Topic
Healthy Eating for the Holidays
Guests
Carla Duenas, R.D., L/DN Registered Dietitian
Community Health Baptist Health South Florida
Lucette Talamas, R.D., L/DN Registered Dietitian
Community Health Baptist Health South Florida
Topic
Anesthesiologist Assistant and Physician Assistant
Guests
Michael Stout, MMSc, AA-C Program Director
Anesthesiologist Assistant Program
Stephen Andresdes, MMS, PA-C Clinical Director
Physician Assistant Program
Topic
Medical Research
Guests
H. Thomas Temple, M.D.
Senior vice president
Translational Research and Economic Development
Paula Waziry, Ph.D.
Associate professor
Institute for Neuro Immune Medicine
Topic
Concussion
Guests
Anthony Martell, M.D., FAAP
Chief of Pediatrics
Broward Health Coral Springs
Alison Madej, PTA
CDC Certified Concussion Instructor
Broward Health Coral Springs
Topic
Senior Services and Geriatrics
Guests
Donna DeFronzo, NHA
Director of Senior Services
N.E. Focal Point Senior Services
Kenya Rivas, M.D.
Vice chair, Department of Geriatrics
NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
Topic
Cardiology and Imaging
Guest
Joshua Purow, M.D.,FACC
Interventional Cardiologist
Holy Cross Medical Group
Howard Rubinson, M.D., FACR
Radiologist
Holy Cross Hospital
Topic
Hospice Care and Tomorrow’s Rainbow
Guests
Nada Boskovic, M.D.
Medical Director
VITAS Healthcare
Marla Berger, LMHC, ATR
Program Director
Tomorrow’s Rainbow
Topic
Sleep Apnea
Guests
Chris Lauren, RPSGT
Sleep Technician
Broward North Sleep Center
Wilson Dumornay, M.D.
Otolaryngologist
Broward ENT Services
Topic
Addiction and Mental Health
Guests
Melanie Rosenblatt, M.D.
Pain Management Strategies
Mary Walker, LMFT, LMHC
A Place for Healing and Wellness
Topic
Diabetes and Research
Guests
Terry Morrow Nelson Ph.D., Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
NSU College of Health Care Sciences
Dawn Seay, South Florida Area Executive Director
American Diabetes Association
Topic
Pain Management
Guests
Melanie Rosenblatt, M.D.
Pain Management Strategies
Winn Castro, RPH, CPH
Pharmacy Regional Manager
Broward Health North
Topic
Myeloma
Guests
James Hoffman, M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Miami Health System
Joanie Borbely
International Myeloma Foundation
Topic
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Guests
Marlene Sotelo, Ed.D, MT-BC, BCBA
Director of Education and Training
UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Roberto Tuchman, M.D.
Director of Autism and Neurodevelopment Programs
Miami Children's Hospital Dan Marino Center
Topic
Thyroid Disorders and Thyroid Surgery
Guests
Shmaila Ishaq, M.D.
Endocrinologist, Broward Health Physician Group
Mufa Ghadiali, M.D., F.A.C.S.
General Surgeon
Topic
Hypertension- High Blood Pressure
Guests
Karan Munuswamy, M.D., FACC
Cardiologist, Holy Cross Medical
Cardiology Associates of Fort Lauderdale
Sanjeev Gupta, M.D.
Urologist, Urology Medical Specialist
Topic
Tobacco Cessation Programs in Florida
Guests
Paul Pevoroff, RRT, EMT, RN, CTTS
Manager, Respiratory Therapy/EEG Services
Memorial Hospital Miramar
Gustavo A. Saldias, MPH, Associate Director
Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program
Nova Southeastern University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Topic
Childhood Drowning Prevention
Guests
Deborah Mulligan, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Director, Institute of Child Health Policy
Professor, Pediatrics College of Osteopathic Medicine
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Congresswoman
Topic
Colorectal Health Issues
Guestsoseph Corallo, Jr., M.D.
The Colon and Rectal Clinic of Fort Lauderdale
Charles Lago, Sr., M.D.
The Colon and Rectal Clinic of Fort Lauderdale
Topic
Pediatric Neurology- The Brain Institute
Guests
Toba Niazi, M.D., Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Miami Children’s Hospital Brain Institute
Ann Hyslop, M.D., Pediatric Neurologist
Miami Children’s Hospital Brain Institute
Topic
Maternal Fetal Health
Guests
Laurie Scott, M.D., Perinatologist
Memorial Healthcare System
Kenneth E. Johnson, Jr. , D.O., FACOOG
Assistant Dean of Faculty and Chair OB/GYN
NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
Topic
Vestibular Problems & Otolaryngology
Guests
Hina Gupta, M.D., M.P.H.
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Broward Health North
Marie Kline, OTR/L, M.H.S.
Vestibular Therapist
Rehabilitation Services
Broward Health North
Topic
EMS-Stroke
Guests
Brijesh Mehta, M.D. , Neurologist/Neuroradiologist
Memorial Healthcare System
Randy Gonzalez, R.N., M.B.A.
Chief, EMS –Fire Rescue Miramar
Topic
Vestibular Problems & Otolaryngology
Guests
Hina Gupta, M.D., M.P.H.
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Broward Health North
Marie Kline, OTR/L, M.H.S.
Vestibular Therapist
Rehabilitation Services
Broward Health North
Topic
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital “Tour de Broward”
Guests
Jineal Shinn, RN, BSN ,CPON
Director of Nursing Pediatric Services
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Jennifer Mossadeghi, Manager Special Events
Memorial Healthcare System
Topic
Skin Failure-Skin Cancer
Guests
Heather Hettrick, PT, PhD, CWS, CLT
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy Program
College of Health Care Sciences
Jaqueline Thomas, D.O. FAOCD
Assistant Professor, Dermatology
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Topic
Dental Services
Guests
Lesbia Drukteinis, D.D.S.
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Dentistry
College of Dental Medicine
Steven Haas, D.M.D., J.D.
Associate Dean, Clinical Services
College of Dental Medicine
Topic
Animal Assisted Therapy- Humane Society of Broward County
Guests
Marni Bellavia, Manager
Animal Assisted Therapy Program
Humane Society of Broward County
Terri Cannici, Volunteer
Animal Assisted Therapy Program
Humane Society of Broward County