JDRF Health Symposium

Hope & Health Symposium

Saturday, March 2 at 9:00am to 4:00pm

Pasadena Conference Center

JDRF LA is hosting an educational and networking conference in March for adults and children with T1D, their families, and the medical community as a way to increase knowledge, share best practices, and communicate with others in the field about the disease. This free event is an all-day informational symposium with multiple breakout sessions for individuals at all stages and ages.

**Parking will average $10/car. Boxed lunches will be provided.

Keynote Presentation Topics Include:
-Opening Remarks from KTLA’s Frank Buckley, TV Newscaster and father of a teenager with T1D
-A Vital Role of Advocacy at JDRF
-Improving Lives: Role of Research and Technology in the Treatment and Cure for T1D
-Everyday Life with Diabetes Panel

Adult Breakout Sessions Include:
-Type 1 Diabetes in the School Setting: Everything You Need to Know Before Your Child Goes to School
Bonnie Baswell, Educational Equities Office Supervisor, LAUSD
Robert Cuen, Attorney and Law Professor, LAUSD
-Diabetes 101: First Two Years with Type 1 Diabetes
Jyotsna Keni, Pediatric Endocrinology, Kaiser
-Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care
-Diabetes 101: En Espanol
Ruth Pupo, CDE, White Memorial Hospital
-Yes, You Can Manage Your Diabetes
Mary Halvorson, CDE, RN, MSN, Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Kids’ Zone Sessions: Sessions for children will run simultaneously with the adult sessions and will include age-appropriate diabetes and nutrition education, arts & crafts, and group games.

Vendor Exhibit Hall: Not only will you be able to learn in a lectures setting, but you will also have the opportunity to view and interact with local diabetes management supply representatives throughout the day. You’ll be able to learn about the latest products, get samples, and enter into raffles.