Trauma Symposium 2024

North Oaks Shock Trauma Center, North Oaks Foundation & Southeastern Louisiana University’s School of Nursing presents the seventh annual Trauma Symposium.

Friday, November 8, 2024

7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Breakfast & lunch will be provided.

Southeastern Louisiana University
Student Union Ballroom
303 Texas Avenue
Hammond, LA 70402

Topics Include:

Discussion on the 2023 I-55 Fog Incident

Clinton Blades, Acadian Ambulance
Daniel Folks, Hammond City Fire Chief

Trauma Case Studies from the Field

Jamie Labranche, Acadian Air Med

Latest Advances in Trauma Care

Michael Fahr, MD, North Oaks Shock Trauma

Victim Impact Speaker

Ashley Simmons

Local Crime & Violence

Michael Gordy, North Oaks Health System Head of Security

“Not Your Typical Trauma”

Brandon Cambre, MD, North Oaks Emergency Department Medical Director

Mass School Shootings, Prevention & Stop The Bleed

Michael J. Sutherland, MD, FACS

Physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, pre-hospital personnel and nursing students are invited to attend this educational opportunity. The symposium objective is to cover the advances in management, techniques, protocols and guidelines for optimal care of the injured patient.

Registration Cost:

Medical Providers (physician, nurse, etc.) - $100
Pre-Hospital Providers (EMS, EMT, etc.) - $50
Students - $25
North Oaks Employees: North Oaks will cover the registration fees for its employees who attend the symposium. See no-show policy below.

Contact Hours

Contact hours pending. Participants must be present no later than 10 minutes after the start of the educational activity and attend the entire program. Completion of a course evaluation is also required. Planners/Presenters disclose there is no conflict of interest or commercial support relative to this activity. North Oaks Health System is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Louisiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

No-Show Policy

North Oaks will cover the registration fees for its employees who attend the symposium. If you register but are unable to attend, it is essential to inform your supervisor by Friday, November 1. Failure to provide advance notice and not attending will result in a $25 no-show fee, which will be deducted from your payroll.
This event involves extensive preparation, including managing work schedules and arranging for food and materials. Therefore, your commitment to attending is greatly appreciated and taken seriously.

Attendee Cancellation Policy

North Oaks reserves the right to cancel this symposium if enrollment does not meet registration requirements.

Contact Information

For questions or more information, contact:
Jodi Gennusa, North Oaks Trauma Program Manager
Email: gennusaj@northoaks.org | Phone: (985) 230-2480