Valley Children’s Cancer and Blood Diseases Center is hosting a conference Friday for school nurses who work throughout Central California. The event, offered at no cost, will focus on “Hemoglobinopathy, Common Childhood Cancer & Survivorship” and is eligible for continuing education credits for nurses.
The conference includes discussions on blood diseases, such as sickle cell disease, thalassemia and hereditary spherocytosis; identifying the social issues faced by children and families and the impact on their overall health and wellbeing; recognizing health parameters for survivors of childhood cancer; and facilitating communication with community providers.
Valley Children’s Cancer and Blood Diseases Center is the only provider of pediatric oncology services between Los Angeles and the Bay Area and is one of the leading pediatric cancer facilities on the West Coast. Our multidisciplinary team includes board-certified pediatric hematologists/oncologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pediatric surgeons, nurse navigators, social workers, psychologists, palliative care, rehab therapists and child life specialists.
Valley Children’s is also committed to partnering with school districts, healthcare networks and community leaders, in order to elevate the level of care for all children throughout the 11 counties we serve.
There are still spots open for registration. For more information, please contact Ruth Martinez, RN – 559-353-5460 or rlmartinez@valleychildrens.org.