The old Dominion Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (ODSGNA) has partnered with Roche Labs in bringing our members and non-member nurses and associates in the Richmond Metropolitan area educational dinner programs through out the year. 

Over 70 nurses and associates attended our last program at Bottega Bistro on Viral Hepatits C:  Screening and Diagnosis presented by HoChong Gilles, MS,RN,FNP.  Mrs. Gilles will continue to provide us with a series of lectures on Hepatitis C every 3-4 months.  Our next event is planned for Tuesday August 24, 2004.  ODSGNA educational meetings traditionally begin at 6:30 pm with a registration and networking session followed by dinner and lecture beginning promptly at 7 pm.  The lecture lasts approximately 50-60 minutes and is followed by a questions and answer period. 

OODSGNA will also be offering one contact hour approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation as well as the Certifying Board of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (CBGNA).

For additional information and continued updates to the educational program schedule please refer to the ODSGNA website (odsgna.association.com) or contact Cindy Taylor at 804-675-5456, Cynthia.taylor3@med.va.gov.

Sincerely,

Cindy Taylor, Acting Immediate Past President ODSGNA