongoing” section.
November 17, 2009 6:00 PM, West Michigan Chapter Society of Pediatric Nurses Meeting.
“What’s the Big Deal About a Little Pain?” by Kelli Waller, HDVCH Staff Educator. Followed by
meeting. Location: Cook Institute, 251 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids – Room 121. Free for
members. For info: Opal at 616-826-2663
11-09whats the big
deal about pain WM SPN.pdf
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November 18 &19, 2009 1-5:00PM Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification. At
HDVCH at 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids - Suite 100. Registration and info call 616.391.1264.
See brochure under “Ongoing” section.
November 18, 2009 8:30AM-4:30PM - Cardiac STABLE Class - The S.T.A.B.L.E. – Provides
guidelines for the assessment and stabilization of neonates with suspected congenital heart
disease (CHD). Location: Butterworth Hospital Room 1710E. Speakers: Marie Gilewski, BSN, RN,
NNP & Gwen Fosse, BSN, RN, MSA Contact Hours: 7.3. For questions, call (616) 391-3655.
November 18, 2009 4-8:00PM Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification. At
HDVCH at 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids - Suite 100. Registration and info call 616.391.1264.
See brochure under “Ongoing” section.
November 24, 2009 – 8:00-9:00 AM – HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Pediatric Morbidity
and Mortality” - HDVCH Residency Program. . At Butterworth Hospital East Auditorium – Call 616391-2154 or go to devoschildrens.org. *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
December 2009
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December 1, 2009. 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM - Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Class –
Recertification, HDVCH & SH Grand Rapids. See brochure under “Ongoing” section below.
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PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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Always check devoschildrens.org for new information.
*The Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center (GR MERC) is accredited by the Michigan State Medical
Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The GR MERC
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 highlighted in yellow are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
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December 1, 2009. HDVCH Nursing Grand Rounds 12:00-1:00 PM- Topic: The Deteriorating
Child presented by Jeni Wincek, RN MSN CNS HDVCH PICU. Location: East Auditorium,
Spectrum Health, 100 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI. Information: (616) 391-5536.
Videoconferencing being considered.
December 8, 2009 – 8:00-9:00 AM – HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds –Topic to be announced
in next calendar. At Butterworth Hospital East Auditorium – Call 616-391-2154 or go to
devoschildrens.org. *See #3 below about continuing education credit. Offered by
Videoconference– to arrange must complete the instructions in the link at the end of this calendar at
least 1 week prior.
December 9, 2009. 8:00 AM-12:00 PM and (repeat) 1-5:00PM Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PALS) Recertification by HDVCH at 221 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids - Suite 100. Registration
and info call 616.391.1264. See brochure under “Ongoing” section.
December 12, 2009. Pediatric Obesity Management Conference, in Grand Rapids. Tentative
date – check future calendars for more details.
December 15, 2009 – 8:00-9:00 AM – HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “CSI (Children’s
Special Issues): Surgery” by HDVCH General Surgery Division. At Butterworth Hospital East
Auditorium – Call 616-391-2154 or go to devoschildrens.org. *See #3 below about continuing
education credit. Offered by Videoconference– to arrange must complete the instructions in the link
at the end of this calendar at least 1 week prior.
January 2010
February 2010
March 2010
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March 4, 2010 – Bereavement Conference – check future calendars for more details.
March 26, 2010 – HDVCH Safety Conference – check future calendars for more details.
April 2010
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April 22-23, 2010 – HDVCH Annual Pediatric Update Conference – At: Eberhard Center, GVSU,
Grand Rapids. Save the date. Details will be in future calendar.
April 23-24, 2010 – Blood Avoidance Conference – At: Eberhard Center, GVSU, Grand Rapids.
Save the date. Details will be in future calendar.
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PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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Always check devoschildrens.org for new information.
*The Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center (GR MERC) is accredited by the Michigan State Medical
Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The GR MERC
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 highlighted in yellow are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
May 2010
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May 21, 2010 – 13th Annual DeVel Pediatric Conference. At Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation
Hospital (a “Partners in Children’s Health” hospital), Grand Rapids. This is a tentative date – check
future calendars for more details.
Ongoing
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Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support Classes (Initial Provider Classes and Recertification
Classes) at HDVCH/Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI. See brochure:
Brochure 2009.pdf
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Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Courses (Initial Provider Classes and Recertification Classes)
at HDVCH/Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI. See brochure:
NRPBrochurerev220
09.pdf
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Patient and Family Classes, events, support groups, online health information and more….see
information from Healthier Communities at spectrum-health.org or call 616-391-5000.
HDVCH and Spectrum Health Healthier Communities offers many types of classes for
families regarding family and children’s health, pregnancy, and parenting classes. For
information and registration go to devoschildrens.org and click “Classes and Events”: Call the
numbers indicated at the website.
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Examples of classes on children’s health: Programs for burn survivors and burn prevention; Helen
DeVos Children’s Hospital Camp Compass: Providing Direction for Children and Teens Who are
Grieving; Pre-Surgery Tour Program; weight management program for kids; babysitter training; and
alcohol prevention for students. For information or registration please call the number indicated for
that class/event on the website.
Examples of Prenatal and Preparing for Parenthood programs: childbirth preparation, tours,
infant/child CPR & other emergencies, grandparenting, sibling classes, pointers from pediatricians,
Caesarian birth, expecting more than one baby (twins, triplets & more), gestational diabetes, infant
care, breastfeeding, postpartum, and car seat safety. Call 616-391-5000 to register. Childbirth
classes, tours of the Family Birthplace, and Breastfeeding Support are also offered in Spanish.
The SOUL (Sharing Our Untimely Losses) Support Groups - These meeting are for parents who
experience miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death. Meetings occur twice a month: Butterworth
Campus-4th Monday of the month 7-8:30 PM, Guild Room and Blodgett Campus-2nd Thursday of
the month, 7-8:30 PM, Guild Room 1, Contact: 616-391-3232 Families can check at the
Information Desk for directions to the Guild Rooms
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PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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*The Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center (GR MERC) is accredited by the Michigan State Medical
Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The GR MERC
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 highlighted in yellow are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
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Postpartum Emotional Adjustment Support Group – Meets every Tuesday (with holiday
exceptions) at 7:30 pm. Location: 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
REGULAR RECURRING MEETINGS
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Every Monday: 8:00-9:00 AM HDVCH Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Conference (616)391-9127. *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
Every Tuesday: 8:00-9:00 AM HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – Butterworth East Auditorium
Call 616-391-2154 or go to devoschildrens.org. *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
Every 1st Tuesday: 12 noon-1:00PM – HDVCH Nursing Grand Rounds - Location: Spectrum
Health – HDVCH & Butterworth East Auditorium. Information: Shari Simpson (616)391-5536.
Every 3rd Tuesday (not July & August): 12:00-1:00PM HDVCH Division of Pediatric
Pulmonology “Eastern Pediatric Pulmonary Case Conference” - at Meijer Heart Center of SH
Butterworth Campus - Call (616)391-9571. *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
Every Wednesday: 8:00-9:00 AM – HDVCH Pediatric Hematology Patient Conference –
(616)391-2086. *See #3 below about continuing education credit.
Every 1st Friday: 8:00-9:00 AM – HDVCH Neuro-Radiology Case Conference, Location:
Butterworth Hospital – Level A, Radiology. For information contact: Steve DeRoos, MD.,
HDVCH Neurology at 616-391-2185.
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Fridays: 8:00-9:00 AM HDVCH Pediatric Tumor Board - (616)391-2086 *See #3
below about continuing education credit.
Every 2nd Friday: 7:00AM Holland Pediatric Grand Rounds (in cooperation with HDVCH) – at
Holland Hospital (a “Partners in Children’s Health” hospital) in Conference Room B (breakfast
provided) Contact Lynette Johnson (616)391-9394 or lynette.johnson@devoschildrens.org. (1.0
Category 1 CME provided) Credit
Please use this form for registering a site for videoconference participation:
videoconference req
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PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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*The Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center (GR MERC) is accredited by the Michigan State Medical
Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The GR MERC
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 highlighted in yellow are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.
VIDEOCONFERENCE REQUEST
Please provide the information below via email (kim.eddy@devoschildrens.org or fax
(616) 391-5520 to Kim Eddy one week prior to the event. You will then be contacted
regarding technical support. The session flyer, sign in sheet & evaluation cards will be
emailed to you by Kim Eddy after receiving this form.
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Reserve the appropriate space for receiving the videoconference.
Identify the CME coordinator to be the contact at the site.
Identify the Technical Support Coordinator for making connections.
Provide communication/posting of flyer to notify potential participants.
Fax the sign in sheet & completed evaluations to Kim Eddy at (616) 391-5520 after the
videoconference is over
Date of Videoconference:
Title of Videoconference:
Contact Name:
Email address:
Hospital:
Address:
Phone:
Technical Contact (Include E-mail or Phone Number):
Technical Site Information (If known):
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PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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*The Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center (GR MERC) is accredited by the Michigan State Medical
Society Committee on CME Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The GR MERC
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 highlighted in yellow are available by videoconference. See instructions for that event.