Topic:
Orthopaedics/ Rehabilitation
Guests:
Alan Lazar, M.D., F.A.C.S
NSU Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine
Steve Pfister, P.T., M.S., O.C.S.
Director of Rehabilitation
Nova Southeastern University
Topic:
Bariatric Surgery and Obesity
Guests:
Jorge Sosa, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Laparoscopic Institute of South Florida
Isolda Lyon, Clinical Dietician, Nutritional Manager
Palmetto General Hospital
Topic:
Hip Replacement and the Hana Table
Guests:
Bruce Janke, M.D.
East Coast Orthopaedics
Steven Naide, M.D.
East Coast Orthopaedics
Topic:
Cardiology Update
Guests:
Miguel "Mike" Diaz, M.D.
Palmetto General Hospital
Adalberto Gonzalez-Pantaleon, M.D.
Palmetto General Hospital
Topic:
Broward Technical Centers
Guests:
Ellen Albano, Assistant Director
Sheridan Technical Center
Barbara Lefkowitz-Zygowsky, R.N., M.S., Head Coordinator
Health Science Department
Atlantic Technical Center & Technical High School
Topic:
Humane Society of Broward County Animal Assisted Therapy Program
Guests:
Marni Bellavia, Manager, Animal Assisted Therapy Program
Humane Society of Broward County
N.W. Smith, Pet Therapy Volunteer
Humane Society of Broward County
Topic:
Public Health & Prevention
Guests:
John Pellosie, Jr., D.O., M.P.H., FAOCOPM Interim Chair
Department of Preventive Medicine
NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
Cecelia Rokusek, Ed.D., R.D. Executive Director
Education, Planning & Research
NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
Topic:
Reconstructing Teeth with Dental Implants
Guests:
William Parker, D.D.S., Chairman
Department of Periodontology
NSU College of Dental Medicine
Mauricio Hervas, D.D.S., M.S., F.A.C.P., Assistant Professor
Department of Prosthodontics
NSU College of Dental Medicine
Topic:
Fitness & Wellness
Guests:
Eric Shamus, P.T., Ph.D., Associate Professor
NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
Robert Grosz, Ed.D., Professor
NSU College of Allied Health & Nursing
Topic:
Nutrition & Dietary Supplements
Guests:
Alix Landman, R.D., MPH, CDE
Registered Dietician/Nutritionist
Richard Finkel, Pharm.D., Assistant Professor
NSU College of Pharmacy
Topic:
Acute Care of Elderly (ACE) Unit
Guests:
Regina Marranzini, M.D. Geriatrician
Memorial Regional Hospital South
Lori Guarino, R.N.
Memorial Regional Hospital South
Topic:
Spinal Surgery
Guests:
Jeffrey Cantor, M.D., FAAOS, Orthopedic Surgeon
South Florida Spine Clinic
Topic:
Health Care Insurance
Guests:
Robert Oller, D.O., CEO
NSU Division of Clinical Operations
Robin Long, MSM, CEBS, GBA, RPA
Deputy Plan Administrator, ICUBA
Topic:
Robotic Surgery
Guests:
Franc Bourget, M.D.,FACOG
Gynecologist
Michael Zahalsky, M.D.
Urologist
Topic:
Parkinson's Disease
Guests:
Thomas Hammond, M.D., Neurologist
Neurologic Consultants
Volker De Weijer, DPT
Nova Southeastern University
Physical Therapy Center
Topic:
Skin Cancer
Guests:
Tracy Favreau D.O., Assistant Director
Clinical Dermatology
Nova Southeastern University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Nicholas Tranakas, M.D., Oncology Surgeon
Broward Surgical Associates
Topic:
Sun Exposure Effects on Vision
Guests:
Janet Leasher, O.D., M.P.H.
Director of Community Outreach and Assistant Professor
Nova Southeastern University
College of Optometry
Kimberly Reed, O.D., F.A.A.O., Associate Professor
Nova Southeastern University
College of Optometry
Topic:
Internet Safety for Children
Guests:
Meline Kevorkian, Ed.D., Executive Director of Academic Review
Nova Southeastern University
Lieutenant Anthony DeMarco
Youth Intervention & Enforcement
Sherriff’s Office Broward County
Topic:
New Developments in Cancer Treatment
Guests:
Nicholas Tranakas, M.D., Medical Director
Cancer Services
Broward Health
Anurag Agarwal, M.D., Medical Director
Radiation Oncology
Broward Health
Topic:
Mailman Segal Center for Human Development
Guests:
Roni Leiderman, Ph.D., Dean
Nova Southeastern University
Mailman Segal Center for Human Development
Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, Director
Clinical & Therapeutic Services
Nova Southeastern University
Mailman Segal Center for Human Development
Topic:
Heart Attack & CPR Update
Guests:
Maureen Campbell, D.O., FACEP, Medical Director
EMS Education and Training
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kevin Nugent, REM-T, Director
NSU EMS Education and Training
Nova Southeastern University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Topic:
Sonography
Guests:
Terri William-Weeks, M.D.
Pediatric Radiologist
Maria McGehee, RDMS
Memorial Healthcare System
Topic:
The Pantry of Broward, Inc.
Guests:
Bruce Harris, Director of Development
The Pantry of Broward, Inc.
Phillip Shailer J.D, Chairman
Board of Directors
The Pantry of Broward, Inc.
Topic:
Cancer Research and Vaccines
Guests:
Stephen Gavin, RN, BN, CCRP
Director, Oncology Research & Development
Memorial Health System
Michel Vulfovich, MD
Hematologist/Oncologist
Memorial Health System
Topic:
Geriatric Health Care
Guests:
Diane Sanders-Cepeda, D.O.
Assistant Professor
Department of Geriatrics
Nova Southeastern University
Naushira Pandya, M.D., CMD
Chair & Associate Professor
Department of Geriatrics
Nova Southeastern University
Topic:
Wound Care and Diabetes
Guests:
Vanessa Rodriquez, M.D., F.A.C.E.
Endocrinologist
Broward Health
Alan Bassin, M.D., F.A.C.S.
General Surgeon
Broward Health