14th Annual John Scholz Stroke Education Conference
Lee Dresser, MD
Delaware Stroke Initiative
Co-Chair
Timothy E. Gibbs, MPH
Delaware Stroke Initiative
tgibbs@delamed.org
302-733-3919
GLOBAL OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to:
• Recognize the relationship between stroke and key demographic attributes
• Give examples of novel stroke treatments
• Describe stroke prevention strategies
• Explain key assessment tools
• Discuss key impacts of stroke
• Relate stroke to other disease states including cancer
• Identify one or more conditions that mimic stroke
TARGET AUDIENCE:
• Neurologists
• Family Physicians
• Internists
• Home Health Professionals
• Nurse Practitioners
• Nursing Professionals and Students
John P. Scholz, PT, PhD
December 20, 1949 to October 19, 2013
The John Scholz Stroke Education Conference is dedicated to the memory of John P. Scholz, PT, PhD, a highly regarded movement scientist renowned for his ability to take complex theoretical concepts of motor control and apply them to the understanding and treatment of neurologic problems.
Dr. Scholz was professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Delaware, and, for many years, a member of the Board of Directors of the Delaware Stroke Initiative.
Planning Committee
Lee Dresser, MD Chair
Tim Gibbs, MPH, NPMc Co-chair
Theresa Barrett, PhD, CMP, CAE
Cindy Browan, RN, BSN, MBA, SCRN
Kathy Cannatelli, MD
Mary Ciechanowski, MSN, APN, ACNS, BC, CCNR
Omar Khan, MD, MHS
Eleanor Pollak, MD
Teresa Zack, RN, MSN, NE-BC
Saturday, October 10, 2015
John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
This Live activity, John Scholz Stroke Education Conference, with a beginning date of 10/10/2015, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 4.75 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Time | Activity | ||
7:00 – 7:45 am | Check In and Continental Breakfast | ||
7:50 – 8:00 am | Welcome Lee Dresser, MD Chairperson, DSI |
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8:00 – 8:50 am | Morning Keynote - Women and Stroke Cheryl Bushnell, MD Associate Professor of Neurology Director, Wake Forest University Baptist Stroke Center |
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8:50 – 9:40 am |
The Glass Half Full: The Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke Study (REGARDS) |
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9:45 - 10:25 am | Break Out I | ||
What's Up with Robotics? |
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NIHSS and Assessment of Stroke |
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Speech in 3D: Dysarthria, Dyspraxia, and Dysphagia |
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10:25 – 10:55 am |
Break - Visit with Exhibitors and Enjoy Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks and Light Refreshments in Lobby | ||
10:55– 11:35 am | Break Out II | ||
The Psychological Impact of Stroke |
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Nutrition and Stroke |
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Update on Neurointerventional Treatment of Stroke |
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11:40 – 12:20 pm | Break Out III | ||
Exercise and Stroke Prevention and Rehabilitation |
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PRES: Recognition and Management of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome |
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Smoking Cessation and Stroke Prevention |
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12:20 - 12:30 |
Pick up lunch |
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12:30 – 1:35 pm |
Lunch Keynote - Stroke in Patients with Cancer |