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6th Annual Sentara Stroke Symposium


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Add to Calendar 6th Annual Sentara Stroke Symposium 5/15/2026 7:00:00 AM 5/15/2026 4:30:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://sentara.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=17397 Description: Join us for the 6th Annual Sentara Stroke Symposium - your premier event for advancing cerebrovascular health! Discover the latest evidence-based insights on stroke prevention, early identification, cutting-edge treatments, recovery strategies, and innovative programs designed to improve outcomes and transform care. DoubleTree by Hilton Williamsburg false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, May 15, 2026, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, DoubleTree by Hilton Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA

Overview

Join us for the 6th Annual Sentara Stroke Symposium - your premier event for advancing cerebrovascular health! Discover the latest evidence-based insights on stroke prevention, early identification, cutting-edge treatments, recovery strategies, and innovative programs designed to improve outcomes and transform care.


Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Explore hyperacute stroke processes for stroke care, clinician roles, and responsibilities that directly and indirectly impact the continuum of care and outcomes for the stroke population.
  2. Examine current best practices for management of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients.
  3. Discuss strategies in stroke care delivery to vulnerable populations.

Registration

Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs): $150.00
All Other Healthcare Professionals: $85.00


Target Audience
Specialties - All Specialties
Professions - Allied Health Professional, Non-Physician, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Therapist , Pharmacist, Physical Therapist , Physician, Physician Assistant, Resident, Speech Therapist , Student

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.75 hours)

Accreditation
Sentara is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians: Sentara designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
All Other Learners: All other learners will receive a Certificate of Attendance for 6.75 hours of education .  Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of certificates of attendance for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organization accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative, an ACCME Recognized Accreditor.

Additional Information

Accessibility Statement
 
Sentara is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.


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Event Summary:

6th Annual Sentara Stroke Symposium

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

  • The Doubletree by Hilton, Williamsburg for 179.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Friday, April 15, 2026

**Sentara employees must contact Travel Services to make arrangements for hotel.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The Continuing Medical Education department adheres to ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of an accredited activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information
Role in activity
Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)
Faculty Photos
Robin McAlpin, APRN
Director
Sentara Park
Activity Coordinator
Nothing to disclose
Kimberly Pinna, BSN
Neuroscience Service Line Manager
Sentara
Activity Coordinator
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Alex Grunsfeld, MD
Sentara Neurology Specialists
Course Director
Nothing to disclose
Tracy J Bowdish, MM, NMT Fellow, MT-BC
Music Therapist
Sentara
Faculty
Jessica Burgess, MD
EVMS
Faculty
Madeline M Keyes, MS
SWRMC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Kelly F. Ptachick, MS
Occupational Therapist
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Michael J Whitehurst, ACNP-BC
ACNPC-AG
Sentara Medical Group
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Wylie Zhu, MD, PhD, FAANS, FACS
Clinical Chief
Sentara Neurosurgery Specialists
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Dawn Gaimaro, DPT, PT, NCS, C/NDT
Advanced Clinical Rehab Specialist in Neurology
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Faculty, Planner
Nothing to disclose
Marissa L Clifton, BSN
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Planner
Karolina A Lethueur De Jacquant, BSN
RN
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Planner
Nothing to disclose
Rita Meyers, RN, BSN
Stroke Program Coordinator
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Planner
Nothing to disclose
Mary Stern, RN, BSN
Stroke Program Coordinator
Sentara Health
Planner
Nothing to disclose
Sara Ventura, RN
Unit Coordinator
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
Planner
Nothing to disclose
Lacey Watford, OTR/L
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Planner
Nothing to disclose

Friday, May 15, 2026

Registration/Exhibits/Breakfast
7:00AM - 8:00AM

Welcome/Opening Remarks
8:00AM - 8:10AM

It Takes A Team: Intradisciplinary Approach to Complex Stroke Case
8:10AM - 9:00AM

Survivor and Caregiver Panel
9:00AM - 10:00AM

Break/Exhibits
10:00AM - 10:30AM

Acute Care of Stroke Patient Care Track-ICH- the Golden Hour
10:30AM - 11:15AM

Therapy Track-The Role of Laryngeal Sensory Deficits in Stroke-Related Dysphagia: Exploring Evaluation and Treatment Options
10:30AM - 11:15AM
Madeline M Keyes, MS

Acute Care of Stroke Patient Care Track-Is it a stroke: Stroke mimics
11:15AM - 12:00PM

Therapy Track-Restoring Function Through Neuroplasticity: Evidence-Based Therapy for the Densely Hemiparetic Upper Extremity
11:15AM - 12:00PM
Kelly F. Ptachick, MS

Lunch
12:00PM - 12:45PM

Afternoon Acute Care of Stroke Patient Care Track-Foundational Stroke Care
12:45PM - 1:30PM
Michael J Whitehurst, ACNP-BC

Therapy Track-When Worlds Collide: Orthopedic Concerns for the Neurologic Patient
12:45PM - 1:30PM
Dawn Gaimaro, DPT, PT, NCS, C/NDT

Break/Exhibits
1:30PM - 1:45PM

Case Studies: Trauma and Stroke
1:45PM - 3:10PM

Music Therapy
3:10PM - 4:20PM
Tracy J Bowdish, MM, NMT Fellow, MT-BC

Closing Remarks
4:20PM - 4:30PM

 6th Annual Stroke Symposium Exhibitor Prospectus

Exhibit location and hours:

Exhibits will be in the foyer outside in the Promenade. Storage space is limited to what can fit under your skirted table.

6 a.m. Exhibit setup

7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Exhibit hours

Sentara Health is a not-for-profit organization, and our Tax ID number is 52-1271901.

Payment via credit card is preferred. If payment must be made via check, we prefer you send it via FedEx or UPS mail and share the tracking information with us.

Checks should be made payable to:

Sentara Health
Attn: Elena Neal
1300 Sentara Park (W2-07)
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Include “2026 Stroke Symposium” in the note/memo section of the check.

Per Sentara policy, we do not distribute or allow access to the attendee lists. You may have a sign in sheet at your booth


Contact Us:
Siobhan Williams
Sentara Continuing Medical Education

Phone: 757-363-6636
Email: [email protected]


W9 Form Exhibit at this Event

Exhibitor Packages

Exhibitor Package - 6th Annual Stroke Symposium Exhibitor Price: $1500.00
Includes:
  • A skirted six (6) foot table with two chairs, electricity, meals and refreshments
  • Number of Exhibitor Badges: 2
  • All Included
  • Exhibit Location: outside the Promenade

Deadline for order commitment is 4/30/2026 12:00:00 AM.

Sentara Health
Continuing Medical Education 
1330 Sentara Park | Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Office: 757-363-6636 Email: [email protected]

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