July 29-30, 2016 KT Support Conference
Rochester Marriott Mayo Clinic
101 1st Ave SW,
Rochester, MN 55902
Dr. Ahmad Alomari
Boston Children's Hospital
Department of Interventional Radiology
Dr. Patricia Burrows
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Interventional Radiology
Dr. Peter Gloviczki
Mayo Clinic
Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Dr. Robert W. DePompolo
Mayo Clinic
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Specializing in Lymphedema Rehabilitation
Dr. Denise Adams
Boston Children's Hospital, Vascular Anomalies Center
Department of Hematology
Dr. Megha Tollefson
Mayo Clinic
Department of Dermatology
Dr. Steven Fishman
Boston Children's Hospital, Vascular Anomalies Center
Department of Surgery
Featured Saturday Speaker
Rick Guidotti
Positive Exposure
NYC Fashion Photographer
Dr. Aimee Thompson
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Clinical
Behavioral Medicine & Clinical Psychology
Dr. Linda Koehler, PT, CLT-LANA
University of Minnesota
Program in Physical Therapy
Friday's 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 Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and the Klippel-Trenaunay Support Group. The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Helpful Information
Lodging
Kahler Grand Hotel and Rochester Marriott Mayo Clinic are both under the Kahler Hospitality Group umbrella. The K-T conference will have meetings and guest room blocks at both properties. We have negotiated a special room rate for conference guests. When calling, please ask for the K-T Support Group conference block rate.
Rochester Marriott - Mayo Clinic
101 1st Ave. SW, Rochester, MN
Reservations: 877-623-7775, hotel (507)280-6000
June Update: **NO ROOMS AVAILABLE**
Room types:
Standard King/QQ - $109/night, plus tax
Concierge King/QQ - $139/night, plus tax
Marriott offers free internet access, pool and fitness center
Kahler Grand Hotel
20 SW Second Ave., Rochester, MN 55902
Reservations: 800-533-1655, hotel (507) 280-6200
Online link: Kahler Grand KT Support Group
Room types:
Standard King/DD - $94/night plus tax
Kahler offers free internet, roof-top pool and fitness center.
NOTE: Handicapped access for the pool must be specified at the time of reservations/check in. An elevator key will be provided.
Room reservations must be made by July 4, 2016. After that date, the block will no longer be available. You may get the conference rate for up to three days prior and three days post conference. Cancellations are due 24 hours in advance of arrival. Failure to cancel and/or No Shows will be charged the first night room and tax. A credit card will be required to hold the reservation.
Check in: 4:00 p.m.
Check out: 12:00 p.m.
Parking: $16/night
Conference attendees are responsible for all room tax, parking and incidental charges.
Breakfast is available for purchase at the Grand Grill (Kahler) and Salute (Marriott).
You do not have to stay at either of these hotels. However, it is recommended for networking and friendship building among conference attendees. The hotels are both accessible to Mayo Clinic, Methodist Hospital via skyway and subway walking. Summer is a very busy time for all hotels in the area, so make your reservations soon.
There are numerous restaurants and activity opportunities in downtown Rochester within walking distance. Visit the Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Rochester, MN sites or call 507-288-4331.
Function Information
Conference package includes Friday night dinner held in the Marriott Ballroom I . Dinner will be provided. This is a great opportunity to meet-n-greet other conference guests.
Saturday conference and lunch will be held in the Marriott Ballroom. If you have specific dietary needs for either meal please indicate those to Mellenee before arrival.
Mayo Appointment Information
Appointments may be made at your discretion. Patients can call the Vascular appointment line at 507-266-6700 to set up appointments with the vascular malformation team. You are responsible for any charges incurred so check with your insurance company regarding coverage at Mayo Clinic, and contact the Mayo Clinic Business Office (507) 284-2511 if you have questions.
Babysitting for Physicians' Panel and Saturday meeting
Babysitting will be available at the motel for those registered by July 15 and indicating the need for a sitter. The daytime sessions are NOT child friendly due to graphic subject matter and length of sessions.
Travel and Rochester Tourist Information
Shuttle Service
Rochester Shuttle Service
Drop off/pick up at KGH. Rides can be booked online. MSP and RST shuttles available.
You must arrange your own shuttle through Rochester Shuttle Service. The hotel does not provide shuttle service to/from anywhere.
Go Rochester Direct
Goes to MSP and RST. Will pick up/drop off guests at most hotels in Rochester. Also has daily shuttles from KGH to St. Mary's. Offers group and private van options.
Taxi service is also available from RST to downtown.
Travel
American Airlines and Delta Airlines offer daily flights to Rochester International Airport (RST) from Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis St. Paul. Allegient Air flies between Rochester and Phoenix (Mesa, Arizona).
Most service is by jet aircraft. The airport has all-weather gate-to-plane jetways to board aircraft, although you may be outside briefly as you travel from the jetway to the aircraft.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), located 80 miles north of Rochester, has regularly scheduled service by most domestic airlines and many international carriers. Shuttle information is available at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Ground Transportation.
A Mayo Clinic information booth is located in the passenger terminal building if you have questions.. Be sure your reservation is to Rochester, Minnesota (RST).
If you need assistance with travel funds contact:
Air Charity Network 877-621-7177
Mercy Medical Airlift 1-800-296-1217
National Patient Travel Center 1-800-296-1217
