1. health and fitness
2. disease
3. diabetes

11th Annual Diabetes Conference: Faces of Diabetes
SPONSORSHIP STATEMENT
Sponsored by the El Paso Diabetes Association, University Medical Center of El Paso Nursing Support Services, the BorderRAC,
Texas Tech University Health Science Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, New Mexico Office of Border Health, City of El
Paso Health Department, Paso Del Norte Children’s Development Center, Desert Mountain AHEC, and The Texas Society of
Health-System Pharmacists.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW AND TARGET AUDIENCE
This conference is designed for physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, residents, registered nurses, diabetes educators,
social workers, dietitians, health educators, students/interns/residents and other healthcare practitioners involved in the care
and treatment of patients with diabetes.
CME ACCREDITATION AND DESIGNATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Texas Medical
Association (TMA) through the joint sponsorship of BorderRAC and El Paso Diabetes Association. BorderRAC is accredited by
TMA to provide continuing education for physicians.
The El Paso Diabetes Association (EPDA) is a local and independent 501(c)(3) health service provider dedicated to serving the
needs of El Pasoans with diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes. The EPDA is accredited by AADE (Association of American
Diabetes Educators).
BorderRAC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should
claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
NURSING ACCREDITATION
University Medical Center of El Paso is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association,
an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
University Medical Center of El Paso-Approved Provider unit provides up to 7.16 continuing nursing education contact hours.
Nursing Purpose Statement: The purpose of this education activity is to enhance the knowledge base of Registered Nurses in
the area of diabetes by addressing nutrition strategies, cultural barriers and the implementation of interdisciplinary teams in
an effort to improve management of diabetic patients as evidenced by positive patient outcomes.
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS AND SOCIAL WORKERS
Paso del Norte Children’s Development Center is an approved Continuing Education Provider by the Texas State Board of
Examiners of Professional Counselors and the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. This program will offer 1.0 SW
CEUs and 7.16 LPC contact hours.
PHARMACY ACCREDITATION
This activity is eligible for ACPE credit; see final CPE activity announcement for specific details.
CHES
An application has been submitted to award Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and Master Certified Health
Education Specialists (MCHES) up to 7.0 total Category 1 Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH).
A certificate of attendance will be provided to other healthcare professionals for requesting credits in accordance with
specialty societies or other professional associations.
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OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Friday, October 24, 2014 • 8am - 5pm
TecH2O Center • 10751 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX
11th Annual Diabetes Conference: Faces of Diabetes
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
7:00 am
Registration
8:00 am
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:10 am
The Heart of the Matter – Eduardo Sanchez, M.D.
• Identify the relationship between diabetes and heart failure.
• Review the various cardiovascular conditions commonly encountered in patient with diabetes.
• Discuss different methods for controlling diabetes and related heart disease complications.
9:05 am
Integration of New Medications into Diabetes Management – Tamis Bright, M.D.
• Review the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Diabetes Management Algorithm.
• Discuss newly approved diabetic medications.
• Describe diabetes treatments currently in research.
10:00 am
Break
10:20am
Morning Concurrent Sessions – Select your preferred presentation on the registration form.
(2) Keeping Count
(1) Pump-It-Up – Pump-It-Up
– Marissa Prieto, RD,LD/Sarah Ruiz, RD, LD
– Joel Saldana, RN, CDE/Jera Taylor, RN, CDE
• Demonstrate carb counting using the nutrition
• Demonstrate onsite usage of insulin pumps
facts label.
currently available to patients with diabetes.
• Illustrate factors the patient with diabetes
• Discuss the advanced technological functions
should consider when adjusting carbs for
of today’s insulin pumps.
physical activity.
(3) Putting Your Best Foot Forward
– Efren De La Rosa, DPM
• Associate the diabetic foot with the risk of
amputation and the benefit of early
prevention with prescribed orthotics.
• Explain the importance of proper footwear for the
overall treatment program for people with
diabetes through all stages of the disease.
(4) Affordable Care Act
– Eduardo Sanchez, M.D.
• Describe the impact of the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) on the patient with diabete.s
• Integrate the provisions of the ACA to maximize
allowable reimbursement for the patient with
diabetes.
• List the top five things the diabetes health care
provider needs to know about the ACA.
11:15 am
Dress for Success – Bruno Hernandez, RN, BSN, CWOCN/Elizabeth Licon, RN, BSN, CWOCN
• Analyze the pathogenesis of the diabetic foot ulcer and assess implications.
• Discuss the various treatment approaches for the diabetic patient with an ulcer.
12:10 pm
Lunch
12:55 pm
Multi-disciplinary Teams: Caring for Patients with Diabetes – Mary Spalding, M.D.
• Assess how the diabetes group centered approach delivers significant and sustainable patient outcomes.
• Analyze the diabetes group centered approach in relation to patient-centered delivery of care.
1:55 pm
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions – Select your preferred presentation on the registration form.
(1) Pump-It-Up
(2) Keeping Count
(Please refer to 10:20 lecture #1)
(Please refer to 10:20 lecture #2)
(3) Putting Your Best Foot Forward
(Please refer to 10:20 lecture #3).
(4) Affordable Care Act
(Please refer to 10:20 lecture #4)
Break
3:00 pm
Alternative Herbal Treatments – Jose Rivera, PharmD
• Identify alternative and herbal treatments frequently utilized along the US/Mexico border.
• Compare and contrast the risk and benefits of alternative and herbal treatments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Garcinia Cambogia, Arnica T, Raspberry Ketones, and other current
alternative treatments to manage patients with diabetes.
3:55 pm
Social Media & Mobile Applications in Managing Diabetes – Erica Guerrero/Steve Chavez
• Integrate the use of social media and mobile applications into the treatment of patients with diabetes.
• Examine the use of mobile applications best suited to manage patients with diabetes.
• List currently available mobile applications used in diabetes management.
4:50 pm
Adjournment
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Friday, October 24, 2014 • 8am - 5pm
TecH2O Center • 10751 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX
11th Annual Diabetes Conference: Faces of Diabetes
FACULTY
Tamis Bright, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Chief Division of Endocrinology
Resident Associate Program Director
TTUHSC
El Paso, TX
Steve Chavez, BBA
IT Administrator
BorderRAC
El Paso, TX
Oscar A. Perez, Jr., BS, MA
Director/Program Manager
Healthcare Delivery System Reform Incentive Program
TTUHSC
El Paso, TX
Marissa Y. Prieto, RD, LD
Diabetes Clinical Dietitian
UMC of El Paso
El Paso, TX
Jose O. Rivera, Pharm.D.
Director, UTEP/UT Austin Cooperative Program
El Paso, TX
Efren Buff De La Rosa, DPM, FACFAS
Proprietor
The Foot Institute
El Paso, TX
Erica Guerrero, MS
Program Specialist
BorderRAC
El Paso, TX
Sarah Ruiz, RD, LD
Clinical Outpatient Registered Dietitian
UMC of El Paso, TX
El Paso, TX
Joel Saldana, RN, BSN, CDE
Chronic Care/Diabetes Clinic Supervisor
UMC of El Paso
El Paso, TX
Bruno Hernandez Bizouarn, RN, BSN, CWOCN
Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse
UMC of El Paso
El Paso, TX
Jera Legarreta, RN, CDE
Senior Diabetes Clinical Manager
Medtronic Diabetes
El Paso, TX
Mary C. Spalding, M.D.
Associate Professor and Medical Director
Dept. of Family and Community Medicine
Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
TTUHSC
El Paso, TX
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Elizabeth B. Licon, RN, BSN, CWOCN
WOC Nurse
UMC of El Paso
El Paso, TX
Eduardo J. Sanchez, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.F.P
Deputy Chief Medical Officer
American Heart Association – National Center
Dallas, TX
Friday, October 24, 2014 • 8am - 5pm
TecH2O Center • 10751 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX
11th Annual Diabetes Conference: Faces of Diabetes
PLANNING COMMITTEE
AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Moses Priego, RN, CDE
Manager
Diabetes Management Program/Patient Education
University Medical Center of El Paso
Tamis M. Bright, MD
Associate Professor and Activity Director
Chief of Endocrinology
Gilda Gil-Lopez, MA
Department of Internal Medicine
Program Director
TTUHSC- Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Paso del Norte Children’s Development Center
Henry Brutus, Jr., MS
Mabel A. Toscano, BSN, RN
Executive Director
Primary Nurse Planner/Nurse Educator
El Paso Diabetes Association
University Medical Center of El Paso
Lorrie Giessel, MSN, RN
Rosalba Ruiz- Holguin, MD, MPH
Director Nursing Support Services
Project Coordiator
University Medical Center of El Paso
Alliance for Border Collaboratives
Mario Hernandez, M. Ed, CHES
Terrie Martinez, Pharm.D.
Public Health Educator
President-Elect EPASHP
Department of Public Health
Pharmacist
City of El Paso
Del Sol Medical Center
Michael Maldonado, OD
Ida Rascon
Faculty Associate
Assistant Director Border RAC
Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology
TTUHSC- Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Judy Terlik, MSW
Community Based Education Coordinator
Desert Mountain AHEC
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Friday, October 24, 2014 • 8am - 5pm
TecH2O Center • 10751 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX
11th Annual Diabetes Conference: Faces of Diabetes
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this conference, send an
email to Ida Rascon at: ida@borderrac.org or by telephone
at (915) 838-3201 or Henry Brutus at:
hbrutus@epdiabetes.org or by telephone at (915) 532-6280.
Copies of this brochure may be printed from the EPDA website
at www.epdiabetes.org. The EPDA reserves the right to cancel
this conference or make speaker substitutions in the event of
unforeseen extenuating circumstances.
Conference dress is casual and each attendee is encouraged
to bring a sweater or jacket for comfort during the meeting.
Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids or services
must submit a written request to Mrs. Ida Waide at the email
address listed above, so that appropriate arrangements can
be made.
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Tech H2O Center
10751 Montana Avenue, El Paso, Texas
HOTEL STAY:
We have secured the HILTON Garden Inn Hotel - El Paso Airport at 6650 Gateway Blvd East, El Paso, Texas 79915. Phone number is
915-772-4722 to book. Code is El Paso Diabetes Association and rate is $109.00 per night for out of town guests.
POSTER PRESENTATION
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A total of 20 posters/abstracts will be accepted and displayed during the 11th Annual Faces of Diabetes Symposium. Poster submissions
must represent research or projects related to diabetes. Participation is FREE. There are prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The submission
deadline is October 10, 2014. For any questions, please contact Mario Hernandez at (915) 771-5704 or
mario.r.hernandez@elpasotexas.gov. Posters will be discussed and judged during lunch. Announcement of winners will be made at the end of
the conference.
Friday, October 24, 2014 • 8am - 5pm
TecH2O Center • 10751 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX
11th Annual Diabetes Conference: Faces of Diabetes
REGISTRATION
The registration fee for the 11th Annual Diabetes Conference: Faces of Diabetes includes breakfast, lunch
and snacks. Submit the registration form by one of the following methods: fax to 915-598-3732; email
info@epdiabetes.org; or mail to Attn: Conference Registration, 3641 Mattox Street, El Paso, Texas
79925; or online at www.epdiabetes.org.
Early Registration
By October 1
Registration
October 2-20
Walk-in
Registration
Physician
$150.00
$175.00
$200.00
Nurse
Retired MD
Pharmacist
Dietician
AHP
$100.00
$125.00
$150.00
Resident
Certified Pharm Tech
CHES
Foreign MD
Retired Nurse
Social Worker
$50.00
$70.00
$ 90.00
Promotora
Community Health Worker
Students (with valid student ID)
No-credit awarded to students
$25.00
$30.00
$ 35.00
REGISTRATION
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Friday, October 24, 2014 • 8am - 5pm
TecH2O Center • 10751 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX
11th Annual Diabetes Conference: Faces of Diabetes
REGISTRATION FORM
Name (please print)____________________________________________________________________
Credit Card Billing Address______________________________________________________________
City______________________________________ State_____________________ Zip _____________
Title/Specialty _______________________________________________________________________
Business Phone______________________________ Home Phone _______________________________
Email Address: _______________________________________________________________________
Please select your preferred morning and afternoon concurrent sessions. See Agenda for descriptions.
Morning (select one):
(1) Pump-It-Up
(2) Keeping Count
(3) Putting Your Best
Foot Forward
(4) Affordable Care Act
(2) Keeping Count
(3) Putting Your Best
Foot Forward
(4) Affordable Care Act
Afternoon (select one):
(1) Pump-It-Up
October 20th is the final day of pre-registration. After October 20, registrations will only be accepted
at the door.
Make checks payable to:
El Paso Diabetes Association – Amount enclosed $ ________________
Credit cards: I authorize El Paso Diabetes Association to charge my:
AMEX
MC
VISA
DISCOVER
Credit Card Account # _______________________________________________________________
Expiration Date: ______/_______
Amount Authorized: ____________________________________
I understand my billing statement will read: El Paso Diabetes Association
Name (as it appears on card) ___________________________________________________________
Signature ___________________________________________________________________________
Required for authorization
Friday, October 24, 2014 • 8am - 5pm
TecH2O Center • 10751 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX