OBA Conference
The Oregon Biomedical Association’s 2014 Statewide Conference and Exhibitor Exposition was a huge success topping the 2013 event. OBA President Russ Magoon said it was “better than last year” with almost 200 people when including exhibitors. The event had 42 booths compared to 34 last year.
- The Oregon Biomedical Association presented awards to two of its members. Valdez Bravo, left, was honored for his past service as OBA President, and Steve Reid, right, received the award for OBA Biomed of the Year.
- Jonathan Payne holds up a copy of TechNation magazine at the MedWrench booth.
- Pat Lynch of GMI, a veteran of the biomedical equipment field, addresses attendees about the business side of biomed versus the culture of biomed at the 2014 Oregon Biomedical Association Statewide Conference and Exhibitor Explosition.
- Chris Walton, CBET, MA, presents his class “Tips & Options for a Successful HTM Career” at the OBA conference.
- The OBA and Pacific Medical present a check to Portland Community College for a biomedical scholarship.
HTMA-MW Conference
The Healthcare Technology Management Association of the Mid-West’s 2014 Symposium and Vendor Exhibition was one of the best ever for the organization with 27 exhibitor booths and more than 50 registered attendees.
Chris C. Coleman, CBET, who serves as the president of HTMA-MW, said the group had to turn away a few companies because the exhibit hall space was sold out. The symposium featured educational sessions and a keynote address on the interconnectivity between IT and biomed departments.
- Attendees check in at the registration table to get their class schedules and a map of vendor tables. They could also register or renew memberships and turn in a completed visit card to be entered in the drawing for door prizes.
- HTMA-MW President Chris C. Coleman introduces keynote speaker Tim Gee. His presentation “Industry in Transition: Tools for Navigating the Change” was a hit with those in attendance.
- Members of the symposium planning committee, from left, are Webmaster Gabe Jamison, Secretary Tyler Tryon, Treasurer Harold Golden, President Chris C. Coleman, Vice President Chris Hawkins, Symposium Committee member Kevin Hashman and Symposium Committee member Tim Cordes.
- The vendor interaction area was busy throughout the show.
