Upcoming Medical Conferences in New Orleans

New Orleans Dental Conference (NODC) and Louisiana Dental Association (LDA) Annual Session is organized by New Orleans Dental Association (NODA) and will be held from May 23 - 25, 2019 at Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Additional Details will be posted as soon as they are available.

New Cardiovascular Horizons 20th Annual Conference 2019 is organized by New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) and will be held from May 29 - 31, 2019 at The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is endovascular specialists, podiatrists, family physicians, nurses and cath lab technologists with specific accreditations for each specialty. Conference Topics : • Peripheral Artery Disease. • Critical Limb Ischemia. • Venous Disease. • Cardiovascular Disease. • Podiatry/Wound Care. • Limb Salvage. Conference Objectives are : • Discuss the indications, risks and complications of interventional therapies in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, peripheral artery disease, and critical limb ischemia. • Understand and implement contemporary approaches in peripheral vascular management (including carotid, renal and mesenteric, SFA, below the knee, venous disease and aortic) based on recent clinical trials and evidenced based data. • Apply appropriate applications of new endovascular technologies for patients with vascular disease. • Describe appropriate pharmacologic management in the care of patients with cardiovascular disease, peripheral artery disease and critical limb ischemia. • Discuss various testing modalities and comprehensive spectrum of care in patients with foot ulcers and threatened limbs. • Explain proper use and interpretation of diagnostic tools and apply appropriate screening techniques for peripheral artery disease. • Recognize the roles and responsibilities of multidisciplinary members of a comprehensive PAD clinical team. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

17th Annual New Orleans Aeroallergen Conference is organized by Ochsner Health System and will be held from May 30 - Jun 02, 2019 at Ochsner's Primary Care Building, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America.  After successfully completing this course, attendees will be able to: • Identify and categorize the various classes of airborne allergens found in ambient air. • Describe the lifecycle, modes of transport, reproduction, and methods of dispersal of aeroallergens. • Recognize diurnal, seasonal, and weather-induced patterns of allergen incidence. • Describe the health effects, which may result from exposure to airborne allergens. • Practice hands-on application of acquired knowledge within the course, with availability of expert assistance. Accreditation  The Ochsner Clinic Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation: The Ochsner Clinic Foundation designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Please note: Refunds will not be issued after any conference has begun. For refunds to be made in advance of a conference please contact ktschirn@ochsner.org. All refunds must be made 24 hrs. in advance of the specified conference in order to be able to process accordingly. Please be aware that all refunds are subject to cancellation charges which vary dependent upon the specified conference. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

CO2 Angiography Society Annual Conference 2019 is organized by New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) and will be held on May 31, 2019 at The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals in the fields of radiology, cardiology, nephrology, vascular and transplant surgery and interventional radiology, both in training and in practice. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Course Description Physicians can use CO2 with more confidence due to technological advancements and improved methods of safe delivery. Extensive training of the uses of CO2 to improve patient care is warranted as physicians seek to provide the highest quality of care in the most economical environment. This educational activity will address the unique and complicated health care needs of those with renal insufficiency and allergy to iodinated contrast as well of the many disease entities where typical liquid contrast fails in the diagnosis and/or treatment. Course Objectives • Describe the medical indications for the appropriate uses of CO2 as a vascular imaging agent • Discuss how to safely deliver intravascular CO2 for imaging. • Indicate the uses of intravascular CO2 in a variety of procedures. • Describe CO2 utilization when contrast has failed. • Determine cost reduction benefits when using CO2. • Discuss the history, science, and future of CO2 as an imaging agent. • Increase their utilization of CO2 for various procedures. • Employ strict safety protocols when using CO2. • Experience cost reduction of patient services will be experienced when delivering CO2. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

NCVH Vein Forum: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Optimizing Venous Circulation 2019 is organized by New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) and will be held on May 31, 2019 at The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Interventional Cardiologists, Interventional Radiologists, Cardiovascular Surgeons, Vascular Surgeons, Endovascular Fellows, Podiatrists, Wound Care Specialists, Ultrasound Technicians. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Educational Highlights: • Evidence-Based Comprehensive Venous Care. • Taking Your Practice to the Next Level. • All Specialties Working Together for Better Patient Outcomes. • Developing a Business Model to Incorporate Venous Screening into Your Practice. Course Objectives • Evaluate efficacy of non-thermal technologies. • Develop models for practitioners to incorporate venous screening into their practices. • Evaluate updates and advances in compression therapy. • Determine best approaches for deep vein disease. • Discuss how podiatrists, cardiovascular and wound care specialists can collaborate for best outcomes. • How to market your practice.

Radiological Society of Louisiana 2019 is organized by Ochsner Health System and will be held on Jun 01, 2019 at The Westin New Orleans Canal Place, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Care of Cardiovascular Conditions Live Course is organized by American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and will be held from Jun 05 - 08, 2019 at New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of​ 25.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Learning Objectives : At the end of this course, you will be able to: • Assess cardiovascular risk in patients, and formulate strategies to educate and counsel patients on behavior modification to reduce the degree of risk. • Construct evidence-based strategies to diagnose and manage common cardiovascular conditions, including: heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertension and lipid disorders, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation and other dysrhythmias, vascular disease, venous thromboembolic disease, and more. • Communicate effectively to ensure patient understanding of diagnosis and treatment recommendations, including ongoing follow-up care as applicable. • Recognize when to refer or consult with other specialists to provide optimal patient care. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

June Basic Compliance Academy is organized by Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) and will be held from Jun 17 - 19, 2019 at Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is participants with basic knowledge of and professional experience in healthcare compliance. This includes compliance officers, internal auditors, data privacy personnel, regulatory compliance specialists, and in-house or external compliance lawyers. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 29.1 CEU Credits. Conference Description: This conference focusing on subject areas at the heart of health care compliance practice. Its faculty is made up of experts in the field. Courses are designed for participants who have a basic knowledge of compliance concepts and some professional experience in a compliance function. Attendees gain comprehensive knowledge of the following: • Policies, Procedures and Infrastructure • Corporate Responsibility • Risk assessment • Education and Training • Routine Auditing and Monitoring • Stark and Anti-Kickback • HIPAA Privacy and Security • Conflicts, Discipline & Incentives Conference Objectives: The HCCA Basic Compliance Academies also: • Cover the core healthcare compliance training you need, including policies and procedures, effectiveness and evaluation, HIPAA privacy and security, risk assessment, auditing and monitoring, Stark and anti-kickback, and internal and external investigations. • Are taught by compliance professionals, hand-selected for their experience and teaching skills. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM) Annual Meeting is organized by American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM) and will be held during May 21 - 25, 2019 at Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP) Annual Conference is organized by Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP) and will be held from May 21 - 23, 2019 at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.