| Conference: |
CDC Diabetes Translation Conference 2009 |
| Date: |
April 21 - 24 , 2009 |
| Location: |
Hyatt Regency Long Beach
200 South Pine Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562.491.1234
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| Hotel Information: |
The Hyatt Regency Long Beach Hotel is SOLD OUT.
***A block of rooms has been reserved at the Westin Long Beach for April 20 - 23, 2009 at a rate of $128.00. To reserve a hotel room, please call 1-800-WESTIN1 or 562-436-3000 and refer to the CDC/Diabetes Conference to secure the group rate. The group rate will be available until Saturday, April 4, 2009 or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first. All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. If you wish to cancel your reservation, please ensure that you do by 6:00 pm on your scheduled day of arrival, and that you note your cancellation number. The check-in time for the hotel is 3:00 p.m. and the check-out time is noon.***
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| Conference Contractor: |
CDC has selected TeamPSA as the contractor for this conference. If you have any questions about any of the logistical arrangements, please contact LaKeyshia Alexander at l_alexander@team-psa.com.
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Registration and Payments:
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For more details on how to register and pay to attend the conference, please go to the Conference Registration link.
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| Ground Transportation: |
The Hyatt Long Beach is approximately 22 miles from LAX airport. Listed below are two (2) transportation options.
Super Shuttle Service: Super Shuttle runs 24 hours a day. Reservations are not needed or taken. Vans are located outside on the lower level of the baggage claim area. Cross over to the center island and look for the orange sign. Shuttles pick up approximately every 10 minutes. A Super Shuttle attendant will be available to assist passengers.
Wheelchair transportation is available from LAX to the hotel through Super Shuttle. Advance reservations are required. Please call (310) 782-6600 for reservations and information.
Taxi Service: Cab fare from LAX Airport to the Hotel is approximately $65, one-way.
Please Note: The Hyatt does not offer shuttle service to LAX Airport.
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| CE Information: |
CME: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited as a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This activity provides 14.7 contact hours.
CHES: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is a designated event for the CHES to receive 15.0 Category I contact hours in health education, CDC provider number GA0082.
CPE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
This program is a designated event for pharmacists to receive 1.5 CEUs in pharmacy education. The Universal Activity Number is 387-000-09-017-L04-P.
CEU: The CDC has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. The CDC is authorized by IACET to offer 1.7 IACET CEU's for this program.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited as a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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| Note: |
Meeting attendees are expected to make their own travel and hotel reservations.
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