2026 Pediatric Symposium - Vulnerable Voices: Confronting Modern Challenges in Pediatric Health & Safety (May 8)

Covenant Children’s Hospital is proud to present the 2026 Pediatric Symposium - Vulnerable Voices: Confronting Modern Challenges in Pediatric Health & Safety, a comprehensive educational event designed for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals caring for pediatric patients. This year’s program will focus on advancing mental health support for patients from birth through adolescence, offering evidence-based research and clinical guidelines for multidisciplinary pediatric care.

Program Description: This program offers up-to-date research and interdisciplinary exploration of current challenges in pediatric care.

Target Audience: Physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals involved in the care of pediatric patients.

Topics to Include:

  • Diabetes Management
  • Tongue Ties, THC, and Breastfeeding
  • Non-Vaccine Trend
  • Recognizing Child Abuse
  • Human Trafficking

Event Details:
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Saginaw Valley State University – Gilbertson Hall
7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION before April 20: $75
Registration April 21 - April 30: $85
Registration May 1 - May 6: $100
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: May 6, 2026

View Event Details and Register Online

Continuing Education 6.0 CME, MOC part 2, and ABP MOC Part II Credit Available
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University and Covenant Children’s Hospital. Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 6 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to the ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

Disclosures: The planner(s) and speaker(s) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.