FIRST MINI-CONFERENCE OF

 FLORIDA PBCERS SUPPORT GROUPS

JANUARY 22-23, 2005

 

SPONSORED BY AXCAN PHARMA

 

 

Best Western Lake Buena Vista Hotel in Walt Disney world resort area, near downtown Disney.  For room reservations call (800)348-3765 & ask for the PBCers support group rate:  $87 per night (can be extended for 3 nights prior &/or 3 nights after). Due to the busy season, early reservations are recommended. All PBCers and support persons welcome.  Each person attending any of the events or meals  must be registered and paid.  Name tags required for admission. (see form following)

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

SAT. JAN. 22

·        3:00 pm - conference registration in hospitality room on 18th floor of hotel

·        6:00 - dinner on 18th floor of hotel overlooking Disney fireworks. Caring & sharing program led by PBCer-nurse  Katie Gregory of Orlando

 

SUN. JAN. 23

·        8:00 am - breakfast

·        9:00 – program begins

·        12:00 lunch

·        3:00 (approx) –conference  ends

 

For further information contact Maxine Arst macarst@juno.com or call (561)969-9000 

 

 

GUEST SPEAKERS

 

Linie Moore, Pbcers President

Pearland Texas

Will Talk About PBC Education & Awareness

 

 Representative Of Axcan Pharma

Makers Of Urso 250 & Urso Forte

Update On What Is Happening In The Drug Industry In Relation To PBC

 

Dr. Wisam Zakko Md,  Ft. Lauderdale

Specialist In Gastroenterology And Internal Medicine

 Will Speak On Diagnosis And Treatment Of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis And It’s Side Effects As It Progresses

 

Dr. Cynthia Levy Md, Gainesville

Gastroenterologist With An Emphasis On Primary Billiary Cirrhosis

Uf College Of Medicine Shands

Will Speak On Primary Biliary Cirrhosis & The Course Of The Disease, With An Explanation Of The Stages Of Progression

 

Dr, Consuelo Soldevila-Pic0 Md, Gainesville

Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist

Specializing In Liver Diseases And Transplantion

Clinical Asst. Professor Uf College Of Medicine

Will Speak On Pre & Post Transplant Issues, And The Testing Procedures Involved

 

In Addition To Speaking

Doctors Will Form A Panel To Answer Questions Submitted By Attendees

 

 

 

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Registration for PBCers Support Group Mini-Conference

Sat. & Sun. January 22-23, 2005

Best Western Lake Buena Vista Hotel

Orlando, Florida

 

Name(s)

PBCer_______________________________________________________

                                          

Support person_____________________________________________ 

                                           

Other (please specify)______________________________________                   

 

Address:____________________________________________________

 

Phone:_____________ e-mail_______________fax________________

 

Enclosed is check for $25.00 per person for registration (includes Sat. dinner, Sun. breakfast, lunch & snacks).  Make checks payable to:  SE Florida PBCers Support Group and mail to: Brenda Dashkin, 6607 Piemonte Dr., Boynton Beach, FL 33437 – Please register by Jan. 10, 2005

 

ž          I will be attending all events

                       OR

ž          I will be attending dinner on Jan. 22 (room capacity 72 for this event)

ž          I will be attending breakfast Jan. 23

ž          I will be attending lunch Jan. 23

                               ALSO

ž          I am willing to help with planning

ž          I am willing to help at the conference

ž          I am staying over & interested in getting together for dinner on Sun.

ž          I am interested in post conference activities that may be available.

 

I have made reservations at the Best Western  Lake Buena Vista Hotel for (dates)______________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

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