• Define what the opportunities are in Solano County to decrease the incidence of traumatic brain injury and concussion.
• Explain how to optimize evaluation and triage of patients with traumatic brain injury and concussion.
• Describe how to establish evidence-based treatment protocols for TBI and concussion.
• Explain how to optimize recovery and return to activity protocols.
• Describe how to prevent chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

• AMA:
  In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
  • Credit Statement(s): The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• AOA:
  The Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - California is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
  • Credit Statement(s): The Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - California designates this program for a maximum of 5 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in the activity.
• RN:
  NorthBay Healthcare is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #1416 for 5 Contact Hours.
• EMT & Paramedics:
  NorthBay Healthcare is an approved provider and designates this program for a maximum of 5 continuing education units for EMTs and Paramedics.

The 2nd Annual NorthBay Center for Neuroscience Symposium, Focus on TBI & Concussion: From Prevention Through Rehabilitation, offers a wide range of opportunities to increase your company’s visibility during the event. Don’t miss the chance to create greater visibility for your company by being a vital part of this unique and valued educational conference. For more information about Exhibitor Opportunities, please contact Kelly Rhoads-Poston at (707) 646-3284 or krhoadsposton@NorthBay.org

• Reception Sponsor
  $4,000 (limit 2)
  • Complimentary Registration
    Four (4) complimentary registrations and full access to the conference including lunch, break refreshments and evening reception.
  • All-day Exhibitor Space
    Includes two (2) tables (or two (2) 2x6 booth spaces) to showcase products from 11:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Printed Exhibitor Showcase
    Takeaway contact sheet included in each attendee packet. Information provided includes exhibitor name, logo, URL, contact information for company and sales representative.
  • Online Exhibitor Showcase
    Pre-event online attendee exposure. Information provided includes exhibitor name, logo, clickable URL, contact information for company and sales representative.
  • Networking Opportunities
    Valuable one-on-one contact with over 150 medical providers throughout the conference and during foyer breaks and reception.
  • Special Recognition
    Special recognition during evening reception by course directors.
  • Speaking Opportunity
    Exhibitor speaking opportunity (2 minutes) during reception.
• Enhanced Exhibitor
  $2,000
  • Complimentary Registration
    Two (2) complimentary registrations and full access to the conference including lunch, break refreshments and evening reception.
  • All-day Exhibitor Space
    Includes one (1) table (or 2x6 booth space) to showcase products from 11:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Printed Exhibitor Showcase
    Takeaway contact sheet included in each attendee packet. Information provided includes exhibitor name, logo, URL, contact information for company and sales representative.
  • Online Exhibitor Showcase
    Pre-event online attendee exposure. Information provided includes exhibitor name, logo, clickable URL, contact information for company and sales representative.
  • Networking Opportunities
    Valuable one-on-one contact with over 150 medical providers throughout the conference and during foyer breaks and reception.
• Exhibitor Package
  $1,000
  • Complimentary Registration
    One (1) complimentary registration and full access to the conference including lunch, break refreshments and evening reception.
  • Printed Exhibitor Showcase
    Takeaway contact sheet included in each attendee packet. Information provided includes exhibitor name, logo, URL, contact information for company and sales representative.
  • Online Exhibitor Showcase
    Pre-event online attendee exposure. Information provided includes exhibitor name, logo, clickable URL, contact information for company and sales representative.
  • Networking Opportunities
    Valuable one-on-one contact with over 150 medical providers throughout the conference and during foyer breaks and reception.

• 11:15 am -12 pm | Registration Opens/Box Lunch
• 12:00 pm | Welcome
  • B. Konard Jones, President and CEO, NorthBay Healthcare
• 12:10 pm | Assessing TBI in the Field
  • J. Peter Zopfi, DO, MS-HAIL, Paul Kivela, MD, MBA, FACEP, Heather Venezio, RN, MS, CEN, TCRN
  • Review the most effective diagnostic tools for use in the field.
• 12:50 pm | Essential Elements in the Evaluation and Care of the TBI Patient
  • Edie E. Zusman, MD, MBA
  • Use of neurodiagnostic and neuropsychometric testing for rapid evaluation and management of TBI/Concussion. The role of a multidisciplinary team.
• 1:25 pm | National Best Practices in Care of TBI
  • Maziyar Kalani, MD, Mayo Clinic
  • A review of current best practices advocated by the nation's experts.
• 2:05 pm | After Care – the Road to Independence
  • Joshua Kuluva, MD
  • Learn about the complex course TBI patients experience following inpatient care and novel approaches in the treatment of the post-concussion syndrome.
• 2:45 pm | Return to School & Return to Play & Work
  • Michael Ginsberg, MD & Atul K. Patel, MD & Neil Pathare, MD
  • Managing the progression of a patient's return to activity.
• 3:40 pm | Neurosurgical Care – Case Examples from Bagram
  • Patrick Maloney, MD
  • Stories of caring for complex brain injuries from the battlefield.
• 4:15 pm | Case Review, Multidisciplinary Panel
  • Edie E. Zusman, MD, MBA & J. Peter Zopfi, DO, MS-HAIL (moderators)
  • Peter Bradlee, PhD
  • Amica Cohn, MD
  • William Fulton, DO
  • Michael Ginsberg, MD
  • Gretchen Hess, MS
  • Angela Lim, DO
  • Atul K. Patel, MD
• 5:05 pm | Keynote: CTE, Football & Sports – The Bennet Omalu Story
  • Bennet Omalu, MD, MBA, MPH
  • Research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy led Dr. Omalu to make changes in the sports world and safer for our players.
• 6:00 pm | Survey, Reception and Q & A with Course Faculty