Hi Everyone,
In March, Bayview Hospital will be supporting our next event.
See info below
Allergies, Asthma and Urticaria
(Continuing Medical Education Event)
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 5.00pm-9.00pm
3 W’s Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael
This CME focuses on increasing the awareness of allergies & immunotherapy. Topics include – assessment, diagnosis & treatment; impact on asthma, allergic rhinitis & sinusitis; distinguishing between sensitivities, side effects & other drug-related intolerances; the role of immunotherapy & more. Physicians, nurses & allied health professionals are welcome. CPE credit is available.
Guest Speaker:
Professor Menachem Rottem
Head of the Allergy Asthma and Immunology Service at the Emek Medical Center, Afula, and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel.
https://waojournal.biomedcentral.com/region-in-focus/africa-me-cis/professor-menachem-rottem
Local Presenters:
Dr. Hilary Moore, ER Specialist with Training in Allergy Testing & Immunology
Dr. Dawn Alleyne, Internist/ Pulmonologist
Dr. Sean Bullen, Paediatrician/ Dermatologist
Objectives:
- To increase awareness of allergies, its impact on asthma, allergic rhinitis/ sinusitis
- To clearly define/ distinguish between allergies, sensitivities, side effects, intolerances and other drug-related intolerances.
- To assist the Health Care Practitioner to assess, identify and appropriately refer clients with reactions
- To highlight the role of immunotherapy in treatment.
- To enlighten/ educate participants on local resources to diagnose and manage their patient
Full programme to be announced.
Registration/ RSVP:
www.hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.eventbrite.com
Registration Fees:
$100 – Physicians
$75 – Nurses & Allied Health
$50 – Students (with ID)
Payment:
- www.Ticketpal.com
- Select Ticketpal locations:
- Hugo Boss Boutique; Limegrove, St. James
- Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, St. Michael
- A & B Music Supplies, Christ Church
- Payment Pick-Up: 246-253-9384(call or text);hhccmeevents@gmail.com
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