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Scripps Health is a $1.7 billion, non-profit, community-based health care system in San Diego, Calif. Scripps treats nearly 500,000 patients annually through the dedication of more than 2,600 affiliated physicians and 11,000 employees across five hospital campuses, an ambulatory care network of clinics, physicians’ offices, outpatient centers and home health care services.
CME by this Contributor
8th Annual Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update
Scripps Health
January 13-16, 2011
Exhibit at two of the country’s premier continuing medical education conferences and reach a multidisciplinary audience of integrative medicine thought leaders and health care professionals from across the United States and several international locations.
5th Annual Clinical Update on Heart Failure and Arrhythmias: How can We Do Better for the Heart Failure Patient
Scripps Health
September 25 - 26, 2010
During this comprehensive, CME course, expert faculty will update the primary care provider and practicing cardiologist on the latest treatments for heart failure and atrial arrhythmias as well as new therapies being developed. A unique aspect of this course is that attendees will be able to see patients with expert clinicians to update cardiac physical examination skills as well as attend workshops on hypertension, lipid management, device optimization and quality care improvement.
Scripps Clinic 21st Annual Coronary Interventions
Scripps Health
October 13 - 15, 2010
Through a program of lectures from world experts, live demonstration procedures and participant-faculty interactions, the participant learns the latest advances in interventional cardiology. After completing this program, participants return to their practice environment armed with the latest evidence base and practical information to improve patient outcomes.
Melanoma 2011: Scripps Clinic 21st Annual Cutaneous Malignancy Update
Scripps Health
January 15 - 16, 2011
As the incidence of melanoma continues to rise rapidly in the U.S. and around the world, the need to educate clinicians on the disease also increases. During this course nationally recognized experts will present information on prevention, risk assessment, early detection, genetic factors, and current and future treatment choices for melanoma patients. Issues concerning surgical management, adjuvant therapy, advanced disease therapy, and personalizing the course of treatment for individual patients will also be discussed. In addition to the clinical aspect of this course, participants will hear from melanoma survivors and learn more about the psychological affects of the disease and how they can assist their patients in all aspects of treatment. This course is specifically designed for a multidisciplinary view of the care of the melanoma patient.
11th Annual Science and Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine
Scripps Health
American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine
November 7 - 11, 2010
A unique educational experience for physicians and other health professionals who want to expand their mind-body-spirit clinical competencies.
30th Annual Oncology Nurses Symposium
Scripps Health
September 26 - 29, 2010
Scripps Cancer Center’s Oncology Nurses Symposium is designed for nurses and other health care professionals dedicated to the field of oncology. During this three and a half day conference, attendees will benefit from an intimate learning environment in which renowned faculty will present the latest in oncology care and provide practical strategies and tools to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
The 2010 San Diego Day of Trauma: When Seconds Matter: Critical Trauma Emergencies
Scripps Health
November 5, 2010
The 2010 San Diego Day of Trauma will focus on critical emergencies in the early stabilization and management of severely injured trauma patients. From the scene of injury, to the operating room and intensive care unit, the first seconds, minutes, and early hours of trauma care present challenges that require immediate and effective action. Expert faculty will discuss how to manage these critical emergencies, avoid common errors, and salvage the situation when things are going badly. Conference speakers will include specialists in the fields of prehospital care, trauma, and critical care. All new lecture material, case presentations, and interactive sessions make this a “must see” event.
Neurology for the Non-Neurologist
Scripps Health
October 9, 2010
The goal of this CME course is to assist primary care physicians in making the appropriate diagnosis, providing effective treatment, and determining the need for referral or follow-up care for patients with neurological complaints which in turn will lead to improved patient outcomes.
New Advances in Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseScripps Conferences Services & CME
September 11 - 12, 2010
Scripps Conference Services & CME, which offers more than 40 nationally recognized annual conferences in over 15 specialty areas, is committed to providing exceptional educational courses for physicians and other health care professionals.The
New Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease course will highlight the latest concepts relating to the science and microbiology of IBD and examine the latest diagnostic and treatment options for patients living with the disease.