Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Michigan Conference
Problem-Solving Challenges. Empowering Families. Supporting Professionals. Celebrating Progress.
Saturday, August 6, 2016
8:00am to 1:30pm EDT
Check-In & Exhibits open at 7:30am EDT
The Kensington Hotel
610 Hilton Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
8:00am to 1:30pm EDT
Check-In & Exhibits open at 7:30am EDT
The Kensington Hotel
610 Hilton Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
TARGET AUDIENCE
ALSO WELCOME TO ATTEND - ADULTS ONLY
- Healthcare Professionals (e.g., physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, registered dieticians, physician assistants, faculty). Conference content will be tailored toward healthcare professionals.
- Please see below for information on professional continuing education credits.
ALSO WELCOME TO ATTEND - ADULTS ONLY
- School Personnel
- University Faculty & Staff
- Parents & Adult Caregivers of children/adolescents with physician diagnosed food allergy
- Individuals 18 years of age and older with physician diagnosed food allergy
CONFERENCE ADMISSION
Because of the generous support of this conference by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), sponsors and in-kind donors, we are pleased to offer free admission.
Because of the generous support of this conference by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), sponsors and in-kind donors, we are pleased to offer free admission.
CONFERENCE CONTENT
Conference content focuses on IgE mediated food allergy with risk for anaphylaxis and not other forms of adverse reactions to foods such as food intolerance.
Conference content focuses on IgE mediated food allergy with risk for anaphylaxis and not other forms of adverse reactions to foods such as food intolerance.
The Kensington Hotel - Main Entrance
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- To review food allergy and anaphylaxis fundamentals (e.g. epidemiology, pathophysiology).
- To discuss the potential progression of the atopic march and common co-existing conditions.
- To cover potential psychological and social implications of diagnosed food allergy.
- To discuss scientific research investigating the safety and effectiveness of potential future treatment options for food allergy.
- To share school food allergy management strategies, resources, legal ramifications and role differentiation of school team members.
- To provide an update on the implementation of Michigan legislation to improve food allergy safety in restaurants.
REQUIRED REGISTRATION TO ATTEND
Registration to attend is required for this conference. Please see the Registration page for more information and to submit a completed online registration form. Conference registration closes on August 1, 2016.
Registration to attend is required for this conference. Please see the Registration page for more information and to submit a completed online registration form. Conference registration closes on August 1, 2016.
REGISTERED NURSES SEEKING CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTACT HOURS
- This program applies to the Michigan Board of Nursing rule 2(l) and reflects 4.5 hours of continuing education credit.
- A continuing education credit documentation certificate will be given upon program and RN evaluation completion.
- Attendance at the entire conference and submission of your completed RN specific evaluation form is required for the certificate.
- There is no admission fee for this program.
- Please complete the online registration form on the Registration page if you plan to attend this conference.
- Please be prepared to provide your full name and email at conference check-in.
OTHER PROFESSIONALS SEEKING CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE
- Certificates of attendance will be available upon program and general evaluation completion.
- Attendance at the entire conference and submission of your completed general evaluation form is required for the certificate.
- Please be prepared to provide your full name and email at conference check-in.
- Please complete the online registration form on the Registration page if you plan to attend this conference.
Kensington Court Ann Arbor - Grande Ballroom entrance hall
MORE CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Click for the conference schedule.
Click for information on speakers and conference planners.
Click for hotel location and lodging information, map and directions.
Click for information on sponsors and exhibitors.
Click for conference online registration.
CONTACT EMAIL
info@foodallergymiassociation.com
Click for the conference schedule.
Click for information on speakers and conference planners.
Click for hotel location and lodging information, map and directions.
Click for information on sponsors and exhibitors.
Click for conference online registration.
CONTACT EMAIL
info@foodallergymiassociation.com
This project was made possible through a community award from Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE).
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