Upcoming Events & Conferences
Thirdhand Tobacco Smoke: Free Training
July 26, 2012, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Portland Public Library, Portland
Please join the Breathe Easy Coalition of Maine for a free event on Thursday, July 26th in Portland to learn more about the emerging health issue, thirdhand tobacco issue, from Dr. Jonathan Winickoff, a researcher and pediatrician from Massachusetts General Hospital.
For more information or to register, click here.
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CMS Region 1 National Medicare Training Program 2012
August 7-9, 2012
Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center, Framingham, MA
Information about key aspects of Medicare, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and pertinent legislation
Registration information available by clicking here.
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Maine Immunization Program Regional Trainings
July 27, 2012 – Houlton Regional Hospital – Houlton
August 3, 2012 – Hilton Garden Inn – Bangor
August 9, 2012 – Fireside Inn – Portland
Augusta 10, 2012 – Maine Principals Association – Augusta
Open to all health professionals responsible for managing and supporting childhood vaccine programs including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and practice managers.
For more information or to register, click here.
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3rd Annual Maine Telehealth Conference
August 14, 2012
Colby College, Waterville
The conference will feature talks on new and emerging clinical telemedicicne programs, Legal and Regulatory issues related to Tele-healthcare programs, IT and Management, Telehealth options for primary care, Updates on Reimbursement for Telehealth Services.
For more information, or to register, click here.
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Rewiring the Brain
August 20, 2012
Samoset Resort, Rockport
This seminar will examine the use of brain-based interventions to enhance outcomes with a variety of client populations. Keynote presenter John Arden, PhD.
More information will be posted here as the date approaches.
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2012 New England Clinical Symposium & Workforce Summit
August 23, 2012
Holiday Inn By the Bay, Portland
Maine Primary Care Association and the Maine Office of Rural Health and Primary Care will host their first Summit featuring two prominent keynote addresses, an 'Ask the Expert' Roundtable/World Café, a clinical track on caring for aging New England and a workforce development track. Target audience includes the clinicians and administrators of New England's critical access hospitals, community health centers, rural clinics and tribal health centers.
For more information or to register, click here.
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3rd Annual Patient Safety Academy
September 7, 2012
USM Portland Campus, Abromson Center
Join colleagues and other health care professionals this September in an engaging and thought-provoking day of presentations, workshops, and skill-building activities designed to advance patient safety throughout the state and region.
For more information or to register, click here.
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17th Annual Northern New England Conference on Child Maltreatment
September 13 & 14, 2012
University of New England Campus Center, Biddeford, ME
The goal of this conference is to provide multi-disciplinary training to increase professional skills and knowledge of professionals who are involved in child abuse prevention, recognition, evaluation, reporting, investigation, treatment and all forms of child maltreatment.
For more information, email spec@spurwink.org or call 207-321-6080 x 3311.
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First Annual Let's Go 5210 Childhood Obesity Conference
September 27 & 28, 2012
Maine Health Conference Center, 110 Free Street, Portland
For anyone who works 1:1 with patients and families. Learn how to build capacity in your practice, in your community and for your patients.
For more information, click here.
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11th Annual Downeast Ophthalmology Symposium
September 28-30, 2012
Harborside Hotel & Marina, Bar Harbor, Maine
The Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons will host the 11th Annual Downeast Ophthalmology Symposium in beautiful Bar Harbor, Maine once again this year. Offering 15.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits to ophthalmologists across the country.
For more information and registration information, click here.
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Maine CDC Infectious Disease Conference
November 13, 12012
Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, Maine
Presenting a review of emerging issues in the field of infectious diseases, particularly as they impact the Maine medical community.
For more information or to register, click here. [return to top]
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