Lakeview Hospital CME (Continuing Medical Education)
Each conference begins at 7:30 AM unless otherwise specified.  Conferences are held in Lakeview Hospital's Hulings Education Center (or Hardenbergh, depending on construction schedule).  No registration is required.  Sessions are free of charge.  Lakeview Hospital is accredited by the Minnesota Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. For more information, or if you have any special needs, please call (651) 430-8519.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP), presented by John Kipp, MD, Occupational Health, Stillwater Medical Group
Objectives:
1. to comprehend the two most important principles of BBP protection
2. to comprehend the three main pathogens we are concerned about
3. to comprehend the need for source testing when BBP exposures occur
Disclosure: The speaker has acknowledged that he/she has no financial relationship with a commercial interest. The CME/Planning Committee also has disclosed they have no financial relationships with any commercial interests. Lakeview Hospital designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Upcoming Scheduled CME Events (subject to change):
March 17 - No CME
March 24 - Topic and presenter to be determined
March 31 - Topic and presenter to be determined
April 7 - Topic and presenter to be determined
April 14 - Topic and presenter to be determined
April 21 - HeLP MN Seniors, presented by Alisha Ellwood
April 28 - Podiatry, presented by Christina Knutson, DPM
May 5 - Stillwater Marathon, presented by Matt Sedgley, MD


Medical Futility: Ethical Dilemmas in a Changing Healthcare Environment
Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Boutwells Landing Auditorium (13575 - 58th St. N., Oak Park Heights, MN)
$100 - Advance registration required - details coming soon
The keynote speaker for this conference will be Dr. Steven Miles from the University of Minnesota Center for Bioethics. Earn 5 continuing education hours. Continental breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack included.

Healing Touch - Level 1
Friday and Saturday, June 18 and 19, 2010, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Lakeview Hospital
$300 - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
The healing touch certificate program is a multi-level course in energy-based therapy for registered nurses, healthcare professionals, body-oriented therapists, psychotherapists or other individuals who desire an in-depth understanding of healing work that uses energy-based concepts. Level 1 allows individuals with varying backgrounds to develop concepts and skills in energy-based therapy. Participants earn 18 continuing education contact hours. Certification is by Healing Touch International, Inc.; endorsed by The American Holistic Nurses Association. Instructor: Barb Schommer, RN, MS, CHTP, CHTI.