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April 2 - 3, 2009 The Hilton Columbus, Easton Town Center, Columbus, Ohio
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About the ProgramThe roots of chronic diabetes and cardiovascular disease are laid down through metabolic adaptations in response to excess adipose tissue. These physiologic changes can be documented to occur in the first decade of life.
Given the magnitude of potential chronic health risks surrounding obesity, should we apply our most effective medical, pharmaceutical and surgical thera¬pies to the treatment of young children?
Intended Audience Our goal is to attract a multidisciplinary audience that includes clinicians, clinical researchers, and basic science researchers in the field of adolescent and childhood obesity. There will be multiple panel discussions and facilitated audience discussions among researchers and clinicians.
Conference Purpose This symposium will focus on the advent of chronic metabolic diseases among young, overweight children. The meeting will explore the potential risks and benefits of routine assessment of family health-risk, screening for obesity-related comorbidities and broader use of pharmacological and surgical therapies early in the clinical course. Medical and surgical leaders in the field of pediatric weight management and metabolic disease will discuss the evolving standard of care.
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Conference Speakers
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 Richard H. Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS 17th Surgeon General of the United States (2002-2006) Vice Chairman of Canyon Ranch President of Canyon Ranch Institute Distinguished Professor at the Zuckerman College of Public Health University of Arizona
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 John B. Dixon, MBBS, PhD, FRACGP Associate Professor Head of Obesity Research School of Primary Health Care Monash University Melbourne, Australia
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Donna A. Caniano, MD, FACS, FAAP Nationwide Children’s Hospital |
Jane W. McGrath, MD, FAAP UNM Health Science Center |
Stephen R. Daniels, MD, PhD The Children’s Hospital University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center |
Marc P. Michalsky, MD, FACS, FAAP Nationwide Children’s Hospital |
Michael S. Freemark, MD Duke University School of Medicine |
Bradley J. Needleman, MD, FACS The Ohio State University Medical Center |
Sandra G. Hassink, MD, FAAP Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children |
Dara P. Schuster, MD, FACE The Ohio State University College of Medicine |
Robert P. Hoffman, MD The Ohio State University College of Medicine |
Jeffrey B. Schwimmer, MD Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego |
Thomas H. Inge, MD, PhD, FACS, FAAP Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center |
Melinda S. Sothern, PhD, CEP Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center |
Thomas R. Kimball, MD Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center |
Kenneth E. Thorpe, PhD Emory University |
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Accommodations
The Hilton Columbus (Host Hotel) Easton Town Center 3900 Chagrin Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219 Telephone: (614) 414-5000 Toll Free: 1-800-Hiltons (Group Rate Code: NCH)
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Courtyard by Marriott Columbus at Easton Easton Town Center 3900 Easton Loop West Columbus, Ohio 43219 Telephone: (614) 416-8000
Residence Inn at Easton Easton Town Center 3999 Easton Loop West Columbus, Ohio 43219 Telephone: (614) 416-1000
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Questions?
Contact the Professional Conferencing Department, Nationwide Children's Hospital Education Institute, P.O. Box 7199, Columbus, Ohio, 43205-0199 (614) 355-0681, FAX (614) 355-0670
Continuing Education
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Nationwide Children’s Hospital designates this educational activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Cancellation Policy
A refund, minus 30% for administrative costs, will be given for cancellation received in writing seven (7) days prior to the conference. After that date, no refund will be possible. For a change of name, a fee of $50.00 will be charged. Nationwide Children’s Hospital reserves the right to cancel any program listed based upon enrollment or other contributing factors. Individuals who have enrolled will be notified at least one week in advance of a cancellation. Full tuition will be refunded or can be applied to another program should a program be cancelled.
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