Knowledge-power-Action
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course director russell d. cohen, md, fAcg, AgAf University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, Illinois
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corporate supportThe following companies have provided an educational grant in support of this conference:
Premier
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Several options are available to companies interested in supporting this conference. For more information, please contact Rebecca Lawton at the Illinois Carol Fisher Chapter of the CCFA at +1 (847) 827 0404 or [email protected].
conference organizer
4325 Alexander Drive Alpharetta, Georgia 30022-3740 USA Tel.: +1 (770) 751 7332 Fax: +1 (770) 751 7334 [email protected] www.imedex.com
invitationYou are invited to the 14th Annual Crohn’s & Colitis
Foundation of America (CCFA) Patient & Family
Education Conference “Knowledge-Power-Action”,
offered by the Illinois Carol Fisher Chapter of the CCFA.
This all-day comprehensive education program for
patients and families will provide you with the most
current medical and surgical approaches to IBD, presented
by leading experts, as well as provide psychosocial coping
strategies to meet your needs.
The Resource Fair will provide you with the opportunity
to network with representatives from many disciplines
from insurance to student and workplace rights to social
security. More than 600 patients and their family members
attended last year, and we hope you will join us this year!
course director
Russell D. Cohen, MD, FACG, AGAF University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, Illinois track A
Chair Michele Rubin, RN, MSN, APN, CGRN University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
Co-Chair Lynn Heicher, RN, MS, CGRN, CLNC Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois track B
Chair David T. Rubin, MD University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
Co-Chair Ece A. Mutlu, MD, MBA Rush University Medical Center Chicago, Illinois surgical track
Chair Alessandro Fichera, MD, FACS, FASCRS University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
Co-Chair Theodore J. Saclarides, MD, FACS, FASCRS Rush University Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
lay program
Chair Eugene Yen, MD NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston, Illinois
Co-Chair Tarun Mullick, MD Gastrointestinal Health Specialists Geneva, Illinois pediatric program
Chair Jennifer Strople, MD, MS Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago, Illinois
Co-Chair Ranjana Gokhale, MD University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, Illinois recruitment committee
Chair Marshall Sparberg, MD Northwestern University Medical School Chicago, Illinois
Co-Chair Joel Retsky, MD Ravinia Associates in Internal Medicine Highland Park, Illinois trainee liaison
Chair Nancy McGreal, MD The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
Co-Chair Cynthia Lau, MD Rush University Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
education planning committee
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Mark Blitstein, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF Associates in Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, LLC Lake Forest, Illinois
Michael Chiorean, MD Indiana University Medical Center Indianapolis, Indiana
Ken Coghill Chicago, Illinois
Ben J. Dolin, MD Illinois Gastroenterology Institute Peoria, Illinois
Mark Dubin, MD Mark E. Dubin, MD, LLC Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Mark Efrusy, DO Midwestern University-St. James Hospital Frankfort, Illinois
Joslyn Emerson, PharmD Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, Illinois
Sharon Jedel, Psy.D Rush University Gastroenterology Chicago, Illinois
Lawrence Kosinski, MD, MBA, AGAF, FACG Elgin Gastroenterology Elgin, Illinois
William Markey, MD Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
Erica Matagrano University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
Kristin McMahon UCMC Munster, Indiana
Todd Miodek University of Chicago Hospitals Chicago, Illinois
David B. Rudzin United Ostomy Associations of America Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Hannah H. Son, RN, BSN Ravinia Associates Highland Park, Illinois
Jonathan Williams, DO Gastroenterology Consultants of the North Shore SC Wilmette, Illinois
Timothy L. Zisman, MD, MPH University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
recruitment committee
8:40am - 9:00am welcome and introduction Russell D. Cohen, MD, FACG, AGAF University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
Marianne Floriano Executive Director Illinois Carol Fisher Chapter of the CCFA
9:00am - 10:00am (parallel sessions)
9:00 am
Session IA: Panel DiscussionModerator: Eugene Yen, MD
Session IB: Panel DiscussionModerator: Tarun Mullick, MD
Complimentary and alternative medicine. The role of a healthy diet, lifestyle and alternative therapy in the management of IBD
Ali Keshavarzian, MD Rush University Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
Tracie Dalessandro, MS, RD, CDN Briarcliff Manor, New York
Managing your IBD: What else do I need to know? A discussion on vaccinations, cancer screening, and how to make the most of the care from your doctor
Gil Y. Melmed, MD Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, California
Laura Bianchi, MD Northshore University HealthSystem Medical Group Glenview, Illinois
Tarun Mullick, MD Gastrointestinal Health Specialists Geneva, Illinois
10:00 am Break
10:30am - 11:30am (parallel sessions)
10:30 am
Session IIA: Taking Control of IBD Session IIB: Panel DiscussionModerator: Tarun Mullick, MD
How to manage your fear and stress through better understanding of the disease process
Laurie Keefer, PhD Northwestern Faculty Foundation Chicago, Illinois
Joshua F. Knox, PA Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Update on Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease: New medications, new targets to combat inflammation
Stephen Hanauer, MD University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
David Sales, MD Northwest Gastroenterologists Arlington Heights, Illinois
11:30 am Lunch
patient & family conference scientific Agenda
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12:15pm - 1:00pm (parallel sessions)
12:15 pm
Session IIIA: Great Debates IModerator: Tarun Mullick, MD
Session IIIB: The Law and your IBD
Session IIIC: Female Issues in IBD
Great Debates I: Outcomes in therapy – what’s next for non-responders and can responders ever stop their meds?
Sunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota
Vivek Chaudhry, MD Provident Hospital Chicago, Illinois
Marc Schwartz, MD University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
Know your rights: An overview of disabilities law including insurance, employment, Social Security, and school
Jennifer C. Jaff, Esq. Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc. Farmington, Connecticut
A discussion on sexuality, fertility, and pregnancy
Laura Yun, MD University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
Andelka LoSavio, MD Loyola University Hospital Maywood, Illinois
1:00 pm Break
1:15pm - 2:00pm (parallel sessions)
1:15 pm
Session IVA: Great Debates II Moderator: Eugene Yen, MD
Session IVB: Life after Surgery
Session IVC: Panel DiscussionModerator: Tarun Mullick, MD
Great Debates II: The safety of medi-cations - are the new medications better and worth the risk?
Shane M. Devlin, MD, FRCPC University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Alan Buchman, MD Northwestern University School of Medicine Chicago, Illinois
Your answers to surgery, ostomy issues, and living with IBD
Sarah Lundeen, MSN, ACNP-BC, APNP Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mary Otterson, MD, MS Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Everything but the IBD: Problems outside the gut and non-IBD processes that may contribute to your symptoms
Sutha Sachar, MD Gastrointestinal Health Specialists Geneva, Illinois
Garth R. Swanson, MD Rush University Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
2:00 pm Adjourn
patient & family conference scientific Agenda
parents’ and Kids’ workshop scientific Agenda 9:15am - 3:00pm (parallel sessions)
9:15 am
Parents’ Session Teens’ Session Children’s Session
Psychological aspects of IBD
Sharon Hirsch, MD The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
Dealing with my emotions
Paul Kredow, PsyD Center for Psychological Services, LLC Northfield, Illinois
Art expression
Alyssa Kulak Brickton Art Center
10:00 am
Insurance issues and school advocacy
Jennifer C. Jaff, Esq. Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc. Farmington, Connecticut
Navigating a social life with IBD
Stephanie Reuter CCFA Camp Counselor
Dealing with my emotions
Paul Kredow, PsyD Center for Psychological Services, LLC Northfield, Illinois
11:00 am Break
11:15 am
Nutrition and IBD: The basics
Sally Ritz, RD Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago, Illinois
There is no “I” in team: eambuilding exercises
Cameron Sullivan Softball Coach
Exercise for life: Children’s yoga
Mira Binzen, E-RYT Global Family Yoga Chicago, Illinois
12:00 pm Lunch
12:45 pm
Genetics: What have we discovered?
Marla C. Dubinsky, MD Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, California
Top Chef, CCFA style: Nutrition and cooking class
Sally Ritz, RD Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago, Illinois
Building from the ground up: Legoland
Jessica Applebaum, CCLS Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago, Illinois
1:30 pm
Puberty, sexual development, and IBD
Ranjana Gokhale, MD University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
School strategies: How to stay on top of your studies
Speaker invited
Music for the soul: Music therapy
Mary Wuestenfeld Plainfield Elementary School Des Plaines, Illinois
2:15 pm
Extraintestinal manifestations of IBD
Jennifer Strople, MD, MS Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago, Illinois
Let’s sing, dance and be merry: Just like at camp
Martin Hertz CCFA Young Professionals Group
Sean Rumrill CCFA Camp Counselor
Let’s sing, dance and be merry: Just like at camp
Martin Hertz CCFA Young Professionals Group
Sean Rumrill CCFA Camp Counselor
3:00 pm Adjourn
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The Embassy Suites Chicago-O’Hare/Rosemont is an all-suite hotel located just across the street from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. All rooms are beautifully decorated with a private bedroom and separate living room, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and a queen sleep-sofa. Additionally, the hotel offers complimentary transportation to and from O’Hare International Airport.
For the convenience of attendees, a limited number of rooms have been reserved until March 4, 2009 at a discounted rate of $105 for a King bed or $115 for 2 double beds, plus tax, currently at 13%. This rate is not guaranteed outside the conference dates or after March 4, 2009.
To reserve your room please contact the Embassy Suites Chicago – O’Hare/Rosemont reservations department at +1 800 EMBASSY. To receive the group rate, callers must identify themselves as being with the Crohn’s and Colitis Symposium. Reservation requests received after March 4, 2009 may not be guaranteed the group rate.
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conference location and registration
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Level 2 5555 N. River Road Rosemont, Illinois 60018 Tel.: +1 (847) 692 2220 Fax: +1 (847) 696 9700
The Registration and Information Desk will be staffed:
Saturday, April 4, 2009 7:45 am – 3:30 pm
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PAYMENT METHOD
To pre-register, registration and payment must be received no later than March 30, 2009. Please register onsite after this date. Contact Imedex at +1 (678) 242 0906 or visit our website at www.imedex.com to ensure that the program is being held as scheduled and to confirm that the meeting is not full.
For registration fees to be refunded, written notice of cancellation must be received at [email protected] no later than March 30, 2009. Substitutions are accepted with written notification. No refunds will be made if notice is received after March 30, 2009.
Imedex does not accept responsibility for covering travel, accommodation or any other costs incurred by registrants in the rare event that this program should be canceled for any reason. Every effort will be made to give reasonable notice in the event of cancellation. The event agenda content is subject to change without notice.
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payment To pre-register, registration and payment must be received no later than March 30, 2009. Please register onsite after this date. Contact Imedex at +1 (678) 242 0906 or visit our website at www.imedex.com to ensure the course is being held as scheduled and to confirm that the meeting is not full. Registration fees must be remitted by credit card or check. Checks should be payable to Imedex. Attendee is not registered until full payment is received.
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registration procedures
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Individual CCFA Member ..................................... $ 35 Individual Non-CCFA Member* ........................... $ 45 *Includes a 6-month membership – new members only
Family (2 adults, children 17 and under are free)
Family CCFA Member ........................................... $ 55 Family Non-CCFA Member* ................................. $ 65 *Includes a 6-month membership – new members only
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important datesPre-Registration Deadline March 30, 2009
Presentation Date April 4, 2009
2200 East Devon, Suite 351Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
