BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv7.3.1//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/ X-WR-CALNAME:New England Hemophilia Association X-WR-CALDESC:New England Hemophilia Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-8eddb3797212cedc470043e1d3686176@newenglandhemophilia.org DTSTART:20230325T130000Z DTEND:20230326T153000Z DTSTAMP:20231117T163000Z CREATED:20231117 LAST-MODIFIED:20231117 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Consumer Medical Symposium DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_btn title=”Program” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newenglandhemophilia.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F03%2FCMS_program_2022_FINAL_compressed.pdf|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_btn title=”Speaker Bios” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newenglandhemophilia.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F03%2FCMS-Speaker-Bios_2023.pdf|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_btn title=”$100 for 100 Miles” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newenglandhemophilia.org%2Fresources%2Ffinancial-assistance%2F100-for-100-miles%2F|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nOur Consumer Medical Symposium was held on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 in Hartford, CT. \nThis event was created to help you better understand what current and potential medical advancements are available to treat bleeding disorders and what they may mean for you and your family. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\nAgenda Overview \n\nFriday, March 24 (optional, unofficial kick-off to Consumer Medical Symposium).\n\n6 PM: Welcome Reception\n\n\nSaturday, March 25 (breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided). \n\n8 AM: Registration & Breakfast\n9 AM: Programming Begins \n6 PM: Dinner & Family Activity\n\n\nSunday, March 26 (breakfast will be provided).\n\n8 AM: Breakfast\n9 AM: Programming Begins\n11:30 AM: Consumer Medical Symposium Ends\n\n\n\nA full agenda will be shared with registered attendees before the event begins.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\nProgramming Overview\n\nChildcare is available for infants to age 3.\nChildren ages 4-12 will enjoy hands-on activities, arts and crafts, games, bleeding disorders education and a field trip to the Connecticut Science Center.\nTeens ages 13-18 will participate in creative, educational and engaging programming. Teens will also join the field trip to the Connecticut Science Center.\nAdults will have their own educational sessions all-day Saturday and Sunday morning, including keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and roundtable discussions.\n\nSessions will be led by medical providers from local HTCs, advocacy professionals, and other dynamic speakers.\nInformation will be presented about hemophilia A, hemophilia B, vWD, and other rare bleeding disorders. Specific topic will include: overview of current and emerging therapies, insurance and the barriers and trends consumers should be aware of to access treatment, and the psychosocial and emotional implications of changing products.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\nTravel and Accommodations \n\nHotel: We have secured a room block at The Westin Portland Harborview ( https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1690901582804&key=GRP ) for both Friday and Saturday evening at the rate of $189 per night. Attendees can stay one, or both nights. \n\nThe last day to get this discounted rate is Monday, October 9.\nTo reserve a room, please click here ( https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1690901582804&key=GRP ).\n\n\nHotel Scholarships: A limited number of hotel scholarships are available to 2023 NEHA Members. To request a scholarship, please email Diane at dbruno@nehemophilia.org ( mailto:dbruno@nehemophilia.org ). Requesting a scholarship does not guarantee acceptance. If you receive a hotel scholarship for this event, you are ineligible to also receive travel assistance through our $100 for 100 miles program for this event.\nTravel Assistance: All NEHA 2023 members are eligible for travel assistance. If you traveled more than 100 miles round trip to Portland, ME for this event, we can help offset your costs with our $100 for 100 miles program. More details will be shared after the event.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\nRegistration\n\nThis event is free to all 2023 NEHA members.\nThe cost for non-NEHA members is $10 per person. Become a member here.\n\n \nRegister Here ( https://www.eventbrite.com/e/522172952357 )\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\nHealth and Wellness\n\nPlease do not attend this event if you have tested positive for COVID-19, the flu, RSV, or have cold-like symptoms.\nNEHA strongly recommends that anyone eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine be fully vaccinated prior to attending any event.\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding these guidelines, or need to cancel your registration due to illness, please contact: info@nehemophilia.org.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\n\nCancellation Policy\nIf you cancel your registration within one week of the event or do not show up for the event, you will be charged a $30 per person fee. If you are experiencing a personal or medical emergency, please contact us to discuss.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_column_text]\nEvent Sponsors\nWe are thankful to these companies for supporting this event:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\nFriday Night Welcome Reception\nSupported By: \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4150″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\nSaturday Night Dinner Sponsor\nSupported By: \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4147″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator el_width=”80″][vc_column_text]\nPresenting Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4310″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4344″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4147″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4158″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4159″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”7491″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4226″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4148″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator el_width=”80″][vc_column_text]\nChampion Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”5546″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator el_width=”80″][vc_column_text]\nAdvocate Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4372″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”4223″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”4150″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4163″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”6280″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”8914″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4682″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”4164″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”7605″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”7950″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”5877″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”5825″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”4714″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator el_width=”80″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_column_text]\nSnack Sponsor\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4147″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n URL:https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/events/consumer-medical-symposium-2/ CATEGORIES:Conferences LOCATION:200 Columbus Blvd ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/consumer-med-2023_2000x1000-01.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR