68th Annual Pediatric Spring Conference - EXHIBITORS/SPONSORS ONLY

68th Annual Pediatric Spring Conference

Thursday, April 24 & Friday, April 25

Doors open at 7:00 a.m.

Location

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Education & Research Center (ERC)

Virginia Thompson Auditorium

1415 Woodland Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50309

*If you are using GPS, make sure you choose Des Moines and not West Des Moines

*The ERC is located on Level 1 of the Iowa Methodist Medical Center parking garage on the west side of the campus

*Park in parking garage and take southeast elevators to Level 1

*Traffic can be very busy in the mornings in this area, so we suggest leaving early/giving yourself plenty of time to reach the conference venue.

*Conference center is large and temperature control can be difficult. We recommend dressing in layers or bringing a sweater/jacket for your comfort.

Intended Audience

Physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals who practice/participate in pediatric medicine.

Purpose

To enable the learner to apply evidence-based information and the tools learned to provide a positive outcome for all providers and their pediatric patients.

Agenda TBD

Confirmed Speakers/Topics

• John Berkenbosch, MD – Pediatric Intensive Care, University of Louisville - Pain Control and Analgesia in Children
• Aaron Calhoun, MD – Pediatric Intensive Care, University of Louisville - Simulation in Medical Education
• Tori Bahr, MD – Med Peds, Gillette Children’s – Transitions of care
• Jenny Radesky, MD – Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, University of Michigan – Social Media and Mental Health

Hotels

*Please note that several hotels cannot take room blocks for our conference dates as it is also Drake Relays. You are advised to book early if you need a hotel room.

Residence Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

100 SW Water Street

Des Moines, IA 50309

(515) 288-2377

Click here to book!

Drury Inn & Suites

5505 Mills Civic Parkway

West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 457-9500

Click here to book!

Registration

Deadline to register is Friday, April 18, 2025.

*American Express cards not accepted

Photos

Your registration gives us consent to take photos at the conference. Photos may be used on our website or at future conferences.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact Talia Greve at talia.greve@unitypoint.org