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Upcoming Events
Each year, La Rabida hosts an array of continuing education programs for health care professionals, special events to raise money for hospital operations and facility enhancements, and programs for patients and families.
Pay special attention as you check upcoming events below, some accept online registration.
SPECIAL EVENTS
La Rabida Affiliate Groups raise awareness of our mission and funds to support the hospital by hosting special events. Click to view the Fundraising calendar.
CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
October 18: Managing Diabetes in the School Setting
Continue nursing education with activity approved by the Illinois Nurses Association, accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Diabetes specialists will be available to answer your questions and provide practical solutions to your most challenging diabetes problems. Totals 4.3 contact hours.
All school personnel are invited to attend. Please extend this invitation to:
- Principals
- Teachers
- School nurses
- Health aides
- Administrators
- Counselors
The seminar was designed to increase preparation and awareness of special needs pertaining to diabetes students.
Topics to include:
- Diabetes Type 1 and 2
- Meal plans
- Psychosocial issues
- Insulin pump therapy
- New technologies in pediatric diabetes management
Registration
Scheduled on Monday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the La Rabida Children's Hospital Library. Tickets are $20 including lunch. Call 773.753.8659 or fax 773.363.0323 to R.S.V.P.by Monday, October 11.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
The seminar was designed to increase preparation and awareness of special needs pertaining to diabetes students.
Topics to include:
- Diabetes Type 1 and 2
- Meal plans
- Psychosocial issues
- Insulin pump therapy
- New technologies in pediatric diabetes management
Scheduled on Monday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the La Rabida Children's Hospital Library. Tickets are $20 including lunch. Call 773.753.8659 or fax 773.363.0323 to R.S.V.P.by Monday, October 11.
October 29 - Friends of La Rabida Gala
Hosted by: Friends of La Rabida
The Four Season Hotel
120 East Delaware, Chicago. Tickets are $500 each for this event.
Questions?
- View the invite.
- Read highlights from last year.
- Visit the 2009 Gala Photo Gallery.
- For available sponsorship opportunities or more details about the Gala, call us at 312-553-2000.
- Online registration begins July 1st at www.larabida.org.
PATIENT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
August 2010: Car Seat Safety Clinics
80% of children riding in safety seats are not buckled in correctly. Help prevent injury by having your child's car seat inspected. Caregivers and families to La Rabida patients are invited to participate.
Car Seat Safety Clinic Dates:
- Friday, August 12th from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Friday, August 20th from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Registration
By appointment only, please call us at 773.753.8625 to R.S.V.P.