CCONS Presents: 2026 Vendor and Education Fair

The Chicago Chapter Oncology Nursing Society (CCONS) presents the annual 2026 Vendor and Education Fair, themed 'Thrive Together: A Wellness Gathering for Nurses'. Join Chicagoland nurses for a mid‑day event designed to nourish, restore, and reconnect. Attendees will enjoy a relaxed brunch while networking with local pharmaceutical partners and vendors, followed by uplifting presentations focused on maintaining a healthy mindset and prioritizing self‑care in nursing. The gathering also features therapy dogs and live acupuncture demonstrations, offering hands‑on ways to unwind before the event concludes.

Date/Time:

Sunday, April 19th, 2026 10:00AM-2:30PM

Location:

Palmer House

17 E. Monroe Street

Chicago, IL 60603

Agenda:

10:00AM-11:00AM Registration, Brunch, Network with Vendors

11:00AM-11:15AM Welcome, CCONS Business Meeting

11:15AM-12:15PM 'Nursing Burnout', Reverand Ally Vertigan, Rush Chaplain

12:15PM-1:00PM Snacks, Networking with Vendors

1:00PM-2:00PM 'Adjunctive Role of Acupuncture in Cancer Care', Angela Lorbeck, DACM, MSTOM, MPH, LAc, Dipl OM-Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

2:00PM-2:15PM Q&A

2:15PM-2:30PM Closing, CEU, Raffles

Completion of the event in its entirety will result in ____ CNEs (TBD)

• Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 via Eventbrite.
• Practicing nurses will get spots over industry members.
• Parking will be covered by chapter.
• Questions about the event? Contact CCONS Program Committee at [email protected].

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Host or Publisher Chicago Chapter of Oncology Nursing Society