The document outlines the agenda for the Third Annual Radiation Therapy Symposium on May 4, 2013 at the Samaritan Cancer Resource Center in Albany, Oregon. The agenda includes presentations on stereotactic radiation therapy for lung cancer, oncologic emergencies, lung cancer screening, the significance of spiritual support for cancer patients, and radiation therapy for pets. Brief biographies are provided for each of the five presenters. The event is free to attend but registration is required by May 3.
Anticipating the end of life and making decisions about medical care at this time can be difficult and distressing for people with cancer and their loved ones. However, it is incredibly important to plan for the transition to end-of-life care.
In this webinar, we will discuss questions to ask when considering an end to curative treatment, what to expect with hospice and end-of-life care, a new medical care team, advance directives and healthcare proxies, options for pain, the role of caregivers and loved ones, and more.
Anticipating the end of life and making decisions about medical care at this time can be difficult and distressing for people with cancer and their loved ones. However, it is incredibly important to plan for the transition to end-of-life care.
In this webinar, we will discuss questions to ask when considering an end to curative treatment, what to expect with hospice and end-of-life care, a new medical care team, advance directives and healthcare proxies, options for pain, the role of caregivers and loved ones, and more.
Care of Sickle Cell Disease Patients: Process Improvement & Change with NursesTosin Ola-Weissmann
Populations with SCD are at risk for disparities primarily because of the lack of knowledge on the part of the healthcare providers regarding the disease; inadequate pain management and prejudice among the staff (Tanabe & Myers, 2007).
On interviewing several nurses in the hospital, many acknowledge that they have never taken care of a patient with SCD and do not know what to assess for. The only nurse with experience of taking care of a SCD patient did not know the complications of the disease and wondered why sickle cell patients “always request pain medication when it’s obvious they are not in pain.”
This presentation is a guide providing essential information to medical professionals on dealing with patients that have sickle cell anemia. In addition, the SCD questionnaire is designed to enhance the assessment of SCD patients by medical professionals in the emergency room and serve as a platform for understanding their vulnerabilities during assessment.
Emphasis of this questionnaire is placed on identifying risk factors for depression, the patient’s socio-economic barriers, lifestyle habits, transportation issues, safe home environment, effective pain management and avenues for possible genetic counseling all of which sickle cell patients have shown vulnerability to (Dorsey & Murdaugh, 2003).
Care of Sickle Cell Disease Patients: Process Improvement & Change with NursesTosin Ola-Weissmann
Populations with SCD are at risk for disparities primarily because of the lack of knowledge on the part of the healthcare providers regarding the disease; inadequate pain management and prejudice among the staff (Tanabe & Myers, 2007).
On interviewing several nurses in the hospital, many acknowledge that they have never taken care of a patient with SCD and do not know what to assess for. The only nurse with experience of taking care of a SCD patient did not know the complications of the disease and wondered why sickle cell patients “always request pain medication when it’s obvious they are not in pain.”
This presentation is a guide providing essential information to medical professionals on dealing with patients that have sickle cell anemia. In addition, the SCD questionnaire is designed to enhance the assessment of SCD patients by medical professionals in the emergency room and serve as a platform for understanding their vulnerabilities during assessment.
Emphasis of this questionnaire is placed on identifying risk factors for depression, the patient’s socio-economic barriers, lifestyle habits, transportation issues, safe home environment, effective pain management and avenues for possible genetic counseling all of which sickle cell patients have shown vulnerability to (Dorsey & Murdaugh, 2003).
The Second Curtis J. Berger Symposium on Mental Health and the LawProgramThe Bridge
This is a copy of the program handed out at The Second Curtis J. Berger Symposium on Mental Health, "Assisted Outpatient Treatment in Context: Gaining Compliance in the Community". The program includes an agenda of the presentations as well as biographies on the presenters and panelists.
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital was ranked 5th best hospital in North Carolina, awarded top performer in 9 service lines including cancer. Let’s meet the individuals who make this program outstanding.
Dr. Anil Potti is an extensively experienced and popular clinician who takes care of patients suffering from cancer. He studied at the Christian Medical College & Hospital Vellore, India and received his M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery) degree in 1995.
Dr. Anil Potti, a popular clinician and Board Certified Oncologist from the United States received his Residency Training from the University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine, Fargo, North Dakota in 2000 and Fellowship Training at Duke University Durham, NC in 2006.
1. Agenda
8:30 to 8:55 a.m.
Registration
8:55 to 9 a.m.
Welcome/Introductions
9 to 9:50 a.m.
Stereotactic Radiation
Therapy for Lung Cancer
Kenneth Nitta, MD
9:50 to 10 a.m.
Break
10 to 10:50 a.m.
Oncologic Emergencies
Hershel Wallen, MD
10:50 to 11 a.m.
Break
11 to 11:50 a.m.
Lung Cancer Screening:
Money Pit or Benefit?
Amy MacRostie, RN
11:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
Break (light lunch provided)
12:20 to 1:10 p.m.
The Significance of
Spiritual and Religious
Assessment and Support
in Coping with Cancer
Gary W. Ellison, MHL
1:10 to 2:10 p.m.
Radiation Therapy for
Companion Animals
Shay Bracha, DVM, MS
2:10 p.m.
Closing Comments
Presenters
“Stereotactic Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer”
Kenneth Nitta, MD
Dr. Kenneth Nitta, a board-certified radiation oncologist, received a medical degree from
St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed residency training at Oregon Health &
Science University. Dr. Nitta has a special interest in stereotactic radiosurgery using gamma
knife treatment for brain tumors, as well as stereotactic ablative radiation therapy for tumors
of the lung and spine. For more than 20 years, Dr. Nitta has practiced as a radiation oncologist
at Southwest Washington Medical Center in Vancouver, Adventist Medical Center in Portland
and Samaritan Regional Cancer Center. Dr. Nitta has been honored with the Transportation
Advocate Award by Ride Connections, a non-profit in Portland.
“Oncologic Emergencies”
Hershel Wallen, MD
Dr. Herschel Wallen is a board-certified oncologist. He received a medical degree from the
University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Mich., and completed residency training
and internship at the University of Washington in Seattle. He completed a fellowship in medical
oncology at the University of Washington/Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.
He worked as an oncologist at Virginia Mason Medical Center and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer
Research Center before joining The Corvallis Clinic in 2011. Dr. Wallen was the recipient of the
American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Young Investigator Award in 2006.
“Lung Cancer Screening: Money Pit or Benefit?”
Amy MacRostie, RN
Amy MacRostie has been with Samaritan Health Services for the past 16 years, working in roles
such as clinical coordinator of the progressive care unit and cardiovascular surgery coordinator,
as well as serving in the ICU and cath lab. She was actively involved in the opening of the North
Albany Urgent Care. Currently, Amy serves as clinic manager for Samaritan Albany Pulmonology
where she coordinates the Samaritan Lung Cancer Screening Program. She is an advanced cardiac
life support instructor and a volunteer for InReach. She is also involved with Faith In Practice in
which she participates in medical mission trips to Guatemala. Amy has experienced cancer care
through her son, who is a cancer survivor.
“The Significance of Spiritual and Religious Assessment and Support in Coping with Cancer”
Gary W. Ellison, MHL
Rabbi Gary W. Ellison completed a bachelor’s degree in comparative religion from the University of
Washington in Seattle. He went on to complete a master’s of Hebrew letters and rabbinic ordination
from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. Rabbi Ellison has served as adjunct professor at
Willamette University, and as senior rabbi at Temple Beth Shalom in Salem. He is a chaplain intern
at Good Sam, and is currently serving as the assistant chaplain at Willamette University. He has
participated in numerous interfaith groups, ministerial associations and served as vice-president
of Yismehu, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the blind and visually impaired.
“Radiation Therapy for Companion Animals”
Shay Bracha, DVM, MS
Dr. Shay Bracha received a doctor of veterinary medicine from Szent Istvan University in Budapest.
He completed a master’s degree and an internship at Michigan State University College of Veterinary
Medicine in small animal oncology. He also completed internships in small animal medicine and
surgery. Dr. Bracha serves as an assistant professor in medical oncology at OSU’s College of
Veterinary Medicine. He has been involved in several grant supported research studies and
has contributed to several medical oncology publications in veterinary medicine.
Third Annual
Radiation Therapy Symposium
Saturday, May 4, 2013
2. Third Annual Radiation Therapy Symposium
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Registration due May 3, 2013
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Cost: free
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Third Annual
Radiation Therapy Symposium
Saturday, May 4, 2013