Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD)
Conference & Health Fair
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) Conference & Health Fair
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Polk County Convention Complex, Des Moines
Health Fair 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Conference 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, Mercy Medical Center—Des Moines and Iowa Health – Des Moines have partnered to present the 2010 TCOYD conference and health fair, an event designed for people who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes – as well as those who are at risk for developing the disease – and their loved ones.
Featuring:
- Leading experts in diabetes care
- Latest information and technology
- One-on-one consultations with specialists
- Motivational speakers
- Health Fair
- Sit-down carb-counted lunch
- Keynote speaker Nicole Johnson, Miss America 1999, presenting “Diabetes & Me.” As a college sophomore in 1993, Johnson was diagnosed with type 1diabetes. She was told she would never have a career, be a mother or continue with her blossoming interest in pageants. In 1999, Nicole was crowned as Miss America, the first ever with diabetes in the pageant’s history. Nicole will share her inspiring story of living well with diabetes.
The conference registration fee is $25 per person in advance ($30 on-site) and includes lunch and all activities. Early-bird registrations will be taken by phone, fax or online through Wednesday, Sept. 22 at noon. Registrations sent by mail must be postmarked by Friday, September 17. Financial aid is available for those in need. Ask your caregiver or call TCOYD (800) 998-2693.
For more information or to register for the TCOYD Conference and Health Fair, call 1-800-99-TCOYD or visit www.tcoyd.org.
Parking and shuttle
In addition to the downtown parking available near the convention center, free parking will also be available at the Mercy College of Health Sciences Student Parking Lot, located at the corner of Crocker and 7th Street immediately west of the college’s main campus. A shuttle will transport conference attendees from the parking lot every 10 minutes from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m.
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TCOYD Conference & Health Fair
For more information or to register for the TCOYD Conference and Health Fair, call 1-800-99-TCOYD or visit www.tcoyd.org.
Continuing Medical Education for Medical Professionals
Cutting Edge Strategies for Diabetes Care: Making the Connection
Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010
Polk County Convention Center, Des Moines
Registration
The conference registration fee is $25 and includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and a syllabus. Dress is casual attire. Registrations are limited to 150 people and the registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 17.
To cancel your registration, please call (888) 229-6263. No refunds will be issued after Friday, September 17.
Learn more about the diabetes services available at Mercy Medical Center—Des Moines
- Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Center (IDEC)
- Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Center (IDERC)
