Primary Care meetings & conferences

Eleventh Annual Primary Focus Symposium

Friday-Sunday, June 22-24, 2012

Target Audience: Family Physicians, General Internists, Psychologists, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Dietitians, Respiratory Therapists

This symposium will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen healthcare competencies associated with a wide spectrum of common and important medical conditions encountered in the primary care setting. Expert faculty will explain recent advances, discuss emerging treatments and address compelling issues.

Provider: Baptist Health South Florida

Contact: Julie Zimmett, 786-596-8612 or juliez@baptisthealth.net

Conference on Practice Improvement

November 29–December 2, 2012 Greenville, South Carolina

At the Conference on Practice Improvement, you’ll learn to organize your practice around your patients, streamline processes, engage staff, increase revenue, and provide consistent, evidence-based care. You’ll learn from those who know best – primary care providers, researchers, and practice staff who have redesigned their practices into Patient-centered Medical Homes.

The conference is sponsored by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Seventh World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders

October 17-19, 2012 Perth, Australia

Mental health promotion and wellbeing strategies are urgent public health concerns and the need for the promotion of mental health and wellbeing has now become a feature of government policy within many countries throughout the world. During the last decade we have seen rapid developments in the field and if we are to develop new and innovative policies and programmes for a 21st Century approach to Mental Health we need to

share information about on-going research and successful programmes, policies and organisational models;
collaborate on the development of new knowledge and the implementation of programmes and strategies;
make the most effective use of scarce resources.

This conference provides the opportunity for delegates to address these issues by engaging with international leaders and experts from a wide range of related disciplines:

to explore how effective partnership working can assist in disseminating and implementing effective promotion and prevention strategies,
to influence policy makers and administrators
to help mental health promotion and wellbeing take its rightful place on the health and social care, economic, cultural and political agendas.

Participants are therefore invited from:

policy makers and policy administrators in local/national government;
professionals and clinicians in health and social care;
service users and carers;
researchers and scientists;
representatives of institutional settings, e.g. political, education, legal and judicial and labour.

12th Symposium on Minorities, the Medically Underserved & Health Equity

June 27 - July 1, 2012 Houston, Texas

The goals of the Biennial Symposium series are to:

Exchange the latest scientific and treatment information and to share strategies for reducing the disproportionate incidence of cancer morbidity and mortality among minorities and the medically underserved;

Increase the awareness and enhance the competence of health care providers, researchers, laypersons and survivors in the areas of primary and secondary cancer prevention, early detection and treatment;

Promote culturally competent cancer care and services and ethnically balanced research, especially clinical trials;

Ensure that underserved populations are selectively targeted in the evolution of the Health Care Reform Act;

Provide a comprehensive approach to the issue of health disparities. Provide attendees with a broad knowledge base related to a biopsychosocial approach in addressing health disparities.

THEME
“Empowering Communities in the Era of Health Care Reform.”

OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the 12th Symposium, participants should be able to:

Summarize the most current scientific information available about specific cancers and chronic diseases of particular concern in minority and medically underserved communities, including the impact of certain health and lifestyle factors;

Discuss and demonstrate the importance and promotion of cancer and chronic disease prevention, early detection, timely and quality treatment, supportive and palliative care, and end of life issues;

Effectively communicate best- or emerging practices which build community capacity to:

Advocate for new programs and policies to improve access to cancer and chronic disease preventive, screening, treatment and survivorship services; and

Build and maintain effective partnerships and networks to prevent and control chronic disease in disparity populations;

Empower participants with knowledge, skills and connections to enhance their work with communities;

Identify and access national and local organizations engaged in cancer- and chronic disease-related activities; and
Introduce community and state-level resources and available funding to reduce chronic disease and health disparities.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Cancer survivors, community-based organizations (CBOs), specialists, family physicians, and scientists interested or involved in community-based cancer prevention and control programs for minorities and the medically underserved

Students from minority or medically underserved communities seeking careers in cancer research and health care

Community leaders, chaplains, business executives, educators, hospitals and clinic administrators, government and voluntary health agency program directors responsible for health promotion and disease prevention for persons who are at higher risk of cancer or other diseases due to economic, cultural, geographic, political, social, medical or other barriers

National or local advocates for cancer survivors and the medically underserved; elected, appointed, or career government officials, public or private opinion leaders involved in biomedical research and health care reform policy

Primary care, community and family physicians, oncologists, nurses, allied health professionals, health educators, community health workers, dietitians, social workers and other persons involved in the cancer care continuum

Contact
Phone: 713-563-2764
Fax: 713-563-2765
Email: icc-symposium@uh.edu (general)
icc-abstracts@mdanderson.org (abstracts)
Mailing Address: University of Houston
Graduate College of Social Work-ICC
110HA Social Work Building, Box #49
Houston, TX 77204-4013

National Nurse Practitioner Symposium

The 2012 National Nurse Practitioner Symposium will take place July 12-15, 2012, at the Copper Conference Center in Copper Mountain Colorado. The 4-day symposium will consist of approximately 100 sessions and workshops, offering over 30 contact/CE hours for Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives and Physician Assistants, through ACCME, ANCC and AANP, with acceptance of pertinent content by ACNM, AAPA and NAPNAP.

Content will include clinical topics, innovative practice settings, research, professional development and other topics related to advanced practice nursing in primary care and acute care. Please join us in continuing the tradition of excellence in continuing education and professional development in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

8th International Workshop on HIV & Hepatitis Co-infection

We are proud to announce the 8th International Workshop on HIV & Hepatitis Co-infection, to be held on 30 May - 1 June 2012 at the Melià Castilla Hotel in Madrid, Spain.

This annual workshop is the leading medical gathering for those involved in the clinical care of co-infected individuals. The program provides an excellent platform to exchange the medical information and new treatment results, and to discuss them with the experts active in the different disciplines (including Virology, Hepatology, Immunology, Infectious Disease and Primary Care).

The edition of 2012 will continue to focus on developments in basic science, emerging therapies and clinical management. It will emphasize translational research and best practices in the clinical management of Hepatitis and HIV co-infection.

The informal format of the workshop will include plenary expert presentations, controversy discussion sessions on areas currently lacking consensus, and abstract-driven presentations. Experts in the field will be invited to give state-of-the-art lectures and controversial cases which will be discussed by expert panels. The target audience consists of clinicians caring for co-infected patients and scientists.

AGAIN IN 2012: After its tremendous success in previous years, this year's edition will again be featuring the Pre- workshop clinical course for practicing physicians. This clinically oriented course will provide a comprehensive update of current topics fundamental to the optimal care of co-infected patients. It will be held Wednesday morning preceding the workshop opening.

American College of Nurse-Midwives 57th Annual Meeting & Exposition

June 2-7, 2012 Long Beach, California

The ACNM Annual Meeting is the primary continuing education, networking, trade exposition, and business meeting for certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) and other women’s health care providers, attracting more than 1500 attendees. The meeting includes 4 full days of continuing educational programming on pregnancy, birth, reproductive health, and the primary health care needs of women across the lifespan. ACNM also offers half- and full-day workshops for in-depth and hands-on educational opportunities. In addition to a strong clinical focus, the Annual Meeting also provides education on health policy topics, business and management, and marketing and communications to support successful midwifery practices.

5th International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care: Partnerships for Quality & Safety

The Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care is pleased to announce that The 5th International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care will be held June 4-6, 2012, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.

The International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care showcases innovative programs dedicated to collaboration among health professionals, patients, and families. The conference provides opportunities to address emerging issues in patient- and family-centered care, both at the systems and individual levels. It includes presentations from hospitals, primary care, specialty ambulatory settings, community based programs, public health and mental health agencies, patient- and family-led organizations, schools of medicine, nursing, and other health and helping professions. The conference features a variety of formal and informal meetings, including plenary sessions, concurrent breakouts, round table discussions, workshops, a video theatre, and poster presentations.

Invest in Patient- and Family-Centered Care: It makes good business sense!

With ever-increasing economic challenges and the ongoing threat of budget cuts facing health care organizations, now is the time to invest in cost-saving, patient- and family-centered strategies that will produce measureable outcomes for your hospital or health system. The 5th International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care: Partnerships for Quality and Safety, June 4-6, 2012, in Washington, DC will offer cutting-edge sessions to help develop important initiatives to save money for health care organization and yield positive outcomes for safety, quality, and experience of care.

The Conference will showcase innovative health care programs that are dedicated to partnerships with patients and families to improve outcomes and enhance the quality and safety of health care. Presenters, from a variety of disciplines, will share their experiences and accomplishments in advancing the practice of patient- and family-centered care. Many of the following will be represented: Patient/Family-Health Care Provider Teams, Patient and Family Advisors and Leaders, Health Care Administrators and Managers, Health Care Practitioners, Integrative Health Care Practitioners, Stress Management and Mind-Body Specialists, Health Care Educators and Information Specialists, Child Life Specialists, Psychologists/Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Faculty, Researchers, and Students in Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Education, Allied Health, and other related fields, Architects/Interior Designers, Health Care Planners, Policy Makers, and Government Agency Leaders, and Funders of Health Care Programs.

The following are a few examples of the many potential offerings: presentations on patient-centered medical homes—a model of care to improve health outcomes and strengthen the U.S. health care system; use of computer and telecommunications technology and electronic health records; impact of patient- and family-centered rounds on patient safety, patient and family satisfaction, interdisciplinary care team performance, and medical education; and strategies to improve patient safety and quality of care. Areas of practice may include, for example, adult health care, geriatrics, pediatrics, newborn intensive care, medical homes, accountable care organizations, primary care, integrative health care, chronic illness care, emergency care, critical care, long term care, behavioral and mental health, and public health.

Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care
6917 Arlington Road, Suite 309
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

By Phone: 301-652-0281

By Fax: 301-652-0186

By E-mail: institute@ipfcc.org