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Forward35th Annual O'Neil Pediatric Clinical Update
LIVE HYBRID ACTIVITY
Overview and Target Audience
This conference focuses on assessment and management of common pediatric conditions in hospital, ambulatory and community settings. Current clinical issues and implications for children's health and practitioner care delivery are presented and discussed.
Interprofessional participation is encouraged for RNs, advanced practice providers, child life specialists, medical assistants, OTs, PTs, RTs, social workers, students, EMS providers and others interested in improving the care of infants, children, and youth.
Learner Outcome
After attending this educational offering, participants will report increased knowledge of current and emerging trends in pediatric healthcare.
Objectives
- Articulate the different ways of being from Frenzy to Flow.
- Identify evidence‑based care considerations for patients with epidermolysis bullosa, including wound management, pain control, infection prevention, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Discuss the role of GLP-1s in pediatric obesity, how providers prescribe them safely and important patient education tips and strategies for long-term success.
- Identify signs and symptoms of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder and apply best practice recommendations.
- Discuss high potency TCH products used by today’s youth (vapes, dabs, smokes, edibles) and how THC interferes with the adolescent brain development, potentially leading to mental illness and psychosis.
- Discuss the epidemiology of Illicitly Manufactured Fentanyl (IMF), how it is manufactured, CHCO data on IMF exposures and harm reduction and risk mitigation strategies.
- Explore clinical outcomes from patients in the Non-Accidental Brain Injury Care Clinic.
- Discuss differential diagnoses of patients presenting with varying chief complaints to a pediatric emergency department.
Scholarship Assistance
Full scholarships are being offered. To apply complete this application form by Thursday, July 30, 2026. Notification of award will be sent by Wednesday, August 5, 2026, along with instructions on how to register.
Click here to submit an application
Do not register for the conference prior to applying for a scholarship. Separate registration instructions will be sent directly to all scholarship recipients.
Any questions can be submitted to [email protected].
Additional Information
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Agenda
7:30 a.m. | Check-in | |
8:00 | Welcome & Opening Remarks | |
8:15 | Compassion without Fatigue: The Ripple Effect of Wholeness | |
9:15 | Caring for Patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa: Clinical Considerations, Therapeutic Advances, and Resources | |
10:00 | Break | |
10:15 | GLP-1 RA Use in Pediatric Obesity | |
11:00 | Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, and Best Practice Recommendations | |
11:45 | Lunch | |
12:15 p.m. | The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story | |
1:15 | Illicitly Manufactured Fentanyl (IMF) and Impact in Pediatrics | |
2:00 | Break | |
2:15 | Early Outcomes from a Multi-disciplinary, Longitudinal Follow-up Clinic for Abusive Head Trauma | |
3:00 | A Day in the Life: True Life Stories from the Pediatric Emergency Department | |
4:00 | Wrap up and Evaluation | |
4:15 | Adjourn | |
*Children’s Hospital Colorado reserves the right to modify the agenda or cancel this conference in the event of an unforeseen circumstance.
The course will be held at the Children's Hospital Colorado Medical Conference and Education Center in the Mt. Yale conference room on the Anschutz Medical Campus. Virtual learners will receive a virtual link via email prior to the event.
Parking Information
CHCO team member should park in their assigned parking locations. Guest to the hospital may park in Lot 10 just East of the hospital on Victor Street.
Faculty
Amy Bartoshesky, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Senior Instructor and Expert in Clinical Practice Development
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Department of Pediatrics
Section of Nutrition
Nurse Practitioner
Lifestyle Medicine
Children's Hospital Colorado
Antonia Chiesa, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Medical Director
Kempe Child Protection Team
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Catherine Doernbrack, MSN, RN, CPNP‑PC
Senior Instructor with Distinction
Department of Pediatrics,
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Provider, Special Care Clinic and Epidermolysis
Bullosa Regional Program
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Christine Griffin, PhD
Chris Griffin, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, SGAHN (she/her)
Exec Director Chief Wellbeing Officer
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Faculty Director- Caritas Leadership Program
Watson Caring Science Institute
Sarah Horvath, PhD
Assistant Professor
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Director, Outpatient Eating Disorders Specialty Clinic
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Pediatric Mental Health Institute
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Adriana Martinez, PsyD
Senior Instructor
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Children's Hospital Colorado
Kelley Roswell, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Section of Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Emergency Department Attending
Children's Hospital Colorado
Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE
Founder and CEO
Johnny’s Ambassadors Youth TCH Prevention
G. Sam Wang, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado, Children's Hospital Colorado
Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology
Claudia Weis, FNP-C
Instructor
Department of Pediatrics, Section of Nutrition
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
No relevant financial relationships were reported by all planning committee members and speakers except for the individuals listed below.
- Dr. G. Sam Wang, faculty for this educational event, is a contributor for “Up to Date” and “Schmitt Thompson Clinical Content”.
Any disclosed financial relationships have been reviewed and mitigated in accordance with established conflict of interest policies to ensure the integrity and independence of the educational content.
Registration, attendance, sign-in and submission of the evaluation, including a written response to questions related to any change in practice that you may make as a result of learning that took place at this activity, are required for successful completion and receipt of the certificate of attendance. Claim only those hours you attend.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development
Children’s Hospital Colorado is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering for 7 nursing contact hours is provided by Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Attendance
A general certificate of attendance will be provided to all other attendees.
Available Credit
- 7.00 Attendance
- 7.00 NCPD
Price
Registration Fees
Registration deadline is September 18, 2026
CHCO Team Members - $40
Community Partners - $60
***This course only has in-person and virtual options the day of the event during the programing time frame. It will not be recorded, and no continuing education credit will be offered outside of the live event.***
Cancelation Policy
A registration refund, minus a $10.00 cancelation fee, will be granted if cancellation is requested by 14 calendar days from the activity date. No refunds will be granted after this date or for non-attendance. You may send a substitute by notifying the conference coordinator at least three days prior to activity.
Children’s Hospital Colorado reserves the right to modify the agenda or cancel this conference in the event of an unforeseen circumstance, or if minimum acceptable registration is not attained by September 9, 2026, with a full refund to participants. For additional information, please reach out to Ray Cuellar at [email protected]. If you require special assistance or services to allow full participation, please notify us at least four weeks in advance of the activity.