Conference Overview
  • Rehabilitation Advancements for Patients with Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injuries
  • Funding Challenges in the New Decade
  • The Importance of Long Term Planning and Special Needs Trusts
  • Resources and Advocacy - Home Modifications, Equipment, Nursing
  • Coping Strategies for Patients and Caregivers
  Intended Audience
  • Medical Providers - Physicians, Nurses, PT's, OT's, Case Managers and Social Workers.
  • Individuals with Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries and their families and caregivers.
  • Certificates of Attendance will be provided for individual submission for CEU's.

Continental Breakfast and Lunch are included at no charge.

Two Dell Laptop Computers will be given out at each program.

YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN


Sat, March 6 Sat, March 20 Sat, April 24 Sat, May 1

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Quality Inn & Suites 15 Valley West Road Danville, PA 17821

8:00 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits
8:45 am

Coping Strategies for Patients and Caregivers

Gary M. Glass, MD, Forensic Psychiatrist, Private Practice in PA and NJ
9:30 am

Overview of Treatment Options for Spinal Cord Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injuries

S. Ross Noble, MD, Medical Staff: St Joseph Medical Center, Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Private Practice: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
10:30 am
Break
10:45 am

Advocacy and Resources for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Joseph Scullin, Director of Community Social Services, UCP of Philadelphia and vicinity
11:15 am

Funding Challenges and Legal Issues for Pediatric and Adult Patients with Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injuries

Joseph L. Romano, Esquire, Law Offices of Joseph L. Romano, P.C.
12:30 pm

Financial Planning, Wills and Special Needs Trusts

William Widing, Esquire
1:00 pm
Lunch, Questions and Answers and Laptop Giveaway

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Sheraton Station Square 300 West Station Square Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15219

8:00 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits
8:45 am

Overview of Pediatric Rehabilitation - New Trends and Treatments for Children with Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injuries and Spinal Cord Injuries

Maryanne J. Henderson, DO, Medical Director, The Hospital at The Children's Institute, Pittsburgh
9:45 am

Advancements in Rehabilitation for Spinal Cord Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injuries

Richard Paul Bonfiglio, MD, Private Practice Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
10:45 am
Break
11:30 am

Funding Challenges and Legal Issues for Pediatric and Adult Patients with Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injuries

Joseph L. Romano, Esquire, Law Offices of Joseph L. Romano, P.C.
12:45 pm

Financial Planning, Wills and Special Needs Trusts

Michael Duckworth
1:15 pm
Lunch, Questions and Answers and Laptop Giveaway

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey Hotel 4650 Lindle Road Harrisburg, PA 17111

8:00 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits
8:45 am

Advancements in Spinal Cord Rehabilitation

Guy W. Fried, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
9:45 am

Traumatic Brain Injuries - Medical Treatment and Rehabilitation

S. Ross Noble, MD, Medical Staff: St Joseph Medical Center, Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Private Practice: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
10:45 am
Break
11:00 am

Advocacy and Resources for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Joseph Scullin, Director of Community Social Services, UCP of Philadelphia and vicinity
11:30 am

Funding Challenges in the Next Decade for Patients with Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injuries

Joseph L. Romano, Esquire, Law Offices of Joseph L. Romano, P.C.
12:45 pm

Financial Planning, Wills and Special Needs Trusts

William Widing, Esquire
1:15 pm
Lunch, Questions and Answers and Laptop Giveaway

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Sheraton City Center Hotel, 17th and Race Streets Philadelphia, PA 19103

8:00 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits
8:30 am

Advancements in Spinal Cord Rehabilitation

Guy W. Fried, Chief Medical Officer, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
9:30 am

Traumatic Brain Injuries - Medical Treatment and Rehabilitation

Timothy P. Young, MD, Medical Director Brain Injury Unit - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
10:30 am

Movement Therapy for Children with Traumatic Brain Injuries and Cerebral Palsy

Katherine O'Neill, Private Practice
11:00 am
Break
11:15 am

Advocacy and Resources for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Joseph Scullin, Director of Community Social Services, UCP of Philadelphia and vicinity
11:45 am

Funding Challenges and Legal Issues for Pediatric and Adult Patients with Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injuries

Joseph L. Romano, Esquire, Law Offices of Joseph L. Romano, P.C.
1:00 pm

Financial Planning, Wills and Special Needs Trusts

Michael Duckworth
1:30 pm
Lunch, Questions and Answers and Laptop Giveaway
Registration
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Quality Inn & Suites
15 Valley West Road
Danville, PA 17821
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Sheraton Station Square
300 West Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey Hotel
4650 Lindle Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Sheraton City Center Hotel
17th and Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103/td>
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