22nd Annual Westberg Parish Nurse Symposium
Named after Rev. Dr. Granger Westberg
Lift Every Voice and Speak
September 12-14, 2008
Hyatt Regency Saint Louis Riverfront
Downtown Saint Louis, Missouri
(formerly The Adam's Mark Hotel)
Sign up now at our online registration website.
Hotel reservations can be made directly by clicking here.
To download the Symposium Brochure click here.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Margaret B. Clark, DMin and Joanne K. Olson, RN, PhD
Dr. Clark has been in pastoral ministry for 36 years. She is a certified Specialist in Pastoral Care and a Teaching Supervisor in Clinical Pastoral Education with the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education. Dr. Olson is a Professor and Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta as well as a practicing parish nurse in her home congregation. Dr. Clark and Dr. Olson co-authored the ground-breaking book Nursing within a Faith Community: Promoting Health in Times of Transition.
Vincent DeMarco, JD, MA
Vinny DeMarco is the coordinator of Faith United Against Tobacco, a coalition of national, state, and local faith leaders, and a consultant with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. He has worked closely with faith community nurses across the country on reducing smoking, particularly among children. Mr. DeMarco is also President of the Maryland Citizen’s Health Initiative, an organization with a plan to provide health insurance for all of Maryland’s uncovered, and serves as adjunct faculty at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore.
Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN, DHL (Hon.)
The American Journal of Nursing is the oldest and largest circulating nursing journal in the world. Under Dr. Mason’s leadership, the journal has received numerous awards including the Clarion Award from the Association for Women in Communications for Best Overall External Magazine. Dr. Mason is co-editor of the award winning book, Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care. She has received numerous awards and honors including fellowships in the American Academy of Nursing, The New York Academy of Medicine and the Pioneering Spirit Award from The American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Gloria WilderBrathwaite, MD, MPH
“Dr. Gloria” as she likes to be called, is a pediatrician and a nationally recognized speaker on social justice issues. In 2005, she received the National Caring Award for exceptional generosity and commitment to service, and in 2004, she was named Physician Humanitarian of the Year by George Washington University. Her work has been featured on Dateline NBC, CBS 48 Hours, and the Oprah Winfrey Show.
Registration & Pre-Conference Fees
Registration fees include two continental breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners, breaks, and conference materials. ALL registrations must be postmarked by September 2, 2008.
Early Bird Registration (April 7 - June 8)
$415.00
$385.00 Friend of Center
Regular Registration (June 9 - July 27)
$435.00
$405.00 Friend of Center
Late Registration (July 28 - September 2)
$455.00
$425.00 Friend of Center
Pre-Conference Fees (Includes one continental breakfast & lunch)
$200.00 Full Day
$100.00 Half Day
$200.00 Two Half Day
Lodging
Room rates, at the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis Riverfront, in the International Parish Nurse Resource Center room block are $119.00 per night for single or double occupancy. To take advantage of this special rate, call the 314.241.7400 or 1.800.223.1234 and ask for hotel reservations, before September 2, 2008. Check in time is 3:00 p.m. Check out time is 12:00 noon. The tax on the sleeping rooms is 14.866% (but subject to change).
Proceedings Book Submission Instructions
Proceedings Book Guidlines (for Keynote, Pre-Conference and Concurrent Presenters)
Instructions for the Proceedings Book Guideliness is a pdf document. You must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader loaded to view it.
Click here to download it. For more information regarding the guidelines, please contact:
Susan Miller
314.918.2684
smiller@eden.edu
Marketing Opportunities
Sponsors provide the philanthropic support needed to hold Symposium costs steady for participants, many of whom work on a volunteer basis for organizations committed to improving the lives of the underserved. The International Parish Nurse Resource Center (IPNRC) offers numerous benefits to sponsors, including the opportunity to develop relationships with leaders in the parish nursing community.
Exhibiting at the Westberg Symposium is a great way to reach a diverse group of parish nurses, coordinators, and educators who are eager to network and learn more about resources for health, advocacy, research and social services.
Not-for-profit and for-profit exhibitors are encouraged to exhibit at the Symposium, offering the opportunity to reach over 500 faith communities from the United States and abroad. If you are interested in being an exhibitor or sponsor, please click on the link for more information.
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Information
2008 Westberg Symposium Sponsors
Long-Term Sponsors
Deaconess Foundation - www.deaconess.org
The Family of Reverend Dr. Granger Westberg
Additional Sponsors
National Council of Churches
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Together Rx Access
Community Health Network, Indianapolis, IN
Jill's Health Corner
SSM Health Care - St. Mary's Health Center
CaringBridge
Join the Westberg Symposium mailing list!
If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive a registration brochure for the 2008 Westberg Symposium, please click here. If you are a Friend of the Center (FOC) you will automatically receive 2008 Symposium information. If you have any questions regarding the 2008 Symposium, please contact Susan Miller at 314.918.2684 or smiller@eden.edu.