2008 National Medical Conference Register Now! Dear Director, It gives me great pleasure to invite you to join us for our sixth National Medical Clinic Conference in Orlando, Florida, July 17-19, 2008. Our theme, "A Time for Excellence, a Message of Hope, a Season of Opportunity" emphasizes the critical time in which we live and the need to pursue our mission and calling with excellence. This year we have added special Thursday Morning activities before the formal start of the conference — Advanced Nurses and Directors Tracks (see below). They are designed to broaden your knowledge base to better serve the women and their unborn in your community. NIFLA is the national leader in excellence, providing our member centers with up-to-date and accurate information. Equipping pregnancy help medical centers for excellence is a major focus of NIFLA’s mission. We hope you will take advantage of this conference to better equip your clinic for excellence. Expect a dynamic time of challenge, renewed vision, instruction and fellowship. I look forward to seeing you this summer in Orlando. Sincerely, Thomas A. Glessner, JD President National Institute of Family & Life Advocates YOU COULD TAKE HOME A NEW SHIMADZU 450XL ULTRASOUND MACHINE!! All attendees at the Friday Luncheon will be eligible to win a new Shimadzu Ultrasound machine from Shimadzu Medical Systems of Torrance, California. Conference Schedule July 17-19, 2008 (subject to change) Wednesday, July 16 Early Registration — 7:00 pm (for Thursday Morning Sessions) Thursday, July 17 Advanced Nurse Track — 9:00 am Early Pregnancy Failure: Understanding the Essentials Lab & Diagnostic Procedures in the PHMC Patient Education: Diet, Meds, etc. Registration/Exhibits Open — 1:00 pm Welcome/Introductions — 2:30 pm Workshops — 3:00 pm Legal Foundations of Sonography The Nurse Manager: Critical Updates Understanding Personalities: Enhancing Patient Communications Memorial Service for the Unborn — A Time to Heal — 4:45 pm Awards Banquet — 6:30 pm Keynote Address: Thomas A. Glessner, JD Friday, July 18 Exhibits Open — 8:00 am Worship — 8:30 am General Session —9:00 am The History & Future of Sonography Break/Exhibits Open — 10:15 am Workshops — 10:45 am Personnel/Legal Issues in Pregnancy Help Medical Clinics Nursing in the Non-Profit World Ultrasound Physics Lunch — 12:30 pm Dr. Noreen Johnson "From Abortion to Pro-Life" Shimadzu Machine Drawing Workshops — 2:15 pm Building a Development Department Imaging Review & Critique Contraception Methods A-Z Break/Exhibits Open — 3:45 pm Workshops — 4:00 pm Medical Services at the PHMC STI Update: Ten Mistakes to Avoid Nurses — What to Do with What You’ve Learned Saturday, July 19 Exhibits Open — 8:00 am Worship — 8:30 am General Session 9:00 am Biblical Foundations of the Sanctity of Human Life Break/Exhibits Open — 10:15 am Workshops 10:45 am Best Practices — Legal Update Mentoring Staff Suffering from Abortion Insurance & Risk Management Lunch 12:30 pm Michael Schwartz, Chief of Staff (Office of Senator Tom Coburn) Workshops 2:15 pm Understanding the Web of Planned Parenthood The Abortion-Breast Cancer Link: An Update Establishing & Utilizing a Residency Training Program Closing Session 4:00 pm Conference Speakers Nurse Advanced Track Medical Services at the PHMC Contraception Methods A-Z Byron C. Calhoun is Vice Chairman of the Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of West Virginia. As NIFLA’s National Medical Advisor he has developed on-line ultrasound training for physicians and nurses. BYRON CALHOUN, MD, FACOG, FACS The Abortion-Breast Cancer Link: An Update Joel Brind is a biochemist who has specialized in reproductive steroid hormones and their links to human diseases since 1972. He is Professor of Human Biology and Endocrinology at Baruch College of the City University of NY. Since 1992, Dr. Brind has devoted most of his research effort to studying, and promoting awareness of, the link between abortion and breast cancer. JOEL BRIND, PHD From Abortion to Pro-Life A native of Trinidad, Noreen came to the US to pursue her education at Howard University in Washington DC. She is Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Texas A&M University and practices gynecology at Brazos Associates (TX). She has recently developed a medical mission called "Touch Tobago." Learn about her journey from abortionist practitioner to pro-life advocate. NOREEN Z. JOHNSON, MD, FACOG The History and Future of Sonography Frederick W. Kremkau is Director of the Center for Medical Ultrasound at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He has conducted research on interactions of ultrasound and biological tissue and the safety of diagnostic ultrasound. His textbook, "Diagnostic Ultrasound: Principles & Instruments" is in its 7th edition. He currently serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. FREDERICK KREMKAU, BSEE, MS, PHD Establishing and Utilizing a Residency Training Program Scott Stringfield Associate Clinical Professor, University of Kansas School of Medicine, and Associate Director of the Via Christi Family Medicine Residency Program, under the auspices of Choices Medical Clinic of Wichita. As Medical Director of the Clinic he is part of a "Think Tank" effort to harness creative ideas and advanced technology to better meet the needs of pregnant patients in crisis as well as PHMCs. SCOTT STRINGFIELD, MD Biblical Foundations of the Sanctity of Human Life The Rev. Curtis J. Young has served as Senior Minister of Church of the Atonement (Silver Spring, MD) since 1994. Ordained in 1987 in the Presbyterian Church in America he began his ministry at Greenlake Presbyterian Church in Seattle. Prior to entering the ordained ministry, Curt served 10 years as Executive Director of the Christian Action Council. CURTIS YOUNG, MDIV Thursday Workshops Legal Foundations of Sonography Thomas Glessner, JD / Anne O’Connor, JD The Nurse Manager: Critical Updates Audrey Stout, RN, RDMS Rachel Kittle, RN Understanding Personalities: Enhancing Patient Communications Daniel Ambrecht Friday "Track" Workshops Personnel/Legal Issues in Pregnancy Help Medical Clinics Anne O’Connor, JD Nursing in the Non-Profit World Audrey Stout, RN, RMDS Beth Chase Ultrasound Physics Frank Miele, MSEE Emergency Contraception/Plan B & RU486 Joe DeCook, MD Building a Development Department Beth Chase Imaging Review and Critique Connie Ambrecht, RT, RDMS Contraception Methods A-Z Byron Calhoun, MD Medical Services at the PHMC: Who’s in Charge Here? Beth Chase Byron Calhoun, MD STI Update — Ten Main Mistakes to Avoid Karolyn Schrage, RN Nurses — What to Do with What You’ve Learned Connie Ambrecht, RT, RDMS Saturday Workshops Best Practices — Legal Update Beth Chase, Facilitator / Thomas Glessner, JD / Anne O’Connor, JD Mentoring Staff Suffering from Abortion Audrey Stout, RN, RDMS / Connie Ambrecht, RT, RDMS Insurance and Risk Management Aly Mason Understanding the Web of Planned Parenthood Douglas Scott, BA The Abortion-Breast Cancer Link: An Update Joel Brind, PhD Establishing and Utilizing a Residency Training Program Scott Stringfield, MD Thursday Morning Advanced Training Options I Don't Have to Know Everything - Round 2 For graduates of NIFLA's Institute in Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound Director's Track. Beth chase will build on those corporate foundations: Understanding the stages of organizational development Reading the symptoms of organizational decline and dysfunction Preparing for growth Five factors that determine where a Pregnancy Help Center is at in its life cycle Available to qualified attendees at no extra cost. Please select appropriate box on registration form. Attention PHMC Nurses! Have a strong OB background with recent refreshers in OB nursing? Know why too many early pregnancies fail and how to manage those that do? Understand the ethical dilemmas in lab & diagnostic procedures? Competent to educate your patients about diet & pregnancy? No? The Advanced Nurse Track is Designed for You!! Understanding the Essentials of Early Pregnancy Failure Labratory and Diagnostic Procedures in the PHMC Patient Education on a variety of important medical topics. Member $95 · Non-Member $110 MEMORIAL SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE AND HOPE NIFLA understands that often PHMC staff, volunteers and nurses suffer devastating grief when a woman chooses abortion even after a sonogram and hearing the truth about life, and abortion risks. How do we handle that profound sense of loss when a client aborts? We are certain that God provides comforting absolutes: these babies’ lives are worthy of remembering - and for us there is strength and hope in His grace. You are invited to a Memorial Service of Remembrance and Hope led by Rev. David & Audrey Stout. The memory of these little ones that seem to have been loved only by you will be honored. Find encouragement and hope from the Scriptures and your personal stories. Thursday 4:45 — 5:45 PM Conference Registration Form REGISTRATION FEES: Full registration fee includes workshop materials, admission to general sessions and workshops, awards banquet and Friday and Saturday lunches. HOTEL INFORMATION: The 2008 National Medical Conference will be held at the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort. Hotel guests will enjoy exceptional facilities at AAA's longest-running Four Diamond Resort in Central Florida. Some of Walt Disney World's most popular amenities and attractions are within easy walking distance. Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort 1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Tel: 407-827-4000 Fax: 407-827-3890 CONFERENCE ROOM RATES: (Excluding taxes) $149/night single/double $179/triple - $199/quad Reserve your room(s) by contacting the Hilton at 407-827-4000. Be sure to request the National Institute of Family & Life Advocates (NIFLA) group rate. Book as early as possible to assure reduced rates. Rates and room availability cannot be guaranteed after June 23. HOTEL AMENITIES: In-room coffee 27-inch flat-screen TV Internet access (wired and wireless) Complimentary in-room safe Seven in-hotel restaurants & lounges Self-parking $8/daily ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 15 miles/25 minutes (Shuttle bus $19) CANCELLATION POLICY: Registrations cancelled before June 23 are eligible for a 75% refund. Registrations cancelled between June 23 and July 1 are eligible for a 50% refund. NO refunds for cancellations after July 1! CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTACT HOURS FOR NURSES: General Sessions — 1.2/each. Workshops — 1.8/each. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #14563. Registration Type Member Non-Member Quantity Regular Registration $375 $450 01234567891011121314151617181920 ($320 add'l persons) Regular Registration with Advanced Nurse Track $435 $510 01234567891011121314151617181920 ($380 add'l persons) Advanced Nurse Track Only $95 $110 01234567891011121314151617181920 Are you a NIFLA member? 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