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To publicize a continuing education event, send email to jbrieske@ajc.com. The deadline for publication is the 10th of the month prior to the event.
Nov. 1
“Advances in Stroke Care 2013: Translating Evidence into Excellent Acute Stroke Management” will be at Gwinnett Medical Center’s Resource Center (665 Duluth Highway in Lawrenceville) from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 10th annual CME conference is designed for nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care professionals. The cost is $50, which includes continuing education credits, breakfast, lunch and a handbook. To register, call Gwinnett Medical Center’s HealthLine at 678-312-5000.
Nov. 6
"Myths and Misconceptions about Mental Health in Military Veterans," the Veterans Day edition of the J. Rhodes Haverty Lecture, will be at 7 p.m. at the Rialto Center for the Arts (80 Forsyth St. NW in Atlanta). Former first lady Rosalynn Carter and military and mental health experts Dr. Mary Jo Larson and Dr. Michael Schoenbaum will be the featured panelists. Sponsored by the Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions at Georgia State University, the event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and reservations are necessary. To make reservations, call Angela Go (404-413-1083) or email snhp@gsu.edu. Please include contact information.
Dec. 12
"Shewhart Control Charts, Which One do I Use, When?" will be presented by Sandra Murray, a nationally recognized speaker on statistical analysis and expert on displaying data for organizational improvement. This program, sponsored by the Georgia Association for Healthcare Quality, will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Piedmont Hospital's McRae Auditorium (1968 Peachtree Road NW in Atlanta). The program, which will be geared toward those seeking to advance their skills in statistical process control for decision making and improvement, will provide seven continuing education credits. Registration is $169 for GAHQ members and $245 for nonmembers. To receive a 10 percent discount, register by Dec. 1 and enter EARLY as the coupon code. For information and to register, go to www.gaahq.org/education/calendar-of-events.
