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2010 Food Allergy Conference
2nd Annual Food Allergy ConferenceLiving With & Learning About Food AllergiesMay 15, 2010Presented By: Families With Food Allergies & Sunbutter Hosted by: University of Phoenix Beachwood Campus 3401 Enterprise Pkwy Beachwood, OH 44122 How to register: Online: Firstgiving.com/fwfa or by mail: Registration Form Phone: (330) 405-8708 Mail: Families With Food Allergies P.O. Box 185 1320 East Highland Road Macedonia, OH 44056 Registration Fee: $ 75.00 includes all-day conference, lunch, and literature. Early Bird Registration until March 31, 2010 - Register by March 31 for only $ 70.00 Who Should Attend? Health professionals, registered nurses, dietitians, caregivers, educators, school staff, child care providers, parents, grandparents and relatives of children with food allergies will find the session informative. The general public is invited as well to learn more about food allergies. What You Will Learn Basic facts about food allergies; safety tips for parents; the importance of being able to recognize the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis; the importance of a 504 plan in schools; social and emotional strategies for coping with food allergies; guidelines for school cafeterias; sending your child to school with a food allergy; medications that may contain food allergens; latest news on food allergy research; and emergency/action care plans. Special Sessions Nurses Nurses from different areas of expertise are encouraged to attend this Food Allergy Conference. Leading professionals in the industry will be displaying presentations concerning food allergies. Those nurses who will be attending are invited to bring all questions, comments, and professional interests. Contact Hours* 6.5 contact hours will be awarded to individuals that attend the Food Allergy Conference. Special Meal Requests For all special meal requests, please make sure to speak to the FWFA office at (330) 405-8708 or e-mail fwfa@roadrunner.com no later than April 30, 2010. Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be received by April 30, 2010 for a full refund. After April 30, 2010 no refunds will be given. Children We are sorry, children under the age of 15 can not be accommodated. Our Speakers**: Amy Marks, D.O. Robert Hostoffer, D.O. Nathanael Brady, D.O. Marigel Constantiner,R.Ph., M.Sc., B.C.P.S. Lynn Bierworth Scott Teaman, B.Sc. Joy Serednesky, M.S. Ed *This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval valid through 4/25/2011 **Speakers are Subject to Change |
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