4th Lymphedema Care Forum

The 4th Lymphedema Care Forum, is sponsored by the Lymphedema Information Support Group (LISG) of the Ginger K Center (www.gingerkcenter.com) of Morgan Hill, California 95037. Over 21,000 (plus) invitations are being sent out; however, only the first 250 to sign-up will be able to attend. 

Highlights of the Presentations Inlude:  

• Advancements in Lymphatic Research,
• Directional Flow Garments – Why, When and How They’re Used in Treating Lymphedema,
• Treatment of wounds with Hyperbaric Medicine,
• A New Kind of Gradient Sequential Pneumatic Pumping System,
• Bio-inert surgical implants – The New Revolution in Reconstructive Surgery,
• Ask Any Question about Lymphedema,
• Grief, Loss and Lymphedema,
• Case Study of an  Infant with Klippel Trenaunay Complicated by Primary Lymphedema.

The Exhibitors

Exhibitors will be displaying products, and services, for not only specialized lymphedema care, but also those that aid in total patient wellness:  intimate apparel such as bras, prostheses and wigs; specialized cancer care products; skin and wound care products; new designs in lymphedema garments, ready-made & custom; special dietary aids and nutritional support; progress reports in lymphedema research; new technology in the treatment of lymphedema, wound and skin care; Bio-inert surgical implants for all body parts 

Admission

General admission is $25.00/person and includes: continental breakfast and finger foods throughout the day, lymphedema care packet, free parking, and access to miscellaneous exhibitors’ handouts.  You will receive final Forum brochure and program 2 months prior to the Forum.  

CEU’s - are available to to RN’s, PT’s, OT’s and lymphedema therapists who attend the Forum. The cost of admission, plus a CEU certificate, is $39.00 for professionals. (9 contact hours)

The Schedule for this Special Meeting
 

8:00 AM – Doors open

     Registration, Professionals pick up CEU packets–

     Exhibitors’ setup and continental breakfast served                               

8:30 AM – Opening Forum Remarks – Phyllis Tubbs-Gingerich, RN,BSN,LE,CLT-

      President LISG, Founder Ginger-K Lymphedema & Cancer Care Center

      Welcome and Introductions

 9 – 9:45 AM – Juliet Atkins RN – Use of Hyperbaric Medicine in Treating

                    Wounds Associated with Lymphedema & Venous Insufficiency

  9:45 – 10 AM - Questions/answers

10 – 10:45 AM – Morteza Dowlatshahi, MD, Cancer Care Institute of Morgan Hill 

                      Advanced Radiation Technology

10:45– 11 AM – Questions/Answers  

11AM – 11:45 PM – Stanley Rockson, MD, Stanford University School of  Medicine, Chair of the Lymphatic Research Foundation/Medical Advisory Board.

Professional  presentation- Advancements in Lymphatic Research & Lymphedema –            

11:45 AM – 12 PM – Questions & Answers

12– 12:45 PM – Lunch – Visit Exhibitors.

12:45 - 1:30 PM  - Stanley Rockson, MD, Stanford University School of  Medicine, Chair of the Lymphatic Research Foundation/Medical Advisory Board

General Presentation:  Advancements in Lymphatic Research & lymphedema                                                 

1:30 – 1:45 PM – Questions/Answers  

1:45 – 2:30 PM – Bill King, EdD, LMHC– Discussion with Donald Burt, MD,  “Living with Lymphedema”

2:30 – 2:45 PM – Questions/Answers

2:45 – 3:30 PM – Ned Gvozdic, PhD & Tom Means, CEO HydroMedica–The Bio-inert Implant

3:30– 3:45 PM – Questions/Answers

3:45 – 4:15 PM- Phyllis Tubbs-Gingerich 

Patient Case Study: “An Infant with Kippel complicated by primary Lymphedema”

4:15 PM  - Meet – Brandon @ almost 11 years of age now.                    

5 PM – Closing

          Visit Exhibitors

          Professional turn in Forum assessment - Pick up CEU certificates

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            To assure your seating, make your reservations early.  Fax/email/mail forms following the instructions
                           on this website www.gingerkcenter.com

Name: __________________________________   Email: ___________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________       

City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________

Professional License # __________________________________ State Licensed _________

General Admission: $25/person___     &       Professional: $39___   

Method of payment: Check*     VISA     MC    

Card # _________________________________            Exp. Date  _______

Signature: ____________________________Printed: _______________________________

* All contributions are tax-deductible. Make checks payable to LISG.   

  Mail your reservation, and payment, a.s.a.p. to:

      LISP
      16130 Juan Hernandz  Drive, Suite 108
      Morgan Hill, CA 95039                                                           

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Category: How Lymphedema is Treated Updated: 2012-01-02