Mayo Clinic to Host T. Denny Sanford Pediatric Symposium Friday

Thursday, December 06, 2007

What: Mayo Clinic will host the second Annual T. Denny Sanford Pediatric Symposium, a pediatric continuing medical education program developed in conjunction with Sanford Children's Hospital at Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Who: This symposium is intended for primary care clinicians in the region, including primary care pediatricians, family physicians, physician-associates, and nurse practitioners who care for children or adolescents in primary care settings including acute care facilities.

When: Friday, Dec. 7, 2007

Topical highlights and presentation times are listed below.

Interviews with speakers and course directors may be scheduled before or after sessions. Please call in advance to request press credentials and interviews.

• Adolescent Fatigue — 8:05-8:30 a.m.
• Genetic Evaluation of the Child with Hearing Loss — 11:50 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
• How Government and Private Institutions Can Work Together for the Public Good in Mandatory Pediatric Screenings — 12:25-1:25 p.m.
• Chronic Daily Headaches — 4:20-4:45 p.m.

Where: Gonda Building, Crisp Lecture Hall, 19th floor, Mayo Clinic, 100 Third Avenue SW

Why/How: T. Denny Sanford, a self-made businessman, describes himself as a philanthropic investor. Recognizing Mayo's commitment to excellence, he says, "I invest in things that are successful." As result of his philanthropy, the Mayo Clinic T. Denny Sanford Pediatric Center, located on the 16th floor of the Mayo Building, was named in his honor. In addition, through a generous endowment, Mr. Sanford supports collaborative research and education initiatives between Mayo Clinic and Sanford Health,Sioux Falls, S.D., including this symposium, held in Sioux Falls and Rochester alternately. Sanford Health is named in honor of Mr. Sanford in recognition of his generous spirit and philanthropy to the health system.

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