Brain Injuries

BRAIN INJURIES

Highlights and Benefits

New discoveries in neural regeneration and pharmacologic alternatives are just a few of the recent changes in the care of persons with brain injury. Returning soldiers exposed to blast injuries have lead to the development of new approaches in the identification and management of minimal brain damage. Even as technology progresses, the question remains: How do we reintegrate persons with brain injury into the community and maximize their functionality following this life-altering event?

Our 6th Annual Brain Injuries Conferences will address these questions and more in the two vibrant cities of Orlando and Seattle. We are pleased that the Orlando conference will be held again in liaison with the Brain Injury Association of Florida, Inc.

What makes the 2008 Conferences “must attend” events?

Four Preconferences from which to choose: Neurobehavioral Consequences of Brain Injury, Evidence-Based Interventions for Cognitive Disorders, The Stress of Learning Following TBI, and Spasticity.

Strategies for delivering the most effective care in your setting.

Valuable “tips” that you can apply immediately to ensure quality care in today’s challenging environment.

Opportunities to fine-tune your ability to provide optimum care for even the sickest of patients.

Advanced sessions to challenge experienced clinicians.

20 Concurrent Sessions to tailor this program to your specific needs.

Networking with a nationally-known faculty as well as your colleagues from across the nation.

Special track in Florida only for educators and school psychologists for identifying and managing behavior of children with brain injury.

East AND West Conferences! DisneyWorld in Orlando and the beautiful Emerald City of Seattle, both offering exciting activities after conference hours.

These conferences will extend the scope of your professional practice as you interact with colleagues who can provide new resources for professional support. Reenergize yourself to do the work you know and love, and make a significant difference in the lives of these patients and their families. Join us in Orlando or Seattle to address current practice issues and refine your clinical practice in Brain Injuries.

Planning Committee:

David L. Ripley, MD, MS, CRC, FAAPM&R
Bernard S. Brucker, PhD, ABPP
Robert T. Fraser, PhD, CRC
Susan Johnson, MA, CCC, CCM
Anne M. Moessner, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNS
Pat Price, MEd, CRC
Marilyn Price Spivack
Michelle Tipton-Burton, MS, OTR/L
Julie Malone, MA, RN
Program Manager, Contemporary Forums

Acknowledgements

Contemporary Forums expresses appreciation to the following institutions for their contributions to program development:

Craig Hospital
Englewood, Colorado

Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
San Jose, California

Shepherd Center
Atlanta, Georgia

Spaulding Rehabilitation Center
Boston, Massachusetts

University of Miami
Department of Rehabilitation Services, Miami, Florida

University of Washington
Department of Rehabilitation Services, Seattle, Washington

Rave Reviews

“Excellent blend of theory, research, and practical. Every session kept my attention, kept me learning and eager to return to work and try new strategies! I am eager to teach/ share with our staff and patients.”
Deb Nussdorfer, APRN, BC
Colorado Springs, CO
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“This was a superb conference. I learned so many great methods on how to treat/care for a patient with a TBI. I feel I will be better able to educate my patients and families. “
Laura Anderson-Jones RN, BSN
Cabot, AR
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“This was my sixth Contemporary Forums conference and was the best one yet! The organizers put together presenters that appeal to all audiences. The conference is always well organized and run efficiently. It makes it easy to decide to come back every year. “
Andrea Sullivan OTR/L
Hartsdale, NY
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“It was great to connect with other physical therapists from across the country as well as other health professionals to gather new ways to treat those patients with TBI.”
Catherine Dennehy, MSPT
Londonderry, NH
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“It was good to know there are professionals who can teach and make it fun. ”
Kathie Pittman, RN, BSN
Powder Springs, GA
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“I enjoyed the camaraderie and humor that the presenters shared encouraging further interaction.”
Vicki Quaid RN, BSN, CCM
Harrisburg, PA
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“The quality of presenters was excellent. Each one was an expert in their field, making the caliber of educational information top notch.”
Trudy Curtis
Tooele, UT
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“Thanks so much for a great conference! I thoroughly enjoyed being able to have so many excellent expert speakers to choose from. I wish that I could have heard them all. I loved the way that the speakers presented their topics – very practical, down-to-earth, and easy to understand.”
Karen Rossi, RN, BSN
Castro Valley, CA
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“I cannot fathom the amount of work it took to make this go so seamlessly. Fantastic choice of speakers and topics. I enjoyed it tremendously.”
Gloria Doherty, RN, MSN, ACNP
Albuquerque, NM
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“Empowering! Cutting edge information from great speakers. New research presented that will enhance my clinical practice. Thank you so much”
Kristen Rice, RN, BSN, CCRN
Sliverdale, WA

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