New Mexico Cancer Conference
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BCC Provider Annual Meeting July 30-31, 2008
Registration in now closed.
SPONSORED BY |
New Mexico Department of Health Cancer Prevention and Control Section
IN COLLABORATION WITH
the New Mexico Cancer Council |
LOCATION |
EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER
1000 Woodward Pl. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 |
HOTEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION |
Hotel Reservation Deadline: June 30, 2008. The special guest room rate is $119 per night. For reservations call 1-800 EMBASSY or register online at www.embassysuitesalbuquerque.com
In order to receive the special room rate, please make sure to make your reservations using the following three letter code “BCC.” If registering online, enter the code under “Group/Convention Code.”
(ROOMS ARE LIMITED) |
CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION
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CONFERENCE AGENDAS (TENTATIVE)
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
BCC 101
12:30 PM—5:00 PM
Intended to assist NEW BCC contracted health-care provider's clinic staff in becoming familiar with Program eligibility guidelines, case management, Medicaid, billing and forms. BCC 101 is not recommended for clinic staff who have mastered a basic understanding of the BCC Program.
Click here to view the agenda for BCC 101.
MAIN CONFERENCE
Thursday, July 31, 2008
FEATURED PRESENTERS
- David Espey, M.D.
- Susan Baum, M.D., M.P.H.
- Richard Hoffman, M.D., M.P.H.
- Alan Waxman, M.D., M.P.H.
- Kathleen Kennedy, M.D.
Morning Session: New Mexico Cancer Conference
8:00 AM—12:00 PM
The New Mexico Cancer Conference will offer a combination of presentations by locally recognized physicians. The conference will feature plenary sessions that will present information on cancer topics of interest and on cancer-specific data to learners at all levels. The goal of the New Mexico Cancer Conference is to enhance participant’s knowledge on cancer prevention and control.
Afternoon Session: BCC Provider Annual Meeting
1:00 PM—4:30 PM
The BCC Provider Annual Meeting is designed to provide professional development training to medical providers currently implementing the BCC Program. The meeting will include a variety of presentations by health care professionals and BCC Program staff to promote the current program guidelines for breast and cervical cancer screening. The main goal of the BCC Provider Annual Meeting is to provide guidance to enhance delivery structures, which will support effective clinical practices that result in better outcomes. Participants will fulfill contractual requirements to participate in BCC orientation and professional development training activities.
Click here to view the agenda for the Main Conference. |
CONTINUING EDUCATION |
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits will be offered upon approval. In order to receive CNE credits, participant’s must attend both conference sessions on Thursday, July 31. |
TARGET AUDIENCE |
- BCC Medical Providers
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners and Other Allied Health Care Professionals
- Public Health Practitioners
- Local Cancer Organizations Administration and Staff
- Other Health Advocacy Organizations
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SPECIAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION |
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Dress—The Planning Committee encourages relaxed and comfortable dress throughout the conference; however, participants are strongly encouraged to bring a sweater or jacket to the conference as the air conditioning can make the rooms chilly.
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2008 PLANNING COMMITTEE |
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Sylvia Baca, Administrative Assistant
Cancer Prevention and Control Section
Christine Brown , Health Educator
Comprehensive Cancer Program
Jayne Bukowski, Clinical Services Manager
Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Geraldine Esquivel, District Executive Director
American Cancer Society
Sherryl Jordan, Nurse Coordinator
Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Gena Love, Section Head
Cancer Prevention and Control Section
Chris Lucero, Education Coordinator
Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Lupita Moya, Nurse Coordinator
Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Tiffanie Trujillo, Operations Manager
Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program |
CONFERENCE CONTACT |
For questions about the 2008 New Mexico Cancer Conference and BCC Provider Annual Meeting, contact Chris Lucero at (505) 222-8603 or Christopher.Lucero@state.nm.us |
Last updated on 07/2/2008 07:01 pm.
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