RTOW Spring 2019 Meeting
Cleary Center at UW La Crosse
615 East Avenue N, La Crosse WI
April 6, 2019
AGENDA
In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the UWL Radiation Therapy Program, all speakers are alumni of the program.
8:45-9:20 Registration/Continental Breakfast
9:20 Welcome
9:30-10:20 Dana Peterson, BS RT(T); Class of 2016
“Radiation Therapy Patient, Survivor, Student, Therapist- A Perspective on Patient-Centered Care”
10:20-11:10 Tracy Gadient, BS, RT(T); Class of 2010
“The Development and Implementation of the Range Shifter Helmet in Proton Radiation Therapy”
11:10-12:00 Stephanie Olson, MS, RT(T), CMD; Class of 2003
“Advances in Treatment Planning Software Systems”
12:00-1:00 Lunch and Business meeting
1:00-1:50 Matt Taylor, BS RT(T), Class of 2006
“The Halcyon Experience”
1:50-2:40 Angela Quick, MS, RT(T); Class of 2001
“Patient Connection and Patient Satisfaction Scores”
2:40-3:30 Kris Saeger, MS, RT(R)(T), Founding Program Director, Melissa Weege, MS, RT(T), CMD; Class of 2001 and Amy Heath, MS, RT(T); Class of 2001
“Radiation Therapy Education Then and Now – Changes to Curriculum and Clinical Components through the Years”
CLASS REUNION!!!
Please join us for an All Class Reunion dinner at the Freighthouse Restaurant- 107 Vine St. La Crosse, beginning at 6:00pm. Consider yourself welcome if you have served as a clinical instructor, educator, have provided observation hours for students or are attending the Spring 2019 RTOW meeting.
*Appetizers, Lighter Fare and Regular Dinner Menu and cash bar options available.
WHERE TO STAY
Room Blocks available at the following La Crosse area hotels (block name is Radiation Therapists of Wisconsin):
- · AmericInn by Wyndham (with small water park), 1835 Rose St La Crosse; $129.99 +tax per night; 608-433-2555- Reserve by March 5- block for April 5th and 6th
- · GrandStay Hotel & Suites, 525 Front St. N La Crosse; One Bedroom Suites, $92 +tax, Studio Suite, $102 +tax; 608-796-1615 (April 6th only)- Reserve by March 6
Other hotels in the Downtown area:
- · Courtyard by Marriott; 608-782-1000
- · Holiday Inn & Suites; 608-784-4444
- · Fairfield Inn & Suites; 608-782-1491
- · Hampton Inn & Suites; 608-791-4004