21st Annual Cardiovascular Today

Sat, Feb 4, 2012

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Iowa Heart Foundation Board will be hosting the 21st Annual Cardiovascular Today conference.

• Time: 7:00-8:00am Check-in & Continental Breakfast; 8:00am-3:30pm Conference
• Location: Hy-Vee Conference Center, 5820 Westown Parkway,West Des Moines, Iowa
• Audience: Physicians, Podiatrists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Dietitians, Sonographers, Radiologic Technicians
• Credits: Please refer to brochure for details on continuing education credits.
• Registration: Complete registration form (see brochure), submit $35 registration fee by mailing to Iowa Heart Foundation at 5880 University Avenue, Suite 101, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
• Registration Deadline: January 30, 2012. Please register early - space is limited.

Any questions about the Cardiovascular Today conference may be directed to the Iowa Heart Foundation at (515) 633-3555.

3rd Annual Nursing and Medical Assistant Conference

Saturday, Sept 17, 2011

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The Iowa Heart Foundation hosted its 3rd Annual Nursing and Medical Assistant Conference on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the Iowa Heart Center Auditorium in West Des Moines, Iowa. Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Registered Medical Assistants attended the event focused upon Cardiovascular Disease. Ryoma Seto, PhD, RN, Associate Professor from Tokyo Healthcare University also attended the educational event. Speakers included Rachel Onsrud, ARNP, George Dorsey, MA, LMSW, LADC, Kelly Taylor, RN, MSN, Sheri VerSteeg, RN, and Lynn Swinger, RD, LD.

3rd Annual Nursing and Medical Assistant Conference
From Left: Cindy Conroy, Program Coordinator and conference attendee Ryoma Seto, PhD, RN, Associate Professor from Tokyo Healthcare University

3rd Annual Nursing and Medical Assistant Conference
Lynn Swinger, RD, LD, event speaker, prepares demonstration table

Run for Your Life!

August 27, 2011

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The Iowa Heart Foundation held its 4th annual run/walk fundraising event on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Des Moines Water Works Park.

The cool morning greeted the 156 runners/walkers. Events included a 5K and 10K run and the 1 mile walk. Highlights from the event included our first cardiac spokesperson, Pam Gaulke who shared her personal story about the importance of debrillators in saving lives.

Event medals were awarded to the top three women and men in each age category. Funds raised from this event will be used to place 5 AEDs within Iowa communities and businesses during 2011-2012.

Official 2011 Results:
Water Works 5K
Water Works 10k

20th Annual Cardiovascular Today

Sat, Feb 5, 2011

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Iowa Heart Foundation Board hosted its 20th Annual Cardiovascular Today conference on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Hy-Vee Conference Center in West Des Moines, Iowa. Over 360 physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, dietitians, sonographers, and radiologic technicians attended the event.

Event supporters included the following:

Gold Level Supporters
Astellas Pharma US
St. Jude Medical

Silver Level Supporters
Abbott Laboratories
Biotronik, Inc
Boston Scientific
Daiichi-Sankyo
Pfizer

Bronze Level Supporters
Boehringer Ingelheim
CV Rx
Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Glaxo Smith Kline
Kowa Pharmaceuticals
Lifewatch
Lung Rx
Medtronic
Sanofi-Aventis

Annual Medical Assistant Conference

Saturday, Oct 16, 2010

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The Iowa Heart Foundation hosted its 1st Annual Medical Assistant Conference on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the Iowa Heart Center Auditorium in West Des Moines, Iowa. Certified Medical Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Registered Medical Assistants attended the event focused upon Cardiovascular Disease and Billing/Coding practices. Speakers included Beth Chia, ARNP, Rachel Onsrud, ARNP, and Terri Harris, RN, BSN, MHA.

From left: Beth Chia, ARNP and Rachel Onsrud, ARNP, Iowa Heart Center

Speaker Terri Harris, RN, BSN, MHA

2nd Annual Nursing Symposium

Saturday, Sept 18, 2010

Iowa Heart Foundation held its 2nd Annual Nursing Symposium on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Iowa Heart Center's West University office.

Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses attended the event focused upon Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension. Booth display vendors and sponsors included Boehringer, Cardionet, Cardiotabs, GlaxoSmithKline, Lifewatch, Forest, Sanofi-Aventis, and St. Jude Medical.

Speakers were Janet Maxson, PhD, APN-BC, PA-C, FAHA, FNLA; Diane McIlhon, RD, LD; Jen Peterson, BS; Peggy Palmer Johnson, MSW, LISW; and CoraLynn Trewet, MS, PharmD, BCPS, FNLA.

Run For Your Life!

August 28, 2010

The Iowa Heart Foundation held its 3rd annual run/walk fundraising event on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Des Moines Water Works Park.

A beautiful, sunny 65 degree morning greeted the 150 runners/walkers. Events included a 5K and 10K run and the 1 mile walk.

Highlights from the event included many participants with heart disease who participated in this year's event.

Event medals were awarded to the top three women and men in each age category. Funds raised from this event will be used to place 5-6 AEDs within Iowa communities and businesses during 2010-2011.

Official 2010 Results:
Water Works - 5K
Water Works - 10K

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Free "Friends and Family" CPR Training

Saturday, April 10, 2010

The Iowa Heart Foundation held its 3rd annual free "Friends and Family" Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) class on Saturday, April 9, 2010.

The class included training on how to perform effective CPR, how to assist an individual who is choking, and an introduction on the use of an Automated External Defibrillator or AED.

This year participants included patients, family members, and the public. Feedback from participants included the class was "excellent" and they "learned a lot about CPR."

Cardiovascular Today 2010

February 06, 2010

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The Iowa Heart Foundation will hold its annual Cardiovascular Today conference on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Hy-Vee Conference Center in West Des Moines, Iowa. The intended audience is Physicians, Podiatrists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Dietitians, and Sonographers. The purpose of the conference is to increase knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Registration details may be found on the brochure attached. Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 3, 2010. For more information, please contact the Iowa Heart Foundation at (515) 633-3555.