14th Annual Yatsu Day set for Nov. 10
The UTHealth Houston Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases will host the 14th Annual Yatsu Day Symposium, “Nurturing Brain Health and Preventing Stroke,” from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Nov. 10, in the Alkek Auditorium (Room 120) at the Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston.
The Yatsu Day Symposium aims to help increase physician and trainee’s knowledge in lifestyle modifications, mental well-being, and brain health education for patients. Topics include nurturing brain health, preventing stroke and dementia, risk predictions for stroke, identifying stroke risk using artificial intelligence, cognitive testing, and sleep and brain health.
The symposium will feature world renowned stroke specialists Vladimir Hachinski, MD, DSc, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Western Ontario, as well as Philip Gorelick, MD, MPH, FACP, professor of neurology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Speakers from McGovern Medical School include James Grotta, MD; Myriam Fornage, PhD; Xiaoqian Jiang, PhD; Anjail Sharrief, MD, MPH; Heather Smith, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS; Kendra Anderson, PhD; and Seema Aggarwal, APRN, PhD.
The Yatsu Day symposium will also feature interactive stations to help foster meaningful connection and promote knowledge exchange, during both formal sessions and breaks. The interactive stations will provide a dynamic platform for exchanging ideas, exploring collaborations, and gaining fresh perspectives, ultimately enriching the symposium experience. Interactive stations presenters include Anderson, Aggarwal, Anna Hernandez, BS, and Veronica Sanchez from the American Heart Association.
The program is accredited for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Nursing Education (CNE), catering to a diverse spectrum of healthcare professionals. It is designed to benefit physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, and other healthcare providers who work closely with individuals affected by stroke and dementia. Additionally, the symposium is valuable for those who have interests in brain health, health promotion, and stroke prevention.
To view a full agenda or register for the 14th Annual Yatsu Day Symposium, visiting the Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases’ website.