OVERVIEW OF THE CONFERENCE:

This day-long stroke symposium hosted by the Baptist Health Care Neurosciences Stroke Programs will offer educational opportunities for healthcare providers throughout Northwest Florida, South Alabama and surrounding areas. It is estimated that 300 participants from these areas will attend.

Join us for an enriching and educational symposium hosted by Baptist Health Care Neurosciences services. Earn up to 6 CEUs for attending the entire day. Speakers include experts from Baptist Health Care as well as other health care professionals in the region. This will be a great opportunity for health care professionals to enhance their skills and learn about innovative practices for stroke care.

This symposium is structured for health care professionals including nurses, case managers, allied health professionals and other hospital care providers. Vendors will be on hand to showcase programs and services. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

AGENDA, PATHWAYS of CARE , STROKE SYMPOSIUM :

7:45 a.m. REGISTRATION/BREAKFAST/EXHIBIT

8:30 a.m. Opening Remarks/ Welcome

8:45 a.m. Stroke Basics and Community Education

Dr. Keena Risola, DO, Baptist Health Care, Stroke Program Medical Director

9:45 a.m. Cryptogenic Stroke, PFO, ASD, Watchman Procedure

Dr. Brent Videau, MD, Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute

10:45 a.m. BREAK/EXHIBIT

11:00 a.m. Updates in Emergency Care for Stroke

Dr. John Hammock, DO, Medical Director, Baptist Health Care, Gulf Breeze, Emergency Department

11:50 p.m. LUNCH/EXHIBIT

12:50 p.m. Endovascular Stroke Intervention , A Race to Salvage the Penumbra

Dr. Amit Gupta, MD, Interventional Radiologist, Acumen Imaging and Interventional

1: 50 p.m. BREAK/EXHIBIT/Door Prize Drawing

2:00 p.m. Beyond Primary Stroke, Haemorrhagic Stroke and Comprehensive Stroke Treatments

Dr. Matthew Lawson, MD, FAANS BoardCertified Neurosurgeon, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

3:00 p.m. Post Acute Care Survival, Pharmacological Interventions

Dr. Daniel Padgett, PharmD, Baptist Health Care

4:00p Closing Remarks and Evaluations

4:30p Thank You and Certificates

6 CEU/CME Credits Total

Baptist Hospital CE Broker provider number 50-183 approves this program for the following 6 continuing education hours: nurses, respiratory therapists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors, occupational therapists, EMT/ Paramedics, radiological technologists and athletic trainers.

* Casual Dress Attire.

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