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2023 Kentucky Trauma Symposium | Lexington, KY | October 18-19

In support of improving patient care, University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


2023 ANCC National Conference | Chicago, IL | October 12-14

The Pathway and Magnet Conference® is a co-located conference focused on the prestigious Magnet and Pathway Recognition Programs®, serving as both a celebration of accomplishment for newly designated Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® organizations and a showcase of best nursing practices for the Magnet and Pathway communities.


2023 ASMBS Weekend | New Orleans, LA | October 5-7

The ASMBS Weekend is designed for all professionals involved in obesity treatment, prevention, and research.


IABs Fall Summit 2023 | Chicago, IL | September 21-22

We will attend the Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Bariatrics Fall Summit on September 21st to 22nd.


GSACS 2023 | St. Simmons Island, GA | August 11-13

We will attend the Georgia Society of ACS 2023 Annual Meeting at King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort in St. Simons Island, GA, on August 11th – 13th.


CABMET 2023 | Aurora, CO | August 3-5

Join us for our 2023 Symposium at The Summit Conference & Event Center for a variety of educational classes and networking opportunities.


2023 Health Trust University Conference | Las Vegas, NV | July 17-19

The HealthTrust University Conference is a premier event where members, contracted suppliers and
HealthTrust staff come together to learn and network at HealthTrust’s largest gathering of the year.


ASMBS 2023 Annual Meeting | Las Vegas, NV | June 25-29

The ASMBS Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of surgeons and integrated health professionals practicing in the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery. Attendees can look forward to learning about the latest advances in the surgical treatment for obesity, networking with world-class faculty and industry experts, and much more.


CSRC 2023 | Temecula, CA | June 20-22

We will be attending the 2023 California Society of Respiratory Care’s Annual Conference in Temecula, CA at the Pechanga Resort & Casino on June 20th -22nd.


OONL 2023 Annual Meeting | Newport, RI | June 8-9

The Organization of Nurse Leaders Annual Meeting brings together nurse leaders from across the region for two days of rich professional learning, collaboration, and networking.


NTI 2023 | Philadelphia, PA | May 23-24

The Critical Care Exposition comes to Philadelphia, May 23-24, 2023, at the Philadelphia Convention Center. The Critical Care Exposition is the largest, most comprehensive trade show for progressive and critical care nurses.


CRCS Denver | Denver, CO | May 16

The Colorado Respiratory Care Society’s Metro Denver Chapter is hosting a single-day conference at UCHealth Anschutz on May 16th.


AONL 2023 | Anaheim, CA | May 1-4

The American Organization for Nursing Leadership comes to Anaheim, May 1-4, 2023, at the Anaheim Convention Center.


2023 Tennessee Chapter ASMBS Annual Meeting | Franklin, TN | April 28

The Tennessee Chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (TN-ASMBS) is dedicated to advancing the care of bariatric patients in the state of Tennessee.


2023 APRN Conference | Columbia, MO | April 27 – 28

The Missouri Coming Together in Advanced Practice Nursing Conference is designed for advanced practice registered nurses who are practicing as nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists.


2023 Mississippi Critical Care Conference | Flowood, MS | April 21 – 22

This year’s conference, themed “Strength Through Collaboration,” will provide insights for health care professionals on ways to improve care delivery for their patients.


RCSW 2023 | Spokane, WA | April 16 – 18

A personalized learning experience with peers on robotic-assisted surgery.


Intuitive CONNECT UP Robotics Forum 2023 | Nashville, TN | April 14-15

A personalized learning experience with peers on robotic-assisted surgery.


IU Health: 360 Symposium: EMS, Trauma and Critical Care Conference| Noblesville, IN | April 14

This one-day symposium is open to all pre-hospital providers, nurses and allied health professionals and allows them to learn new management techniques through the continuum of care.


KRCS 2023 Annual Conference| Manhattan, KS | April 6 -7

Join us in Manhattan KS, the Little Apple, for the 43rd Annual Kansas Respiratory Care Society Education Seminar at the Hilton Garden Inn at 410 S. 3rd Street.

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USRC 2023 Annual Conference| Provo, UT | March 31

A blended in person conference at Utah Valley Hospital discussing various respiratory care clinical practice topics.

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CSRC 2023 GBAR Tahoe Conference | Stateline, NV | March 1-3

Each region represents a large territory of land which, by design, is to bring the California Society for Respiratory Care closer to the California RCPs.

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2023 TONL Annual Conference | Dallas, TX | February 23-24

Join fellow Texas nurse leaders and aspiring leaders at the 2023 TONL Annual Conference, to be held February 23 – 24, 2023 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. As always, the conference will offer a line-up of dynamic and engaging speakers covering topics relevant to nursing leadership, plus networking opportunities, industry insight and more.


2023 TABS Annual Meeting | Houston, TX | February 10-11

The Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery 2023 Annual Meeting taking place Friday, February 10 – Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Omni Houston Hotel. The theme for the meeting is Revisions & Reversals.


ASMBS 2023 Connecticut Chapter Annual Meeting | Mashantucket, CT | January 26-27

This is the ASMBS Connecticut Chapter’s first in person meeting since 2020. Attendees and presenters include prominent bariatric surgeons, as well as specialists in obesity medicine, psychology/psychiatry, nutrition, and numerous other specialties that care for patients with obesity.


2023 SCCACS Scientific Meeting | Santa Barbara, CA | January 20-22

The 2023 outstanding agenda includes 35 paper presentations and 12 mini-podium presentations that focus on topics of interest to most surgeons, as well as papers that hone in on areas of surgical specialty, including minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery, vascular surgery, trauma surgery, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, colorectal surgery, surgical oncology and trauma surgery.


2022 AHVAP Annual Conference | Dallas, TX | October 26-28/2022

AHVAP’s 2022 Annual Conference and Supplier Showcase unites the healthcare industry to bring you “Together in Value”.  This year’s theme was chosen to epitomize the pathway we deliver care safely, efficiently, and effectively in our communities- every aspect of care provided whether in the home via telehealth, in the surgical procedure room, the public health clinic, or the emergency room, whether medical-surgical or critical care, digitally or in person…we are there creating outstanding clinical quality value together.

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2022 NESCE Symposium Vendor Expo | Groton, CT | October 18-19/2022

The program will include technical and management classes, round table discussions, service seminars, and an exhibit hall with space for more than 45 vendor booths and social events.


ANCC National Conference | Philadelphia, PA | October 13-15/2022

The Pathway and Magnet Conference® is a co-located conference focused on the prestigious Magnet and Pathway Recognition Programs®, serving as both a celebration of accomplishment for newly designated Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® organizations and a showcase of best nursing practices for the Magnet and Pathway communities!


MSRC Annual Meeting 2022 | Taunton, MA | October 4-5/2022

The Massachusetts Society for Respiratory Care represents Respiratory Therapists by promoting, advocating, and educating the respiratory community.


Emergency Nursing 2022 | Denver, CO | September 30 – October 3/2022

ENA is ready to reconnect and recharge with you Sept. 30-Oct. 3 during the world’s largest gathering of emergency nursing professionals at Emergency Nursing 2022 in Denver – the association’s first in-person annual conference since 2019!


IABS Fall Summit | Chicago, IL | September 29-30/2022

The Illinois Association of Bariatric Surgeons is dedicated to improving access to care and outcomes for obese patients in the state of Illinois. Furthermore, the association is committed to providing continuing education for its member professionals. Over the years, we have continued to secure better access to care for our patients by working with insurance companies to eliminate lengthy and arduous preoperative weight loss requirements.


IFSO 2022 | Miami, FL | August 23-27/2022

The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) is a Federation composed of national associations of bariatric surgeons and Integrated Health professionals. IFSO is a scientific organization that brings together surgeons and integrated health professionals, such as nurses, practitioners, dieticians, nutritionists, psychologists, internists, and anesthesiologists, involved in the treatment of morbidly obese patients.

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LA-ASMBS 2022 | New Orleans, LA | August 13/2022

The Louisiana Chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (LA-ASMBS) is dedicated to advancing the care of bariatric patients in the state of Louisiana. Through a statewide network of bariatric surgeons and associate members, LA-ASMBS is actively engaged in legislative efforts and advocacy focused on improving quality and access to care for Louisiana residents.


Virginia Bariatric Society Meeting | Williamsburg, VA | August 12- 14/2022

Join us to learn more about the latest Advances in Medical, Endoscopic, and Surgical treatments for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases.


ASMBS 2022 Annual Meeting | Dallas, TX | June 5-9/2022

The latest technologies and advances in bariatric & metabolic surgery.


NTI 2022 | Houston, TX | May 17-18/2022

The Critical Care Exposition comes to Houston, May 17-18, 2022, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The Critical Care Exposition is the largest, most comprehensive trade show for progressive and critical care nurses.


ASCRS 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting  |  Tampa, FL  |  April 30 – May 4/2022

Discover the latest issues, techniques, and research findings in colorectal surgery from a year’s worth of sessions in one place, including abstract sessions, symposia, distinguished lectureships, workshops, supersessions, and more!

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Intuitive CONNECT UP Robotics Forum 2022 | April 6-9/2022

A personalized learning experience with peers on robotic-assisted surgery.

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AACN Horizons Conference  |  Portland, Maine  |  April 5-7/2022

A biennial, 3-day critical care symposium organized and presented by the Region 1 Chapters of AACN.


AORN Expo 2022 | New Orleans, LA | March 19-23/2022

Join AORN and thousands of perioperative professionals from around the world in New Orleans, LA, March 19-23 for the 69th annual Global Surgical Conference & Expo.

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NYSS President’s Night Dinner  |  New York, NY  |  March 16/2022

The activity is designed for New York Surgical Members and guests.  Authors and discussants represent Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY Medical College, NYP Methodist Hospital,  Hofstra/Northwell, Harlem Medical Center, and Weill Cornell Medical Center.


GBAR Conference 2022 | Tahoe, CA | March 2-4/2022

Each region represents a large territory of land which, by design, is to bring the California Society for Respiratory Care closer to the California RCPs.

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ACNL 2022 Annual Conference | Anaheim, CA | February 6-9/2022

Nurse leaders assemble!

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ASMBS re-UNITED | Las Vegas, NV | January 20-22/2022

The ASMBS re-UNITED Meeting is designed for metabolic/bariatric surgeons and integrated health professionals to learn and network in an intimate environment.

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SCCACS Annual Meeting 2022 | Santa Barbara, CA | January 14-16/2022

The Mission of the Southern California Chapter is to support the practice, teaching, and science of Surgery in Southern California through scholarship, mentorship, Fellowship, and advocacy, by means of scientific meetings and continuing education, in partnership with the American College of Surgeons.

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North Pacific Surgical Association, Annual Meeting | Portland, OR | 11/12 – 11/13/2021

North Pacific Surgical Association was founded in 1912 and currently has a membership of over 150 surgeons and residents. Mainly comprised of general surgeons, NPSA member groups are in Portland, WA, Vancouver, BC, Victoria/Alberta, BC, Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, and Spokane metropolitan area/northern Idaho.

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2021 SAWC Fall | Las Vegas, NV | 10/29 – 10/31/2021

Are you attending the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care Fall next week? Visit us at booth #738 to learn more about CareDry™ and why everyone is buzzing about it!

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46th Annual Indiana Society for Respiratory Care Fall | Plainfield, IL | 10/7 – 10/8/2021

Are you attending the 46th Annual Indiana Society for Respiratory Care Fall Conference today or tomorrow? Stop by our booth and talk suction regulators with Frank!

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7th Annual Midwest Bariatric Summit | Chicago, IL |  9/30 – 10/1/2021

The Illinois State Chapter of ASMBS hosts its 7th Annual Fall Summit with keynote speaker Shanu N. Kohari MD, FACS, FASMBS, 2021 President, ASMBS.

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CREF 2021 | San Diego, CA | 9/22 – 9/24/2021

Visit us at CREF 2021, the 40th Anniversary Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium, booth #20,  to learn more about VAVD Controller and VacPac™. The Boehringer VAVD Controller was designed specifically to ensure this practice is both safe and efficient. Precision adjustment and redundant safety features make this the equipment of choice for top heart programs across the country.

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49th Annual ARKSRC Meeting and Educational Seminar | Little Rock, AR | 9/15 – 9/16/2021

Stop by our booth to talk with our local rep, David Leon, about Boehringer solutions for respiratory care!

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ASMBS Ohio‐Kentucky Chapter 2021 Think‐tank Retreat | Columbus, OH | 9/10 – 9/11/2021

Stop by our booth to talk with our local rep, Ryan Newell, about Boehringer solutions for bariatric surgery!

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Virginia Bariatric Society (VBS) | Williamsburg, VA | 9/10 – 9/12

Stop by our booth to talk with our local reps, Bill Fahrbach and Darien Norman, about Boehringer solutions for bariatric surgery!

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SAGES 2021 | Las Vegas, NV | 8/31 – 9/3

Visit us at SAGES 2021, booth #344, to learn more about what VISIMAX™ can do for the health and safety of your OR staff and patients!

Why is VISIMAX™ the solution?

· Any available medical suction source removes the surgical smoke from the operating space.

· A sensing line and incorporated valve prevent the loss of pneumo pressure if the insufflator cannot provide sufficient flow or pressure.

· Surgeon adjustable dial allows for optimal smoke removal.

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February 23, 2021: FIRST NATION GROUP ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH BOEHRINGER® LABORATORIES LLC, THE WORLD’S LEADER IN CLINICAL SUCTION CONTROLS

First Nation Group, the premier distributor of medical-surgical equipment and supplies to the Federal Government, and Boehringer Laboratories LLC, an innovative biomedical device manufacturer, announced today that they have entered into a new strategic partnership offering safe and efficient suction treatment in hospital environments. By leveraging the strengths of both companies, this partnership will create added value for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) customers as they’re introduced to high-quality and precision medical products for routine and emergent procedures. Read More…

 

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