June 25 – 26, 2010
THE 8TH ANNUAL LANDES SYMPOSIUM: ADVANCES IN UROLOGY
Events & Opportunities June 3, 2010
PRE-OPERATIVE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CLASS Registration open 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Duke Raleigh Hospital offers a Pre-Operative Orthopaedic Replacement Surgery Class for all patients and family members. The class covers what you can expect before, during and after surgery. June 3, 2010
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Duke Raleigh Hospital Join us for a general cancer support group: Living with Cancer. June 5, 2010
2010 GEORGE HAM SYMPOSIUM FOR PSYCHIATRY The William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education Chapel Hill, NC james_hayes@med.unc.edu http://www.med.unc.edu/cme/events/george-ham-symposium/ ?searchterm=None Mental illness is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and Canada among people aged 15-44. Nearly half (45%) of those with any mental illness meet diagnostic criteria for two or more disorders. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) estimates that 334,855 North Carolina adults were diagnosed with a serious mental illness. The goal of this meeting is to provide mental health providers with the latest research and clinical findings that will allow them to formulate treatment algorithms for schizophrenic and subspecialty patients. June 7, 2010
FREE WELLNESS DEMOS! 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC Fairgrounds in Raleigh Health and Fitness June 7, 2010
PRE-OPERATIVE SPINE CLASS 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Learn what to expect before, during, and after a spinal procedure at Duke Raleigh Hospital. June 8, 2010
TOTAL JOINT WELLNESS CLASS Registration open 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Duke Raleigh Hospital Come and learn how to maintain the health of your new knee or hip joint following surgery. June 8, 2010
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Duke Raleigh Cancer Center is offering a breast cancer support group designed for any breast cancer patient. The group provides a place where patients can meet others going through similar experiences and can gain support and friendship. This is an informal group that meets the 2nd Tuesday night each month from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. June 10, 2010
PRE-OPERATIVE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CLASS Registration open 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Duke Raleigh Hospital offers a Pre-Operative Orthopaedic Replacement Surgery Class for all patients and family members. The class covers what you can expect before, during and after surgery.
June 12, 2010
THE KOMEN NC TRIANGLE RACE FOR THE CURE® Komen NC Triangle Race for the Cure; 5k; 7:00am Meredith College, Raleigh, NC http://www.komennctriangle.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/ June 14, 2010
PRE-OPERATIVE SPINE CLASS 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Learn what to expect before, during, and after a spinal procedure at Duke Raleigh Hospital. June 15, 2010
LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER Registration open 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Duke Raleigh Hospital This support group works with cancer patients to improve their outward appearance and therefore, improve their self-confidence and personal perception. Many patients comment on the marked improvement in their mental and physical health once they felt like they looked “normal.” This program teaches patients how to work with their appearance to improve their self-esteem. June 17, 2010
PRE-OPERATIVE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CLASS Registration open 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Duke Raleigh Hospital offers a Pre-Operative Orthopaedic Replacement Surgery Class for all patients and family members. The class covers what you can expect before, during and after surgery. June 17 – 20, 2010
CAROLINA REFRESHER LECTURES Kiawah Island, SC http://www.med.unc.edu/cme/events/carolina-refresher-lectures/ Care of the surgical patient now requires a team approach in the perioperative period to ensure good outcomes. The goals of this meeting are to highlight several key areas in caring for surgical patients including preoperative assessment, high-risk obstetrics, patients with cardiac disease, pediatric care, and perioperative complications. A dynamic and expert faculty has been assembled to present this educational program, which has been designed for physicians, anesthetists, physician assistants, and others who care for the surgical patient. June 21, 2010
GOLF CLASSIC benefiting Hospice of Wake County will be held at MacGregor Downs Country Club, 430 St. Andrews Lane, Cary on June 21 starting at 9 am. Contact 919-522-6131 or visit http://www.hospiceofwake.org/pages/5/Calendar-of-Events/. June 21, 2010
PRE-OPERATIVE SPINE CLASS 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Learn what to expect before, during, and after a spinal procedure at Duke Raleigh Hospital. June 24, 2010
PRE-OPERATIVE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CLASS Registration open 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Duke Raleigh Hospital offers a Pre-Operative Orthopaedic Replacement Surgery Class for all patients and family members. The class covers what you can expect before, during and after surgery. June 24, 2010
HEALTHY FOCUS SEMINAR: FOOD ALLERGIES IN CHILDREN Registration open 6:30 p.m. Duke Raleigh Hospital Join Dr. Michael Land as he discusses food allergies in children.
The William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education Chapel Hill, NC. james_hayes@med.unc.edu http://www.med.unc.edu/cme/events/the-8th-annual-landessymposium/?searchterm=None Urologic Surgery is the integration of surgical activities for the pelvis, primarily for the treatment of obstructions, dysfunction, malignancies, and inflammatory diseases. In recent years, Urologic Surgery has been revolutionized by advances in urodynamic diagnostic systems and minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as laparoscopy, endoscopic examination, implantation procedures, and advanced imaging techniques. The UNC Division of Urologic Surgery offers this educational activity to physicians and other health care providers in the Southeast as an opportunity for attendees to update their knowledge and skills to the newest standards and guidelines in the field. June 28, 2010
PRE-OPERATIVE SPINE CLASS 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Learn what to expect before, during, and after a spinal procedure at Duke Raleigh Hospital. July 15-18, 2010
HEART FAILURE MANAGEMENT: ESTABLISHED THERAPY AND NEW FRONTIERS Amelia Conference Center, Amelia Island Plantation, FL Deirdre_Boyer@med.unc.edu http://www.med.unc.edu/cme/events/heart-failure-2010/view The contemporary management of heart failure is characterized by a combination of evolving strategies and newer approaches that are based on recent research advances. This educational activity is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the current standards of practice in the treatment of heart failure. Course faculty will review cutting-edge approaches to diagnosis and classification and provide techniques and tips for the pharmacological and device management of heart failure. The material presented will have an interdisciplinary focus and will be of interest to physicians and other health care professionals who care for patients with heart failure. September 19, 2010
THE MAGNIFICENT MILE Finding a cure for motor neuron disease – one step at a time 300 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, North Carolina Please visit www.magmilerace.com for more information. Event Will Celebrate its Fifth Anniversary Planning is currently underway for The Fifth Annual Magnificent Mile. In honor of this special anniversary, the 2010 event will be bigger and better than ever. November 7, 2010
CITY OF OAKS MARATHON AND REX HEALTHCARE HALF MARATHON Raleigh, NC Start Time: 7 a.m. For registration and other information please visit: www.cityofoaksmarathon.com
New & Relocated Practices TOTS N TEENS PEDIATRICS Radhika S. Gopan, MD 3434 Kildaire Farm Road, Suite 124 Cary, NC 27518 919-362-7155 CAPITOL ENT is relocating their Blue Ridge Office to: 4600 Lake Boon Trail, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27607 919-787-1374 Mark S. Brown, MD, FACS David A. Clark, MD, FACS R. Glen Medders, MD, FACS Steven H. Dennis, MD H. Craig Price, MD Stanley A. Wilkins, Jr. MD JUNE 2010 | The Triangle Physician
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