tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91388181364897522332024-03-19T00:52:07.685-07:00Chicago Trauma SymposiumThe course is a comprehensive review of the standard of care and latest techniques for complex orthopaedic trauma and fracture care. Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-10092112588553708532017-04-26T12:22:00.000-07:002017-04-26T12:23:08.084-07:00Keynote Speakers<div>
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LIFE IN THE INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC COMMUNITY</h3>
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<strong style="color: #4f4f4f; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Denis Calthorpe, FRCSI</strong></div>
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Consultant in Trauma<br />
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Royal Derby Hospital<br />
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IN A CLIMATE OF HEALTHCARE AS A COMMUNITY, WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE INDIVIDUAL SURGEON</h3>
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Director<br />
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MENTORING YOUNG SURGEONS DON’T FORGET THE PAST</h3>
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Mullikin Professor of Orthopaedic Trauma<br />
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David Geffen School of Medicine<br />
University of California Los Angeles<br />
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PASSING ON THE LEGACY, WHAT I LEARNED FROM MY FATHER</h3>
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Northwestern University Medical Center<br />
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NorthShore University Health Care<br />
Northwestern Memorial Hospital<br />
Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute<br />
Chicago, Illinois</div>
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Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-74463459673568110692016-04-15T10:00:00.000-07:002016-04-15T10:00:14.913-07:00Register for the 17th Annual Chicago Trauma SymposiumREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!<br />
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<li style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;">Demonstrate improved surgical skill with the latest surgical techniques in orthopaedic trauma through hands-on workshops.</li>
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Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-88155944378453481252014-08-03T12:44:00.001-07:002014-08-03T12:44:50.727-07:00Cubs Are In Town!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Cubs are in town! Take the train and catch a game following the course on Sunday. No better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than at Wrigley Field. <a href="http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=chc#y=2014&m=9&calendar=DEFAULT" target="_blank">Tickets</a> are still available.</div>
Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-89545572220289499282014-05-02T09:21:00.002-07:002014-05-02T09:21:43.816-07:00Register TODAY!<a href="http://www.chicagotraumasymposium.com/index.php/2014-online-registration/">Register today</a> for the 16th Annual Chicago Trauma Symposium at the Palmer House Hilton September 4-7, 2014. Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-10252258396344885122013-12-05T08:32:00.002-08:002013-12-05T08:32:23.205-08:00Save the Dates for 2014 & 2015<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Mark your calendars to attend <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">this comprehensive review of the standard of care and latest techniques for complex orthopaedic trauma and fracture care. Three and one half days of lectures, debates, case presentations and hands-on workshops are punctuated by keynote lectures covering a broad spectrum of current topics. This review is essential for board and recertification preparation.</span></span>Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-36083286072156592982011-08-04T09:12:00.001-07:002011-08-04T09:12:43.185-07:00Zimmer- Hands-on Workshop<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Zimmer Trauma provides a full portfolio of innovative solutions for orthopaedic trauma. Zimmer Trauma is known for being the first company to introduce pre-contoured periarticular plates. Over the past few years Zimmer Trauma has also introduced a new line of polyaxial locking plates, the NCB (Non-Contact Bridging) Plating System, which provides surgeons with the opportunity to change screw positions prior to locking. The NCB Plating System has recently been expanded to include new plates and screws specifically designed for periprosthetic fractures, offering surgeons the greatest number of options to overcome these clinical challenges. In addition to its plate line Zimmer Trauma continues to strengthen its IM nail portfolio with the Zimmer Natural Nail System. The Zimmer Natural Nail System now offers easy-to-use nails for Cephalomedullary, Antegrade Femur, Retrograde Femur and Tibia fractures on a common platform of intuitive instrumentation. The newest innovative addition to the Zimmer Trauma portfolio is Zimmer MotionLoc Technology, a patented screw design that reduces the stiffness of locked plating constructs and provides micromotion at the fracture site. Please stop by the Zimmer Trauma booth and/or our website to learn more. <a href="http://www.zimmer.com/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">www.zimmer.com</a>.</span>Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-29585920103886382602011-08-01T09:16:00.000-07:002011-08-04T09:18:51.280-07:00Smith & Nephew- Hands-on Workshop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOz_AAwJUUzuLgquMMry3NWoR_KiAB1t_dMwsidBpCUg5I1YIZN4ofv3613uZCv5q2wtscx3WyjWRo_BL23xGxaQspWKwKadhLpLxpgLFZkFXMuW9RI8mb4sgP7ekNulUXEFJh8aShSQU-/s1600/img_4532_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOz_AAwJUUzuLgquMMry3NWoR_KiAB1t_dMwsidBpCUg5I1YIZN4ofv3613uZCv5q2wtscx3WyjWRo_BL23xGxaQspWKwKadhLpLxpgLFZkFXMuW9RI8mb4sgP7ekNulUXEFJh8aShSQU-/s200/img_4532_01.jpg" width="153" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">“We will be presenting the Trigen Intertan for an Intertrochanteric fracture lab. The Trigen Intertan uses a unique integrated screw construct that gives the surgeon the ability to achieve active linear compression while controlling rotation in intertrochanteric fractures.” The Trigen Intertan nail is indicated for fractures of the femur, including simple shaft fractures, comminuted shaft fractures, spiral shaft fractures, long oblique shaft fractures and segmental shaft fractures; subtrochanteric fractures; intertrochanteric fractures; ipsilateral femoral shaft/neck fractures; intracapsular fractures; nonunions and malunions; polytrauma and multiple fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; reconstruction, following tumor resection and grafting; and bone lengthening and shortening.</span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">John Madden</span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Global Product Manager</span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">IM Nails & Hip Fracture</span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Direct #: (901) 399-5116</span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Cell #: (901) 605-4272</span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Email: <a href="mailto:john.madden@smith-nephew.com" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">john.madden@smith-nephew.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Gamma-bsm<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sets Hard, High Strength, Cell-Mediated Remodeling<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Gamma-bsm® meets the need for faster setting, high compressive-strength materials. Gamma-bsm® is engineered using ETEX's proprietary nanocrystalline technology,sets fast in a wet environment and undergoes cell-mediated remodeling.</span></span></span></div>Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-11556060687322858552011-07-19T09:05:00.000-07:002011-07-19T09:05:01.686-07:00ZymoGenetics- Exhibitor<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ZymoGenetics<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Founded in 1981, ZymoGenetics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutic proteins. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a leader in recombinant technology with three decades of drug discovery and development experience, ZymoGenetics discovered and/or developed eight recombinant proteins that are currently available on the market. In addition, multiple product candidates have been out-licensed through its research efforts. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Seven are being marketed by other companies, and the eighth – RECOTHROM</span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">® </span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thrombin, topical (Recombinant) – is the first product that ZymoGenetics has commercialized and marketed in the US.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In October 2010, ZymoGenetics was acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb.</span><o:p></o:p></div>Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-20201392278675275462011-07-18T08:19:00.000-07:002011-07-18T08:19:00.640-07:00Angiotech- Exhibitor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6kEJ2jCLE7RWSIdFCs4okEzf1j426xZt61vgfd7Luo4XmpnZOmJa4qzC9bpXit0VCCMkkhJv0VIMObxUVNSmsK8KgGReBFlEwfYQh80MhjJMH001vyVAvptSH75PEUD3PQ8iPC_DUYzg/s1600/Quill_Logo_Color%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6kEJ2jCLE7RWSIdFCs4okEzf1j426xZt61vgfd7Luo4XmpnZOmJa4qzC9bpXit0VCCMkkhJv0VIMObxUVNSmsK8KgGReBFlEwfYQh80MhjJMH001vyVAvptSH75PEUD3PQ8iPC_DUYzg/s320/Quill_Logo_Color%255B1%255D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">The Quill™ device is a knotless tissue closure device indicated for soft tissue approximation. The unique barb design within the Quill™ device allows for distribution of tension across the entire length of the wound or tissue being approximated, and eliminates the need for an interrupted suture technique or knot-tying. </span>Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-76537736928721838422011-07-15T08:09:00.000-07:002011-07-15T08:09:00.386-07:00Own the Bone- Exhibitor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQjqnh-r8Vx0jdnJxlMRokbLKec5M2mWXz1VIGkIlPWFmP6RU2E70GOAeh92T8MJx_01jPpeXl_mLo1BVs-Iv81iqkUmyQnnR7e6oMV7mbzbgzR_dQuZym0nPj1a2QJ5fR67J6ODMoz3F/s1600/OwnBone_LogoR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQjqnh-r8Vx0jdnJxlMRokbLKec5M2mWXz1VIGkIlPWFmP6RU2E70GOAeh92T8MJx_01jPpeXl_mLo1BVs-Iv81iqkUmyQnnR7e6oMV7mbzbgzR_dQuZym0nPj1a2QJ5fR67J6ODMoz3F/s1600/OwnBone_LogoR.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Own the Bone, a multidisciplinary online quality improvement program developed by the American Orthopaedic Association, helps physicians and other healthcare specialists identify, screen and treat patients with osteoporosis and low bone mass after fragility fractures to prevent future fractures. The national online registry provides access to benchmarking capabilities enabling institutions to document improvements in patient care over time as well as compare results to other participating institutions. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Own the Bone incorporates 10 prevention measures (nutrition counseling, physical activity counseling, lifestyle counseling, pharmacotherapy, DXA testing and communication), which are tracked and monitored within the registry. These 10 measures are consistent with recommendations from the National Osteoporosis Foundation and Joint Commission. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">For additional information, please visit <a href="http://www.ownthebone.org/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">www.ownthebone.org</a> or call 847-318-7336.</span></div>Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-90976648509789303222011-07-14T08:08:00.000-07:002011-07-14T08:08:01.650-07:00Alden Health Care & Senior Living- Exhibitor<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><b><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Alden Health Care & Senior Living<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><i><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">‘Experience the Difference in Recovery’<o:p></o:p></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://www.TheAldenNetwork.com/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">www.TheAldenNetwork.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Alden is one of the largest providers of rehabilitation and health care services with over 40 sites of care throughout Chicago, the suburbs and southern Wisconsin. Alden’s rehabilitation and health care centers specialize in short-term orthopedic recovery and post-acute services, offering orthopedic, cardiac and neurological rehabiliation. The results-oriented Optimal Rehabilitation Program features PT, OT and Speech therapies two times a day.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Alden’s newest addition – Alden Estates of Skokie – is the only short-term orthopedic recovery center on the North Shore. </span>With 23 luxurious private rooms with en suite bathrooms, custom-made furniture and decor, it is also the most exclusive. Every employee at Alden Estates of Skokie is trained to understand and meet the unique needs of our orthopedic guests. A massage therapist, restaurant fine dining, ice cream parlor, beauty salon and WiFi are among the many five-star amenities.</div>Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-61681320760011105592011-07-13T08:07:00.000-07:002011-07-13T08:07:02.743-07:00Stryker<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Stryker Orthopaedics is a division of the Stryker Corporation, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies. Stryker Orthopaedics offers an extensive orthopaedic product portfolio including hip, knee and upper extremity reconstructive devices, bone cement, trauma implants, bone substitutes and spine systems. For more information about Stryker Orthopaedics, visit: </span><a href="http://www.stryker.com/enus/products/Orthopaedics/index.htm" title="http://www.stryker.com/enus/products/Orthopaedics/index.htm"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" title="http://www.stryker.com/enus/products/Orthopaedics/index.htm">http://www.stryker.com/enus/products/Orthopaedics/index.htm</span></a></span>Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-3217790236701756462011-07-12T07:56:00.000-07:002011-07-12T07:56:00.509-07:00Novarad- Exhibitor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWVfLRM8ilfgNwWKep9khesEA12qs5Un-9F0ZuQb-dNxR_qAr_RlgVFJ4aZym1io4x9umGjaxeOSzv5q6V3sqrs9pj1ADWewg-GeuHaJhpPb_kHEHRJYtqMMqK5C4J6NVf5t9oAItlRgR/s1600/NOVARADlogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWVfLRM8ilfgNwWKep9khesEA12qs5Un-9F0ZuQb-dNxR_qAr_RlgVFJ4aZym1io4x9umGjaxeOSzv5q6V3sqrs9pj1ADWewg-GeuHaJhpPb_kHEHRJYtqMMqK5C4J6NVf5t9oAItlRgR/s200/NOVARADlogo.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">What if you could help more patients, improve your workflow, and save time and money? You can with NovaOrtho. NovaOrtho from Novarad is a complete, top-rated, web-based image and information management sys- tem that provides you with the tools you need to improve patient workflow, increase your efficiency and save you time and money.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">NovaOrtho improves patient workflow by allowing you to view patient images anytime, anywhere. Coupled with OrthoFlow, images go directly to the patient’s room and are instantly available by simply swiping a card. All patient’s films are grouped together in one file - no time wasted logging in, tracking down images, carrying film around; and it’s all HIPAA compliant. Patients spend less time in imaging and more time consulting with the orthopedist. Save time and money with Novarad’s affordable payment structures, low out of pocket startup fees, and quick return on investment. You’ll never pay additional fees for the life of the system, receiving all new hardware as needed and all new software upgrades. Do more sooner with free installation and on- site training – we’ll have you up and running in less than four weeks.</span></span></div>Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-35660982282490084522011-07-11T07:54:00.000-07:002011-07-11T07:54:51.221-07:00Femoral Fixation Hands-on Workshop<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">“We will be presenting the Trigen Intertan for an Intertrochanteric fracture lab. The Trigen Intertan uses a unique integrated screw construct that gives the surgeon the ability to achieve active linear compression while controlling rotation in intertrochanteric fractures.” The Trigen Intertan nail is indicated for fractures of the femur, including simple shaft fractures, comminuted shaft fractures, spiral shaft fractures, long oblique shaft fractures and segmental shaft fractures; subtrochanteric fractures; intertrochanteric fractures; ipsilateral femoral shaft/neck fractures; intracapsular fractures; nonunions and malunions; polytrauma and multiple fractures; prophylactic nailing of impending pathologic fractures; reconstruction, following tumor resection and grafting; and bone lengthening and shortening.</span><br />
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</span>Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-2504159683497219372011-07-01T11:00:00.000-07:002011-07-01T11:00:05.645-07:00Healthcare Information Services, LLC- Exhibitor<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.healthinfoservice.com/"><img height="92" src="webkit-fake-url://7454929C-B3F3-4551-8C9B-87F886D2030B/image.tiff" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span>Healthcare Information Services (HIS) is a physician's management organization specializing in Revenue Cycle Management and Technology services. HIS partners with physicians to increase their bottom line, improve monthly cash-flow </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and boost overall profitability. </span><span style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We are dedicated to helping physicians maximize their reimbursements and enhance their bottom line. </span></span><span style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">HIS is the industry leader in Revenue Cycle Management and Technology services. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Our expert professionals and cutting-edge technologies makes us an invaluable resource to physicians during a difficult economic time.</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 14px;"></span></span><span style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Our staff of over 225 professionals, including 60 plus certified coders, have real-world industry experience, providing you with the leadership and expertise necessary to help your practice increase its profitability and operational efficiencies. </span></span><span style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For over three decades, HIS has successfully partnered with physicians to increase cash-flow, lower A/R and boost profitability. </span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">HIS is also the only reseller in the nation of the award winning productivity-driven SRS-EHR by SRSsoft. With this we have launched a new bundled service offering SRS-EHR and HIS's Revenue Cycle Management Services together. This bundled service mitigates the up-front costs associated with the software, hardware and implementation of an EHR purchase. HIS will roll the costs associated with SRS into the monthly service fee... amortizing this cost allows you to enjoy the benefits and costs savings with zero capital out-lay.</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="" name="LETTER.BLOCK6"></a></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 14px;"></span></span><span style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Revenue Cycle Management and Technology services provided by HIS will help make your practice more profitable... guaranteed. </span></span><span style="line-height: 14px;"><a href="http://healthinfoservice.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25&Itemid=28" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">If HIS is unable to help your group increase your reimbursements by 5% or more, two years after becoming our client, we will write your group a check for up to $250,000.</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Give us a call at 855-RING-HIS to see how </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">HIS can help position your practice for increased growth and a more profitable future. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For more information visit </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.healthinfoservice.com/">www.healthinfoservice.com</a></span></span></div>Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-60556215519798323182011-06-30T11:00:00.000-07:002011-06-30T11:00:03.777-07:00Olympus Biotech- Exhibitor<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Olympus Biotech Corporation is dedicated to the further advancement of orthopedics and regenerative medicine to improve the lives </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">of patients around the world. Olympus Biotech markets and sells OP-1™ Putty and OP-1™ Implant which are currently approved in the </span><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">U.S.</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> under Humanitarian Device Exemptions (HDEs) for revision posterolateral lumbar spine fusion and for the treatment of long bone</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">nonunions, respectively. OP-1 is also approved in </span><st1:country-region w:st="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Australia</span></st1:country-region><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and </span><st1:country-region w:st="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Canada</span></st1:country-region><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> as OP-1 Implant, and in </span><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Switzerland</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and the European Union </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">as Osigraft and Opgenra. Approximately 40,000 patients have been treated globally with OP-1 Products.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Learn more at </span><a href="http://www.op1.com/" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">http://www.op1.com/</span></span></a></div>Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-41841140274087492072011-06-29T11:08:00.000-07:002011-06-29T11:08:00.327-07:00ISMIE- Course Exhibitor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSXgEWYxLDkWnXrbD_vEntgC9azD6tjbDzuGLTLCEFmOrlqiyoHl1SJkx8OwL6pnpWUa777HIUHLQFA_L_a-YtY_ZldEOjboreg32_vhAuBBxrMmaBEJaIXTj7Cd6C-5fvhzpDb3rI1N5g/s1600/ISMIE+Mutual+logo+-+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSXgEWYxLDkWnXrbD_vEntgC9azD6tjbDzuGLTLCEFmOrlqiyoHl1SJkx8OwL6pnpWUa777HIUHLQFA_L_a-YtY_ZldEOjboreg32_vhAuBBxrMmaBEJaIXTj7Cd6C-5fvhzpDb3rI1N5g/s1600/ISMIE+Mutual+logo+-+2011.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">ISMIE’s professional liability coverage provides thorough, solid protection in the event of a medical liability claim or suit. Our professional liability insurance coverage is available to qualified professionals licensed to practice medicine. Our professional liability insurance coverage options include:<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Physician Professional Liability<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Partnership/Corporation Professional Liability<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Clinic Option Professional Liability<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Employed Allied Health Personnel<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
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</div>Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-2653665084912931702011-06-28T11:05:00.000-07:002011-06-28T11:07:19.221-07:00Medartis- Course Exhibitor<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
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</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Medartis is one of the leading manufacturers of medical devices for cranio-maxillofacial surgery, hand and plastic surgery as well as orthopaedic trauma surgery. Medartis is committed to providing surgeons and operating room personnel with innovative titanium implants, instruments and services that represent advances in bone fixation and thus patients’ quality of life.</span></span></span><br />
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</span> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: navy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Visit the company website for more information </span><a href="http://www.medartis.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">www.medartis.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">.</span></span></div>Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-19774744381762206912011-06-28T08:42:00.000-07:002011-06-28T08:42:36.876-07:00Wounded in Action<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSnKf4a9swE7yY_ZTz6rxO6yyh_-nLvQfyhj3rkOoOkRr3gY-_Qg9dQ0PTdpS5ZGhhPtNWjn6XDxmAfgA3xGLXq251Nsk1Q_xcHUyZ7iwudVCmDxLpOn8otsnALXAZIe3fiLe15Qmkixf/s1600/wia_header.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="43" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSnKf4a9swE7yY_ZTz6rxO6yyh_-nLvQfyhj3rkOoOkRr3gY-_Qg9dQ0PTdpS5ZGhhPtNWjn6XDxmAfgA3xGLXq251Nsk1Q_xcHUyZ7iwudVCmDxLpOn8otsnALXAZIe3fiLe15Qmkixf/s320/wia_header.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>While in Chicago be sure to visit <a href="http://www.woundedinactionart.org/index.php">Wounded in Action: An Art Exhibition of Orthopaedic Advancements</a>. The exhibit will be on display at the Chicago Cultural Center, a short walking distance from the course hotel. <br />
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In a tribute to the heroes who have served their countries in wars throughout the world, this exhibition features art celebrating the strength and spirit of injured troops, wounded civilians, and their families, as well as the commitment of the orthopaedic surgeons who assist them on their journey to recovery.<br />
Wounded in Action includes original works of art showing a different side of war — war-related loss of limbs and other musculoskeletal wounds — and the increasingly pivotal role orthopaedic surgeons play in the lives of war-related injury patients. Artists include military personnel who live with orthopaedic injuries, family members who helped them through their recovery process, and orthopaedic surgeons who treat wounded military and civilians.<br />
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Here is a sample of the artwork on display. This is a very nice exhibit of work by your colleagues. Not to be missed!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZ0JXJUrN-caXWKXcWshfae6yko6BcdKw1ZuxUubPdCjmb4qSi4aITdGmhRIRe0QzTU08NhbT8lUPsFGsBOqk7rR8gCJ6ijMzWoD0MYG42eKh0xf8UWH1mRmI0s0xQppRj3TeocwZ753T/s1600/jimenez_matthew_md_2_boots_of_a_fallen_soldier.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZ0JXJUrN-caXWKXcWshfae6yko6BcdKw1ZuxUubPdCjmb4qSi4aITdGmhRIRe0QzTU08NhbT8lUPsFGsBOqk7rR8gCJ6ijMzWoD0MYG42eKh0xf8UWH1mRmI0s0xQppRj3TeocwZ753T/s1600/jimenez_matthew_md_2_boots_of_a_fallen_soldier.jpg" /></a></div>Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138818136489752233.post-14953343691789306842011-06-24T08:46:00.000-07:002011-06-28T08:50:56.957-07:00Looking for something to do in the evening?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHufWYNzrHibLIMYAvRm9VmOUhaKI_G1fhNUGuMxLvyGsnBHS0DIacua5oLyg-0NF3oxD1f3OXB_XXP2mLnlyHziAiBBAF-9y_payWX2d06mDjcjrKql2bfBrngv_N1kDKUwXKwTYIcsi/s1600/leftsidebar_lakefireworks.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHufWYNzrHibLIMYAvRm9VmOUhaKI_G1fhNUGuMxLvyGsnBHS0DIacua5oLyg-0NF3oxD1f3OXB_XXP2mLnlyHziAiBBAF-9y_payWX2d06mDjcjrKql2bfBrngv_N1kDKUwXKwTYIcsi/s1600/leftsidebar_lakefireworks.png" /></a></div>If you are looking for something to do in the evening while attending the Chicago Trauma Symposium here is a suggesion for you.<br />
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For a special treat, take a Lake Fireworks Cruise on Wednesday and Saturday evenings May 28 through September 3. Enjoy a dramatic Lake Michigan Cruise followed by a front-row seat for the Navy Pier Fireworks display. These 45-minute cruises leave from Shoreline's dock at the west end of Navy Pier Saturdays at 8:45 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Click <a href="http://www.shorelinesightseeing.com/lakefireworkscruises2.html">here</a> for more information.<br />
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You may also enjoy the firework display while enjoying dinner or the sites of Navy Pier. Fireworks are displayed every Wednesday and Saturday in the summer.Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07602637545188626221noreply@blogger.com0