Patient & Family Newsletter – February 2017
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Feb, 2017
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Nov, 2016
Tracheostomy in the NICU – Webinar
Date: Wednesday, 16 November 2016 Time: 1.00p CT/2.00p ET/7.00p London Add to calendar Subject: Tracheostomy in the NICU Presenter(s): Lawrence Rhein, MD, Chief of Neonatology, UMass Memorial Karen Watters, MD, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Boston Childrens Hospital Bruce Schulman, MD, Clinical Director Neonatal Intensive Care, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Sam Ostrower, MD, [...]
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Jul, 2016
Global Tracheostomy Collaborative Launch Event
In partnership with the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine 29th Annual Congress, Milan Learn about the 29th Annual Congress: http://www.esicm.org/events/annual-congress European Society of Intensive Care Medicine: http://www.esicm.org/events Join us in Milan on 3rd October 2016 at 18:00-20:00 (Room Brown 3) The GTC are hosting a FREE meeting for interested delegates attending the ESICM Congress [...]
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Jun, 2016
Read About a Patient’s Experience Discussing her Tracheostomy Scar
What was I supposed to tell a kid without scaring him off or making me feel uncomfortable? As a kid, were you ever embarrassingly honest? To the point where you completely mortified your mother? That was totally me. We all know that kids say the darnedestthings, when we hear an alarmingly honest comment from anyone [...]
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May, 2016
THINKING OF JOINING THE GTC?
INVITATION – MEET THE GTC LEADERS /DISCUSSION FORUM On Sunday morning, May 1 from 10:30am - 12noon, at the Schaffer Auditorium, we invite you to attend a meeting of all who are participating in GTC as leaders, committee members, ITS organizers, and hospital champions. This will be an opportunity to hear from GTC leaders and [...]
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Apr, 2016
Summary of ITS/GTC joint sessions (4/29-30 2016)
The 3rd International Tracheostomy Symposium (ITS) was an astounding success. Thank you to everyone who participated. With over 200 registrants either in person or via live streaming, we found great support for the GTC and a thirst for quality improvement to be put into practice. The major takeaway: healthcare, especially high quality tracheostomy care is a team endeavor. Every team member has different experiences and perspectives, and by working together, we will improve the culture of tracheostomy care in our institutions. [...]
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Apr, 2016
Third International Tracheostomy Symposium
CHECK IT OUT! http://www.hopkinscme.edu/CourseDetail.aspx/80038429 Friday April 29th, 2016: International Tracheostomy Symposium 7:15am - 4:50pm: GTC North America Kickoff (Turner Auditorium) 1:00pm - 4:50pm: Patient and Family Perspective (Turner Auditorium; MRB G01) 2:15pm - 4:50pm: Database Session (Turner Auditorium) 5:30pm - 6:30pm: Wine and Cheese Reception (Ticketed Item) (Turner Concourse) Saturday April 30th, 2016: International Tracheostomy [...]