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Forward40th Annual Community and School Health Pediatric Conference - Telephone Triage
LIVE HYBRID ACTIVITY
Overview, Target Audience, and Learner Outcome
Our nation continues to face increasingly complex issues impacting the health and well-being of children and families. It is essential healthcare providers are aware of the latest research and evidence-based practice to provide optimal care. This conference will emphasize an integrated approach to care among family, community, and healthcare teams through engaging presentations and thought-provoking discussions.
The target audience includes pediatric nurses, advanced practice providers, therapists, social workers, mental health counselors, care coordinators, case managers, and others assisting children and their families with healthcare needs in hospital, ambulatory, telephone triage, community health, public health, school, childcare, and home settings.
At the end of this program, participants will report increased knowledge of current pediatric and community health challenges, guidelines and evidence-based practices. Participants will report at least one practice change they intend to make as a result of this education.
Resource Material
You can find resources at our School Nurse Resources website. Feel free to print and bring them to the conference. Copies will not be provided.
School Nurse Resources | Children's Hospital Colorado (childrenscolorado.org)
For Additional Information
Contact: Ray Cuellar at [email protected]
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 CSHPC Brochure 2026.pdf | 1014.37 KB |
Agenda
Thursday, June 11, 2026
7:15 a.m. | Check-in |
7:45 | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
8:00 | Pooping in all the Wrong Places-Functional Constipation and Encopresis |
8:45 | Fragile Skin, Strong Support: Managing Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) in Schools |
10:00 | Break |
10:15 | Migraines in Pediatric Patients |
11:00 | Give it Your Best Shot! Communicating with Vaccine-Hesitant Parents |
12:15 p.m. | Lunch |
1:00 | Pediatric Mental Health in the School Setting |
2:15 | Break |
2:30 | The Impact of Cannabis Legalization on Child and Adolescent Health |
3:15 | Telephone Triage |
4:15 | Wrap up and Evaluation |
4:30 | Adjourn |
The conference will be held in the Medical Conference and Education Center at Children's Hospital Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus. A ZOOM link will be sent for virtual attendees.
Faculty
Catherine Doernbrack MSN, RN, CPNP-PC
Senior Instructor of Pediatrics with Distinction
University of Colorado School of Medicine
PNP Special Care Clinic and Epidermolysis Bullosa Clinic
Children's Hospital Colorado
School Health Liaison with a focus on medical complexity
Epidermolysis Bullosa Nurse Educator, DEBRA of America
James Kyle Haws, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatric Psychologist
Children’s Hospital Colorado
David Higgins, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Colorado School of Public Health
General Pediatrician
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Angelina Koehler, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, MA
Senior Instructor
Headache Program
University of Colorado
Department of Neurology
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Melanie Merrill-Kennedy, PA-C
Clinical Instructor
Constipation Clinic
Neurogastroenterology
Motility Program
Digestive Health Institute
Children's Hospital Colorado
Danae Massengill, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Attending Pediatric Hospitalist and Medical Toxicologist
Children's Hospital Colorado
Allie Mortford, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatric Psychologist
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Julie Klingel, BSN, RN, CPN
Clinical Nurse IV
Pediatric Call Center
Children's Hospital Colorado
Financial Disclosure
Planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Continuing Education Credit
Registration, attendance, sign-in and submission of the online evaluation, including a written response to questions related to any changes 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
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 up to 6.75 nursing contact hours is provided by Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Other Care Providers
A general certificate of attendance will be available.
Available Credit
- 6.75 Attendance
- 6.75 NCPD
Price
Registration Fee
In-Person and Virtual Learners $50
Cancelation and Refund Policy
A registration refund, minus a $10.00 cancellation fee, will be issued if the cancellation request is received at least 14 calendar days prior to the activity date. No refunds will be granted after this deadline or for non-attendance. A substitute may attend in your place if you notify the conference coordinator at least three business days before the activity.
Children’s Hospital Colorado reserves the right to modify the agenda or cancel the activity due to unforeseen circumstances or if minimum registration is not met by May 28, 2026. In such cases, a full refund will be issued to registered participants.
For additional information, please contact Ray Cuellar at [email protected].
If you require special assistance or accommodations to fully participate, please notify us at least four weeks in advance of the activity.