Resources

Please note that the Ontario California International Airport is the closer airport to Loma Linda (30 Miles) and Los Angeles International Airport is 60 miles from Loma Linda.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Loma Linda
Super Shuttle; 1-800-BlueVan; LAX → Loma Linda ($79 per person estimate)
Prime Time Shuttle; 1-800-RedVans; LAX → Loma Linda ($78 per person estimate)
Uber→ Loma Linda ($110 per ride estimate)

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Loma Linda
Super Shuttle; 1-800-BlueVan; ONT → Loma Linda ($39 per person estimate)
Prime Time Shuttle; 1-800-RedVans; ONT → Loma Linda ($35 per person estimate)
Uber→ Loma Linda ($30 per ride estimate)
*NO HOUSING WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS.

Hilton Double Tree – San Bernardino
285 E Hospitality Ln, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Rate: $119 / night
Register here:
• Call 1-800-445-8667 and ask for the group rate for the LLU-Vegetarian Cong Attendees Group Code: VCA
• Book online below. Click on add special rate code and under GROUP CODE, add your Group Code of VCA.
 

DOUBLETREE
Hilton Garden Inn
1755 S Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Rate: $119 / night
Register by calling: (909) 806 – 4040.
Mention: “Loma Linda Homecoming”
 

Holiday Inn Express
25222 Redlands Blvd, Loma Linda, California 92354
Rate: $109 / night
Register here by calling: (909) 796–1000.
Mention: “Loma Linda Homecoming”
 

Residence Inn San Bernardino by Marriott
1040 E. Harriman Place San Bernardino, California 92408
Rate: $139 / night
 

RESIDENCE INN
Ayres Hotel Redlands
Address: 1015 W Colton Ave, Redlands, CA 9237
Rate: $109 / night

AYRES
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
10336 Richardson Street, Loma Linda, CA 92453
Rate: $99 / night
Register by calling: (909) 382–4564.
Mention: “Loma Linda Homecoming”
 

Loma Linda Inn
4532 University Ave, Loma Linda, CA 92354
Rate: $75.50 / night
Register by calling: (909) 583-2500.
Mention: “Loma Linda Homecoming”

CE Certificates & Proof of Completion

Upon completion of the event, participants will be contacted via email with instructions on how to access their certificate(s) online. Please allow up to two weeks after the last day of the event for the certificates to be available.
 

Summary

Continuing Professional Education credits will be available at the 7ICVN for all Symposium sessions in the following areas: CDE*, CME category 1, Registered Nurses (BRN)(ANCC), Certified Health Educators (CHES), Registered Dietitians (RD), and Respiratory Therapists. *Please note that only a selection of sessions are available for CDE. These are clearly marked on the program with CDE.

CDE – Select hours available, see individual sessions
CME – 20 max hours
CE – 24 max hours

• Day 1 –  8.5 with cooking demo / 7.0 without cooking demo
• Day 2 – 7.0 no cooking demo
• Day 3 – 8.5 with cooking demo / 7.0 without cooking demo

Purpose

Professional interest in vegetarian nutrition has now reached unprecedented levels; however, scientific knowledge regarding vegetarian diets and their effects on human health is far from complete. The Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition is designed to provide a review of the accumulated findings, and introduce theoretical concepts, practical applications, and implications of vegetarian dietary practices for both the prevention of disease and the promotion of health, as well as for the furthering of research endeavors.

Objectives

1. To assess and summarize current research on plant based diets and vegetarian nutrition as it applies to disease prevention and health promotion.
2. To explore and discuss the various applications of vegetarian nutrition research to clinical and public health practice.
3. To increase the awareness of the health implications of plant based dietary practices.
    

Dental Education

A selection of presentations at the 7ICVN have been approved for CDE. For reference, please see the CDE markings on the program page that designate eligible lectures. The Loma Linda University School of Dentistry is designated as a provider of California Continuing Dental Education by the Academy of General Dentistry; AGD Code 150. The event will be available for a maximum of 7.0 hours per day.
 

Health Educators

Loma Linda University School of Public Health is designated as a provider of Category I continuing education contract hours in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. The NCHEC Multiple Event Provider (MEP) number is CA0024. The event will be available for 7.0 – 24 hours depending on the sessions attended.

Physicians/CME/Category 1 

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

The Loma Linda University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Loma Linda University School of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

This program has been planned and implemented in accordance with ACCME essentials and standards. The Loma Linda University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education relies on its CME faculty to provide program content that is free of commercial bias. Therefore, in accordance with ACCME standards, any faculty and/or provider industry relationships will be disclosed and resolved.
 

OVERALL OBJECTIVE

The ICVN is designed to improve physician knowledge of lifestyle practices and vegetarian nutrition that can be used effectively in the treatment and prevention of chronic disease. As a result of this conference, physicians will be able to understand current research on plant based diets and vegetarian nutrition as it applies to disease prevention and health promotion; explore and discuss the various applications of vegetarian nutrition research to clinical and public health practice; and help their patients and clients to move to healthier plant based diets for optimal health and disease treatment and prevention in an efficient and effective manner.
 

Public Health – Certified

The Loma Linda University School of Public Health is a pre-approved provider of CPH recertification credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. The event will be available for 7.0 – 24 hours, depending on the sessions attended.
 

Registered Dietitians

Loma Linda University Medical Center, Staff Development is a Continuing Professional Education Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetics Registration. Registered Dietitians and dietetic technicians registered will receive from 7.0 – 24.0  continuing professional education units for completion of this program, depending on the sessions attended.

Registered Nurses

Loma Linda University Medical Center, Staff Development is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 00239 to offer this event for 24.0 contact hours. Loma Linda University Medical Center is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). This event meets the qualifications for 7.0 -24.0 continuing education credits by the ANCC.depending on the sessions attended.
 

Respiratory Therapists

Respiratory Care Practitioners reciprocate with BRN approval for 7.0 – 24.0 continuing education credits depending on the sessions attended.

Shuttle Options

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Loma Linda
Super Shuttle; 1-800-BlueVan; LAX → Loma Linda ($79 per person estimate)
Prime Time Shuttle; 1-800-RedVans; LAX → Loma Linda ($78 per person estimate)

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Loma Linda
Super Shuttle; 1-800-BlueVan; ONT → Loma Linda ($39 per person estimate)
Prime Time Shuttle; 1-800-RedVans; ONT → Loma Linda ($35 per person estimate)
 

Directions

The information below is provided to prepare you for a few rewarding days with us in the heart of California’s Inland Empire. We look forward to seeing you in February!
 

Location

Drayson Center – Loma Linda University
25040 Stewart Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354

 

Directions and Parking

As always, parking on a university campus can be a challenge. If you are able to take a shuttle to the venue, please plan to do so. If you are driving, please see the directions below.

From the 10 Fwy:

Exit Anderson Street / Tippecanoe Avenue proceed south toward the University & Medical Center. At the Anderson Street / Hill Drive / Mound Street stop sign, proceed straight to Mound Street and continue about 500 yards to Shepardson Drive and turn right. Exhibitor Parking lot will be located immediately on your left. Shuttle service runs every 12 minutes starting at 6 a.m..

Barton Road:

Proceed on Barton Road until you reach Benton Street, turn Northward onto Benton and proceed past the VA Hospital. Turn left onto Shepardson. The parking lot is located about 500 yards ahead on your right. Shuttle service runs every 12 minutes starting at 6 a.m..
 

Shuttle Service

On-campus shuttle service is provided free of charge to all faculty, students, employees, and event attendees. This shuttle will deliver you to within walking distance of your event site. Return shuttles will embark from the unloading site at the conclusion of your event. Shuttles run about every 10 minutes from Shepardson to the Drayson Center.
 

Parking Regulations

All parking lots and structures require parking passes except the Shepardson Lot. Parking regulations are actively enforced by our Security Department. Shepardson Lot is regularly patrolled by Security. This lot is being supplied for your event use; please be safe and make sure you lock your car and do not leave valuables in your car or within public sight. Loma Linda University assumes no liability for fire, theft, wind storms, water, other damage, or loss to the car or any article left in the car or for injury to any person or property in or near said vehicle.

Conference Attendance Scholarships

We at Loma Linda University believe that conferences work best when attended by members from all levels of academia. But we understand that attending conferences can be expensive.

To encourage attendance, we award conference attendance scholarships of up to $500 and free registration to the congress. The awards provide a contribution towards the cost of registration, accommodation, and meals.

Two levels of support:

Level One

• Registration for the Congress (a value of more than $400)
• $500 to cover expenses

Level Two

• Registration for the congress (a value more than $400)

ELIGIBILITY

This scholarship is a support to those individuals who need funding to attend the congress. Please provide details on the need for conference attendance (e.g. undergraduates, unwaged postdocs). Presentation of a paper at the conference is not a condition of eligibility but will be considered for this grant. Priority may be given to first-time applicants and those working under the theme of the conference.
 

APPLICATION DEADLINES

We are no longer taking applicants. The deadline was Friday, January 12th. Decisions will be made shortly after the closing date.
 

APPLICATION FORMAT

Successful applicants will receive their funding at the conference.

Information for the international travel letter are coming soon. 

The Congress will cover many areas on the benefits of a vegetarian diet, including topics on nuts, soy, legumes, fruits and vegetables, and whole grains, and chronic disease prevention, healthy aging, and health promotion, plant-based diets for healthy people, healthy populations, and healthy planets. We invite you to take part in the congress all three days, February 26-28. To register for the congress, please contact Loma Linda University’s School of Public Health Senior Marketing Specialist at [email protected].