The 7th Annual Diabetes/Heart Disease & Stroke Winter Symposium - Myrtle Beach, SC - Professional Diabetes Conferences

The 7th Annual Diabetes/Heart Disease & Stroke Winter Symposium
Evidence-Based Management – Improving Diabetes & Cardiovascular Care: Innovate, Motivate To Better Collaborate
February 27-28, 2009
Crown Reef Resort and Convention Center
Myrtle Beach, SC

Jointly Sponsored by:
The Medical University of South Carolina
SC DHEC Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
SC DHEC Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Division
In Cooperation with:
The Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina
Diabetes Today Advisory Council

DESCRIPTION
The sessions offered at this program have been specifically designed for primary care physicians, podiatrists, physician assistants, diabetes educators and nurse practitioners. The information to be presented is equally relevant to pharmacists, nurses, dietitians, certified health education specialists and social workers that will benefit from a comprehensive diabetes update. The program is designed to review the latest issues in diabetes management as it relates to blood pressure, lipids, and blood sugar control.
ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Medical University of South Carolina and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
To address the burden of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke in South Carolina though education to improve patient outcomes. In the past several years, the state has ranked very high in the nation for diabetes prevalence and stroke/cardiovascular disease deaths.