2003
NW Limb Preservation Conference
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the NW Limb Preservation
Conference, which will be held at the Meydenbauer
Center in Bellevue, WA. This meeting will begin on Monday, 15 March
2004 and adjourn on Wednesday, 17 March 2004.
Conference
Summary
Description
This three day interdisciplinary course is designed to enhance and update
clinicians on topics related to the care of the diabetic patient. The
scope of the conference will include general management of diabetes
with emphasis on the care of the medical and surgical management of
the diabetic foot. Prevention and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers
and prevention of amputations utilizing an interdisciplinary team will
be discussed. This course is designed for all clinicians dedicated to
caring for the diabetic patient and solving clinical issues as they
relate to limb preservation.
Meeting
Highlights & Agenda
- Internationally
known speakers
- State
of the art medical and surgical techniques will be presented
- Innovative
and cutting edge advanced wound care workshops and lectures
- Multiple
hands-on workshops
- Interdisciplinary
approach
- Large
area dedicated to vendor booths
- First
Pacific Northwest Limb Preservation Conference
- In
cooperation with Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care (Seattle
and American Lake)
- In
cooperation with the American Diabetes Association, Washington Region
- In
cooperation with The Geneva Foundation
- Located
in the Greater Seattle Area
- Distinctive,
regional cuisine prepared by the resident Chef – Continental breakfast
each day and lunches on Monday and Tuesday are provided at no extra
charge
- Live
entertainment Tuesday evening at no extra charge
This
CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the
Essential Area and Polices of the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the MEDCOM
and The Geneva Foundation. The MEDCOM is accredited by the ACCME to
provide CME for physicians and by the Washington State Nurses Association
for nurses. The MEDCOM takes responsibility for the content, quality,
and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
In
addition, 22.2 nursing CEU credits will be available (subject to change).
To view the preliminary agenda, click
here.
To view the workshop agenda, click
here.
Tuesday
evening entertainment at the Meydenbauer Center Theater
Click
to learn more about the wonderful entertainment provided at no charge
to conference attendees
Registration
Attendee
Registration:
"Early Registration until February 15th"
To reserve your place at this conference, click
here.
CME
Credit Registration for Physicians Only (22 Credits):
To register for Continuing Medical Education credits, click
here.
Accomodations
A discount room rate has been secured at the following hotels (reference
the NW Limb Preservation Conference):
Red
Lion Bellevue Inn
1-800-421-8193
$99.00 Single/Double
Silver
Cloud Inn Bellevue
1-800-205-6937
$109.00 King/$119.00 Queen Beds
Bellevue
Hilton
1-800-BEL-HILT
$149.00 Single/Double
The
Coast Bellevue Hotel
1-800-663-1144
$109.00 Single/Double
Ramada
Inn Bellevue
1-800-2-RAMADA
$69 for single to quad occupancy
*Rate good until 10 March 2004
Additional
rooms are available at the following hotels:
Doubletree
Bellevue Hotel
1-800-222-TREE
$169-199/Night
Hyatt
Regency Bellevue
1-800-233-1234
Beginning at $199/Night
Bellevue
Club Hotel
1-800-579-1100
$230-295/Night
Meydenbauer
Center
Please click on the link above to access information regarding
the conference center.
Bellevue’s
Chamber of Commerce
Please click on the link above to obtain information on local attractions.
The
Geneva Foundation is a co-sponsor of this event. Our staff can assist
you and help to answer any questions you might have about this event.
Please contact Caren Reedy at (253) 383-1398 or by email at creedy@thegenevafoundation.org.
