November 1, 2002

REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHES ON ‘METH & MORE’ SYMPOSIUM

The deadline is nearing for registering for a Methamphetamine symposium planned in Emmetsburg Nov. 15.

Individuals are encouraged to register by Nov. 11 since this is expected to be a popular seminar and there is a limit on the number of seats available.

The “Meth & More” symposium is being co-sponsored by Palo Alto County Health System and Iowa Lakes Community College. 

Featured speaker is Chuck Larson Sr., the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa.  Other speakers include two representatives of the Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy, an emergency room physician, local law enforcement personnel, Division of Narcotics Enforcement agents and a drug treatment counselor. 

The “Meth & More” Symposium will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Smith Wellness Center located Emmetsburg Campus.  Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.  Rolls and coffee will be available.  An afternoon, two-hour supervisor training will begin at 12:45 p.m.  A certificate of attendance will be given to all participants and Continuing Education credits are available.

There are four easy ways to register:  Phone 1-800-252-5664; fax 1-712-362-0485; email communityed@iowalakes.edu; or mail to Iowa Lakes Community College, 620 First Ave. South, Estherville, 51334.  When registering, please provide a name, social security number, company/billing address, phone and fax numbers along with an email address, if available.   Please refer to course number 37035 for both sessions; course number 37036 for the morning workshop only; or course number 37037 for the afternoon training session only. 

To read the entire symposium agenda, those with Internet access may go to: www.pachs.com and click on Programs and Event.  Those who would like to receive a brochure by mail may call the Business Health Office at Palo Alto Health System at (712) 852-5469.