EVENTS
Adrenal Insufficiency United’s Lunch & Learn Events are one day mini-conferences located in different cities in the USA. We find great local speakers to lead sessions and give presentations about issues affecting those with adrenal insufficiency. These one day events will be packed full of opportunities giving attendees more chances to ask questions, share their own experiences and network with fellow members of the community.
Portland, Oregon on March 25th at 9:30 a.m.
Oregon Health & Science University Conference Center
Join us for a one-day mini-conference designed to educate, empower, and connect individuals impacted by adrenal insufficiency.
Presentations and discussions led by local speakers who will address key issues affecting those with adrenal insufficiency.
Presentations and discussions led by local speakers who will address key issues affecting those with adrenal insufficiency.
Join us for a one-day mini-conference designed to educate, empower, and connect individuals impacted by adrenal insufficiency.Â
Early bird registration is $10 per person.Â
Starting March 1st, registration will be $25 per person.Â
Agenda
9:30 a.m. Check in and networking
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  Session on Adrenal Insufficiency presented by Chris Yedinak, M.N., F.N.P, D.N.P.Â
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Lunch Provided:
- Take your lunch and join in a conversation with one of our presenters or with a new group of friends!
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.   Afternoon Break Out Group Proposed Topic: You’ll be able to attend at least two, possibly three.Â
- Jason Dunn RN, CSRN will provide injection training.
- Jason will also lead a discussion on managing adrenal insufficiency and how to best advocate for yourself while working with your health care provider.Â
- Learning to identifying pre-crisis and adrenal crisisÂ
- Chris will lead a group for those with secondary and tertiary adrenal insufficiency
- Chris will have an additional break out group for an open ended Q & A discussion.
- A child life specialist from Dorenbecher Children’s Hospital will discuss strategies and tips to help children process the emotions that come with their chronic condition.
- A pediatric specialist in endocrinology will discuss issues specific to children with adrenal insufficiency.
- An OHSU clinical trial coordinator will share current clinical trials and how you can be involved in current and/or future trials.
Parking: OHSU offers on-site parking for $18. Carpooling is encouraged.
Child Care: Since this event is during Spring Break AIU is considering offering child care for pre-school – elementary aged children. Please indicate your interest when you sign up.
OPTIONAL OUTING
AIU has secured a limited number of tickets to the Portland Trailblazers Game on Tuesday night. We’d love for you to join us. Tickets are $17 per person.
Los Angeles, California May 3, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Glendale Embassy Suites by Hilton: 800 North Central Ave, Glendale, CA
Early bird registration $50 per person (through April 1st).Â
Parking included in early bird registration or $12 per vehicle after April 1st
Speakers Include:Â Dr. Mimi Kim from CHLA, Anat Benshlomo from Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Run Yu from UCLA, Brenda Manzanarez a clinical dietician at CHLA
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We are still finalizing our schedule so some time changes may occur.Â
8:30 a.m. Check in and networking
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  Session on Adrenal Insufficiency and Cognition
10:45 – 12:00  Session on Stress Dosing, Pre-Crisis and Crisis
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1: 15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.   Afternoon Break Out Group Proposed Topics thus far:Â
- Injection Training
- Nutrition and adrenal insufficiency
- A breakout on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Phoenix, Arizona November 8, 2025
More information coming soon!
This is during the Cushing’s Support & Research Foundation conference.Â