Cleveland Clinic Florida to Host 4th Annual Oncology Nursing Symposium

In its fourth year, the Oncology Nursing Symposium at Cleveland Clinic Florida is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Designed for any oncology caregiver, registered nurses, dietitians, social workers and other caregivers will benefit from a full day of presentations and engaging discussions.

The event’s theme is patient-centered oncology care with a focus on radiation therapy. Guest speakers and presenters at the 4th Annual Symposium include physicians, registered nurses, social workers and dietitians – all with many years of experience and expertise in caring for the oncology patient.

Experts to highlight the latest radiation therapy information and insight

With a focus on educating attendees about advancements and opportunities in radiation therapy throughout the 4th Annual Oncology Nursing Symposium, attendees will immerse themselves in topics such as:

• Saving Lives with Innovative Technologies
• Updates in Breast Cancer/Radiation Therapy
• Nursing Perspectives for the Radiation Oncology Patient
• Distress Screening in Radiation Oncology
• Nutrition for the Radiation Patient
• The Role of the Radiation Technician
• Genetic Counseling for Oncology Patients

Symposium attendees will also engage in a lively panel presentation by Cleveland Clinic radiation oncology experts John Greskovich Jr., MD, Mihir Naik, DO, and Bridgett Harr, CNP.

“Every year this event brings insurmountable value and benefit to oncology caregivers and this year will be no different,” says event coordinator Andrew Sine, MSN, RN, Senior Director of Ambulatory Nursing at Cleveland Clinic Florida. “The planned symposium curriculum will educate and inform – and attendees will walk away with new knowledge on how to enhance patient care, better meet patient needs, improve care coordination and more.”

Don’t miss the 2017 Cleveland Clinic Florida Oncology Nursing Symposium

Welcome remarks for the 2017 symposium begin at 8 a.m. EST and adjournment is slated for 4:30 p.m. EST. The event will award seven continuing education credits for professional nurses and supporting staff and will include exhibits for attendees to directly interact with representatives from pharmaceutical companies and other community health partners.

The Oncology Nursing Symposium will be held at the Cleveland Clinic Florida Jagelman Conference Center, located at 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Weston, Fla. View the agenda for directions and additional information. Don’t miss out – register now!