HI Family Conference Information

March 17-18, 2012

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Registration is open for the fourth Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference. Please click the image link below to print out the brochure and send in your registration.

Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI), in conjunction with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), invites you to attend the fourth Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference. Conference attendees will learn about recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) from experts in the field representing the leading international HI centers. In addition to learning opportunities, there will be ample time for networking with other HI families. Please check for updates at www.congenitalhi.org and on our Facebook page. Please email jraskin@congenitalhi.org or call 973-544-8372 with questions.

2010 Family Conference
The third CHI Family Conference was held June 18 & 19, 2010 in San Diego, CA This conference is intended for individuals with Congenital Hyperinsulinism (HI) as well as family members and caregivers of those with HI. Speakers and participants joined us from around the globe.

2006 Family Conference
The second Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference sponsored by Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Congenital Hyperinsulinism (CHOP) Center was held on June 17 and 18, 2006. The conference was held at the City Line Holiday Inn in Philadelphia, PA.

At this conference leading specialists discussed treatment options, management techniques, genetic advances and potential future strategies. There were also sessions on parenting children with HI, HI in the school setting, and nutrition and feeding. Additionally, there were sessions for children and teenagers with HI and their siblings.