Holy Cross Hospital

Discover Current Trends and Breakthroughs in Neuroscience The Holy Cross Hospital Neuroscience Symposium is a free event designed to share the latest in advances in brain and nervous system health with our community.
Whether you're interested in learning for yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply staying informed, we welcome you to take part. AGENDA 
8 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. Welcome and Introduction 8:10 a.m. – 08:55 a.m. 2026 Emergency Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines Highlights Shahid Rafiq, MD, Chief of Neurology &amp; Director of Stroke Programs, Holy Cross Health 8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Stroke and Epilepsy Alexander Ramos, MD,&nbsp;Director Inpatient Epilepsy Service, Holy Cross Health 9:40 a.m. – 10 a.m. Break 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Pediatric Stroke Dana Harrar, MD,&nbsp;Critical Care Neurologist &amp; Neurophysiologist, Director Critical Care Neurology, Director of Pediatric Stroke, Associate Professor of Neurology &amp; Pediatrics, Children’s National Hospital 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Endoscopic Spine Surgery: A Very Minimally Invasive Approach David Gwinn, MD,&nbsp;Orthopedic Surgeon, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital 11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Break 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Maternity and Neurosurgery Alex Tai, MD,&nbsp;Neurosurgeon, Neuroscience and Neurosurgery Director, Holy Cross Health 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Maternal Stroke Sharon Harriston, CRNP and Abby Butler, MIEMSS Perinatal Director 
1:15 - 1:30 pm 
Open Forum/Question Session 
 
1:30 pm 
Closing/Wrap-up/How to obtain CE's
Register to attend <a href="https://www.holycrosshealth.org/event/2026/10/10/neurosciences-symposium-2026-in-person" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">in person</a> or <a href="https://www.holycrosshealth.org/event/2026/10/10/virtual-neurosciences-symposium-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">virtually</a>. IPCE Accreditation Joint Accreditation Direct Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, Trinity Health 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 health care team. Designation of Credit This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

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