Upcoming Conferences
February 26, 2010
3rd Annual Interdisciplinary Pediatric Behavioral Health Research Conference: Inspiring Collaboration in Research
This conference is sponsored by Children’s Health and Hospital System in cooperation with Children’s Research Institute, Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin, Marquette University, UW-Milwaukee and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
The conference is designed to provide an exciting, interdisciplinary forum for behavioral health scientists and graduate students to learn cutting-edge research and to shape the future of pediatric behavioral health research in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Conference Site: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 10499 Innovation Dr., Wauwatosa, WI 53226.
Conference Highlights
- Keynote address: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Lessons learned from 15 years of interdisciplinary research, William Barbaresi, MD, associate chief, Division of Developmental Medicine, director, Developmental Medicine Center, Children’s Hospital Boston.
- Plenary address: The Autism epidemic—fact or fiction? Insights from a population-based incidence study.
- Multiple tracks, including quality of life, intersection of mental and physical health, pain, methods, and other pediatric research.
Please contact Marie Grevsmuehl at (414) 266-2209 to learn more.
March 9, 2010
Maureen T. Rich Memorial Pediatric Respiratory Conference
Respiratory care practitioners, respiratory care students and nurses are invited to the conference, which is sponsored by Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.
The 2010 conference will be held at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Briggs and Stratton Auditorium. Please refer to www.chw.org for directions. Free parking is available in the CHW parking structure.
Conference details—including presenter information, continuing education credit, and additional information—can be found in the brochure.
A tour of the new Children’s Hospital tower will be available on a limited basis at the end of the conference. If you are interested in participating in the tour, please sign up when you register for the conference.
Please contact Marie Grevsmuehl at (414) 266-2209 if you have questions or would like additional conference information.
March 9, 2010
Education for the Food Allergic Child
Families and providers who care for children and youth with food allergies are encouraged to attend this class sponsored by the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
Please contact Marie Grevsmuehl at (414) 266-2209 to learn more.
Brothers of Kwanzaa, A Youth Intervention and Self-Empowerment Group
In celebration of Social Work month, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin's medical social workers invite you to attend this conference. Social workers at all practice levels are welcome to attend.
At the 2010 conference—to be held at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Briggs and Stratton Auditorium—participants will gain an understanding of:
- The Brothers of Kwanzaa model of youth intervention.
- How to help youth develop critical thinking skills to increase self-motivation, attendance, grades, personal growth, and goal setting.
- How to develop youth leadership skills.
- How to use the principles of Kwanzaa to bring about motivation and positive chagnes in youth.
All registration for this year's conference will be online.
Please contact Marie Grevsmuehl at (414) 266-2209 with any questions or additional conference information.
