Topic
New Surgical Procedures & Minimally Invasive Procedures
Guests
David Taub, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S.
Director Robotic Urologic Surgery
Holy Cross Hospital
Emad M. Abuhamda, M.D., F.A.C.G.
Gastroenterologist
Holy Cross Medical Group
Topic
Animal Assisted Therapy Humane Society Broward County
Guests
Marni Bellavia, Manager
Animal Assisted Therapy Program
Humane Society of Broward County
Debbi Correale, Volunteer
Animal Assisted Therapy Program
Humane Society of Broward County
Topic
Sports Medicine & Physical Rehabilitation
Guests
Andrew Kusienski, D.O., Medical Director
Department of Sports Medicine
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Steve Pfister, PT, MS, OCS, Director
Rehabilitation Clinic
Nova Southeastern University
Topic
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Guests
Jason Adler, M.D., M.B.A. Pediatrician
Pediatric Critical Care of South Florida
Nick Masi, Ph.D., Director
Patient-And-Family Centered Care
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Topic
Senior Health & Lighthouse Services
Guests
Elly du Pre, Executive Director
Lighthouse of Broward
Monica Pavlik, Project Manager
Senior Health NOW!
Topic
Hospice care
Guests
Marcos Rejtman, D.O., Medical Director
Catholic Hospice
Gael Silverman, RN, CHPN, LNCC,
Director of Professional Services
Catholic Hospice
Topic
Breast Cancer Diagnostics & Treatments
Guests
Mary Hayes, M.D., Medical Director Women’s Imaging
Memorial Healthcare System
Tejal Patel, M.D., Breast Medical Oncologist
Memorial Breast Cancer Center
Topic
Heart Disease
Guests
Juan Plate, M.D. Cardiovascular Surgeon Memorial Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Luis Tami, M.D. Interventional Cardiologist Memorial Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Topic
Lungs / Inhalation & Respiratory Therapy
Guests
Edgar B. Bolton, D.O., FACOI, FCCP
Sharon Tucker, CRT
Topic
Women's Health
Guests
Debbie Wasserman Schultz, congresswoman (D)
Kenneth E. Johnson, D.O., FACOOG
Chair, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Topic
Nurses & Nursing Care
Guests
Marcella Rutherford, Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S.N., Dean
College of Nursing
Mary Botter, Ph.D., R.N., Associate Professor
Program Director Entry Level BSN Program
College of Nursing
Topic
Human Trafficking "Project HEAT"
Guests
Brianna Kent, Ph.D., R.N., Associate Chair
Department of Health Science
College of Health Care Sciences
Sandrine Gaillard-Kenney, Ed.D., Chair
Department of Health Science
College of Health Care Sciences
Topic
Colorectal Screening & Treatments
Wound Care Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Guests
Mark Gordon, M.D., F.A.C.S.
General Surgeon
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Blane Slatkin, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Cosmetic Surgeon
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Topic
Bladder Health
Guests
Angelo Gousse, M.D., Urologist
Medical Director Bladder Health Program of South Florida
Memorial Hospital Miramar
Emery Salom, M.D., FACOG
Gynecologist, Oncologist
South Florida Gynecologic Oncology
Topic
Miami Neuroscience Center
Guests
Aizik Wolf, M.D., Medical Director
Neurosurgeon
Miami Neuroscience Center at Larkin
Steven DePrima, M.D.
Neuroradiology and Neurointerventional Surgery
Miami Neuroscience Center at Larkin
Topic
Tobacco Use and Smoking Cessation
Guests
Dennis H. Penzell, D.O., FACP
Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
David Tzall, M.A., Psy.D.
Coordinator, Quit Smoking Now Program
NSU Center for Psychological Studies
Topic
Nutrition & Sports Medicine
Guests
Douglas Kalman, Ph.D., R.D., FACN
Director Nutrition
Miami Research Associates
Jose Antonio, Ph.D., FACSM, FNSCA, FISSN
Assistant Professor, Exercise & Sports Medicine
Farquhar College of Arts & Sciences
Topic
Camp Coral Kids - Childhood Diabetes
Guests
Ernesto Blanco, M.D.
Pediatric Endocrinology
Chris Evert Children’s Hospital
Kathleen Byrne, R.N., Coordinator
Community Education and Volunteer Services
Coral Springs Medical Center
Topic
Pharmacy and Consumer Health Informatics
Guests
Goar Alvarez, Pharm.D., FASCP, Director
Pharmacy Services
NSU College of Pharmacy
Kevin Clauson, Pharm.D., Director
Center for Consumer Health Informatics Research
NSU College of Pharmacy
Topic
Autism Update & Research
Guests
Susan Kabot, Ed.D., CCC-SLP
Executive Director, Autism Institute
Nova Southeastern University
Ana Maria Castejon, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor
NSU College of Pharmacy
Topic
Boomers & Beyond
Guests
Robert Oller, D.O. CACQM, CEO
Clinical Operations
Nova Southeastern University
Michelle Gagnon-Blodgett, Psy.D.
Coordinator, Geriatric Clinical Services
Director, NSU Counseling Center for Older Adults
Topic
Dental Updates- Implants & Root Canals
Guests
Kenneth N. Namerow, D.D.S.,
Professor Division Chief Surgical Sciences
Chair, Section of Endodontics
NSU College of Dental Medicine
William B. Parker, D.D.S.
Associate Professor and Chair, Section of Periodontology
NSU College of Dental Medicine
Topic
Larkin Community Hospital and Residency Training Programs
Guests
Jack Michel, M.D.
Chairman & CEO
Larkin Community Hospital
Joel Stein, D.O. FAAO, FAOASM
Medical Director
Institute for Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Topic
Critical Care and Medical Education
Guests
Robert Hasty, D.O., FACOI Program Director
Internal Medicine Residency
Palmetto General Hospital
Alex Morizio M.D., Program Director
Intensive Care and Critical Care Fellowship
Palmetto General Hospital
Topic
Cardiology
Guests
Raul Alonso, M.D., FACC, Cardiologist
Palmetto General Hospital
Miguel Diaz, M.D., FACC, Interventional Cardiologist
Palmetto General Hospital
Topic
Orthopaedic Surgery and NFL Player Care Foundation
Guests
W. Vincent Burke, M.D., Medical Director
Joint Replacement Center
Broward General Medical Center
Dana Lihan, Program Director
NFL Player Care Foundation