This Saturday, the Annual Health Symposium focusing on the challenges and impact of the Global Polio Eradication Effort sponsored by the Rotary Club of Emory Clifton and the Yaraab Shrine Temple of Atlanta. The event will take place at the Yaraab Shriner’s Temple, 400 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
This year’s program brings internationally recognized experts from the Centers for Disease Control and the renowned Shriners Hospitals for Children together with Rotary to update the progress and challenges faced by the global polio eradication, examine the significance of the global measles/rubella outbreak and this vaccine resistance to global polio eradication effort and provide insight and the latest treatment options for an emerging disease that has been called “the new polio“– Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AMF). Our presenters include:
The agenda appears at the end of this story.
Cost and Registration
The cost for the program is $15 each for participants from sponsoring organizations and $25 for all others. Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-symposium-tick...
Webcast
Details on attending in person or obtaining the webcast will be released shortly. Please check the https://www.facebook.com/rotaryclub.emoryclifton.3 for updates.
Professional Education Credit for Physicians: An Application for Continuing Medical Education Credit has been filed with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An administrative fee of $30 for those receiving continuing education credit.
Agenda
9.00 AM Set up |
60 Mins |
Registration and Reception and Iron Lung Live Demo |
Hanifa Noor / Angelii Abrol/ Matilda Tuma Polio Survivor |
9.00 AM to 9.05 AM |
5 Mins |
Invocation |
Reverend Dr.Younis Farhat |
9.05 AM to 9.15 AM |
15 Mins |
Welcome / Pledge |
Pia Valeriano / Jeevan Makam/ Lidia Kayembe |
9.15 AM to 10.00 AM |
45 Mins |
Opening Remarks from District 6900 and Partners; Key messages from Polio Survivors |
Jim Squire (District Governor 6900) Roger Wise etc |
10.00 AM to 11.10 PM |
60+10 Mins* |
Where are we in the current fight against polio virus? Followed by Q & A |
John Vertefeuille, Branch Chief, Polio Eradication Branch, CDC |
11.10 PM to 11.50 PM |
30+10Mins* |
Existing communication challenges in the Endemic countries and way forward – Followed by Q & A |
Julie Diane Hakett; RM and Comm Officer, UNICEF |
11.50 PM to 12.05 PM |
15 Mins |
Update from the Rotary Polio Plus Committee |
Carol Pandak; Director of Polio Plus at RI |
12.05 PM to 1.00 PM |
45+10 Mins* |
Acute Flaccid Myelitis – What is it and how is it different from Polio? Followed by Q & A |
Mark Pallansch; Director, Division of viral diseases, CDC |
1.00 PM to 1.30 PM |
30 Mins |
Lunch |
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1.30 PM to 2.05 PM |
30+5 Mins* |
Management of Acute Flaccid Myelitis cases in Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia; Followed by Q & A |
Dr.Scott H Kozin; Chief of Staff; Shriners Hospital |
2.05PM – 3.15 PM |
60 +10 Mins* |
Global Measles Outbreaks and how to address the current situation; Followed by Q & A |
Robert Linkins, Branch Chief, ADC Branch |
3.15 PM to 3.30 PM |
15 Mins |
Recognitions and Vote of Thanks |
Deblina Datta and Bob Hagen (District Polio Chair) |
3.30 PM to 3.45 PM |
15 Mins |
Four Way Test and Closing |
Isam Vaid – RCEC Treasurer; Yamin Farhat – Past President RCEC |