2026 Trauma and Stroke Symposium
September 24-25, 2026
The 9th Annual Saint Francis Trauma and Stroke symposium is an evidence-based strategies learning opportunity to treat injured and critically ill trauma and stroke patients. This activity will consist of lectures highlighting interprofessional care that will strengthen regional trauma care and stroke treatment.
The 2026 symposium will be held at the Renaissance Hotel:
6808 South 107th East Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 [Map]
Thursday, September 24, 2026: 8:30AM - 5PM
Interprofessional Program: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Respiratory Therapists, EMTs, Radiologic Technologists, Social Workers, and all other interested clinical staff.
Friday, September 25, 2026: 8AM - 5PM
Interprofessional Program: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Respiratory Therapists, EMTs, Radiologic Technologists, Social Workers, and all other interested clinical staff.
Registration for each day is $225. Registration for both is $400.
Stop the Bleed is a separate registration and has a limited number of spots. Attendance is free and only available to those who register for the Trauma and Stroke Symposium. Click here to register. Stop the Bleed is not accredited education.
*All Saint Francis Health System employees must register through Workday.
Contact Us
Questions? Contact Ally Deatherage, Continuing Education Coordinator, at ardeatherage@saintfrancis.com or by calling 918-494-1643.
6:45AM - 7:45AM - Stop the Bleed
Separate registration required. Not accredited education. Register here.
7:30AM - 8:15AM - Registration, Continental Breakfast & Vendor Exhibits
8:15AM - 8:30AM - Welcome & Housekeeping
8:30AM - 9:30AM - Common Speaker
- Alisa Henin - "Trauma: Where Faith & Medical Professionals Intersect"
9:30AM - 11:30AM - Concurrent Sessions
- Stroke
- John C. Nalagan, MD, FACEP, FAAEM - "Prehospital Neurologic Emergencies"
- Christopher Glisson, DO, MS, FAAN - "Catching Your Patient's Eye: Why Digital Fundus Cameras are the New Standard in Ophthalmic Emergencies"
- Trauma
- Robert Goodwin, DO, FACOS - "Trauma Tales"
- Lillian F. Liao, MD, MPH, FACS - "Intentional Inclusion: The Acute Care Surgeon's Perspective on Caring for Injured Children"
11:30AM - 12:30PM - Lunch, Vendor Exhibits
12:30PM - 2:30PM - Concurrent Sessions
- Stroke
- Smit D. Patel, MD, MPH - "Carotid Artery Disease: From Diagnosis to Intervention"
- Panayiotis Tjionas, MD - "The Neuro-Frontier is Here: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"
- Trauma
- Molly Trammel, DPT - "High Intensity Gait Programming"
- Kara Wright, DO - "What Happens After Survival? Rehabilitation Across the Trauma Continuum"
2:30PM - 3:00PM - Break
3:00PM - 4:00PM - Concurrent Sessions
- Stroke
- Karen Rasavage, OTR/L, CBIST & Amy Berryman, OTR, MSHSA - "Management of Vision Impairments in Stroke & TBI"
- Trauma
- John C. Nalagan, MD, FACEP, FAAEM - "Prehospital Shock/Trauma Resuscitation"
4:00PM - 5:00PM - Common Speaker
- Meg Zacks, Administrator, Chief Strategy Officer - "The Journey Beyond Discharge: One Patient's Story"
8:00AM - 8:30AM - Continental Breakfast & Vendor Exhibits
8:30AM - 9:30AM - Common Speaker
- Kelli Rader - "The Future of Time-Sensitive Emergencies in Oklahoma"
9:30AM - 11:30AM - Concurrent Sessions
- Stroke
- Ryan Zengou, MD - "Intracranial Bleeding and Stroke"
- Tom Hu, DO - "Left Atrial Appendage Closure"
- Trauma
- Darrell Hunt, MD, PhD, FACS - "Insane in the Membrane"
- Michael L. Nance, MD - "State of the (Trauma) Union"
11:30AM - 12:30PM - Lunch, Vendor Exhibits
12:30PM - 2:30PM - Concurrent Sessions
- Stroke
- Huimahn Alex Choi, MD, MS - "Protecting the Airway: Dysphagia and Aspiration Pneumonia in the NeuroICU"
- Kara Wright, DO - "Complications That Derail Stroke Recovery"
- Trauma
- Randy Cook, PAC - "Acute Management of Wounds"
- Jana Lawson, LMSW, CTP - "The Invisible Scars of Trauma: A Social Worker's Perspective"
2:30PM - 3:00PM - Break
3:00PM - 5:00PM - Concurrent Sessions
- Stroke
- Monica Bein, M.Ed, CCC-SLP - "Unexpected Challenges After a Stroke"
- Niyati Mehta, MD - "The Clock Keeps Ticking: Moving Beyond Recognition to Pediatric Stroke Readiness"
- Trauma
- Steven Katsis, MD, FACS - "History of Trauma in Oklahoma"
- Joseph Love, MS, DO, FACS - "Winning the First 30 Minutes"
Alisa Henin - "Trauma: Where Faith & Medical Professionals Intersect"
John C. Nalagan, MD, FACEP, FAAEM - Presentation not available
Christopher Glisson, DO, MS, FAAN - Presentation not available
Robert Goodwin, DO, FACOS - Presentation not available
Lillian F. Liao, MD, MPH, FACS - "Intentional Inclusion: The Acute Care Surgeon's Perspective on Caring for Injured Children"
Smit D. Patel, MD, MPH - Presentation not available
Panayiotis Tjionas, MD - Presentation not available
Molly Trammel, DPT - "High Intensity Gait Programming"
Kara Wright, DO - "What Happens After Survival? Rehabilitation Across the Trauma Continuum"
Karen Rasavage, OTR/L, CBIST & Amy Berryman, OTR, MSHSA - "Management of Vision Impairments in Stroke & TBI"
John C. Nalagan, MD, FACEP, FAAEM - Presentation not available
Meg Zacks, Administrator, Chief Strategy Officer - Presentation not available
Kelli Rader - Presentation not available
Ryan Zengou, MD - "Intracranial Bleeding and Stroke"
Tom Hu, DO - Presentation not available
Darrell Hunt, MD, PhD, FACS - "Insane in the Membrane"
Michael L. Nance, MD - "State of the (Trauma) Union"
Huimahn Alex Choi, MD, MS - Presentation not available
Kara Wright, DO - "Complications That Derail Stroke Recovery"
Randy Cook, PAC - "Acute Management of Wounds"
Jana Lawson, LMSW, CTP - "The Invisible Scars of Trauma: A Social Worker's Perspective"
Monica Bein, M.Ed, CCC-SLP - "Unexpected Challenges After a Stroke"
Niyati Mehta, MD - "The Clock Keeps Ticking: Moving Beyond Recognition to Pediatric Stroke Readiness"
Steven Katsis, MD, FACS - "The History of Trauma in Oklahoma"
Joseph Love, MS, DO, FACS - Presentation not available
Nurses
Saint Francis Health System Department of Education is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
14.0 Contact Hours
Physicians
Saint Francis Health System is accredited by the Oklahoma State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Saint Francis Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacists
The Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy has approved this event for 14.0 hours of CE credits. (20260911-OK-1414)
Physical Therapists
The Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, State of Oklahoma, the Physical Therapy Advisory Committee has approved this program for 14 contact hours. (50-36520)
Occupational Therapists
The Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, State of Oklahoma, the Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee has approved this program for 14 contact hours. (20-1406358)
Speech Therapists
The Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology has approved this event for 14 CEUs.
Social Workers
The Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers has approved this event for 14 hours, Category 1 Clinical. (CEP Number - 20260007)
EMS
The Oklahoma State Department of Health EMS Division has approved this program for 14 CEUs
ASRT
An approval request has been sent to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Receive My CE/CME?
Your CE/CME will be emailed to you within 10 business days of turning in your evaluation/attestation.
Will Meals/Snacks Be Provided?
A continental breakfast, lunch and a snack will be provided. Gluten free and vegetarian options will be available.