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Westberg Symposium     


23rd Annual Westberg Parish Nurse Symposium
Named after Rev. Dr. Granger Westberg


                  Opening Doors to Wholeness
 

September 25-27, 2009
Hyatt Regency Saint Louis Riverfront
Downtown Saint Louis, Missouri


Change to the 2009 Westberg Symposium!

The original option for Breakout B-3 unfortunately had to cancel but we have found a replacement. Tanya Abreu, President and National Director of Spirit of Women Hospital Network (www.spiritofwomen.org), a wholistic wellness organization, will be presenting:

“Opening Doors by Putting Spirit in Your Women’s Health Program”

This presentation, will define a “sacred” non-denominational approach to women’s health outreach/programming that encompasses mind, body and spirit. Attendees will learn innovative, highly effective surround-sound tactics to motivate youth, young women and baby boomers to change negative health behaviors into positive ones.

 

CLICK HERE to access the registration website.

Hotel reservations can be made directly by
clicking here.

To download the Symposium Brochure click here.


KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:


Rev. Philip Gulley

Pastor and author from Danville, Indiana.
Philip has become the voice of small-town American life.  Author of Front Porch Tales, Hometown Tales,
For Everything a Season, and the Harmony Series. 
 

 




Julie Russell, RN, MA

Executive Director
Kansas Health Ethics, Inc. (KHE) in Wichita,
a non-profit organization providing ethics education and a forum for discussion of ethical issues in health care and the end-of-life.
Julie also identifies herself as a nurse dramatist.




Dr. Tieraona Low Dog

Director of Education
Integrative Medicine Program
University of Arizona in Tucson
Dr. Low Dog has been involved in national
health policy and regulatory issues
for more than a decade.






Registration & Pre-Conference Fees

Registration fees include two continental breakfasts, one lunch, one dinner, all breaks, and conference materials.  Submit early registration: ON-LINE through June 14th, MAILED & postmarked no later than June 8th.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  ALL registrations must be postmarked by September 14, 2009.

Early Registration (postmarked April 7 - June 8)
$420.00                  (online April 7 - June 14)

Regular Registration (June 15 - September 14)
$440.00

Pre-Conference Fees (Includes one continental breakfast & lunch)
$200.00 Full Day
$100.00 Half Day
$200.00 Two Half Day


Lodging

Room rates, at the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis Riverfront, in the International Parish Nurse Resource Center room block are $119.00 per night for single or double occupancy. To take advantage of this special rate, call the 314.241.7400 or 1.800.223.1234 and ask for hotel reservations, before September 4, 2009.   Check in time is 3:00 p.m.  Check out time is 12:00 noon. The tax on the sleeping rooms is 14.866% (but subject to change).


Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities

Sponsors provide the philanthropic support needed to hold Symposium costs steady for participants, many of whom work on a volunteer basis for organizations committed to improving the lives of the underserved. The International Parish Nurse Resource Center (IPNRC) offers numerous benefits to sponsors, including the opportunity to develop relationships with leaders in the parish nursing community.

Exhibiting at the Westberg Symposium is a great way to reach a diverse group of parish nurses, coordinators, and educators who are eager to network and learn more about resources for health, advocacy, research and social services.

Not-for-profit and for-profit exhibitors are encouraged to exhibit at the Symposium, offering the opportunity to reach over 500 faith communities from the United States and abroad.  If you are interested in being an exhibitor or sponsor, please click on the link for more information.

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Information
 



2008 Westberg Symposium Sponsors
Long-Term Sponsors
Deaconess Foundation - www.deaconess.org
The Family of Reverend Dr. Granger Westberg

Additional Sponsors
Caring Bridge
Together Rx Access
St. Louis University
Community Health Network, Indianapolis, IN
Jill's Health Corner
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Commerce Bank
Newport Financial Advisors, LLC
SSM - St. Mary's Health Center
Odyssey Healthcare


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If you would like a registration brochure for the 2009 Westberg Symposium, please email Susan Miller with name and address. If you are a Friend of the Center (FOC) you will automatically receive a 2009 Symposium brochure.  Questions regarding the 2009 Symposium, please contact Mary Slutz at 314-920-9941 or by email.