2010 Collaborative Meeting
Heartland
Genetics and Newborn Screening Collaborative
7th Annual Conference
Embassy Suites on the River in Des Moines, IA
September 22-24, 2010
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The Heartland Genetics and Newborn Screening Collaborative annual conference was held at the Embassy Suites on the River, September 22-24, 2010 in Des Moines, IA. Thank you to everyone who attended this year's meeting!
Conference Information
Agenda: The meeting agenda included plenary sessions, guest speakers, and Work Group meetings.
Evaluation: 27 Evaluation Forms were turned in at the conclusion of the conference.
Attendance: All 8 Heartland states were represented at the meeting.
Thursday, September 23
Emergency Preparedness--Bill Perry and Hans Andersson
Emerging Regional Issues--Brad Schaefer
Transition Projects--Mary Ann Coffman
Transition--Wendy Parent
D-70 Overview--Mary Ann Bechtold and Heather Moore
Genetics in Nursing--Sandy Daack-Hirsch
Good Spot/Bad Spot Project--Tonya McCallister
Friday, September 24
HRCC Report--Brad Schaefer
Heartland Evaluation--Barb Jackson
HRSA Update--Michele Puryear
Telemedicine Experiences--Shobana Kubendran
Data Linkage Assessment--Amy Brower
NBSTRN Update--Amy Brower
Exhibitor: Combimatrix Molecular Diagnostics
Travel and Reimbursement
The Heartland Regional Coordinating Center will pay travel costs for Advisory Board members, core work group members and advocates. See Travel Funding List. For those whose travel will be covered, Heartland will pay for travel to the meeting, lodging and meals. Please see the Heartland Travel Guidelines and Travel Reimbursement Information document below for complete instructions, including necessary forms.
Travel Funding List *Updated*
Travel Reimbursement Information *Updated* (Includes hotel details)
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Embassy Suites, Des Moines--On the River
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Last updated: 9/30/10 SRW