Dear Colleague,

Please join us in beautiful Rancho Mirage, California on January 17-19, 2008 for the
26th Annual Sleep Disorders in Infancy & Childhood conference.

Main conference topics:
    * Mechanisms of Recovery and Failed Systems in SIDS
    * Tools for Evaluation and Management of Childhood OSA
    * Update on the Science, Diagnosis and Management of Insomnia and Sleep in   Children and Adolescents

Our expert faculty includes:
  Raanan Arens, MD - Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  Shelly Bohn, BPAS, RPSGT -Alberta Children's Hospital
  Norman R. Friedman, MD - University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
  Estelle B. Gauda, MD - The Johns Hopkins University
  Madeleine M. Grigg-Damberger, MD - University of New Mexico School of Medicine
  Ronald M. Harper, PhD - University of California, Los Angeles
  Hannah Kinney, MD - Harvard Medical School
  Valerie Kirk, MD, FRCPC - University of Calgary
  Carole Kline, MS, CPNP - The Children's Hospital of Denver
  Daniel S. Lewin, PhD - George Washington University School of Medicine
  Judith Owens, MD - Brown University
  Jan-Marino Ramirez, PhD - The University of Chicago
  Susan Redline, MD - Case Western Reserve University
  Carol Rosen, MD - Case Western Reserve University
  Bradley T. Thach, MD - Washington University School of Medicine
  Amy R. Wolfson, PhD - College of the Holy Cross
  Henning Wulbrand, MD - The Eppendorf Center for Child Neurology

For more information or to register, visit the conference website: www.5StarMedEd.org/sleepdisorders  
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Complete accreditation statements are listed below.

We hope you will join us for this exciting meeting.

Regards,
Marg Hagerty, Project Manager
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences
Rancho Mirage, California
Phone: 800-321-9630 or 760-773-4500
mhagerty@annenberg.net

Intended Audience:
This activity was developed for physicians, nurses, respiratory care practitioners, sleep scientists, polysomnographers, social workers, psychologists, and other health care professionals who have an interest in cardiorespiratory control, SIDS, pediatric sleep disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, home ventilatory support and other related topics.

Statement of Need:
The Annenberg Center's Annual Conference on Sleep Disorders in Infancy and Childhood is a multidisciplinary meeting for physicians, nurses, respiratory care practitioners, sleep scientists, polysomnographers, social workers, psychologists, and other health care professionals who have an interest in cardiorespiratory control, SIDS, pediatric sleep disorders, obstructive apnea, home ventilatory support and other related topics.

Sleep issues continue their significant impact on contemporary society. Though we can often see the consequences of sleep related disorders, the treatment of the disorder is more difficult to define. The impact of infant and childhood sleep disorders is seen in death, physical disorders, psychological impact, and other significant disruptions to the lives and development of children.
For twenty-five years, some of the leading authorities in the field have been meeting at the Annenberg Center to share theories, information and knowledge.

These meetings have attracted world leaders in the field of sleep disorders. They have presented studies and held informal and formal discussions focused on expanding our knowledge of these destructive problems. We look forward to continuing this groundbreaking approach to the understanding of sleep disorders in infants and children.

Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this activity participants should be better able to:
            Link mechanisms of recovery and failed systems in SIDS.
            Describe current understandings of insomnia and sleep in children and    adolescents.
            Utilize tools for the evaluation and management of childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
            Discuss the role of pediatric sleep disorders in illuminating health in the   population.
            Assess the current literature in sleep disorders.

Accreditation and Certification:
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Annenberg Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditstm. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Annenberg Center for Health Sciences is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Provider # 040207. The Annenberg Center approves this program for 15 contact hours of continuing education (pharmacology hours TBD).
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

A maximum of 15 contact hours may be earned for successful completion of this activity.
Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13664, for 15 contact hours.
AAPA accepts Category 1 CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

This course meets the requirements for CE for RCPs in California.
Application has been made to the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) for continuing education contact hours for respiratory therapists.
Course meets the qualifications for 15 hours of continuing education credit for LCSW's as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Provider #PCE2048.

The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Annenberg Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Annenberg Center has approved this activity for 15 hours of credit for psychologists.

AAST CE Program Application has been submitted for approval.

All credits subject to change as the agenda is finalized.

Statements of Credit will be provided by mail following activity participation, and upon completion and return of the evaluation form to the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences

Disclosure:
It is the policy of the Annenberg Center to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all programming. All faculty participating in sponsored programs are expected to identify and reference off-label product use and disclose any significant relationship with those supporting the activity or any others whose products or services are discussed. Full disclosure will be made in syllabus.

Special Needs:
If you need reasonable, special accommodations or have questions about access to any of our activities, please contact Alice Clark by phone at 760-773-4500, by fax at 760-773-4550, or by mail at Annenberg Center, 39000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. All requests must be received at least 14 days in advance of the intended activity start date.
The Thursday evening Annual Reception is supported by an independent educational grant from Children's Medical Ventures/Respironics.