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

Please join us for “Party for a Cure” as NPF and gala co-chairs, Christopher J. DiMaio, MD and John M. Poneros, MD are excited to present Beth A. Schrope, MD, PHD, FACS with the Nobility in Science Award for her dedication to patients suffering from diseases of the pancreas. We are also pleased to recognize Aimee L. Lucas, MD, MS, FACG with the Emerging Star Award. As well as, Julia Attenborough, NP-C and Elizabeth Cruz, RN, OCN with the 2017 Compassionate Care Award. Patient Courage Awards will be presented to Lisa Garcia Quiroz, Cheryl Strobino, and Mary P. Tobin.

Please join us to talk about living with chronic pancreatitis and connect with other families. Parents, caregivers, and children/teenagers (including siblings) are all encouraged to attend.

For more information please CLICK HERE

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Brunswick Zone XL
8070 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
St. Peters, MO 63376

Join the National Pancreas Foundation on October 14th, for an evening of bowling for a great cause!

We’ll have food, raffle items, and two hours of bowling to support NPF! Teams will spread out across all lanes, with each team “bowling for research dollars”. If you want to participate and don’t have a team, we’ll find one for you! When you register, everything (bowling, shoes, food) is included as well as a silent auction! And kids under 12 bowl for FREE! So please, bring the whole family out for the festivities.

We look forward to seeing you on October 14th!