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Continuing Education Unit Opportunity
2007 CARES Foundation CAH Conference
(UNION, NJ, July 26, 2007) -- The CARES Foundation is pleased to announce an opportunity for nurses to earn up to 6.5 contact hours through attending the upcoming 2007 CARES Foundation CAH Conference to be held Saturday, November 10, 2007, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.
“This event is an excellent – and rare – opportunity for nurses from across the country to learn about congenital adrenal hyperplasia and meet CAH community members; affected individuals and families, physicians, research scientists and other nurses; while earning continuing education units,” said Kelly Leight, founder of the CARES Foundation, about the conference.
By the end of the day, participants will be able to:
- Identify the basics of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
- Describe general treatment of CAH/NCAH
- Describe prenatal therapy for CAH
- Describe advancements in CAH therapy and future directions
- Describe the behavioral and psychological aspects of CAH
- Identify issues related to surgical reconstruction in CAH
- Discuss how CAH/NCAH affects fertility, pregnancy and reproduction
- Describe issues related to transition from pediatric to adult care
- Support the child and the family affected by CAH
- Answer common questions of the parents of newly diagnosed children
The cost to enroll is $75.00 and includes handouts, snacks and lunch. Attendance space is limited. Early registration is encouraged via the CARES Foundation website http://www.caresfoundation.org or by calling 877-227-3737.
About the CARES Foundation…
CARES Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of families and patients affected by CAH through pro-actively advancing research for a cure, educating the public and healthcare providers about all forms of CAH, advocating for universal newborn screening, and providing support services and resources vital to the CAH community world-wide. For more information on CARES and CAH, please visit our website at http://www.caresfoundation.org or call 866-277-3737.
CARES Foundation Contact:
Daina Bungs
daina@caresfoundation.org
2414 Morris Ave., Suite 110
Union, NJ 07083
Phone: (908) 364-0272
Toll-free: (866) 227-3737
Fax: (908) 686-2019
URL: www.caresfoundation.org
Department of Health Contact:
Bonnie Mah
Newborn Screening Program
Genetic Disease Branch
Department of Health Services
Phone: 510-412-1559
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