Nutritional Care of the Surgical Patient with Pancreatic Disease
- Event
- Tuesday, April 02, 2019
Details:
Location: Baystate Medical CenterChestnut 3
759 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01199
About the Speaker:
Dr. Janivette Alsina is a general surgeon at Baystate Medical Center. She specializes in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery as well Surgical Oncology. Dr. Alsina works collaboratively with the clinical nutrition
department and Baystate and serves as the chair of the Nutrition Committee.
Program Objectives:
1. Review the physiology and pathophysiology of the pancreas with respect to patient’s
nutritional needs
2. Classify the various types of pancreatic operations that affect nutrient processing and
absorption
3. Review current recommendations for preoperative nutritional optimization for patients undergoing pancreatic surgery
4. Discuss nutritional state and outcomes in patients undergoing GI surgery
*Dinner to be provided*
*2 RD CEU’s for attending*
RSVP Information:
RSVP to wamdaprogramming@gmail.com
Cost Prior to Event:
WAMDA Members $20
Non-Members $25
Students/Interns $10
Cost at Door:
WAMDA Members $25
Non-Members $30
Students/Interns $15
Cash or Check payable to WAMDA
c/o Anna O’Brien at:
PO Box 934
West Springfield, MA 01090
Other Questions?
Email: wamdaprogramming@gmail.com
Phone: 413-794-6724
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