Update on Cellphone Toxicity

July 18th, 2011

Underestimation of Microwave Exposure for Children from Mobile Telephones and Enhanced Toxicity of Prenatal Cellphone Radiation

Presenting the latest scientific research on how cell phone radiation affects the child and adult brain and the impacts of prenatal exposures.

SPEAKERS:
Prof. Om P. Gandhi, award-winning neuroscientist and brain modeler

Devra Davis, PhD, MPH, President and Founder of Jackson’s Environmental Health Trust — a nonprofit research and education organization

Wednesday July 20, 2011 1-3PM

Moose/Wapiti classroom
St. John’s Medical Center
625 East Broadway Jackson, WY
Light refreshments will be served
PLEASE R.S.V.P. call 307-739-7370 or e-mail vrosenberg@tetonhospital.org

GOAL:
To update participants regarding the toxic effects of cellphone radiation on children, prenatal, ill, and
elderly populations.

 

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this lecture the learner will be able to:

Understand the nature of the electromagnetic spectrumCompare the utility of different models of the brain for different age groups and genders

Understand the basis of cellphone standardsAppreciate the role of in vitro and in vivo studies of radiofrequency radiation on spermatogenesis andembryogenesis

Develop practical clinical advice regarding safer methods to use cellphones and other wireless devices in theenvironments of young children, the ill, and the elderly

The St. John’s Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 credits AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. St. John’s Medical Center is accredited by the Colorado Medical Society to providecontinuing medical education for physicians.
The Education Department of St. John’s Medical Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by CNE-Net, the education division of the NorthDakota Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This activity will provide 2 contact hours.

Successful Completion: Attendance at program and discussion with presenter.

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