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Annual Conference for Nurses, Physicians and Other Allied Health Professionals
presented by:
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Who Should Attend?
This conference is a collaborative educational offering for registered nurses,
physicians and other allied health professionals working in the practice and care of neurology and neurosurgery patients.
A broad program has been designed to feature diverse topics presented by physicians who are known locally, nationally and internationally for their expertise in neurology, neurosurgery,
neurocritical care and neuro ophthalmology.
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Two-Day Conference:
May 11 & 12, 2009
Hilton
Eugene & Conference Center - Eugene, OR
Keynote Speaker:
The Honorable John A. Kitzhaber, MD
Health Care for the 21st Century
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Conference Objective
This conference will provide participants with the opportunity to learn the latest advances in clinical neuroscience practice, how to apply those advances in their practice and to help improve the delivery of state-of-the-art care to patients.
Key Topics:
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Medical and Surgical Management of Intracerebral
Hemorrhage
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Functional Neurosurgery: Movement Disorders and
Epilepsy
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Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
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Structural Kyphoplasty
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Update on Critical Care Medicine
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Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Neuro Ophthalmology 101
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Ischemic Stroke Management
Continuing Education Credits
This conference has been approved by the California Board of Registered
Nursing, Provider Number 08664, for 14 contact hours (Day 1 – 8 contact
hours; Day 2 – 6 contact hours for Registered Nurses.)
Accreditation
Sacred Heart Medical Center is accredited by the Oregon Medical Association
to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
Sacred Heart designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12 AMA
PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate
with the extent for their participation in the activity.
ADA Statement: We encourage persons with disabilities to participate in CME
activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have
questions about physical access provides, please contact the CME office at
(541) 335-2671.
Registration Fees
Early Registration (on or before 4/13/09) - $250
Regular Registration (after 4/13/09) - $275
One Day Registration - $170
Note: Attendance is limited to the first 500 paid registrants. Registration will close when the conference is full.
Registration Cancellation/Refund policy: Refunds will be issued, less a $25 administrative fee, if the cancellation request is received by April
13, 2009. A refund of 50% will be issued if the cancellation notice is received prior to April 27, 2009.
No refunds on or after April 27, 2009. Substitutions are allowed, but the conference staff must be notified prior to
April 27, 2009.
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Conference Host & Sponsor |
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The Oregon Neurosciences Institute at Sacred Heart Medical Center is a premier regional provider of neurological, neurosurgical, and rehabilitative care in a patient-focused teaching and research environment. The Institute includes a state-of-the-art Gamma Knife Center, which opened in 2006, the Oregon Rehabilitation Center, specializing in brain and spinal cord rehabilitation, and a nationally accredited
Advanced Primary Stroke Center.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in being a sponsor of this conference, please contact:
Tina Sanders
Event Planner, PeaceHealth Oregon Region
(541) 242-5494
tsanders@peacehealth.org
Lodging Information
Hilton Eugene & Conference Center
66 East Sixth Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Reservations: 800-937-6660; 541-342-2000
Discounted Room Rate: $129/night, single or double; add $15 for each
additional person in the room.
A block of rooms has been reserved with a discounted rate of $129/night at the
Hilton Eugene & Conference Center, host site for
Advances in Clinical Neuroscience Practice 2009.
Reservations must be made by Friday, April 10, 2009. Reservations made after this date are subject to space and rate availability.
To receive the special discounted rate, be sure to mention you are with the ACNP conference.
For reservations, call the Hilton at 800-937-6660 or 541-342-2000. You may
fax a reservation to (541) 342-6661. A credit card number or one (1) nights advance deposit will be required to secure a room.
Lodging Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received 48 hours prior to arrival or one (1) night
room and tax will be assessed.
Contact
Tina Sanders
phone: 541-242-5494 / via email:
tsanders@peacehealth.org
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