Upcoming Events

Western Pain SocietyandPain Society of Oregon

Presents

The 2008 Annual Clinical Meeting:”Meeting Pain Where It Hurts: Physical, Psychological & Social Solutions”

Successful completion of the requirements for continuing education will require sign-in at the registration desk (completed at the conference site) and the completion of the program evaluations following the meeting, available on-line at http://www.painconference.org.

 

 

“Pediatric Pain Management”

By

George Wadie, M.D.

&

Samantha Ferguson, RN-C, BSN.

Presentation:Dr. Wadie and Ms. Ferguson will provide an in-depth presentation on many aspects of Pediatric Pain Management including pediatric pain scales, appropriate use of medication, monitoring for pain levels during treatment, signs and symptoms of unmanaged pain, and patient response. Primary care and family care professionals will be provided with the information and tools needed to manage pediatric pain encountered in their everyday practice.

Speaker(s):

George Wadie, M.D. is the Medical Director for the Department of Pediatric Surgery at Sacred Heart Medical Center. He oversees education for pediatric physicians and professional staff. He is also on staff at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon, as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Surgery. He completed his Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at the University of Tennessee in Memphis in 2002. He is a member of the American college of Surgeons and the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group.

Samantha Ferguson, RN-C, BSN, is a Charge Nurse in the Pediatric and Adolescent Unit at Sacred Heart Medical Center. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing at the University of Iowa and has been a registered nurse since 2000. She is certified in pain management by the ANCC and shares her expertise in managing pain from infancy to adulthood. She is active in pain management teaching including pain scoring and appropriate treatment interventions to provide quality patient care.

Date: April 16, 2008

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Downtown Athletic Club-3rd floor, Eugene, OR

Cost: $25.00 non-members-includes dinner.

**Please RSVP to the PSO office by April 14: (541) 345-7300 phone,

(541) 345-7301 fax or by e-mail at kawa@painsociety.com.

Continuing Education

  • Sacred Heart is accredited by the Oregon Medical Association to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. Sacred Heart Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • This program is pending approval by the American Academy of Family Physicians for 1.5 Elective hours.
  • This program is pending approval by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy for 1.8 pain management CE hours.
  • The Pain Society of Oregon is an approved provider by the Oregon State Board of Clinical Social Workers and the Oregon State Board of Naturopathic Examiners. This program is worth 1.5 continuing education hours.
  • This program meets the requirements of the Lane County Psychologists Association, Oregon State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists, Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Oregon State Physical Therapist Licensing Board for 1.5 pain management continuing education hours.

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“Natural Medicine &

Acupuncture in Pain Management”

By

Cindy Reuter, N.D., L.Ac.

Presentation:When conventional approaches to pain management fail, patients and their families often turn to complementary and alternative healing methods such as Acupuncture and Naturopathic Medicine. This presentation will introduce the audience to a range of integrative modalities, highlighting the mechanism and efficacy of such interventions.

Speaker: Cindy Reuter, ND, LAc, RD is a Naturopathic physician, Licensed Acupuncturist and Registered Dietitian with the Providence Cancer Center Integrative Medicine Program. She received her undergraduate degree in nutrition and clinical dietetics from the University of California, Berkeley, her doctorate in Naturopathic medicine and her master of Oriental Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. She treats patients with a wide range of health conditions, including cancer and chronic pain. Dr. Reuter uses a whole-person therapeutic approach focusing on acupuncture, nutrition and lifestyle changes to helps patients find wellness and balance.

Date: April 15, 2008Time: 6:00 p.m.Location: Multnomah Athletic Club, Portland, OR.Cost: $25.00 non-members-includes dinner.RSVP: to Tammy Peterson by April 11th: (503) 804-3072, phone or tammy@painsociety.com, e-mail.

Continuing Education

  • Sacred Heart is accredited by the Oregon Medical Association to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. Sacred Heart Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • This program is pending approval by the American Academy of Family Physicians for 1.5 Prescribed hours.
  • This program is pending approval by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy for 1.8 pain management CE hours.
  • The Pain Society of Oregon is an approved provider by the Oregon State Board of Clinical Social Workers and the Oregon State Board of Naturopathic Examiners. This program is worth 1.5 continuing education hours.
  • This program meets the requirements of the Lane County Psychologists Association, Oregon State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists, Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Oregon State Physical Therapist Licensing Board for 1.5 pain management continuing education hours.

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Pain Society of Oregon

Presents

“Art Therapy in Pain Treatment”

By

Deborah Sadowsky, MA, A.T.R.

Presentation: Visual art can give a face to the ambiguity of chronic pain. Drawing an injury or the source of the pain can give expression to something that is often elusive. Chronic pain patients frequently have difficulty describing their pain to their physicians, nurses, counselors, family members, etc. There simply are no words to describe the journey they have taken. Art therapy can add another dimension to the therapeutic process, giving pain patients avenues for expression and increased insight. In the fall of 2006, the Pain Society of Oregon sponsored a Pain Patient Visual Arts Project. This lecture will highlight the work accomplished during this project and note the patient outcomes

Speaker: Deborah Sadowsky, MA, A.T.R. earned her MA in art education/art therapy at the University of Oregon in 1978. She is a registered art therapist with extensive experience developing and implementing programs in art therapy, stress and anger management.

Date: March 19th, 2008Time: 6:00 p.m.Location: Downtown Athletic Club-3rd floor, Eugene, ORCost: $25.00 non-members-includes dinner.Please RSVP to the PSO office by February 18: (541) 345-7300 phone,(541) 345-7301 fax or by e-mail at: kawa@painsociety.com.

Continuing Education

· Sacred Heart is accredited by the Oregon Medical Association to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. Sacred Heart Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

· This program is pending approval by the American Academy of Family Physicians for 1.5 Elective hours.

· This program is pending approval by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy for 1.8 pain management CE hours.

· The Pain Society of Oregon is an approved provider by the Oregon State Board of Clinical Social Workers and the Oregon State Board of Naturopathic Examiners. This program is worth 1.5 continuing education hours.

· This program meets the requirements of the Lane County Psychologists Association, Oregon State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists, Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Oregon State Physical Therapist Licensing Board for 1.5 pain management continuing education hours.

 

Pain Society of Oregon

Presents

“Trigeminal Neuralgia: Head Face and Neck Pain”

By

Kim Thiringer, DO.

Presentation: There is a high prevalence of head, face, and neck pain syndromes in the general population. Many patients struggle to find plausible explanations and effective treatments for their symptoms. Dr. Thiringer will discuss typical and atypical aspects of common head, neck and pain syndromes highlighting approaches to treatment that can adapt to the individual to maximize therapeutic benefit.

Speaker: Dr. J. Kim Thiringer practices Otolaryngology at Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates in Hillsboro, Oregon. Previously he served as the Chief Medical Officer and Director for Organizational Excellence at the Navy Medical Center in San Diego, California. He graduated from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California. Dr. Thiringer has presented and published extensively on this topic.

Date: March 18, 2008Time: 6:00 p.m.Location: Multnomah Athletic ClubCost: $25.00 non-members-includes dinner.RSVP: to Tammy Peterson by February 18th by phone (503) 804-3072 or by e-mail to tammy@painsociety.com.

Continuing Education

· Sacred Heart is accredited by the Oregon Medical Association to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. Sacred Heart Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

· This program is pending approval by the American Academy of Family Physicians for 1.5 Prescribed hours.

· This program is pending approval by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy for 1.8 pain management CE hours.

· The Pain Society of Oregon is an approved provider by the Oregon State Board of Clinical Social Workers and the Oregon State Board of Naturopathic Examiners. This program is worth 1.5 continuing education hours.

· This program meets the requirements of the Lane County Psychologists Association, Oregon State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists, Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Oregon State Physical Therapist Licensing Board for 1.5 pain management continuing education hours.

 

 

Pain Society of Oregon

Presents

“Dual Diagnosis: Pain & Addiction”ByAndris Antoniskis, M.D.Presentation: Pain and addiction are both common problems. This can create management issues when they co-exist in the same patient. Dr. Antoniskis will identify key elements of a substance abuse evaluation, review substance abuse treatment and identify ways healthcare professionals can collaborate in the management of these complex patients.Speaker: Andris Antoniskis, M.D. is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine and Internal Medicine. Dr. Antoniskis has a private practice in Portland, Oregon. He has served as the Medical Director of Chemical Dependency Services at Providence Health Systems in Portland since 1981.Date: February 19, 2008Time: 6:00 p.m.Location: Multnomah Athletic ClubCost: $25.00 non-members-includes dinner.RSVP: to Tammy Peterson by February 18th by phone (503) 804-3072 or by e-mail to tammy@painsociety.com.

Continuing Education

  • Sacred Heart is accredited by the Oregon Medical Association to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. Sacred Heart Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • This program is pending approval by the American Academy of Family Physicians for 1.5 Prescribed hours.
  • This program is pending approval by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy for 1.8 pain management CE hours.
  • The Pain Society of Oregon is an approved provider by the Oregon State Board of Clinical Social Workers and the Oregon State Board of Naturopathic Examiners. This program is worth 1.5 continuing education hours.
  • This program meets the requirements of the Lane County Psychologists Association, Oregon State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists, Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Oregon State Physical Therapist Licensing Board for 1.5 pain management continuing education hours.

Pain Society of Oregon

Presents

“Neuro-ocular Vestibular Dysfunction; Refractory Headache; Motion Sickness; and Compulsive Personality Traits: Diagnosis and Treatment”ByRoderic Gillilan, O.D. & Scott Pengelly, Ph.D.Presentation: This presentation will include diagnostic criteria, presenting symptoms, prevalence rates, and treatment strategies.Speakers:Roderic Gillilan, O.D. had a private practice here in Eugene from 1958-2001 when he retired. Dr. Gillilan discovered Neuro-ocular Vestibular Dysfunction and developed dynamic adaptive therapy, for its cure. He has authored papers and presented on this topic both locally and regionally.Scott Pengelly, Ph.D. has been a licensed psychologist in private practice in Eugene since 1987. His practice includes, but is not limited to, behavioral medicine, pain management, biofeedback, sports psychology, individual/marital/family psychology. Dr. Pengelly is the past chair of the Oregon Psychological Associations Ethics committee.Date: February 20, 2008Time: 6:00 p.m.Location: Downtown Athletic Club-3rd floor, Eugene, ORCost: $25.00 non-members-includes dinner.Please RSVP to the PSO office by February 18: (541) 345-7300 phone,(541) 345-7301 fax or by e-mail at: kawa@painsociety.com.

Continuing Education

  • This program is pending approval by the American Academy of Family Physicians for 1.5 Prescribed hours.
  • This program is pending approval by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy for 1.8 pain management CE hours.
  • The Pain Society of Oregon is an approved provider by the Oregon State Board of Clinical Social Workers and the Oregon State Board of Naturopathic Examiners. This program is worth 1.5 continuing education hours.
  • This program meets the requirements of the Lane County Psychologists Association, Oregon State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists, Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Oregon State Physical Therapist Licensing Board for 1.5 pain management continuing education hours.