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The Pituitary Network Association presents "THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT DAYS IN PITUITARY MEDICINE"
DECEMBER IN THE DESERT 2008 Conference
For all members of the Medical and Mental Health communities, patients and families, and health-conscious general public

SCOTT HAMILTON, Olympic Gold Medal figure skater will be honored at the 2008 Gentle Giant Award Dinner. This prestigious event will be hosted by Hispanic actor / television personality, Guillermo Huesca.

SPECIAL EVENT: The PNA is proud to announce the unveiling of their new state of the art website as a highlight of this conference.

CONFERENCE VENUE: The Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa offers an oasis of meeting amenities, guest services and resort activities near Palm Springs, California. They offer special rates for this conference, but these rates expire at the end of November!

credits - 19.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits offered for Medical Health Care Professionals

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS:
What is the ‘mystery patient’ not telling you?
What symptoms may be key in early detection?

PATIENTS AND FAMILY: What symptoms are significant? Where to look, and what to ask.

December 15, 16 & 17
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
41000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, California 92270

This comprehensive meeting crosses the spectrum from hormonal health awareness, to the latest in medical and surgical advances in diagnosis and treatment. It is designed for all medical and mental health providers, patients and families, and the general public.

Conference topics will include:
• The current state of hormonal affairs
• Most recent approaches to pituitary surgery
• Today’s medical treatments
• Mental, sexual, and societal issues the pituitary patient must overcome
• Sexuality and fertility
• Laws, rules, and regulations affecting Social Security benefits, insurance regulations and other matters critical to a disabled pituitary patient
• Issues facing the Endocrine Practitioner
• Most current testing and diagnostic methods and measurements
• Hormone replacement: Who, what, and why
• What patients need to know and have a right to expect
• What constitutes a Center of Excellence
• Building bridges to the past and the future
• Screening process

"1 in 5 individuals may have an abnormal growth on their pituitary gland, causing significant health complications that, if left undiagnosed and untreated, can impair normal hormone function and result in a reduced lifespan."

~ Shereen Ezzat, M.D., Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto

The Pituitary Network Association gratefully acknowledges the support of:

Mr. Scott Hamilton and The Pioneer Fund

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