(Okoboji)– The Iowa Great Lakes will once again this year host a health conference put on by Iowa Lakes and Northwest Iowa Community Colleges.
The theme for the June 7th and 8th event at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center is “I Will Survive”. It’s open to healthcare professionals including but not limited to nurses, psychologists and social workers. Continuing education credits will be available.
Nine presenters will be on hand speaking on topics raning from play therapy and trauma to homelessness, addictions and post traumatic stress disorder, among others. One of the speakers, Taylor LeBaron, will talk about his experiences growing up as a morbidly obese teen and the bullying and health implications and his decision to make a change.
Another guest speaker, Elizabeth Smart, the Utah teen who was abducted and kept in captivity for nine months, will share that there really is life after a tragic event.
There will also be a presentation on human trafficking, particularly orphans.
Attendees will also be updated on how to best serve victims with compassion.
More information and pre-registration is available at the college’s websites or by contacting Rosemary Coleman, Health Programmer at Iowa Lakes Community College, at (800) 242-5108, extension 5227.
This marks the 8th year for the event.
