<strong>Let</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Star</strong> <strong>Shine</strong> <strong>Bright</strong>... DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS!HOSPITAL TOURS$15 (Limit 50 per hospital)On-site registration will not be available for hospital tours; please register beforeApril 28 in order to participate.Hospital tours provide a unique opportunity to experience other child lifedepartments.The $15 fee covers the cost of bus transportation to and from the facility.Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for <strong>Child</strong>renThursday, May 25 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for <strong>Child</strong>ren (TSRHC) is a 52-bed, pediatricorthopedic specialty hospital. The hospital was established in 1921 by TexasMasons to treat children with polio, and since that time, no patient family hasever received a bill for services. The tour will include visits to the InpatientUnit, Outpatient Clinic, Prosthetics/Orthotics Lab, Research Facility, andrecently renovated <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Center. Prior to the tour, a short presentation willbe conducted in the hospital auditorium, outlining role of child life servicesat TSRHC. Upon completion of the tour, participants will have the opportunityto ask questions, while enjoying refreshments provided by TSRHC.<strong>Child</strong>ren’s Medical Center DallasThursday, May 25Sunday, May 282:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.<strong>Child</strong>ren’s Medical Center Dallas is one of the largest pediatric providers in thenation and is ranked among the top 25 pediatric hospitals in the country byU.S. News and World Report. As the primary pediatric teaching facility for theUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, it is the only academichospital in North Texas dedicated exclusively to the comprehensive careof children from birth to age 18. Private and not-for-profit, it is licensed for 406beds, has more than 50 pediatric sub-specialty ambulatory programs and is theonly pediatric hospital in the Southwest with a designated Level I trauma center.The <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Program was established in 1974, and currently has a team ofover 25 child life specialists, 6 child life assistants and 3 music therapists.Medical City <strong>Child</strong>ren’s HospitalThursday, May 25Sunday, May 282:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Medical City <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital is a pediatric specialty hospital housed on thecampus of Medical City, a hospital of specialists. Dedicated to the comprehensivecare of children from birth to age 18, Medical City <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospitaloffers more than 50 pediatric sub-specialty programs, including nationally andinternationally-ranked programs in Cardiology, Congenital Heart Surgery,Craniofacial Surgery, Hematology/Oncology and Emergency Medicine. MedicalCity and Medical City <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital were the first facilities in North Texasto achieve Magnet Certification by the American Nurses CredentialingAssociation. Medical City <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital, which will open a dedicated pediatrictower in 2007, has a specially-trained, 10-member pediatric transportteam, a team of Certified <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialists, all-private rooms, and amenitiessuch as City Gourmet, a first-rate room service program.Cook <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Medical CenterSunday, May 282:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Cook <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Medical Center is a 280-bed freestanding pediatric facility inFort Worth. The distance from Dallas is approximately 30 miles, so the timeallotted for this tour allows for extended transit time. The tour will feature avisit to the PICU, NICU, Outpatient Surgery, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit,NeuroRehab Unit, Cardiac/Renal Inpatient Unit, Hem-Onc Inpatient Unit,Outpatient Clinic, and the general medical inpatient floor.CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONRegister for the conference by completing BOTH PAGES of the registrationform found in this booklet.The best discounted registration fees are available for those who register byApril 3, 2006. The deadline for pre-registration is April 28, 2006, after whichtime, participants may only register on-site. Although we will do our best toaccommodate everyone, those participants who register on-site may find thereis only limited access to certain conference events, due to overwhelming popularityin the pre-registration phase or unanticipated demand from on-siteregistrants. To avoid disappointment, we highly recommended thatyou pre-register well in advance of the conference.Registration must be accompanied by full payment (Visa/MasterCard, orcheck or money order in US funds, payable to <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> <strong>Council</strong>).In order to be eligible for student rates, non-members must provide documentationof their full-time student status and include it with their registrationform. CLC student members are not required to do so.Send your registration form with payment to:2006 Annual Conference<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> <strong>Council</strong>11820 Parklawn Drive, Suite 240Rockville, MD 20852-2529Fax: 301-881-7092To register on-site, bring your completed registration form, registration fees,current CLC membership card, and proof of student status (if applicable) tothe on-site registration table.Please note, reservations for the pre-conference intensives and the hospitaltours can be made by pre-registration only. The networking event and hospitaltours have limited space and a separate ticket will be issued for admission.10 CHILD LIFE COUNCIL
<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> <strong>Council</strong> 24th Annual Conference on Professional IssuesRegistration Fees (all in US Funds):Received at CLC Received at CLC Receivedby April 3, 2006 by April 28, 2006 On-SiteProfessionals:CLC Member $235 $285 $335Non-member $350 $395 $450Full-Time Students:CLC Member $175 $225 $275Non-member $235 $275 $335Retired Members:(Age 65 and up) $175 $225 $275Exhibit Hall Only (for guests):Friday: $50 (includes lunch and reception)Saturday: $20 (includes lunch)Join as a CLC member now and save on conference registration fees, in addition toreceiving full member benefits all year long. The membership application form isincluded with the registration forms in this booklet, and it can also be downloadedfrom the Membership section of the CLC Web site at www.childlife.org.Registration Cancellation/RefundsRefund requests for CLC basic conference registration, minus a $35 servicefee, will be honored if received in writing by CLC no later than Monday, April17, 2006. No refunds will be given after that date; however, substitute attendeesmay be identified at the time of cancellation by the individual or institutionthat paid the fee. All cancellations must be requested in writing andsigned by the registered individual. Refunds will be given for basic registrationonly — refunds are not available for the intensives, special events, ExhibitHall or hospital tours.Special Services for Participants with DisabilitiesIndividuals who require special services to allow full participation in the conferencemust notify CLC in writing, no later than April 3, 2006.IMPORTANT! Conference ReceiptPre-registered participants will receive registration confirmation and receiptsgenerated and mailed from CLC headquarters prior to the conference. Pleasebring this receipt with you to the conference. On-site registrants may request areceipt at the time of registration.DALLAS, TEXAS ★ MAY 26–28, 2006 11
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