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Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET (LAB-NIOM). It is one of 17 accredited pro- grams in the United States and the only one in Minnesota. "If you have the opportunity to use intraoperative monitoring in specific situations, it is one more safety measure to alert the surgeon for the risk potential of neurological deficits during surgery," says Mahmoud Nagib, MD, a neurosurgeon at Abbott Northwestern. Diann Plummer of New Hope was in an Abbott Northwestern operating room April 8 for neck surgery. While she was sleeping, and before the incision, two technologists taped into place tiny half-inch needle elec - trodes in 10 locations on her body just under the skin. During the surgery, a technologist and physician monitored her nervous system. If the readings changed, they advised the surgeon. The goal is an attempt at protecting the motor and sensory pathways. TWIN CITIES ORTHOPEDICS HOSTS FREE TRI & RUN SEMINAR SERIES Twin Cities Orthopedics is hosting a Tri and Run Seminar Series for the beginner to the seasoned athlete. The events are geared to specific topics, including swimming and biking, the endurance athlete, and injury preven - tion. The final seminar, in partnership with CycleHealth, will be geared toward kids triathlon training. There will be drawings, giveaways, and snacks and refreshments. Location/time: TCO Edina, 4010 W. 65th St., Edina; all events: 6:30–7:30 p.m. Dates/Topics: Thursday, May 22 — swimming and biking; Thursday, June 19 — endurance athlete and injury prevention; Thursday, July 24 — kids' triathlon training To RSVP: Email SpecialtyPrograms@ TCOmn.com or call 952-847-4001. Space is limited. ■ What's New in Minnesota Health Care New and Old Drugs: Best Choices _ May 15 -16 Clinical Diabetes Management _ Two offerings: June 5 - 6; October 2-3 Fundamental Critical Care Support _ Two offerings: July 31-August 1; October 23 -24 Managing Life Limiting Illness and End of Life Care Training _ Fall TBA Trauma Education: The Next Generation _ September 4 Primary Care Update: Pathways to Knowledge _ September 18-19 Dermatology Update _ October 10 Infectious Disease Update _ October 23 -24 28th Annual Primary Care Update _ November 20 -21 36th Annual Cardiovascular Conference: Current Concepts and Advancements in Cardiovascular Disease _ December 11-12 Register to attend 2014 CME programs at parknicollet.com/cme For more information or to request a brochure, call the Office of Continuing Medical Education at 952-993-3531. The HealthPartners and Park Nicollet education teams have combined their Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs. This combination will allow us to provide innovative continuing education programming that builds upon the best practices of each team to improve patient care, safety, processes and systems. We look forward to seeing you in 2014!