Education &
Events Calendar
October 2011 (See below for events in October and after)
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Week 1
Saturday
October 1
Sunday
October 2
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Week 2
Monday
October 3
Tuesday
October 4
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.
8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Telemedicine Toolkit”
present by Bryan Burke, MD from University of Arkansas. Butterworth East
Auditorium. Visit helendevoschildrens.org for more information. See #3 below about
continuing education credit. Videoconference option under consideration –
complete request form at end of this document 1 week prior if interested.
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Classes 2011 –
CERTIFICATION Class.
HDVCH & SH Grand Rapids, Center for Nursing Practice and Development, 221
Michigan NE. Parking for non-SH participants: Butterworth Campus-Visiting
Parking (Lot #7 - entrance is on Michigan St. between Coit and Lafayette). For
complete information:
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/documents/Neonatal-ResuscitationForm.pdf or contact: Rhonda Hoyle, 616.267.0038 or
rhonda.hoyle@helendevoschildrens.org. The Textbook for Neonatal Resuscitation,
5th edition must be obtained at least 1 week prior. Reduced rates for those
affiliated with Partners in Children’s Health hospitals.
2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class 8 – Grief and Loss
Spectrum Health Center for Nursing Practice & Development room 121. For
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PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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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.
information see attachment or contact gail.heathcote@spectrum-health.org or
616.391.1831.
OB Core Class Flier
2011.docx
Wednesday
October 5
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.
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST “Assist Youth to Quit Tobacco” – Part 2 of Webinar
Series: Pediatrics and Youth Tobacco Prevention & Reduction. Speaker: Tom
Peterson, MD, FAAP, Executive Director, Safety, Quality and Community Health,
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and Faculty Expert Panel, Julius B. Richmond
Center of Excellence, American Academy of Pediatrics. Sponsored by the Michigan
Department of Community Health Tobacco Section. No charge. Advanced
registration required.
SavetheDateTPeters
onseries.pdf
Thursday
October 6
Friday
October 7
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Pre-transport Stabilization Class
– presented by HDVCH. At St. Mary’s Health (a Partners in Children’s Health
hospital), Grand Rapids, MI. We apologize that registration for this class is closed
as the class is full. For information contact Lynette Johnson at 616-391-9394 or
lynette.johnson@helendevoschildrens.org
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.
October 7-9, 2011 Relatively Speaking – a conference for siblings and other
family members of children with special needs (sessions for siblings, adults,
and special needs children included)
Location: Crowne Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI. Registrations due by 8/31/11 – for
information call 800.359.3722. Speakers: Emily & Tom Holl, Bruce & Nora Fox
Handler, and Don Meyer.
Saturday
October 8
October 7-9, 2011 Relatively Speaking (see above).
Sunday
October 9
October 7-9, 2011 Relatively Speaking (see above).
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Week 3
Monday
October 10
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4.
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.
PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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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.
Tuesday
October 11
Wednesday
October 12
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Essentials of Nursing Care for Infants and Children
Conference Presented by HDVCH at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Grand Rapids –
Airport, 5700 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Go to:
http://helendevoschildrens.org/essentialsofnursing. For questions: contact Rhonda
Hoyle at 616.267.0038 or rhonda.hoyle@helendevoschildrens.org. Reduced fee for
staff of Partners in Children’s Health hospitals.
8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Pertussis and TDAP
Immunizations”, presented by, Nicki Cain-Rinckey, MD, HDVCH Resident Butterworth East Auditorium. Visit helendevoschildrens.org for more information
See #3 below about continuing education credit. Videoconference option under
consideration – complete request form at end of this document 1 week prior if
interested.
Noon to 2 p.m. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Classes 2011 –Recertification
Class.
HDVCH & SH Grand Rapids, Center for Nursing Practice and Development, 221
Michigan NE. Parking for non-SH participants: Butterworth Campus-Visiting
Parking (Lot #7 - entrance is on Michigan St. between Coit and Lafayette). For
complete information:
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/documents/Neonatal-ResuscitationForm.pdf or contact: Rhonda Hoyle, 616.267.0038 or
rhonda.hoyle@helendevoschildrens.org. The Textbook for Neonatal Resuscitation,
5th edition must be obtained at least 1 week prior. Reduced rates for those
affiliated with Partners in Children’s Health hospitals.
Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support – Initial Provider Class
At HDVCH, Grand Rapids, MI. Charge reduced for staff from Partners in Children’s
Health hospitals. Registration required. Questions can be directed to the HDVCH
PALS Program at 616.267.0038 or Rhonda.hoyle@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/body_professionals.cfm?id=1364.
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. West Michigan Emergency Nurses Association 6th
Clinical Symposium – Falling for Emergency Nursing.
At: Frederic Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids, MI. Registration required by 9/30/11.
Fees: $65/ENA members, $70/non-members, $35/students. Questions:
http://www.michiganena.org/west-michigan-chapter-36/ or contact Kristie Potts at
(616) 394-3681 or kristi@hollandhospital.org
ENA-Falling_Em_Nurs
e_11_B.pdf
Thursday
October 13
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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.
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class I - Preconception and Physiological
Changes of Pregnancy Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information
see attachment or contact gail.heathcote@spectrum-health.org or 616.391.1831.
PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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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.
OB Core Class Flier
2011.docx
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Instructor Class –
There is a $125.00 charge for this class which includes the 2011 Instructor manual
and NEW instructor DVD. Location HDVCH conference room 39242. For
information contact Lynette Johnson at 616-391-9394 or
lynette.johnson@devoschildrens.org
Neonatal-Resuscitati
on-Form.pdf
Friday
October 14
Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants 2011 Fall Conference
Grand Traverse Resort, Acme, MI. Agenda includes “Pediatric Surgical Urgencies
and Emergencies” with James DeCou, MD, HDVCH Surgery. Credit.
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.
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class 2 – Labor and Birth
Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information see attachment or
contact gail.heathcote@spectrum-health.org or 616.391.1831.
OB Core Class Flier
2011.docx
Saturday
October 15
Sunday
October 16
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Week 4
Monday
October 17
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.
6:00 p.m. (dinner at 7:00 p.m.) Gerber Lectureship Dinner – Presentation: Novel
Imaging and Therapeutic Strategies in Perinatal Brain Injury and Cerebral Palsy
by Sujatha Kannan MD, Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine,
Baltimore, MD. Location: at the University Club, 111 Lyon NW, Grand Rapids, MI (10 th
Floor – free parking is available). Cost: $40.00 (this is not a fund raiser). To RSVP
(required) or for information: 616-391-2163 or email
terri.shoemaker@devoschildrens.org
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4.
PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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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.
Tuesday
October 18
Wednesday
October 19
8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Novel Imaging and Targeted
Therapeutic Strategies in Perinatal Brain Injury and Cerebral Palsy” presented by
Sujatha Kannan,MD, Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine,
Baltimore, MD. . Butterworth East Auditorium. Visit helendevoschildrens.org for more
information See #3 below about continuing education credit. Offered by
videoconference – please complete the instructions in the link at the end of this
document at least 1 week prior.
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.
4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Northern Michigan Pediatric Coalition Meeting and
Education.
Hosted by Munson Health (a Partners in Children’s Health hospital), Traverse City, MI.
Sponsored by Munson Health and HDVCH. The meeting will give participants a chance
to share and collaborate and there will be continuing education. For information click on
link below for brochure or contact: 231-935-6763 or aandres@mhc.net.
2011 NMPC E
Brochure .pdf
Thursday
October 20
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class 3 – Normal Newborn
Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information see attachment or contact
gail.heathcote@spectrum-health.org or 616.391.1831.
OB Core Class Flier
2011.docx
Friday
October 21
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.
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class 4 – Postpartum
Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information see attachment or contact
gail.heathcote@spectrum-health.org or 616.391.1831.
OB Core Class Flier
2011.docx
Saturday
October 22
Sunday
October 23
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4.
PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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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.
Week 5
Monday
October 24
Tuesday
October 25
Wednesday
October 26
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.
8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – Pediatric Resident Research
Forum. HDVCH Pediatric Residency Program with William Stratbucker, MD,
HDVCH/SHMG General Pediatrics. Butterworth East Auditorium. Visit
helendevoschildrens.org for more information. See #3 below about continuing
education credit. .
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.
20th Annual Robert M. Heavenrich, MD Endowed Lectureship – featuring Sarah
Long, MD, Chief of Section of Infectious Disease at St. Christopher’s Hospital
for Children, Philadelphia.
Save the date for this MSU Event. For information: Monique Chittenden
[Monique.Chittenden@HC.MSU.EDU].
2011-10 Heavenrich
Lecturer MSU - Sarah Long.docx
Thursday
October 27
Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support - Recertification Class
At HDVCH, Grand Rapids, MI. Charge reduced for staff from Partners in Children’s
Health hospitals. Registration required. Questions can be directed to the HDVCH
PALS Program at 616.267.0038 or Rhonda.hoyle@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/body_professionals.cfm?id=1364.
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. OB Core Class 7 - GYN
Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information see attachment or contact
gail.heathcote@spectrum-health.org or 616.391.1831.
OB Core Class Flier
2011.docx
1:30 pm- 3 pm (EDT) Webinar: Pediatric medication safety: The physician’s and
pharmacist’s perspectives.
Presented by: The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP). Moderator: Michelle
Mandrack, RN, MSN, Director of Consulting Services, ISMP; Speakers: Gitte Y.
Larsen, MD, MPH, FAAP and Jared Cash, BS, PharmD, BCPS of the Pediatric Quality
Team, Intermountain Healthcare Intermountain Primary Children’s Medical Center
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. For complete information:
www.ismp.org/educational/webinars.asp.
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2.
3.
4.
PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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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.
Friday
October 28
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.
Grief Conference at Marquette General Health System, Marquette, MI. (a Partners
in Children’s Health hospital) - time and speaker to be determined.
Contact person: Sarah Harnett – 906.225.3081 or Sarah.Harnett@mghs.org.
October 28 & 29, 2011 Pediatric Feeding Institute - Mealtime Miseries:
Management of Complex Feeding Issues Location: Spectrum Health,
Butterworth, Grand Rapids, MI. Presented by Pediatric Feeding Institute:
812.470.6589, pediatricfeedinginstitute.com@gmail.com. Brochure and registration
information at: www.pediatricfeedinginstitute.com.
Saturday
October 29
Saturday
October 29
Sunday
October 30
Monday
October 31
Pediatric Feeding Institute - Mealtime Miseries: Management of Complex
Feeding Issues (see above)
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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Future Months
Information is subject to change. Please see the upcoming calendars and helendevoschildrens.org for
the most current details.
November 2011
November 1, 2011 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Pediatric Mortality and Morbidity”HDVCH Residency Program. Butterworth East Auditorium. Visit helendevoschildrens.org for more information.
See #3 below about continuing education credit.
November 1, 2011 - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Pre-transport Stabilization Class –
presented by HDVCH. At Mecosta County Medical Center (a Partners in Children’s Health hospital) Big Rapids,
MI. We apologize that registration for this class is closed as the class is full. For information contact Lynette
Johnson at 616-391-9394 or lynette.johnson@helendevoschildrens.org.
1.
2.
3.
4.
PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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Always check devoschildrens.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 1, 2011 - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class 10 – High Risk OB
Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information see attachment or contact gail.heathcote@spectrumhealth.org or 616.391.1831.
OB Core Class Flier
2011.docx
November 3, 2011 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Regional Perinatal Nurses Network Luncheon Meeting –
Presentation: Safe Delivery of Newborns by Mary Ruehle, RN, MS, CPN. At Spectrum Health, Butterworth, 100
Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI. in the OB Classroom. Details will be in the November 2011 edition of this calendar.
Contact numbers are: Gail Heathcote at 616-391-1831 or Lynette Johnson 616-391-9394.
November 8, 2011 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – Pediatric Resident Research Forum.
HDVCH Pediatric Residency Program with William Stratbucker, MD, HDVCH/SHMG General Pediatrics.
Butterworth East Auditorium. Visit helendevoschildrens.org for more information. See #3 below about continuing
education credit.
November 8, 2011 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Controversies in Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Screening,
Michael Chiang Vermont Oxford Network iNICQ Internet Collaborative-More Controversies in Neonatal Intensive
Care – Web Session Series. Viewing at HDVCH available in the NICU Conference Room #3617 (in NICU
administration hallway on 3 West). Please RSVP to Becky Rypma at 616.391-1370. For information see
attachment or call Becky Rypma.
iNICQ Controversies
brochure and registration form.doc
November 9, 2011 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Pre-transport Stabilization Class – presented
by HDVCH. At West Shore Medical Center (a Partners in Children’s Health hospital), Manistee, MI. To register or
for information contact Lynette Johnson at 616-391-9394 or lynette.johnson@helendevoschildrens.org.
November 9, 2011 Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support – Initial Provider Class
At HDVCH, Grand Rapids, MI. Charge reduced for staff from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration
required. Questions can be directed to the HDVCH PALS Program at 616.267.0038 or
Rhonda.hoyle@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/body_professionals.cfm?id=1364.
November 15, 2011 - 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Iron Deficiency in the Adolescent
Athlete”, by Richard Axtell, MD., HDVCH/SHMG Heme/Onc. Butterworth East Auditorium. Visit
helendevoschildrens.org for more information. See #3 below about continuing education credit. Offered by
videoconference – to arrange you must complete the instructions in the link at the end of this document at least 1
week prior.
November 15, 2011 Noon to 2 p.m. OR 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Classes
2011 –Recertification Class.
HDVCH & SH Grand Rapids, Center for Nursing Practice and Development, 221 Michigan NE. Parking for nonSH participants: Butterworth Campus-Visiting Parking (Lot #7 - entrance is on Michigan St. between Coit and
Lafayette). For complete information: http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/documents/Neonatal1.
2.
3.
4.
PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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Always check devoschildrens.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.
Resuscitation-Form.pdf or contact: Rhonda Hoyle, 616.267.0038 or rhonda.hoyle@helendevoschildrens.org.
The Textbook for Neonatal Resuscitation, 5th edition must be obtained at least 1 week prior. Reduced rates for
those affiliated with Partners in Children’s Health hospitals.
November 16, 2011 Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support - Recertification Class
At HDVCH, Grand Rapids, MI. Charge reduced for staff from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration
required. Questions can be directed to the HDVCH PALS Program at 616.267.0038 or
Rhonda.hoyle@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/body_professionals.cfm?id=1364.
November 17, 2011 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Pre-transport Stabilization Class –
presented by HDVCH. At HDVCH (Classroom 39242), Grand Rapids, MI. Reservations required – class size
limited - Lynette Johnson at 616-391-9394 or lynette.johnson@helendevoschildrens.org.
November 17, 2011 10:30 a.m. to Noon OB Core Class 6 – Intraoperative Care and PACU Care and 1:00
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Core Concepts in Fetal Monitoring
Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information see attachment or contact
gail.heathcote@spectrum-health.org or 616.391.1831.
OB Core Class Flier
2011.docx
November 22, 2011 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Multidisciplinary Approach to
Management of Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy” by Brenda Wong, MD, Neurology, and Linda
Cripe, MD, Cardiology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Butterworth East Auditorium. Visit helendevoschildrens.org
for more information. See #3 below about continuing education credit. Offered by videoconference – to arrange
you must complete the instructions in the link at the end of this document at least 1 week prior.
November 29, 2011 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Pediatric Business Meeting”HDVCH Pediatric Business Meeting. Chair: William Bush MD. Butterworth East Auditorium. Visit
helendevoschildrens.org for more information. See #3 below about continuing education credit.
December 2011
December 2, 2011 - 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Partners in Children’s Health (PICH) quarterly luncheon meeting.
At HDVCH and by videoconference– to arrange you must complete the instructions in the link at the end of this
document at least 1 week prior. More information will be in future calendar and sent to PICH representatives. For
more information contact Gwen at gwen.fosse@helendevoschildrens.org.
December 7, 2011 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST “TARGET: YOUTH. New and Emerging
Tobacco Products: A Pediatrician’s Perspective” – Part 3 of Webinar Series: Pediatrics and Youth Tobacco
Prevention & Reduction. Speaker: Tom Peterson, MD, FAAP, Executive Director, Safety, Quality and Community
Health, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and Faculty Expert Panel, Julius B. Richmond Center of Excellence,
American Academy of Pediatrics. Sponsored by the Michigan Department of Community Health Tobacco Section.
No charge. Advanced registration required.
SavetheDateTPeters
onseries.pdf
1.
2.
3.
4.
PLEASE confirm event by calling the contact number to check for unexpected cancellation.
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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.
December 7, 2011 Noon to 2 p.m. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Classes 2011 –Recertification Class.
HDVCH & SH Grand Rapids, Center for Nursing Practice and Development, 221 Michigan NE. Parking for nonSH participants: Butterworth Campus-Visiting Parking (Lot #7 - entrance is on Michigan St. between Coit and
Lafayette). For complete information: http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/documents/NeonatalResuscitation-Form.pdf or contact: Rhonda Hoyle, 616.267.0038 or rhonda.hoyle@helendevoschildrens.org.
The Textbook for Neonatal Resuscitation, 5th edition must be obtained at least 1 week prior. Reduced rates for
those affiliated with Partners in Children’s Health hospitals.
December 8, 2011 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class 5 – Neonatal Complications and High Risk OB
Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information see attachment or contact
gail.heathcote@spectrum-health.org or 616.391.1831.
OB Core Class Flier
2011.docx
December 9, 2011 Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support - Recertification Class
At HDVCH, Grand Rapids, MI. Charge reduced for staff from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration
required. Questions can be directed to the HDVCH PALS Program at 616.267.0038 or
Rhonda.hoyle@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/body_professionals.cfm?id=1364.
December 9, 2011 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OB Core Class 9 – High Risk OB and Perinatal Risk Management
Issues
Butterworth Hospital, OB Classroom 2751. For information see attachment or contact
gail.heathcote@spectrum-health.org or 616.391.1831.
OB Core Class Flier
2011.docx
December 13, 2011 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds – “Pediatric Mortality and Morbidity”HDVCH Residency Program. Butterworth East Auditorium. Visit helendevoschildrens.org for more information.
See #3 below about continuing education credit.
December 14, 2011 Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
At HDVCH, Grand Rapids, MI. Charge reduced for staff from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration
required. Questions can be directed to the HDVCH PALS Program at 616.267.0038 or
Rhonda.hoyle@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/body_professionals.cfm?id=1364.This American Heart Association course is
offered for HDVCH staff and, with limited availability, to staff from Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. This
course is not necessary for those with PALS certification. Charge reduced for staff from Partners in Children’s
Health hospitals.
December 27, 2011 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! NO HDVCH Pediatric Grand Rounds
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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.
February 2012
February 2012 –Health Care Emergency Preparedness Conference 2012: Linking the Key Players.
Grand Rapids, MI. Date and location to be determined. This conference was formerly call the Pediatric Disaster
Preparedness Conference – the name has changed but there will still be a strong focus on pediatrics yet it will
also include adult care – pre-hospital/hospital/post-hospital perspectives. If you have requests for topics to be
included submit them to kathi.vandeguchte@spectrum-health.org.
February 1, 2012 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST “Smokefree School Policies: How to Influence School Boards to
Adopt Comprehensive 24 x 7 Policies Including Other Tobacco Products” – Part 4 of Webinar Series:
Pediatrics and Youth Tobacco Prevention & Reduction. Speaker: Tom Peterson, MD, FAAP, Executive Director,
Safety, Quality and Community Health, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and Faculty Expert Panel, Julius B.
Richmond Center of Excellence, American Academy of Pediatrics. Sponsored by the Michigan Department of
Community Health Tobacco Section. No charge. Advanced registration required.
February 21, 2012 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Pre-transport Stabilization Class – presented
by HDVCH. At North Ottawa Community Hospital, (a Partners in Children’s Health hospital), Grand Haven, MI. To
register or for information contact Lynette Johnson at 616-391-9394 or lynette.johnson@helendevoschildrens.org
June 2012
June 12, 2012 – Pediatric Trauma Conference
Save this date for this conference which will be held in Lansing, MI. More information will be coming in future
editions of this calendar.
August 2012
August 10 - 12, 2011 CAMP STAR- children’s bereavement camp by Marquette General Health System,
Marquette, MI. (a Partners in Children’s Health hospital) – future calendars will have details as they become
available. Contact person: Sarah Harnett – 906.225.3081 or Sarah.Harnett@mghs.org.
Ongoing Events
Pediatric Advanced Life (PALS) Support Classes
Initial Provider Classes and Recertification Classes at HDVCH, Grand Rapids, MI. Charge reduced for staff from
Partners in Children’s Health hospitals. Registration required. Questions can be directed to the HDVCH PALS
Program at 616.267.0038 or Rhonda.hoyle@helendevoschildrens.org. Info at
http://www.helendevoschildrens.org/body_professionals.cfm?id=1364.
2011 PALS Schedule
Initial Provider Classes
February 10, 2011
March 9, 2011
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January 27, 2011
February 22, 2011
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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.
May 2, 2011
June 6, 2011
October 7, 2011
October 12, 2011
November 9, 2011
March 28, 2011
May 26, 2011
June 22, 2011
October 26, 2011
October 27, 2011
November 16, 2011
December 9, 2011
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Classes 2011 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.
NRP 2010
brochure.pdf
See times below
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Classes 2011 Initial Certification and Recertification Classes
Recertification Class
Certification Class
Noon to 2 p.m.
Optional: Review video 11 a.m. to noon
January 26, 2011
February 15, 2011
March 16, 2011
April 11, 2011
May 10, 2011
June 14, 2011
July 25, 2011
October 14, 2011
November 15, 2011
December 7, 2011
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
January 26, 2011
March 16, 2011
October 14, 2011
November 15, 2011
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
March 30, 2011
July 25, 2011
October 4, 2011
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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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.
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
HDVCH Parent Blog, www.devoschildrens.org/doubleduty
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.
Please use this form for registering a site for videoconference participation:
videoconference req
form - revised 3-17-10.doc
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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.
Videoconference Request
Please provide the information below via email to gwen.fosse@devoschildrens.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.