NHF12-220

Wish Upon a STAR: Discussion of Ankle Replacement Surgery

Speakers: Paul S. Cooper, MD; Moderator: Carolyn Francis, RN, CNP, MS

Learn about the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR™) from the Medstar Georgetown University Hospital's leading foot and ankle surgeon, Paul S. Cooper, MD. Dr. Cooper discusses ankle anatomy; what makes the bleeding disorders patient an ideal candidate for the STAR; the advantage of ankle replacement over an ankle fusion; and preoperative, post-operative and rehabilitative care. He talks about how bleeding disorders patients are doing and will be expected to do in the future. Having performed more than 1,000 ankle replacements, Dr. Cooper shares his experience, challenges and hopes for the future of ankle replacement therapy.

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NHF12-004

Hemophilia 101

Speakers: Joanna A. Davis, MD

This session focuses on the basics of hemophilia including inheritance, mechanism, symptoms and management. With a thorough overview of the condition, you will have a better understanding of joint bleeds, the rationale for prophylaxis and practical approaches to common issues. Hear from veteran parents, teens and young adults on living with hemophilia.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$12.00

$12.00

NHF12-112

Nurse Luncheon - Be Our Guest

Speakers: Mary Lou Cygan, MSN, RN, CPNP; Val D. Bias; Jim Munn, RN, MS; Moderator: Susan Hunter, RN, BSN

Listen as we reflect on our roles as HTC nurses and celebrate our achievements. Speakers include Val D. Bias, CEO of NHF, and Jim Munn, Vice Chair of WFH. Special recognitions and presentations will include, but are not limited to, the 2012 NHF Nurse of the Year and the recipient of the 2011-2012 NHF Nursing Excellence Fellowship

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$12.00

$12.00

NHF12-001

Inspiration, Imagination & Motivation

Speakers: Cindy Ping, BSN; Regina Butler, RN; Moderator: Judy Kauffman, RN, CPNP

How well do patients follow our treatment advice? Learn about the state of adherence, and a method to help motivate patients to change behavior. Motivational interviewing helps the health care provider lead patients to discover their impetus for change. Learn the science behind the motivational interviewing movement.

MP3

$20.00

$20.00

NHF12-210

Been There, Done That! Raising Parents When you Have a Bleeding Disorder

Speakers: Michele Cecil; Brent Movitz; Jozef Zwier; Moderators: Jennifer Maahs, MSN, PNP; Tonya Hegwood, MSW, LCSW

A panel of young adults with bleeding disorders share childhood experiences of their parents’ adjustment to their diagnosis. We discuss the challenges a bleeding disorder can present, as well as the growth that can occur in both parents and children as a result. This conversation for all will reassure new families that life with a bleeding disorder need not be as frightening as the initial diagnosis.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$12.00

$12.00

Subtotal

$66.00