The National Pancreas Foundation provides hope for those suffering from pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer through funding cutting edge research, advocating for new and better therapies, and providing support and education for patients, caregivers, and health care professionals.
NPF raises and directs funds to support exemplary research projects in the field of pancreas disease
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Learn MorePancreas Disease Awareness Night – St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
September 10th
Join the Cardinals and the National Pancreas Foundation as we raise awareness and hope for people suffering from pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Each Supporter will receive a ticket to the game vs the Pittsburgh Pirates and a portion of their ticket will help fund cutting-edge research for these diseases.
$25 per ticket (usual price $58.00) in the Right Field Loge; Sections 228 and 229
To purchase Tickets, please CLICK HERE
Join us for an incredible evening of wine, cake, and supporting research and awareness of pancreas disease! To purchase tickets, CLICK HERE.
We are pleased to announce Pancreas 2017, the 21st IAP Meeting to be held in Buenos Aires in September 28th – 30th. We invite our colleagues in Pancreatology from all around the world to join us for this scientific event, which is a Joint Meeting with LAPSG.
Michigan Medicine & The National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) Present:
Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) for Pancreatic Diseases
Saturday, September 30, 2017
The Dearborn Inn, A Marriott Hotel, Dearborn, MI
OVERVIEW
On September 30, 2017 the University of Michigan and the National Pancreas Foundation will jointly host two consecutive educational events focused on pancreatic disease. For patients and families, the primary event takes place between 11:30 AM-2:30 PM. For physicians and other health care providers, the 3rd Annual Gastroenterology Update: A Case-Based Approach to Common GI Problems will take place at 8:00 AM. Please CLICK HERE to register.
Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) for Pancreatic Diseases
Who should attend? Patients and caregivers
Fee Free but pre-registration is required. Please CLICK HERE to register
Refreshments Light refreshments will be served!
EDUCATIONAL GOALS
· Increase understanding of patient and family centered care (PFCC)
· Provide patients’ perspectives
· Introduce National Pancreas Foundation Centers of Excellence
· Illustrate multidisciplinary efforts on pancreatitis at the University of Michigan
· Discuss NPF National website & resources
AGENDA
11:30 am Registration & light refreshments
12:00 pm Brief welcome, announcements and collection of pretest questions – Matthew DiMagno, MD, NPF Chapter Medical Director, Michigan
12:10 pm Keynote: What is patient and family centered care (PFCC)? – Molly C. Dwyer-White, MPH, Manager, Patient and Family Centered Care, Adult Services
12:45 pm Patient Panel: patient story, questions, unmet needs, support groups
1:15 pm Break
1:25 pm What is an NPF center of excellence? – Michelle Anderson, MD, Director University of Michigan, NPF Center of Excellence
1:50 pm What is pancreatitis and multidisciplinary care (in acute pancreatitis)? – Matthew DiMagno, MD, NPF Chapter Medical Director, Michigan
2:15 pm NPF National website resources, support groups, social media – Robin Winke, NPF Chapter Chair, Michigan
2:25 pm Post-Test evaluation & requests for topics of interest to patients
2:30 pm Closing Remarks and Adjourn –Matthew DiMagno, MD
Join the National Pancreas Foundation on Sunday,October 1st, for an afternoon of bowling for a great cause! This event is FAMILY FRIENDLY so please bring your children! To Purchase tickets, start a team, or to sponsor, CLICK HERE.
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