Stroke and Heart the focus this week at Tamworth
3 May 2010
-Heart Foundation Heart Week ~ 2 May to 8 May 2010-
The 2010 RUSH conference, a Rural Update in Stroke and Heart, will be held in Tamworth this Wednesday 5 May 2010.
The conference will offer two sessions. The daytime program will be held at the University Department of Rural Health Lecture Theatre on the Tamworth Hospital campus. The program will address a comprehensive range of issues relevant to the care of heart and stroke patients such as heart surgery and the latest management of stroke and heart attack. The program will also focus on the return of patients to the community feeling safe, comfortable and ready for independence.
The evening program at the Quality Hotel Powerhouse is an excellent opportunity for those working in General Practice to network with key expert clinicians and to participate in discussions regarding the emergency management of heart and stroke, through to rehabilitation and return home.
A variety of groups of allied health professionals involved in patient care are represented and participating. Key speakers will include local Neurologist Dr James Hughes, local Emergency Physician Dr Phil Hungerford, Sydney Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr Peter Brady, Diabetes Specialist Dr Sergio Diez Alvarez from Armidale, and Clinical Issues Manager for the Heart Foundation, Cate Ferry.
The organising committee has been overwhelmed with interest and registrations have reached their maximum. Hunter New England Health is delighted to be able to provide such an opportunity for its staff and the community during Heart Week.
The following guest speakers will be available to speak with media on the day, at the times stated:
• Rachel Peake, HNE Health Stroke Care Co-ordinator, Peel and Mehi Clusters (Available throughout the day)
• Dr James Hughes, Neurologist, Tamworth Hospital. On stage from 9.15am to 10am.
• Dr Peter Brady, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Sydney. On stage from 10am to 10.45am.
• Dr Mark Parsons, Neurologist, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle. On stage from 12.15pm to 1pm.
• Cate Ferry, Clinical Issues Manager, National Heart Foundation. On stage from 1.30pm to 2pm.
When: This Wednesday 5 May, between 9am and 3.15pm.
Where: Tamworth Hospital’s University Department of Rural Health Lecture Theatre.
(Ref: HNE-2242)
Contact: Carisa Green
Phone: 0428 106 183