Patient Advocacy: Raising the Bar for Healthcare Safety Symposium set for Aug. 11

"Patient Advocacy: Raising the Bar for Healthcare Safety" will be 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11.

NShore Patient Advocates and North Central College of Naperville have partnered to bring health care professionals and the general public an exciting learning opportunity.

Experts in the field of patient advocacy, including Teri Dreher, RN., founder of NShore Patient Advocates, will speak on this timely topic.

Patient advocacy is one of the most important and fastest growing health care disciplines. Patient advocates fill an important role in today's ever increasingly complex medical industry. Whether you are a health care professional interested in gaining insight into this emerging field, or have a loved one in need of true patient care, don't miss the opportunity to be part of this important event.

The event will take place at the Myron Wentz Science Center, Ratio Hall, 131 S. Loomis, in Naperville.

The patient advocacy movement is spreading fast and with good reason.

To register, visit regics.noctrl.edu/EmsRegics/SU18PatientAdvocacySymposium or contact NShore Patient Advocates at (847) 788-2640.