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19ME018 - 2019 North Carolina Drug User Health Summit

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19ME018 - 2019 North Carolina Drug User Health Summit

Location

Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Avenue, Drive, SE
Hickory, NC 28602

Dates & Times

May 10, 2019 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Contact

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ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME.



This one-day program will focus on treating the active drug user in a compassionate and comprehensive way. This summit will include training in harm reduction, infectious implications of drug use, engaging drug using patients in care, and integrated care in patients who use drugs. The Summit will feature local, state and national experts in drug user health.

By registering for this conference, you are granting permission for your contact information to be shared with NCPH, which is a joint provider of this continuing education activity.

Accommodations

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Conover
A limited number of rooms have been reserved for the program with a special discounted rate of $92 per night plus tax. The room block will expire on 4/10/19 or until it is sold out.
Click HERE to reserve room with The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Conover

Courtyard Hickory by Marriott
1946 13th Ave Drive SE, Hickory
t: 828.267.2100 | f: 828.267.2450
$139.00 USD per night

Fairfield Inn & Suites Hickory
1950 13th Avenue Drive SE, Hickory
T: 828.431.3000
$114.00 USD per night

Click HERE to reserve rooms with Courtyard Hickory by Marriott or Fairfield Inn & Suites Hickory

Hilton Garden Inn of Hickory
1320 17th St Dr SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Hotel: (828)327-1000
Drug User Health Summit
Group Code: HEALTH
$131.00 USD per night
Click HERE to reserve rooms with Hilton Garden Inn

Audience

Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, nurses, public health professionals, substance abuse counselors and anyone interested in working with patients who are actively using drugs or have used drugs.

Objectives

Upon completion of this knowledge-based educational activity, the participant will be able to:

check Describe the current epidemiological landscape of the infectious implications of drug use in North Carolina
check Identify and develop collaborations with other area providers working with drug users along the spectrum of care.
check Discuss 3 different ways a patient may use drugs and describe how to develop a treatment plan with that mechanism of use in mind.
check Develop clinic practices that promote a nonjudgmental clinical atmosphere that actively engages and retains patients in care who use drugs

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee

$55.00

Registration Fee

$70.00

Speakers

Hillary Brown
Jama M. Darling, MD
Donna Evon, PhD, MS, MA
Aaron T. Fleischauer, PhD, MSPH
Evelyn M. Foust, MPH, CPM
Rebecca Grandy, PharmD, BCACP
Robyn Jordan, MD, PhD
Lauren Kestner, CSAP, BFA
Michelle L. Mathis
Richard A. Moore, MD, AAHIVS
Zack S. Moore, MD, MPH
Erin L. Myer, LCSW
Tim Nolan
Bayla Ostrach, MA, PhD, CIP
Heidi Swygard, MD MPH
Douglas W. Urland, MPA
Louise Vincent, MPH

Additional Resources

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Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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