Overview

STOP CMV AZ, Arizona’s coalition of healthcare providers, educators, and families united to improve systems of care for children affected by congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), requests your participation in the 1st annual cCMV Arizona partners workshop.

Date & Location
Friday, June 7, 2024, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Vitalyst Foundation Building - Downstairs Plaza
2020 North Central Ave, Phoenix AZ, 85004 (map)

Target Audience
Specialties
———Audiology, Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Otolaryngology, Pediatrics
———Education, Early Intervention, Classroom Support Staff
———Home and Community Based Service Providers
———Legislators
Professions
———ALL professions that support prenatal health, newborn screening, child development
———ALL professions that support children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and their families
Families
———Parents, guardians, caregivers, family members and individuals born with cCMV (note - childcare not provided for this event)

Objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1. describe the impacts of cCMV on the affected child, family, and systems in Arizona.
2. discuss efforts in Arizona for cCMV education in vulnerable populations and the healthcare profesionals who serve them.
3. discuss clinical best practices for newborn cCMV testing, audiologic monitoring, pediatric care, early intervention and education.
4. use new understandings and strategies to improve systems of care for cCMV in Arizona through culturally humble conversations about cCMV diagnosis, mangement, and treatment.
5. describe state and national legislation to improve risk reduction and treatment for children and families who are impacted by cCMV.
6. integrate information to improve patient outcomes for children born with cCMV and their families through strengthened partnerships.

Symposium Registration Form (requested by May 24)

Questions?
Registration: melissa@earfoundationaz.com
General: stopcmvaz@gmail.com