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Mar 20, 2012	More than Meds: Effectively Managing Chronic Pain with Multiple Therapies — Free Consumer Teleconference* Featured Speakers: Linda Gravenstein, Consumer Advocate, Coram Karen Hamilton, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, Coram Carol Ireton-Jones, PhD, RD, LD, CNSC, Coram Event Flyer Listen to Presentation

Jan 17, 2012	Living Better! How to Minimize Long-term TPN Complications — Free Consumer Teleconference* Featured Speakers: Mark DeLegge, MD, FACG, CNSP, AGAF, FASGE, Coram Karen Hamilton, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, Coram Event Flyer Listen to Presentation

Nov 15, 2011	Managing the Stress During the Holidays — Free Consumer Teleconference* Social and emotional coping skills for the holiday season. Featured Speakers: Linda Gravenstein, Consumer Advocate, Coram Mary Patnode, MS, Ed, LP, TPN Consumer and Vice President, Oley Foundation Board of Trustees Event Flyer Listen to Presentation

Sep 20, 2011	Understanding Your Insurance Benefits — Free Consumer Teleconference* An overview of insurance benefits related to tube feeding and parenteral nutrition. Considerations for optimal coverage will also be discussed. Featured Speakers: Melinda Parker, MS, RD, CNSD, Coram Danny Claycomb, Senior Vice President, Patient Financial Services, Coram Event Flyer Listen to Presentation

Jul 19, 2011	The Right Physician for Life, It's Your Choice — Nourish Consumer Teleconference* Choosing the right physician is an important decision and one that can affect your quality of life. Find out helpful questions to help guide you in this process and what to look for when choosing a physician. Featured Speakers: Mark DeLegge, MD, FACG, CNSP, AGAF, FASGE, Coram Lillian Harvey-Banchik, MD, FACS, CNSP Event Flyer Listen to Presentation

Jul 12-15, 2011	Face Forward Conference Next Step invites young adults, ages 16–23, diagnosed with PKU, Metabolic, NF or other genetic conditions to join them at this conference. Attendees will learn how to develop leadership, advocacy and other skills to help achieve a positive, healthy and fulfilling life. Location: Ashland, MA Learn more

Jul 6-9, 2011	26th Annual Oley Consumer/Clinician Conference This Oley Conference is a great opportunity for consumers to share common concerns, learn from and celebrate other individuals' successes, and reunite with friends from past conferences in addition to having the opportunity to visit with clinicians and industry representatives. Apria and Coram are proud to support the Oley Foundation as Gold Medallion Partners. Location: Bloomington, MN Learn more

May 26, 2011	Boston Physician & Healthcare Dinner Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, New England Chapter Location: Boston, MA Learn more

May 17, 2011	Great Escapes™ Travel — Nourish Consumer Teleconference* An overview of Coram's Great Escapes Travel Program, featuring tips on how to travel within the US and abroad with infusion medications and supplies, so that you can continue your infusion therapy without worry. Featured Speakers: Linda Gravenstein, Consumer Advocate, Coram Brenda Gray, PharmD, RPh, CNSC, Coram Event Flyer Listen to Presentation

Apr 30, 2011	2011 Worcester Patient & Family IBD Symposium Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, New England Chapter Coram is pleased to be an exhibitor at this event. Location: Worcester, MA Learn more Event Flyer

Apr 10, 2011	2011 Spring IBD Education Day — A Forum for Patients and Familes Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Phliadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter Location: Philadelphia, PA Learn more Event Flyer

Mar 15, 2011	Beat the Bugs: Tips for Catheter Care — Nourish Consumer Teleconference* Tips on how to keep your catheter clean and infection free. Consumer resources will also be discussed. Featured Speakers: Karen Hamilton, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, Coram Melissa Leone RN, BSN, Coram Event Flyer Listen to Presentation

Jan 29, 2011	Oley Foundation Regional Conference Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Learn more

Jan 18, 2011	Optimizing Nutrition, Minimizing Output / Update of Pharmaceuticals for Chronic Intestinal Failure — Nourish Consumer Teleconference* How to best manage you nutrition intake in order to reduce your output as well as a review of the most recent pharmaceuticals used to aide in chronic intestinal failure (CIF). Featured Speakers: Carol Ireton-Jones, PhD, RD, CNSD, Coram Mark DeLegge, MD, FACG, CNSP, AGAF, FASGE, Coram Listen to Presentation

Nov 16, 2010	Probiotics: What You Need to Know — Nourish Consumer Teleconference* A review of probiotics, what they are and why they are important to you. Featured Speaker: Melinda Parker, MS, RD, CNSD, Coram

Oct 30, 2010	The Oley Foundation SW Regional Confernece Location: Los Angeles, CA Learn more

Sep 21, 2010	Small Bowel Transplantation: A Consumers Perspective — Nourish Consumer Teleconference* Q&A on the issues and benefits surrounding solid organ transplant. Featured Speakers: Carol Ireton-Jones, PhD, RD, CNSD, Coram Robbyn Kindle, RD, Coram

Jul 20, 2010	You Are Not Alone — Nourish Consumer Teleconference* Support mechanisms for long-term TPN comsumers.

Jun 28-Jul 2, 2010	25th Annual Oley Consumer/Clinician Conference Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Learn More

May 18, 2010	Great Escapes: Travel for Home Nutrition Consumers — Nourish Consumer Teleconference* A review of available resources and tips from our Nutrition Patient Advocate with helpful insight from the Transportation Security Administration. Featured Speaker: Linda Gravenstein, Consumer Advocate, Coram

April 11, 2010	Chrohn's & Colitis Foundation of America: Annual Spring Education Day Location: Philadelphia, PA Learn more

Mar 16, 2010	Enhancing the Patient Experience — Nourish Consumer Teleconference* Leveraging both technology and direct consumer feedback to enhance the patient experience. Featured Speakers: Jill Ashcraft, Vice President of Customer Service, Coram Carlota Bentley, Sr. Director, TPN Center of Excellence, Coram Listen to Presentation

Feb 8-12, 2010	A.S.P.E.N. Clinical Nutrition Week (CNW10) Location: Las Vegas Hilton, NV Learn More

Feb 7-8, 2010	A.S.P.E.N. Research Workshop Coram is proud to sponsor the 2010 Research Workshop - Intestinal Failure: Latest Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment Including Transplantation Location: Las Vegas Hilton, NV Learn More

Jan 19, 2010	Taking Control of Your Pain — Nourish Consumer Teleconference* A Q&A on controlling your pain and related symptoms. Featured Speakers: Mark DeLegge, MD, Coram Betsy Rothley, RN, MSN, FNP, BC, Coram Listen to Presentation

Nov 17, 2009	Enjoying the Holidays — Nourish Consumer Teleconference* Social and emotional coping skills for the holiday season. Featured Speaker: Faye Clements, RN Listen to Presentation

Nov 11, 2009	Oley/PASPEN Regional Conference Location: Philadelphia, PA Featured Speaker: Maryann King, MPH, RD, CNSD, LDN, Coram Contact: www.oley.org

Sept 15, 2009	Occupational Empowerment — Nourish Consumer Teleconference* Tips on successfully returning to work, school, or volunteering Featured Speaker: Bette Marie Bond

Aug 18, 2009	Let's Get Moving! — Nourish Consumer Teleconference* Developing your strength and mobility Featured Speaker: Chrindye Dietz, PT, CCCE, Coram Listen to Presentation

Jul 21, 2009	Good Hydration Knows No Season — Nourish Consumer Teleconference* Facts and tips on staying hydrated through the summer and beyond Featured Speakers: Carol Ireton-Jones, PhD, RD, CNSD, Coram Ezra Steiger, MD

May 19, 2009	The Great Escape — Nourish Consumer Teleconference* Tips for Successful Travel with HPEN Featured Speakers: Lisa Johnson, RD, LD/N, Coram Linda Gravenstein, Patient Advocate, Coram

April 21, 2009	A Look at the Past, Present and Future of the Oley Foundation Featured Speaker: Dr. Lyn Howard, MB, FRCP, FACP

March 17, 2009	Managing Your Pain — Nourish Consumer Teleconference* Featured Speaker: Betsy Rothley, RN, MSN, FNP, BC, Coram
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