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Saturday, September 9 • 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Top Three Topics That Will Make You Think Twice
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4:15 PM-4:30 PM: Atypical Wounds: Calciphylaxis, a Comprehensive Overview of this Difficult Disease
Kathya Zinszer, DPM, MPH, MAPWCA

4:30 PM-4:45 PM: Is Pain Still the 5th Vital Sign?
Adrianne "Patti" Smith, MD, MAPWCA

4:45 PM-5:00 PM: Pressure Redistribution Dressings: Clinical Reality or Marketing Hype?
Joyce Black, PhD, RN, CWCN, FAAN

Moderators
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Christine Shettel, RN, MAPWCA, BSN, CHWS, PWRC

Medical Education Manager, Nanovibronix
Christine has over 20 years of clinical and educational experience specializing in Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine.  She is on currently on staff at Nanovibronix as a Medical Education Manager and, faculty at WebCME. Chris also has clinical experience as a Clinical Vice President... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Joyce Black, PhD, RN, CWCN, FAAN

Joyce Black, PhD, RN, CWCN, FAAN

Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Dr. Joyce Black is an Associate Professor in the Adult Health and Illness Department. She has taught undergraduate students basic concepts, medical surgical nursing and ICU nursing. Dr. Black has received awards from UNMC and the College for her teaching. Her research areas of... Read More →
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Adrianne "Patti" Smith, MD, MAPWCA

VP Medical Affairs & Clinical Business Development, Regenesis Biomedical Inc.
Dr. Smith has a passion for developing best clinical practices to improve patient access to advanced therapies. She gained industry experience in her positions as Vice President and Medical Director at Kinetic Concepts Inc. (KCI), providing medical support for clinicians using the... Read More →
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Kathya Zinszer, DPM, MPH, MAPWCA

Geisinger Medical Center
Dr. Kathya Zinszer is a podiatric physician who’s clinical and outreach focus over the last 12 years has primarily been on diabetes, wound care and limb salvage. Zinszer served as a member of the full-time faculty at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine for close to 9... Read More →


Saturday September 9, 2017 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Commonwealth Hall BCD (Second Floor)