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 & Director of Stroke Programs, Holy Cross Health
8:55 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.
Stroke and Epilepsy
Alexander Ramos, MD, 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, Critical Care Neurologist & Neurophysiologist, Director Critical Care Neurology, Director of Pediatric Stroke, Associate Professor of Neurology & Pediatrics, Children’s National Hospital
10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery: A Very Minimally Invasive Approach
David Gwinn, MD, 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, 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 in person or virtually.
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.