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Second
Annual Cystic Fibrosis - Education Day
Saturday, May 1, 2004 - Sea View Hotel
10 AM - 6 PM (Breakfast 9-10 AM)
9909 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
The
Reach For the Stars Foundation Benefiting Individuals
with Cystic Fibrosis, is sponsoring a CYSTIC FIBROSIS
EDUCATION DAY for families, individuals, medical professionals
and all involved in the field of C.F. We will be offering
multiple presentations by some of the most recognized
and respected names in the field of Cystic Fibrosis
care. The topics discussed will be of great value
to anyone dealing with C.F. The day is free to all
those who pre-register. A complimentary breakfast
and lunch will be served. Valet parking will be provided.
Presenters for the seminar include:
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Beth Sufian, Esq. - "Planning
to Live a Long Life with CF" - Topics: Insurance,
SSI, SSDI, CF Adult Program.
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Clark
Bishop, MD - Utah Valley Medical Ctr. "Effects
of Inhaled Buffered Glutathione"
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Lisa
Saiman, MD - Columbia Presbyterian (NY)
"Bugs & Drugs: Lung Infections and Treatments"
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Lynne
Quittell, MD - Columbia Presbyterian (NY)
"Infection Control Guidelines."
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Joan
DeCelie-Germana, MD - Schneider Children’s
- LIJ (NY) “Growth and Nutritional Issues.”
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Rosanna
Piccolomo, CRT - St. Vincent's (NY) "Managing
Your Health. Airway Clearance and Exercise."
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Lois
Adams, C.Ph., R.Ph., B.S., M.B.A. -CF Pharmacy,
Inc.- "Things you wanted to know about your
generic medicine, but no one would tell you."
Hotel
Rooms are available at a special rate to those attending.
Scholarships are available through the Foundation
for those who qualify. For more info or to pre-register,
contact The Reach For the Stars Foundation at (305)865-5588
Visit our website for event updates at: www.r4stars.org
Because
of the health risks to people with cystic fibrosis
(CF), individuals with CF who have had a confirmed
positive sputum culture for Burkholderia cepacia complex
or Multi Resistant Staph Aereos (MRSA) should not
attend this event. B. cepacia is not a known health
risk to individuals without CF who are otherwise healthy.
If you are unable to attend this event because of
culture status a CD of the presentations is available.
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