2021 NTM Lecture Series for Patients and Families (Virtual)

2021 NTM Lecture Series for Patients and Families (Virtual)

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For more information, please contact:
The Office of Professional Education
at National Jewish Health
303.398.1000
800.844.2305

Who Should Attend:

This conference has been designed for those currently diagnosed with Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) infections and Bronchiectasis (including their families) and those interested in hearing more about NTM topics relating to medical and quality of life issues.

 

About:

NTM experts from across the U.S. will lead lectures and panel discussions covering topics that include: Overview of NTM/Bronchiectasis, Management of Side Effects/Toxicity, Update on Patient Resources, Nutrition Guidelines, A Surgical Approach, and What Can be Done to Feel Better. 

 

Conference Co-Chairs:

Charles Daley, MD
Chief, Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infections 
Professor of Medicine 
National Jewish Health
University of Colorado Denver

Gwen Huitt, MD, MS
Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infections 
Professor of Medicine 
National Jewish Health

Shannon H. Kasperbauer, MD
Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infections 
Associate Professor of Medicine 
National Jewish Health 
University of Colorado Denver

Virtual Conference

The conference will be held virtually this year and set up so that participants will see live presentations online and have the opportunity for Q&A with the faculty. Zoom login details with instructions on how to participate will be provided to registrants closer to conference date.

Saturday, November 6, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Topics*:

  • Update on Patient Resources
  • Overview of Bronchiectasis and NTM Pulmonary Disease
  • Overview of GERD
  • Management of NTM Pulmonary Disease
  • Management of Side Effects/Toxicity
  • Nutrition Guidelines
  • Surrounded by Mycobacteria
  • When Antibiotics are not Enough – A Surgical Approach
  • Coping and Caring
  • What Can I Do To Feel Better?
* Topics may change slightly as the agenda is finalized.

Registration Fee

$25 per registrant log-in. 

Since this is a virtual event this year, we welcome your family and friends to watch with you on your computer for no additional charge. The one-time $25 fee goes toward production costs and presentation materials that will be available after the session has ended. 

To pay by credit card, please complete the form below.   To make payment arrangements, please contact ProEd@njhealth.org. 

For more information or if you have questions, please email The Office of Professional Education at National Jewish Health at ProEd@njhealth.org or call 303.398.1000 or 800.844.2305.



Registration is currently closed for this event