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From: <tjrobclan@...>
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Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 12:54 PM
Subject: You're invited: May 3, 2008, HDSA N.C. Chapter Convention in Sacramento
You're Invited:
Attached is the notice for the HDSA Northern California Chapter's Annual Convention on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the UCDMC MIND Institute in Sacramento.
Attached is the notice for the HDSA Northern California Chapter's Annual Convention on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the UCDMC MIND Institute in Sacramento.
Where: UCDMC MIND
2825 50th Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
Time: 9:30 AM registration 10:15: First Session.
Cost to attend: Free (paid for by your generous donations throughout the year)
Cost to attend: Free (paid for by your generous donations throughout the year)
Parking: Free
Lunch: Free
RSVP:None needed--just show up if you are able.
Questions: Penny Riley: plriley@... or Judy: tjrobclan@...
Celebrating Terry Tempkin's 10th Anniversary as the HD Nurse Practitioner at UCDMC. There will be cake!
Brochure is attached. Also posted on the chapter's website: www.hdsanortherncalifornia.org
Hope to see you there!
The HDSA Northern California Chapter Board of Directors
Questions: Penny Riley: plriley@... or Judy: tjrobclan@...
Celebrating Terry Tempkin's 10th Anniversary as the HD Nurse Practitioner at UCDMC. There will be cake!
Brochure is attached. Also posted on the chapter's website: www.hdsanortherncalifornia.org
Hope to see you there!
The HDSA Northern California Chapter Board of Directors
MORNING SCHEDULE
9:30-10:15 Registration - coffee and rolls served
10:15-11:00 Workshop Sessions 1
10:15-11:00 Workshop Sessions 1
- Dealing with Emotional and Behavioral Changes in HD - Ron Risley, M.D., Psychiatrist
- Government Benefit Programs for HDFamilies - Rick Henry, L.C.S.W.
- Caring for the Caregiver - Laura Nakagawa, L.C.S.W.
- HD Youth Alliance Meeting—For Teens & Young Adults Whose Lives Are Impacted By Huntington’s
Sherry Roberson, Whitney Cary &
Katie Moser
11:00-11:15 Break
11:15 - 12:00 Workshop Session 2
- Complimentary and Alternative Medications For HD - Vicki Wheelock, M.D.
- All About Pre Implantation Genetic Diagnosis for HD Families - Stacy & Mitch Brookhyser
- Predictive DNA Testing for HD - Andrea Zanko, M.S.
- Living Positively with HD - Kristi Betts
AFTERNOON SCHEDULE
12:00 - 1:00 Complimentary Lunch
1:00 - 1:15 Break
1:15 - 1:45 Welcome Opening Remarks/Introductions
1:45 - 2:30 What Can We Learn From The History Of Huntington’s Disease - Alice Wexler, Ph.D.
2:30 - 2:45 Break
2:45 - 3:30 An Update On HD Research - Vicki Wheelock, M.D.
3:30 - 3:35 Closing Remarks, Adjournment
3:35 - 4:00 Reception - a chance to meet and speak with our presenters
Refreshments will be served.
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