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CEU luncheon meeting at the OMAOMCMG Educational luncheon meetings are held the 1st Thursday* of most months at rotating locations in the greater Portland metropolitan area.  Our meetings are open to all those interested in case management and the healthcare continuum.  Meetings typically begin with networking and registration followed by noon lunch service, association announcements and a brief message from our sponsor partners.  At 12:15 the featured 1 hour CE presentation by a local or national expert will provide new resources and strategies to enhance your case management practice.   Afterward,  a bit more networking time if your schedule allows.

*There are no regularly scheduled luncheon meetings in January, May, July and November.  Check the calendar for special OMCMG events scheduled in these months.

June 7, 2012

Topic:

CE Luncheon: "Heart Failure: Past, Present, Future"

Speaker:

Nita Meaux, RN, CRNI

Time:

11:30 am to 1:30 pm - Please see the registration form for full schedule details.

Location:

Kaiser Permanente Town Hall

Address:

3704 N. Interstate Avenue, Portland OR 97232

Luncheon Information:

Nita Meaux RN, CRNI is the Heart Failure Program Director and Director of Risk Management for Walgreens' Infusion Services. Nita developed and implemented a comprehensive program for heart failure patients receiving inotropic infusion therapy at home. She has over 30 years nursing experience and 22 years of experience in all aspects of home infusion as a field nurse, local, regional and national manager of operations and clinical services.
Nita has done presentations on Heart Failure, Risk Management and other infusion topics at national meetings of the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses, Infusion Nurses Society and National Home Infusion Association.

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Sponsor:

Walgreens

July 26, 2012

Topic:

Meet WebMD Expert and Author of the Flex Diet, James Beckerman, MD at our Summer Mixer!

Speaker:

James Beckerman, MD, FACC

Time:

4:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Location:

The Wellspring

Address:

Woodburn, Oregon

Additional Information:

James Beckerman, MD is a cardiologist with Providence Heart and Vascular Institute. He graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College and earned his doctorate from Harvard Medical School.  He completed his medical training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and at Stanford Hospital and Clinics.  Dr. Beckerman specializes in the treatment and prevention of coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure, and has a particular interest in helping patients achieve their lifestyle goals.  In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Beckerman serves on the Oregon Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. He believes in a personalized approach to wellness and recognizes that healthy lifestyles are composed of many small choices that that collectively can have a significant impact on quality of life and overall health.

Luncheon Information:

A complimentary CE and networking event for case managers,  social workers and healthcare providers. Pre-registration required.

Sponsor:

The OMCMG and Multiple Exhibitors

Event Notes:

Take some time to relax,  have a bite, learn, laugh and network at our 4th Annual Summer Mixer.  We hope you will join us!

August 2, 2012

Topic:

CE Luncheon: Pain and Aging

Speaker:

Matthew McGehee, MD, FAAPM&R

Time:

11:30 am to 1:30 pm - Please see the registration form for full schedule details.

Location:

Providence,  St. Vincent Medical Center

Sponsor:

Oregon RX Card

September 6, 2012

Topic:

CE Luncheon: Diabetes

Speaker:

TBA

Time:

11:30 am to 1:30 pm - Please see the registration form for full schedule details.

Location:

PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center

Sponsor:

Sponsorship is available

October 4, 2012

Topic:

CE Luncheon: Palliative Care and Hospice

Speaker:

Rick Warren, RN

Time:

11:30 am to 1:30 pm - Please see the registration form for full schedule details.

Location:

Legacy Meridian Park Hospital

Sponsor:

Providence Home & Community Services

November 5, 2012

Topic:

2012 OMCMG Annual Fall Conference & Expo: "Case Management : Exploring the Many Faces of Mental Health"

Speaker:

Multiple speakers at this 2 day event!

Time:

Sunday, November 4, 2012  - 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM  AND Monday, November 5, 2012 - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Location:

Sheraton Hotel at the Portland Airport

Luncheon Information:

Our plans are almost complete for this 2-day case management-palooza!

Parking:

Complimentary

Objectives:

"Case Management Explores the Many Faces of Mental Illness"

December 6, 2012

Topic:

Holiday CE Luncheon: Lighten Up with Humor

Speaker:

TBA

Time:

11:00 am to 2:00 pm - Please see the registration form for full schedule details.

Location:

The Oregon Medical Association (OMA)

Sponsor:

Allsup, Kindred Health and Vibra Specialty Hospital