Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation Community Awards Gala

Gala and Community Awards Celebration

Saturday, March 24, 2012
Omni William Penn Hotel

V.I.P .Champagne Reception (invitation only) – 6:00pm
General Reception and Silent Auction Begin at 6:30pm
Dinner/Program/Awards/Live Auction at 7:30pm

Pittsburgh Proud is an evening that celebrates the many reasons to be proud of the Pittsburgh region, including this year’s ACMS award winners. Join the Allegheny County Medical Society as they honor those individuals and organizations that have done much to reach out to meet the healthcare needs of the Pittsburgh community.

A VIP champagne reception will take place prior to kick-off introducing and honoring the ACMS incoming President and Board of Directors. This function is by invitation only.

The general reception begins at 6:30pm and features entertainment, appetizers, and a silent auction. Dinner follows along with the awards presentation. The evening will conclude as emcee Ken Rice becomes auctioneer for the Foundation’s live auction items!

So, mark your calendar for a lively evening of entertainment, auctions, great food and other surprises! All proceeds will benefit the ACMS Foundation medical and nursing student scholarship funds.

The evening is black-tie optional.

Tickets are $160/each.
Tables are available for purchase.

For more details, visit http://www.acmsgala.org/.

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PA Homecare Association Annual Conference

The Pennsylvania Homecare Association is being held May 16-18 at the Penn State Conference Center in State College, PA. Featured speakers include Joan Lunden, Carmine Gallo, and Ron Culberson. For details, download the conference brochure.

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MARCH 8-9, 2012: Canada-US Healthcare Technology Summit: Improving Care through Innovation

Thursday evening networking 3/8/12 & Educational Seminar Friday 3/9/12 Doubletree Pittsburgh

As total annual U.S. healthcare costs continue to soar, the role of healthcare and technology has taken over discussions in Washington and on Wall Street – and now Pittsburgh. On March 8 and 9, the Consulate General of Canada in Buffalo and The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, along with the Western Pennsylvania Chapter, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (WPHIMSS) are partnering to present the inaugural Canada − United States Healthcare Information Technology Summit − “Improving Care Through Innovation” – which will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh.

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Geneva College MSOL/Serving Leaders Conference 2012

Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Pittsburgh Marriott North
100 Cranberry Woods Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
724-772-3700
www.pittsburghmarriottnorth.com
Online Registration: Click here.

Purpose of the Conference
We serve individuals and organizations in Western Pennsylvania by equipping them in serving leadership and connecting them with like-minded partners. We accomplish this by:

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Inaugural Summit to Showcase Innovative Solutions and Synergies for Improving U.S. Healthcare System

 As total annual U.S. healthcare costs continue to soar, the role of healthcare and technology has taken over discussions in Washington and on Wall Street – and now Pittsburgh. On March 8 and 9, the Consulate General of Canada in Buffalo and The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service,along with the Western PennsylvaniaChapter, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (WPHIMSS) are partnering to present the inaugural Canada − United States Healthcare Information Technology Summit − “Improving Care Through Innovation” – which will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh.

The Summit aims to foster partnerships and identify opportunities for synergies among Canadian healthcare technology companies and U.S. hospitals, health insurers and healthcare delivery partners, to identify and accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions – ultimately leading to improved outcomes and lowered costs.

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Wound and Skin Care CEU Presentation offered by Family Hospice and Medline

Free seminars take place Feb. 28 at The Center for Compassionate Care

Pittsburgh-area RNs are invited to take part in a free educational presentation on Wound and Skin Care, Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Family Hospice’s Center for Compassionate Care, 50 Moffett St. in Mt. Lebanon. Attendees may choose one of two sessions: 8 a.m.-10:45 a.m., or 5 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Admission and parking are free and light refreshments will be served. This seminar will be conducted by Elizabeth O’Connell-Gifford, RN, BSN, CWOCN, (Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse) clinical education specialist with Medline Industries. Two free CEUs are available for Pennsylvania-licensed RNs. RSVP by Feb. 23 to 412-572-8747.  More information at www.familyhospice.com.

 

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