Topic
Pediatric Medicine and Vaccines
Guests
William E. Bruno, Jr., M.D.,FAAP
President Broward County Pediatric Society
Oneka Bynoe Marriott, D.O., MPH, FACOP, FAAP
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics and Public Health
College of Osteopathic 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
Topic
Concussion
Guests
Antony Martell, M.D., FAAP
Chief of Pediatrics
Broward Health Coral Springs
Alison Madej, PTA
CDC Certified Concussion Instructor
Broward Health Coral Springs
Topic
Understanding Weight-Loss Surgery
Guests
Brett Cohen, MD, FACS
Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery
Memorial Physician Group
Marilyn Gordon, EdD, RD, CSSD,LDN
Registered Dietician, Licensed Nutritionist
NSU Health Care Center Nutrition Office
Topic
Hospice care
Guests
Marcos Rejtman, D.O., Medical Director
Catholic Hospice
Gael Silverman, RN, CHPN, LNCC,
Director of Professional Services
Catholic Hospice
Topic
Surgical Procedures and Screening for Cancer
Guests
Nicholas Tranakas, M.D., FSSO, FACS, surgeon
Broward Surgical Associates
Hima Ghanta, M.D., colorectal surgeon
Broward Surgical Associates
Topic
Interventional Cardiology
Guests
Zachariah P. Zacharia, M.D.
Cardiovascular Laboratory
Holy Cross Hospital
Topic
Dermatology and Skin Cancer
Guests
Gregg Wilentz, D.O.
Dermatologist
Skin and Cancer Associates
Joel Wilentz, M.D.
Dermatologist
Skin and Cancer Associates
Topic
Epilepsy
Guests
Ivonee Anton
Vice President of Operations
Epilepsy Foundation of Florida
Carolina Valdes, M.D.,
Neurologist, Neuroscience Institute
Holy Cross Hospital
Topic
Child Protection
Guests
Denise Crammer, M.S., Psy.D.
Associate Professor
Institute for the study of Human Service, Health and Justice
Elizabeth Wynter, Ed.D., LMHC
Director of Community Relations
Child Net
Topic
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies and " Baby Safe Sleep"
Guests
Michele Reese, Executive Director
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Broward County
Lt. Jim Carroll
Baby Safe Sleep, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue
Topic
Developmental Disabilities
Guests
Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W.
Developmental Disabilities Program Director
JAFCO
Maribel Del Rio-Roberts, Psy.D.
Assistant Professor/Program Director; M.S. in Developmental Disabilities
Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health, and Justice
Topic
Prevention and Colon Cancer Screenings
Guests
Jill Wallace-Ross, D.O., Assistant Professor
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Brian Dooreck, M.D., Gastroenterologist
Memorial Healthcare System
Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Centers
Topic
Orthopedic Care for Children and Telehealth Command Center
Guests
Craig Spurdle, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
Miami Children's Hospital
Evelyn Terrell, MS/HAS, OTR/L
Interim Director, Telehealth Command Center
Miami Children's Hospital
Topic
Eye Care and Cataracts
Guests
Kendall Donaldson, M.D., M.S., Medical Director
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Plantation
Bruce Fleischer, OD, Optometrist
BJ's Optical
Topic
Miami Children's Hospital
Guests
Parul Jayakar, MD, MS, FAAP, FACMG
Director, Neurogenetics Metabolic Program
Miami Children's Hospital
Danyal Khan, MD
Cardiologist
Miami Children's Hospital
Topic
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications
Guests
Richard Finkel, Pharm.D.
Clinical Associate Professor
College of Pharmacy
Jose Rey, Pharm.D.
Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice
College of Pharmacy
Topic
Oral Health and Orthodontics
Guests
Linda Niessen, DMD, MPH, MPP
Dean and Professor
College of Dental Medicine
Glenn Krieger, DMD
Post Graduate Resident, Orthodontics
College of Dental Medicine
Topic
Cardiac Minimally Invasive Procedures
Guests
Alexander Justicz, M.D.
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon
Jim Moran Heart and Vascular Center
Holy Cross Hospital
Joshua Purow, M.D., FACC
Interventional Cardiologist
Jim Moran Heart and Vascular Center
Holy Cross Hospital
Topic
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Guests
David Reitman, Ph.D., Director
ADHD Assessment, Consultation and Treatment
Raymond Ownby, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A
Professor and Chair
Department of Psychiatry
Topic
Cancer Treatments and Resources
Guests
Lyle Feinstein, M.D., Director
Blood and Marrow Transplant Program
Memorial Healthcare System
Memorial Cancer Institute
Vanessa Vicente, Senior Manager
Field Advocacy and Outreach
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Topic
Diabetes Update & Resources
Guests
Terry Morrow, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
Nova Southeastern University
Kenneth Burke, M.D., President
Medical Advisory Board of Broward County
American Diabetes Association
Topic
Innovations in Pain Management and Joint Preservation
Guests
Frank McCormick, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
Holy Cross Hospital Orthopedic Institute
W. Porter McRoberts, M.D.
Physiatrist, Pain Management
Holy Cross Hospital Orthopedic Institute
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
Building a Rehabilitation Institute
Guests
Dawn Broksch, PT, DPT, MAOM
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Memorial Regional Hospital Fitness & Rehabilitation Center
Douglas Zaren, FACHE
Administrator
Memorial Rehabilitation Institute
Topic
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Guests
Brian Steingo, M.D., Neurologist
Director, Multiple Sclerosis Center
Suhaill Ruono, Program Director
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
South Florida Chapter