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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers
Group rate for Health Council of Southeast Florida
Group reservation link: www.FortMyers.StayHGI.com
Start Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
End Date: Friday, June 16, 2023
Last Day to Book: Thursday, May 25th
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Guests may also call direct to the hotel @ 239.790.3500 and request the "Health Council of SE FL rate for June 15th.
2023 Florida Asthma Coalition Summit
We Hear You!
Using Shared Decision-Making in Asthma Care
MEET OUR TEAM
Florida Asthma Coalition Co-Chairs
John Prpich, MD, FAAP
Debra Weiss, EdD, CHES
Summit Host
SUMMIT SCHEDULE
Joi Lucas, MD
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Sienna Ruiz, BA
Nina C. Ramirez, MD, FAAAAI, FCCP
John Prpich, MD, FAAP
JoJo O'Neal
Sagar Naik, MD
Don Bukstein MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI
Keynote Speaker
The times presented are in Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Florida Asthma Program Manager
Wanda Rodríguez-Donham, DrHSc, RRT-NPS
June 16, 2023
June 16th, 2023
AAE's 2022 Virtual Mini Review Course
(with new topics, different than 2021)
and Digital Review Course
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Special Thanks to our Principal Sponsors:
Call for Poster Submissions
With Presentations from the following Faculty Presenters:
Welcome and Introduction from AAE President:
Melinda Shuler, MHS, RRT, RCP, HHS, CTTS, AE-C
1:00pm-2:00pm: Asthma Pathophysiology
Karen L. Gregory, DNP, APRN, CNS, RRT, AE-C, FAARC
2:00pm-3:00pm: PFTs with Interpretations
Kevin Collins, PhD, RRT, RPFT, AE-C
3:00pm-3:15pm: Break
3:15pm-4:15pm: Identifying Asthma Control, Risks, Classifications and Management
Teresa M. Summe, BS, RRT, AE-C
Keynote Speaker
8:00 - 8:30 AM
Registration & Networking, Breakfast in U Building Auditorium
SPECIAL COURSE OFFERING:
Asthma Educator Review Course
Half-day Session (1:00-5:00pm, Eastern) followed by complimentary access to AAE's On-Demand Review Course to Prepare for the NAECB Certification Exam (asthma specific CEs that are applicable for re-certification as well). This includes the 2021 FAC bonus material as well as the self-paced course. A maximum of 18 CE credits are offered.
Credits Available:
FAC 2022 Summit
AAE's 2022 Course
Manager, Asthma/COPD Management
Teresa M. Summe, BS, RRT, AE-C
VIRTUAL SIGN UP
To register as a virtual attendee, please fill out the form below.
EVENT DETAILS
Location:
Florida SouthWestern State College 8099 College Pkwy, U-102 Fort Myers, FL 33919
Date and Time:
June 16, 2023
8am-5pm EST
Please note that schedule is subject to change.
PARKING DIRECTIONS
In-person summit attendees are allowed to park in lot 11 or 12 for the event, both of which are next to the U-building.
Please download map for details.
Xan Nowakowski, PhD, MPH
Jackie Eghrari-Sabet, MD
Karen L. Gregory, DNP, APRN, CNS, RRT, AE-C, FAARC
Debra Weiss, EdD, CHES
FREE in-person event!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Principal Sponsors
Major Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf, PhD
8:30 - 8:45 AM
Welcome, Introduction, & Wellness Wake-Up Activity
Led by: Wanda Rodriguez – Donham DrHSc, RRT-NPS (in-person host);
Xan Nowakowski, PhD, MPH (virtual host); John Prpich, MD, FAAP (co-chair); Debra Weiss, EdD, CHES (co-chair)
8:45 - 8:50 AM
Emad Salman, MD
Welcome Message from Golisano Children’s Hospital
8:50 - 9:15 AM
Wanda Rodriguez – Donham, DrHSc, RRT-NPS
Florida Asthma Program Manager
FAP Overview
9:15 - 9:45 AM
Nina C. Ramirez, MD, FAAAAI, FCCP
The Current Misperception of Asthma Control: Using Evidence-based Tools to Advance the Identification and Management of Uncontrolled Asthma Across Disease Severities
Sponsored by AstraZeneca
10:15 - 11:00 AM
Sagar Naik, MD
Asthma & Pregnancy
11:00 - 11:30 AM
Exhibition Hall
Principal Sponsors: AstraZeneca, Fasenra & Simply Healthcare Plans
Major Sponsors: CareSource & Dupixent
Supporting Sponsors: Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, Humana Healthy Horizons FL, Solarus Medical & Sunshine Health
11:30 - 12:00 PM
Lunch
In Addition to a Presentation by John Prpich, MD, FAAP
Sponsored by Fasenra
2:45 - 3:30 PM
Joi Lucas, MD
Keynote Speaker
The Asthma Multiverse – Shared Decision Making in Pediatric Asthma Care
12:30 - 12:40 PM
Transition to Breakout Rooms
12:45 - 1:30 PM
Breakout Sessions
U Building Room 109
Jackie Eghrari-Sabet, MD
Shared Decision Making – The Cure to Many Ills
U Building Auditorium
John Prpich, MD, FAAP
A Practical Discussion About Shared Decision Making in a Busy Clinical Setting
1:30 - 1:45 PM
Featured Posters Session (U Building Auditorium)
1:45 - 2:30 PM
Breakout Sessions
U Building Room 109
Debra Weiss, EdD, CHES
Exercise and Asthma
U Building Auditorium
John Prpich, MD, FAAP
A Practical Discussion About Shared Decision Making in Busy Clinical Setting
2:30 - 2:45 PM
Transition to U Building Auditorium
12:00 - 12:30 PM
JoJo O’Neal
My Personal Asthma Journey
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf, PhD
Mold Growth, Allergy, and Asthma Risk in the Residential Buildings in the Aftermath of Hurricanes
4:00 - 4:30 PM
Florida Asthma Coalition Workgroup Updates
Led by: Wanda Rodriguez – Donham DrHSc, RRT-NPS; Debra Weiss, EdD, CHES; Teresa M. Summe, BS, RRT, AE-C; Allison Peters, RRT; Annette Thomas, Ph.D, MPA
4:30 - 5:00 PM
Award Announcements (Asthma Champions and Asthma Friendly Recognition) & Closing Remarks
5:00 PM
Adjourn
9:45 - 10:15 PM
Networking & Coffee Break