Office of Continuing Medical Education

Second Annual Nevada Cancer Control Summit
St. Rose Dominican Hospital – San Martin Campus Conference Center
December 3 - 4, 2009
Las Vegas, Nevada

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Nevada Cancer Control Summit is to bring together key stakeholders to discuss comprehensive cancer control progress and challenges in Nevada. The Summit provides statewide attendees a unique opportunity for information sharing, networking, and skill building. In addition, the annual Extra Mile Awards (EMA’s) will be presented to those businesses, organizations, individuals or community leaders who have made a significant contribution to cancer control efforts in our state.

AGENDA

Thursday, December 3, 2009
5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.	Welcome Reception – Platinum Hotel and Spa

Friday, December 4, 2009
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.	Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits

8:00 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.	Welcome Nevada Legislature Representative

8:10 a.m. – 8:30 am	The 2009 Legislature: Progress and Challenges Tom McCoy Political Action Representative American Cancer Society Reno, Nevada

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	The Journey to NCI Designation John Ruckdeschel, MD Director & Chief Executive Officer Nevada Cancer Institute Las Vegas, Nevada

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.	Genetic Screening for Cancer Allan Ebbin, MD Vice President, Healthcare Quality and Education, United Healthcare, Nevada Market Las Vegas, Nevada

9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Break and Exhibits

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Health Disparities: Minority Cancer Burdens in Nevada Patty Santiago, MAOM Melva Thompson-Robinson, DrPH

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Lung Cancer Screening: Ready for Prime Time? Stephen Baez, MD Pulmonary Medicine Associates Reno, Nevada Principal Investigator, Lung Cancer CT Screening Study John C. Ruckdeschel, MD

12:00 p.m. –1:30 p.m.	Lunch (provided) and Extra Mile Awards

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.	Adult and Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Issues Wendy Landier, RN, MSN, CPNP, CPON Clinical Director, Center for Cancer Survivorship Department of Population Sciences City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center Duarte, California

2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Break

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Breakout Session 1	Colon Cancer Screening: A Statewide Approach Moderator: Susan Robinson, Nevada Cancer Institute Lisa Spruce MSN, APN-BC, Nevada Colon Cancer Program

2:30 p.m. – 3: 30 p.m. Breakout Session 2	Implementing Survivorship Programs in Nevada Moderator: Vicki Koceja, RN-BC, MBA, OCN, FAMMA, PhD, St. Rose Dominican Hospital Karen Milligan, MD, Nevada Cancer Institute Wendy Landier, RN, MSN, CPNP, CPON

3:30 p.m. -3:45 p.m.	Break

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Breakout Session 3	Minority Screening in Action: Prostate, Breast and Cervical Cancer Moderator: Stacey Gross, Susan G. Komen For the Cure Karen Allen, Women’s Health Connection Lew Musgrove, Prostate Cancer Task Force

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Breakout Session 4	Clean Air in Nevada: The Threat of Second Hand Smoke Moderator: Tom McCoy Christine West, RN, MSN, MPH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Hazards Evaluations and Technical Assistance Branch Nancy York, RN, PhD, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

4:45 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.	Cancer Control in Nevada: Moving Forward Sheila Baez, RN, MN Executive Committee Chair, Nevada Cancer Coalition Rob Langguth, MA Nevada Comprehensive Cancer Control Coordinator

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The registration fees for this activity are as follows:

Early - $55, if received by November 23, 2009
Late - $75, if received after November 23, 2009

Includes Thursday evening reception, continental breakfast and lunch on Friday and CME/CE certificate.

For questions or additional information, please contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development at (775) 784-4782 or (877) 455-1555.

HOTEL AND LOCATION INFORMATION

Hotel room reservations may be made by contacting the Platinum Hotel at 877-211-9211. A special rate of $105 plus applicable taxes and fees is available to Summit attendees. Please request the group rate for the 2nd Annual Nevada Cancer Control Summit.

Directions to St. Rose Dominican Hospital (San Martin Campus)

Located at 8280 W. Warm Springs Road, Las Vegas

From McCarran International Airport: Start out going southeast on Wayne Newton Blvd. Take the ramp toward I-215/LAS VEGAS/HENDERSON/I-15/RENTAL CAR RETURN. Merge onto Paradise Rd. Merge onto I-215 W/BRUCE WOODBURY BELT toward LAS VEGAS/LOS ANGELES/SALT LAKE CITY. Take the Buffalo Dr exit, exit 16. Merge onto Frontage Rd. Turn Left onto S. Buffalo Dr. Turn Right onto W. Warm Springs Rd. End at 8280 W. Warm Springs Rd, Las Vegas.

From the Platinum Hotel: Start out going east on E. Flamingo Rd/NV-592 E toward Tuscany Casino Dr. Make a U-TURN onto NV-592W. Merge onto I-15 S via the ramp on the left.. Take EXIT 34 toward AIRPORT/I-215 E/CR-215 W/HENDERSON/215 WEST. Merge onto CR-215 W/BRUCE WOODBURY BELT. Take the Buffalo Dr. exit 16. Merge onto Frontage Rd. Turn Left onto S. Buffalo Dr. Turn Right onto W. Warm Springs Rd. End at 8280 W. Warm Springs Rd.

Directions to the Platinum Hotel

Located at 211 East Flamingo, Road, Las Vegas

From McCarran International Airport: Start out going southeast on Wayne Newtown Blvd. Turn slight left onto South Swenson Street. Turn left onto East Tropicana Ave/NV-593 W. Turn right onto Koval Lane. Turn right onto East Flamingo Rd/NV-592 E. End at 211 East Flamingo Road.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations received in writing by the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education by November 23, 2009 will receive a full refund less a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations after November 23, 2009 are non-refundable.

The University of Nevada School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel the program, in which case a full refund will be granted.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Physicians: The University of Nevada School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Nevada School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing: The University of Nevada School of Medicine approves this program for 6.25 hours of nursing continuing education credit.

Social Work: Determiniation of credit is pending.

CHES: Determiniation of credit is pending.