Announcing Great News!
Thanks to a few generous sponsors, the cost of attending the National Health Conference on Brachial Plexus/Erb’s Palsy, has decreased from $125.00 per person to just $75.00. For more information and a printable registration form, go to http://www.nbpepa.org or e-mail conference@nbpepa.org We would be glad send one to you.
Hopefully, this will make the event more affordable to attend. The event is scheduled August 16-17, 2002, at the Brand New Adam’s Mark Hotel in Northbrook-Chicago.
Who should attend?
The Conference will be for those affected, their families, health professionals, and anyone who wants to learn about this condition.
Topics?
What is Brachial Plexus/Erb’s Palsy, History of Brachial Plexus Injuries, Primary Care, What’s new in Surgical Intervention, Secondary Surgeries, Therapuetic Intervention, TES, Starting a Support Group, Membership Meeting, and much, much more!
Entertainment?
There will also be some entertainment, as well as a chance for getting in touch with others.
Friday Evening Ice Cream Social
Saturday Evening BBQ and Pool Party, with a D.J.
The Adam’s Mark Hotel is about 15-20 minutes from O’Hare International Airport.
Registration Deadline is May 31, 2002. Space maybe limited so make your reservations early.
Rooms are just $49.00 a night. Great Price!
We want to thank those who agreed to speak at the conference.
Rick Abbott MD -Beth Israel Hospital Medical Center, New York.
R. Nath MD -Texas Children's Hospital, Texas
R. Jacobson MD -Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Noetzel MD -St. Louis Children's Hospital
S. Kozin MD -Shriner's Hospital
Belzberg MD -John Hopkins Hospital.
J. Semel-Concepcion MD -Children’s Hospital D.C.
Lori Mitchell author of “Different Just Like Me.”
K.Pape MD-Developer of TES
Children
Children are welcome, however the National Brachial Plexus/Erb’s Palsy Association Inc., cannot accept responsibility for them. There will be a room across from the conference room, that will be available for children. It will be staffed with Volunteers. This will give them the opportunity to interact and play with each other. Entertainment will be provided.
They are also welcome in the conference room itself with the parent. Of course if they were disturbing the other attendees, you would be encouraged to step out of the conference area.
Disclaimer
The National Brachial Plexus/Erb’s Palsy Association, Inc., is hosting this conference in efforts to help aid those seeking information about Brachial Plexus Palsy care & treatment. To the best of our knowledge the information contained within the conference has been gathered, and is from reliable sources. However, we cannot accept liability for information obtained. We are not authorized to refer patients to any specialist or facility. It is up to the patient and/or the patient's physician to decide on which professional and/or treatment would best suit their needs.
Sincerely,
National Brachial Plexus/Erb’s Palsy Asssociation, Inc.
P.O. Box 23
Larsen, WI 54947
Info@nbpepa.org
http://www.nbpepa.org
920-836-2151
Fax: 209-644-5813