Cardon Children's to host child abuse seminar

MESA, Ariz. (March 29, 2011) – Cardon Children’s Medical Center will host an educational seminar on April 16 to discuss the medical and legal implications of child abuse.

Topics will include neurological and orthopedic effects of child abuse, the mandatory reporting and legal processes required by professionals in child abuse cases, and a step-by-step analysis of an actual case study.

The seminar is geared toward physicians, nurses, social workers, law enforcement and any other professionals who work with children.

Norman Saba, MD, pediatric chief of staff at Cardon Children’s, said the seminar is critical during a time when child abuse is on the rise.

“Anyone who works with children should know what to look for and how to handle the situation in the unfortunate event of child abuse,” Saba said. “We want to ensure that our children have the best care possible.”

The Abused Child: Medical, Social and Legal Concerns

• Saturday, April 16, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Rosati Education Center at Banner Desert Medical Center, 1400 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 85202
• $35 physicians, $20 other professionals
• Lunch will be provided
• Register by calling (602) 230-CARE or by visiting www.bannerhealth.com/cardonchildrens

Banner Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Banner Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians.

ABOUT CARDON CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER
Located in the fast-growing East Valley of metro Phoenix, Cardon Children’s Medical Center provides comprehensive pediatric care addressing a broad spectrum of children’s health needs. The Banner Health owned and operated facility expanded to 248 beds when patients and staff moved into a new state-of-the-art facility in 2009. For more information on Cardon Children’s Medical Center, visit www.BannerHealth.com/CardonChildrens.