Stroke Symposium
Singing River Health System hosts an annual Stroke Symposium that brings together healthcare professionals, stroke survivors, caretakers, and community members to learn about the latest advancements in stroke prevention and care.
14th Annual Stroke Symposium
April 10, 2026
SOLD OUT
The 2026 Stroke Symposium is now sold out.
Sales are still open for donations to the AHA/ASA. Each $5 Heart donation supports the AHA/ASA and Jackson County Heart Walk.
Singing River Stroke Symposium enhances awareness to both the community and healthcare providers of the latest treatments available for the prevention and care of stroke patients. The event consists of educational lecturers and materials on the latest advancements in stroke prevention and awareness. Educational lectures will be provided by physicians and other healthcare providers knowledgeable in the treatment and care of stroke patients.
Continuing Education
Continuing education in Nursing, Radiology, Therapy (OT, PT, SLP), Social Work, and Pharmacy will be available to those who attend the symposium. CME will also be provided. Symposium content is 6.5 hours. Some disciplines may offer less credit depending on approved content per the organization.
Hotel Information
Stroke Symposium registrants may receive a discount on hotel rooms at Golden Nugget Biloxi.
The room block will be reserved until March 10, 2026 or until the room block has been filled. Guests may call the Reservations Department directly at 1-800-777-7568 and use the group promo code, Singing River Foundation Stroke Symposium, or click on the group link, https://goldennuggetbiloxi.book.pegsbe.com/promo?offerCode=S260502&hotel=GNB
Agenda Preview
| 8:00-8:05 | Welcome |
| 8:10-9:10 | EMS – Stroke Patient Care and Transport Damon A. Darsey, MD, FAEMS Paladin Emergency Services Consulting |
| 9:15-10:15 | The ABCs of ICH and SAH Mary Kay Bader RN, MSN, CCNS, FNCS, FAHA, FCCM Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo CA |
| 10:15-10:30 | Break/Exhibitors |
| 10:35-11:35 | Through the Eye of the Needle – Case Studies in Stroke Care Mary Kay Bader RN, MSN, CCNS, FNCS, FAHA, FCCM Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo CA |
| 11:40-12:10 | Stroke Survivor’s Story Lisa Fratesi, RPh, MHA, FACHE Singing River Health System |
| 12:10-1:05 | Lunch/Exhibitors |
| 1:10-2:10 | Hypertension Management Panel Emily Dahlmann DNP, RN, SCRN – USA Health University Hospital Candice Mittlesdorf MSN, RN, CCRN, SCRN – Memorial Hospital Gulfport Maggie Poole RN, BSN, CCRN, SCRN, ASC-BC – Mobile Infirmary |
| 2:15-3:15 | Stroke and Pediatrics Cathy Cartwright, DNP, RN-BC, PCNS, FAAN |
| 3:15-3:30 | Break/Exhibitors |
| 3:35-4:35 | FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow) Kristen Kutza, SLP Memorial Hospital Gulfport |
| 4:35-4:40 | Closing/Evaluations |