Keynote speakers for the conference will be Jean deBlois, CSJ, PhD; John R. Combes, MD; David B. Pryor, MD; and Wesley G. Robinson-McNeese, MD. They will explore the common ground among various disciplines involved in providing health care services in mission-based organizations during difficult economic times.

Health care professionals, physicians, nurses, pastoral care colleagues and students are encouraged to attend. Contact hours will be awarded for the educational activity.

The $60 conference fee includes lunch. Registration forms and fees are due by March 1. For more information visit www.chiaracenter.org or contact Sister Renita Brummer, OSF at (217) 523-0901.

Hospital Sisters Health System is sponsored by the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, The system includes 13 local systems in Illinois (Belleville, Breese, Decatur, Effingham, Highland, Litchfield, Springfield and Streator) and Wisconsin (Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Sheboygan and two in Green Bay). For more information about HSHS, visit www.hshs.org.