Northwest Point of Care

07/16/2025

🩸 Help Build a Blood Bank in Guatemala, Just by Registering 🩸

We’re proud to announce that 100% of attendee registration fees for the NW POC Conference will be donated to Hospitalito Atitlán, a nonprofit hospital in rural Guatemala working to establish the region’s first blood bank.

🚨 In emergencies, patients currently wait hours for blood to arrive from another city. Your registration directly supports this life-saving project, and all donations will be matched, doubling your impact.

📅 Join us October 2-3 in Oregon City, OR, for a powerful two-day conference featuring leading voices in Point of Care, networking, and PACE-accredited education-while helping save lives across borders.

💥 Register by August 1 before the price increases: https://www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/EventPage?eId=Nw%2B0MbjFTQaiIze%2BCpnNDQ%3D%3D

Learn more about the hospital’s mission: https://hospitalitoatitlan.org/ha-needs-a-blood-bank-to-save-lives/

Gift of Life: Support our Blood Bank Project Help Equip the Blood Bank, Your Gift will be Matched! Your support can be the difference between life and death for many patients. All donations will be matched. The first $30,000 by the Rotary Club of Salinas, CA and the remaining $15,000 by an anonymous...

07/03/2025

🎆 Happy 4th of July from the NW POC Team! 🎆

We hope you’re enjoying a well-deserved break! While you’re relaxing, don’t miss your chance to register for the NW Point of Care Conference. Just $10 through July 31!

🗓 October 2-3 | Oregon City, Oregon

Highlights include:
💬 NEW interactive engagement session
🎓 Earn 7 PACE CE credits
🤝 Platinum Sponsors: Cepheid & Abbott Rapid Diagnostics

This is your chance to grow your network, sharpen your skills, and have fun doing it, all for just $10.

🎟 Register now: https://www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/EventPage?eId=Nw%2B0MbjFTQaiIze%2BCpnNDQ%3D%3D

Early Bird Attendee Registration Closes August 1st.

06/19/2025

🚨 Exhibitor Preview + Vendor Call! 🚨
The 2025 NW Point of Care Conference is shaping up to be an incredible event, and we’re thrilled to give you a sneak peek at some of the industry leaders already joining us as exhibitors:
🔹Abbott Point of Care
🔹 Abbott Rapid Diagnostics
🔹 bioMérieux
🔹 Cepheid
🔹 HemoCue America
🔹 Nova Biomedical
🔹 Polymedco
🔹 Roche
🔹 Siemens Healthineers
🔹 STAT-Technologies, Inc.
🔹 TELCOR Inc
🔹 Universal Biosensors
🔹 Werfen

💡 This is your chance to connect with peers and explore the latest in POCT instrumentation, data management, and compliance solutions.

📣 Vendor and attendee registration is now open! Spots are limited, secure yours today: https://www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/EventPage?eId=Nw%2B0MbjFTQaiIze%2BCpnNDQ%3D%3D

📍 October 2–3, 2025 | Oregon City, Oregon

Early Bird Attendee Registration Closes August 1st.

05/27/2025

Calling all POCT professionals!

The NW Point of Care Conference is coming to Oregon City this October, and you don’t want to miss it!

📅 October 2–3 | Providence Willamette Falls Community Center in Oregon City, Oregon
💡 Expert sessions
🦠 Vendor demos
🤝 Regional networking
🎟️ Just $10 if you register by August 1!

Proudly sponsored by Cepheid and Abbott Rapid Diagnostics. Thank you for supporting innovation in point of care testing!

👉 Save your seat now: https://www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/EventPage?eId=Nw%2B0MbjFTQaiIze%2BCpnNDQ%3D%3D

Early Bird Attendee Registration Closes August 1st.

05/19/2025

We’re proud to welcome Abbott Rapid Diagnostics as a Platinum Sponsor of the 2025 NW Point of Care Conference, happening October 2–3 in Oregon City, Oregon!

Abbott continues to lead the way in innovative rapid diagnostic solutions that empower healthcare professionals with timely, accurate information. Their support plays a vital role in bringing our community of POCT professionals together for education, networking, and hands-on discovery.

🦠 Be sure to visit Abbott at Booth #18 to explore their latest advancements in point of care testing!

📅 Registration is open! Join peers from across the Northwest and beyond!

Early Bird Attendee Registration Closes August 1st.

05/16/2025

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨
We’re thrilled to welcome Cepheid as a Platinum Sponsor for the NW Point of Care Conference! 🎉

Their generous support helps make this event possible, and we’re proud to partner with a global leader in molecular diagnostics. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with the Cepheid team and explore the latest innovations in point of care testing.

Stay tuned for more details on how Cepheid will be featured during the event, and don’t forget to register to join us October 2-3 for two days of learning, networking, and discovery.

Register here:

Early Bird Attendee Registration Closes August 1st.

04/18/2025

Registration for the Northwest Point of Care Conference opens May 1.

For the first time ever, we’re charging a small registration fee to help cover conference costs. The early bird special makes it easy to lock in your spot without breaking the bank.

October 2–3 | Providence Willamette Falls Community Center | Oregon City, OR

Stay tuned for registration details.

03/13/2025

Sneak Peek: NW POC Conference 2025!
Mark your calendars for October 2 & 3, 2025. Join us at Providence Willamette Falls Community Center in Oregon City, Oregon, for two days of learning, networking, and innovation in point of care testing.

Stay tuned for more details and exciting updates. Follow us to stay connected!

01/02/2025

🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at Northwest Point of Care!

As we reflect on the past year, we are incredibly grateful for the connections and collaborations within in our POCT community. Here’s to another year of growth and shared knowledge!

We’re thrilled to share that exciting plans for the 2025 Northwest Point of Care Conference are already underway. Stay tuned for updates on how we’re working to make this event our best yet.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and successful New Year!

10/03/2024

🎉 The Day is Finally Here! 🎉

Welcome to the NW POC Conference! Our amazing board members have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this event to life, and we’re so excited to kick off two days of innovation, learning, and networking in point-of-care testing.

Have a question during the conference-spot a board member easily by our “board member” badges!!

Now, let’s hear from YOU! 👇
What are you most looking forward to, or which speaker or vendor are you excited to see? Let us know in the comments!

Thank you to everyone for joining us – let’s make this an unforgettable conference!

09/26/2024

🔔 The NW POC Conference is almost here! 🔔

We’ve been hard at work finalizing all the details, and we have so many exciting things planned for next week’s event! 🎉 From cutting-edge vendors to engaging presentations, to great food, this is a conference you don’t want to miss.

To all the attendees and vendors joining us – we can’t wait to see you next week! If you didn’t get a chance to sign up this year, don’t worry—there’s always next year! 📅

This conference isn’t just for those in the Pacific Northwest. 🌍 We welcome ALL professionals in Point of Care from everywhere!

Get ready for an unforgettable event, and stay tuned for more updates!

09/17/2024

🔔 Last Chance to Register for the Northwest Point of Care Conference! Don’t Miss Out! 🔔

Time is running out! Secure your spot at the NW POC Conference before September 20th. Join us on October 3rd & 4th for two days packed with cutting-edge POC devices, dynamic presentations, and networking with professionals across the Pacific Northwest!

🎤 Speakers from The Joint Commission, OSHA, Cepheid, Nova Bio, and Abbott
🛠️ Vendors like Cepheid, Nova Biomedical, Hemocue, Radiometer, Siemens, Roche, and more
🤝 Peers from Washington, Oregon, California, and beyond

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders and explore the latest POC testing platforms.

📅 Deadline: September 20th
📍 What: NW POC Conference
🗺️ Where: Providence St Vincent, Portland, Oregon
🔗 Register now: https://www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/EventPage?eId=ldeXhCj8OAtw%2Ftcgn32zEA%3D%3D

Register by September 20th, 2024.