WSS 2023 Conference
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Wisconsin Sleep Society Conference 2022
The conference will be in person and streamed virtually. The in person conference will be once again held at The Ingleside Hotel and Conference Center in Pewaukee, WI. We will stream virtually for those that can’t attend in person.
Please join us at The Ingleside Hotel and Springs Waterpark (formerly Country Springs) in Pewaukee, WI, for an event geared towards sleep medicine professionals, sleep techs, respiratory therapists and nurse practitioners. This event is approved for CME – 8 CSTE (BRPT) and 8 CRCE (AARC).
FORMAT
The conference will be in person and streamed virtually. The in person conference will be once again held at The Ingleside Hotel and Conference Center in Pewaukee, WI. We will stream virtually for those that can’t attend in person.
TARGET AUDIENCE Physicians, Dentists, NPs, PAs, Nurses, Advanced Level PSG Techs, Beginner Techs.
STATEMENT OF ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Wisconsin Medical and The Wisconsin Sleep Society . The Wisconsin Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The Wisconsin Medical Society designates this conference for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This program has been approved for a maximum of 8 contact hours Continuing Sleep Technology Education (CSTE) credit by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, 4201 Wilson Blvd., 3rd Floor, Arlington, VA 22203, Course #562P01265 Program ID #6491110.
AARC Program 187959000 approved for 8 CRCE.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This event proposes to highlight recent research in the field of sleep medicine and to explore the current standard treatments for various sleep-related conditions. For a comprehensive list of learning objectives for each lecture, please consult the tab LEARNING OBJECTIVES.
REFUND POLICY
100% refund if you cancel more than 30 days prior to conference. After that no refunds are possible.
ADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Wisconsin Sleep Society subscribes to the articles of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Should you or anyone accompanying you require special assistance, please notify us at wisleep2013@gmail.com.
7:00am – 8:00am: Breakfast and Registration/Vendors
8:00am: Welcome – Marla Van Lanen, WSS President
8:00am – 9:00am: Alternative Medical Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Alex Villareal, MD
9:00am – 10:00am: Alternatives to CPAP–Focus on Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator – Robert Sonnenburg, MD
10:00am – 10:30am: Break/vendors
10:30am – 11:30am: Supporting OSA Management in Children with Down Syndrome – Alexis Whaley, MD
11:30am – 12:30pm: Combination Therapy – Ron Prehn, DDS
12:30pm – 1:15pm: Lunch/Vendors
1:15pm: Door Prizes!
1:15pm – 2:15pm: Nasal High Flow Pediatric OSA – Hari Bandl, MD
2:15pm – 3:15pm: Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) – Dr. Machare
3:15pm – 3:30pm: Break
3:30pm – 4:30pm: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia – Catherine Loomis
4:30pm – 5:30pm: Tongue Tie Diagnosis and Treatment – Dr. Chris Peterson
5:30pm: Closing/Certificates Distributed
When? Friday, September 23, 2022 from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT.
Where? The Ingleside Hotel and Springs Waterpark 2810 Golf Rd Pewaukee, WI 53072. Driving directions
Book a room: Double rooms available for only $119! Call at the Ingleside Hotel (262-547-0201) and mention you are attending the WSS Fall 2022 Conference in order to benefit from the discounted rate. The room block expires on August 22 or when all rooms fill up, whichever comes first.
Contact:
Marla Van Lanen
Wisconsin Sleep Society
920-265-5915
wisleep2013@gmail.com
$300, $600 and $1,000 Vendor Opportunities for The Wisconsin Sleep Society 2022 Conference.
Vendors may leave after lunch.
Professionals:
BRPT and AARC Attendees After August 31, 2022 – $109
BRPT and AARC Attendees After August 31, 2022 – $120
Guest of PACE (dental) attendees – $50
Vendors:
Gold Sponsor – $1000
Silver Sponsor – $600
Bronze Sponsor – $300
Presentation: Supporting OSA Management in Children with Down Syndrome
Presenter: Alexis Whaley MD
Address and Email: 3748 W Lake Ellwood Rd, Florence, WI 54121, alexiscirilliwhaley@gmail.com
Objectives:
- Understand the AAP Recommendations for Sleep Evaluation in Children with Down Syndrome
- Understand the FDA Approved tools to support Pediatric OSA (and the limitations of approved devices)
- Understand the risk, complications and strategies to supports compliance, and alternatives to CPAP in
Pediatric OSA
Presentation: Combination Therapy-Treating OSA with PAP and Oral Appliance
Presenter: Dan Tache, DMD, DDS
Address and Email: 4660 W College Ave, Appleton, WI, 54913, tmd.sleep2018@gmail.com
Objectives:
- Understand what combination therapy is
- Understand what the challenges are
- Understand how to determine effectiveness and adherence.
Presentation: Nasal High Flow Treatment for Pediatric OSA
Presenter: Hari Bandl MD
Address and Email: 8915 W. Connell Court Milwaukee, WI 53226, hbandla@mcw.edu
Objectives:
- Explain what Nasal High Flow Treatment is, Understand the role of this treatment with pediatric OSA patients,
- Understand the effectiveness of this treatment.
Presentation: Noninvasive ventilation (NIV)
Presenter: Enrique Machare MD
Address and Email: 1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601 emachared@yahoo.com
Objectives:
- Review appropriate NIV parameters for hypoventilation titration in common restrictive lung disease:
obesity with hypoventilation. - Review appropriate NIV parameters for hypoventilation titration in common obstructive lung disease: COPD with OSA ( overlap syndrome)
- Review appropriate and different NIV parameters for most common sleep program manufacturer’s: Resmed and Respironics.
Presentation: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Presenter: Catherine Loomis, Psychologist, PhD, CBSM
Address: 201 N Mayfair Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226 drloomis.sleep@sbcglobal.net
Objectives:
- Understand what is included in this multi-component treatment for insomnia
- Understand the research on its effectiveness
- Understand similar alternatives to cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia
- Understand ways to help your patients access the treatment
Presentation: Tongue Tie Diagnosis and Treatment
Presentor: Chris Peterson DDS
Address and Email: 277 North 9th Street, De Pere, WI 54115 drchris@deperesmiles.com
Objectives:
- Diagnosing tongue-tie: infants, children, adults
- The role of myofunctional therapy in treating tongue ties/sleep disordered breathing/OSA
- Tongue-tie treatment options for infant, child, and adults
Speakers
Catherine Loomis PhD, CBSM
Specialized in the field of behavioral sleep medicine, and working exclusively with those who have sleep problems, by offering cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia.
Alexis Whaley MD ABSM, FAAP
Pediatrician, physician specializing in serving children of all ages. She offers extensive health care for babies, kids, and teenagers.
Alex Villareal
MD
Chair of Sleep Medicine at the Gundersen Health System and collaborating closely with the sleep programs at Reedsburg Area Medical Center, Sauk Healthcare, Southwest Health, and Tomah Health.
Robert Sonnenburg MD, FACS
Has practiced in Northeast Wisconsin since 2005, became a partner of BayCare Clinic in 2014, and currently serving as Chief of Staff at Aurora BayCare Medical Center.