Who Should Attend:
-Stroke program coordinators
-Nurses
-Physicians
-Quality improvement directors
-Rehabilitation specialists
-Health educators
-EMS professionals
-Stroke advocates

Objectives:
-Educate attendees on the latest developments in acute stroke treatment and management
-Discuss strategies and lessons learned in implementing telemedicine for stroke
-Share best practice strategies and tools for improving stroke care - in Minnesota hospitals both with and without established stroke programs
-Provide a networking opportunity for health care professionals, public health professionals, and stroke advocates in Minnesota

Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Adnan Qureshi, MD - University of Minnesota Department of Neurology

Dr. Justin Sattin, MD - University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Topics:
-The Cutting Edge of Acute Stroke Treatment
-Telestroke at Work
-Improving stroke care in rural hospitals or hospitals without a stroke program
-Enhancing an established stroke program

Agenda

7:30 – 9:00        Registration and Breakfast

9:00 – 9:30        Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:30 – 10:45      Acute Stroke Treatment - Adnan Qureshi, MD

10:45 – 11:30    Increasing Access to Stroke Care Through Telemedicine   - Justin Sattin, MD

11:30 – 12:00    Questions/Answers

12:00 – 2:00      LUNCH AND POSTERS

1:00 – 1:45        Poster Presentations

2:00 – 4:00        Breakout Session: Teaching and Learning Exchange
A. Rural Hospitals + Established stroke program hospitals
B. Established Stroke Programs

4:00 – 5:00        Networking and Adjourn

Conference Information
Date: May 11, 2010

Location: Radisson Suite Hotel, St. Cloud

Brochure: Conference Brochure (pdf 369 kb)

Lodging: Discounted rates of $99 plus tax are available for May 10, 2010 at the Radisson Suite Hotel. For reservations, please call (320) 654-1661 and ask for the “Minnesota Stroke Conference” rate. Rooms will be available at this rate until April 10, 2010.

Registration: $25. Deadline April 30, 2010. Register online at www.health.state.mn.us/registration Registration opened on January 27. Space is limited, so please register early.

Sponsorship Information: Organizations may sponsor the Minnesota Stroke Conference with financial contributions of $1000 (Platinum level), $500 (Gold level), or $250 (Silver level). Sponsoring organizations receive recognition in conference materials, a link on this page, and one complimentary registration. Contact albert.tsai@state.mn.us for information. Download sponsorship letter here. Sponsorship deadline: March 31, 2010.

For more information: health.stroke@state.mn.us or (651) 201-5413

Conference Planning Committee:
Kari Bottemiller, Mayo Clinic
Lisa Calhoun, Minnesota Department of Health
Tania Daniels, Minnesota Hospital Association
Michelle Gardner, American Heart Association
Marilyn Grafstrom, LifeCare Medical Center
Betty Hydukovich, Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
Kamakshi Lakshminarayan, University of Minnesota Department of Neurology
Donna Lindsay, Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Mary Jo Mehelich, Minnesota Department of Health
Cathy Meakins, Regions Hospital
Jim Peacock, Minnesota Department of Health
Stanton Shanedling, Minnesota Department of Health