EDUCATION:

Saturday, May 15th

7:30 – 8:20 AM (1 hour GCE)
The Aging Eye
Speaker: John Renaldo, O.D.
· Familiarize group with eye conditions commonly seen in the elderly
· Brief explanation of each condition and symptoms
· Explanation of treatment of these conditions and probable outcome

8:20 – 9:10 AM (1 hour GCE)
Common Problems of the Hand & Wrist
Speaker: Sandra Collins, M.D.
· Identify signs and symptoms of common problems of the hand and wrist
· Understand primary treatments and surgical options
· Understand post-operative medical and therapy management

9:10 – 10:00 AM (1 hour GCE)
Women & Heart Disease: Strategies for Survival and Prevention
Speaker: Steven Isserman, M.D.
· Understand how women experience heart disease differently from men
· Identify what can be done to change risk factors
· Discuss the proper treatment a woman requires and which tests a woman should insist on having

10:00 – 10:20 AM Break

10:20 AM – 12:00 PM (2 hours GCE)
Where Would Your Business Be Without DV (Domestic Violence)?
Speaker: Pat Chamness
· Define domestic violence and elder violence
· Identify the various types of abuse and the cycle of violence
· Discuss common symptoms of psychological and physical illnesses caused by abuse

12:00 – 2:30 PM EXHIBITOR’S RECEPTION
(Lunch provided)
· Local charity medical research and related health organizations
· Pharmaceutical sales representatives
· Education sponsors

2:40 – 3:30 PM (1 hour GCE)
The Smoking Heart
Speaker: Margaret Vislocky, B.A., M.A.
· Describe the importance that smoking plays in cardiovascular disease
· Explain the physiological process that smoking plays in cardiovascular disease and stroke
· Describe the effects of smoking cessation on the tobacco user and different methods of smoking cessation

3:30 – 4:20 PM (1 hour GCE)
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Speaker: Monica Dunkley, RN, C
· Describe the difference between reversible and irreversible dementias
· Identify stages and behavioral symptoms seen in dementia
· List expected therapeutic results and potential side effects associated with the classes of drugs used in treatment of dementia

Sunday, May 16th

7:30 – 8:20 AM (1 hour GCE)
Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Speaker: Jim Burgess
· Discuss the history of mosquito-borne diseases in Florida
· Identify types of mosquito-borne diseases and their current status in Florida
· Identify measures used for surveillance and control of mosquito-borne diseases

8:20 – 9:10 AM (1 hour GCE)
The Stress Connection to Weight Gain
Speaker: Carol Simontacchi, CCN, MS
· Discuss the role of the endocrine system and neurotransmitters in weight regulation
· Understand the normal stress response and its effects on the cardiovascular, digestive, hormone systems and eating behaviors
· Identify how to deal with stress-related eating and the role of nutrition

9:10 – 10:00 AM (1 hour GCE)
How Our American Food Culture Is Driving Us Crazy – Literally
Speaker: Carol Simontacchi, CCN, MS
· Discuss changes in the American food culture over the past 100 years
· Discuss current mental health crises, including eating disorders, depression, violent and aggressive behavior, dementia and other forms of mental illness
· Discuss relationships between nutrition and the brain

10:00 – 10:20 AM Break

10:20 – 11:10 AM (1 hour GCE)
The Mystery of M.S.
Speakers: Debbie Heil, DPM & Lisa Luthringer, RN, MSN
· Provide a comprehensive overview of the disease
· Discuss the patient’s perspective
· Identify community resources for those afflicted with multiple sclerosis

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM (1 hour GCE)
Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Shoulder Pain
Speaker: John Mehalik, MS, M.D.
· Understand the normal anatomy and function of the shoulder
· Recognize the most common disorders of the shoulder and how they are diagnosed and treated
· Discuss advances in surgical treatment for common shoulder problems and how they are implemented

SPECIAL PROGRAM

12:00 – 12:50 PM (1 hour GCE)
Pain and Symptom Management at End-of-Life
Speaker: Loralyn Franke, RPh., CPh.
· Discuss different strategies in pain management as they relate to palliative care
· Understand the importance of identifying the appropriate dosage form and route of administration of medications when treating symptoms at end-of-life
· Discuss therapy options used for managing prevalent symptoms that occur in patients approaching end-of-life

12:50 – 1:40 PM (1 hour GCE)
HIV/AIDS Update for Pharmacists
Speaker: Peter E. Bright, PhD.
· Understand the current extent of HIV/AIDS epidemic in the world, United States, Florida and SW Florida
· Understand current misconceptions and current knowledge concerning HIV/AIDS
· Understand the latest developments in HIV testing and drug classes available or soon to become available

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

• Lee County Health Department

• Nuclear Providers

• Women's Heart Care

• Florida Eye Health

• Lee County Mosquito Control

• Island Nutrition of Sanibel

• Sports Medicine & Joint Replacement Specialists