American Stroke Association a division of the American Heart Association Thursday, May 31, 2012 Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown, NY Satellite Location - Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside, Rochester, NY EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
To Whom it May Concern: On behalf of the American Stroke Association (ASA), a division of the American Heart Association, and the members of the Planning Committee, we respectfully request your support of the, Maximizing Stroke Quality of Care: Key Ingredients to be held May 31, 2012 at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, NY and a satellite location at Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside in Rochester, NY. We invite you to participate as an exhibitor at this full day professional education conference at either or both locations. This prospectus includes the conference agenda, information on exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, and the commitment form. Exhibit space is limited, so please respond as soon as possible. Exhibitors and sponsors will receive prominent recognition in the event signage and receive prime booth locations in the exhibit area. The will attract over 500 Physicians, Physicians Assistants, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners and other healthcare professionals from throughout New York State. This is an exceptional opportunity for exhibitors to showcase new services, technologies, equipment and pharmaceuticals. A listing of all exhibiting companies will be included in event signage, provided their exhibit reservation is received by May 21, 2012. Thank you for taking the time to review this prospectus and for your consideration as a potential exhibitor or supporter. We hope that you will join us at the 4 th Annual New York Stroke Conference,. Reserve your display table today! Kindly complete and return your commitment form by May 21, 2012 via fax to (516) 450-9160 or email to Profedgwtg@heart.org We look forward to partnering with you as we continue in our effort; "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke." If you have any questions, please contact me directly at (516) 450-9107. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Sue Flor Director of Professional Education
GENERAL INFORMATION Event Location Westchester Marriott 670 White Plains Road Tarrytown, NY 10591 Phone: (914) 631-2200 Event Date & Hours May 31, 2012 7:15 am 4:45 pm Satellite Location Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside 120 East Main St. Rochester, NY 14604 Phone: (585) 546-6400 Purpose This program is designed to increase physician, nurses and other healthcare professionals knowledge of current Cerebrovascular issues confronting the healthcare professional caring for stroke patients across the spectrum of care. Exhibitors will have an opportunity to complement the conference by informing and educating the attendees on the latest developments in equipment, supplies and services that are available. Exhibitor Opportunities There will be two locations this year, Tarrytown, NY and a satellite location in Rochester, NY. You can have the opportunity to exhibit at either or at both locations. Internet and electrical requirements are additional. Gold Exhibitor ($2,000) (Exhibitor for both locations) Includes: One 6 draped and skirted table with two chairs in the exhibit area, badges for company representatives and one ticket to the conference at each location - Tarrytown, NY and Rochester, NY. Tarrytown Friend of the Heart Exhibitor ($1,500) (Tarrytown, NY location only) Includes: One 6 draped and skirted table with two chairs in the exhibit area, badges for company representatives and one ticket to the conference. Rochester Friend of the Heart Exhibitor ($500) (Rochester, NY location only) Includes: One 6 draped and skirted table with two chairs in the exhibit area, badges for company representatives and one ticket to the conference. Payment Information Please make checks payable to American Heart Association (TAX ID#: 13-5613797) and direct all mail correspondence to: Corinne A. Lufrano, American Heart Association 125 East Bethpage Rd., Suite 100 Plainview, NY 11803 Shipping Instructions Materials may be shipped, directly at their hotel, a maximum of three business days in advance. Westchester Marriott 670 White Plains Road Tarrytown, NY 10591 Attn: Banquet Department - May 31, 2012 (ASA) Satellite Location *Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside 120 East Main St. Rochester, NY 14604 Attn: ASA May 31, 2012 *Please include the following information on your package to the Radisson: Name of Sender, Company, Address, Phone Number and Total Number of Boxes. *If your package weighs over 100 lbs, please contact Sue Flor at (516) 450-9107 or sue.flor@heart.org Space Assignment Space will be assigned at the discretion of the American Stroke Association. Exhibitors may use the exhibitor commitment form for exhibit space to designate their preference for location near other companies or their desire not to be located adjacent or opposite designated companies. These requests will be honored to the greatest extent possible. The American Stroke Association has the right to alter the floor plan at any time and will inform all effected exhibiting tables accordingly. Exhibit Times Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:15 am - 8:00 am 10:15 am - 10:30 am 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 2:55 pm - 3:10 pm Continental breakfast,coffee break and lunch will be located in the exhibit and surrounding area. Installation of Exhibits Thursday, May 31, 2012-6:00 am 7:00 am We request all exhibitors to complete set up by 7:00 am Commercial Support Opportunities It is not too early to start thinking about how your company can gain extra visibility at the meeting. Commercial support opportunities for this meeting will provide substantial exposure for your company. Some of the opportunities include a restricted educational grant, an audiovisual equipment sponsorship, a daily continental breakfast sponsorship, or a morning coffee break sponsorship. Contributions are tax deductible. Support will be acknowledged prominently in the final program, on signage outside the meeting room, and elsewhere as appropriate. For additional information contact Sue Flor at 516-450-9107.
AGENDA & SPEAKERS 7:15-8:00 am Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitors 8:00-8:15 am Opening Remarks, Welcome Randolph S. Marshall, MD, MS Elisabeth K. Harris Professor of Neurology, Chief, Stroke Division, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Anna D. Colello, ESQ NYS Department of Health, Rensselear, NY 8:15-9:15 am Looking Back: Looking Forward: New York State Stroke Care Delivery in 2011 Gregory Young, MD Associate Commissioner, Western Region, NYS Department of Health, Buffalo, NY 9:15 10:15 am Keynote: From Research to Reality: How YOUR Data Collection Efforts Impact Bedside Care and Improvements in Quality Mathew J. Reeves PhD, FAHA Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 10:15-10:30 am Coffee Break and Visit Exhibitors 10:30 am - Noon Panel Discussion: Best Practices to Improve Door to Needle Time Moderator: Curtis Benesch, MD, MPH University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY 10:30-10:45 am 10:45-11:00 am 11:00-11:15 am 11:15 am - Noon Noon - 1:00 pm How to Maximize tpa Administration from the ED Perspective Bryan Gargano, MD, FACEP Medical Director Adult Emergency Services, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY Strategies for Success: How to Minimize tpa Administration Times from a Community Hospital s Perspective Catherine Videtto, RN, MSN, ANP, CCRN, CPHQ Stroke Coordinator, St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Smithtown, NY How to Maximize tpa Administration from an ED Perspective Steven H. Rudolph, MD Director, Stroke Center, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY Panel / Participant Discussion and Q & A Lunch, Visit Exhibitors & Networking 1:00-1:15 pm A Stroke Survivor s Perspective Continued on next page
AGENDA & SPEAKERS 1:15-1:35 pm Door to Door: Why EMS Pre-Notification, Early Assessment and Integration are Keys to Your Success Michael W. Dailey, MD, FACEP Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Albany Medical College, Regional EMS Medical Director, Hudson Mohawk Region, Albany, NY 1:35-1:55 pm Improving Inter-Facility Transfer Times Thomas Kwiatkowski MD Medical Director, Center for Emergency Medical Services, North Shore-LIJ Health System, Lake Success, NY 1:55-2:55 pm Panel Discussion: Secondary Prevention in the Community Moderator: Gary L. Bernardini, MD, PhD Professor of Neurology, Director, Stroke and Neurocritical Care, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 1:55-2:10 pm 2:10-2:25 pm 2:25-2:55 pm Making Stroke Prevention Stick: The Role of Acute Stroke Discharge Planning Mitchell Elkind, MD, MS, FAAN Associate Professor of Neurology and Epidemiology, Columbia University, New York, NY The Million Hearts Initiative in New York State F. Bruce Coles, DO Medical Director, Division of Chronic Disease Prevention, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY Panel / Participant Discussion and Q & A 2:55-3:10 pm Break and Visit Exhibitors 3:10-3:30 pm Treating Mild Strokes Steven R. Levine, MD, FAHA, FAAN Professor & Vice Chair, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 3:30-3:50 pm Stroke in the Oldest Old: How do Our Management Decisions Change? Joshua Z. Willey MD, MS Division of Stroke, Department of Neurology, Columbia University, New York, NY 3:50-4:20 pm Modified Rankin Training Video 4:20-4:45 pm A Final Walk Through: Q & A and Wrap-up Randolph S. Marshall, MD, MS Anna D. Colello, ESQ
EXHIBITOR COMMITMENT FORM New York State Stroke Conference: Stroke Care in the New Decade Gold Exhibitor - $2,000 (Exhibitor for both locations) Tarrytown Friend of the Heart Exhibitor - $1,500 (Tarrytown, NY only) Rochester Friend of the Heart Exhibitor - $500 (Rochester, NY only) Company or Organization Name (How you would like to be listed in printed materials) Contact Name Title Address (local) City State Zip Phone Fax Email Please list the information for your representative(s) and booth needs below: Tarrytown Location Rochester Location Name: Name: Title: Title: Email: Email: *Booth Needs: Internet Electricity *Booth Needs: Internet Electricity *Additional fees may apply. Exhibitors are asked to supply their own extension cords and/or power strips.* My company plans on attending the luncheon (please indicate how many representatives will attend): Please avoid space assignment adjacent to the following companies: Date of payment will be received by American Heart Association: Method of Payment: Check Enclosed (Please make all checks payable to American Heart Association. The AHA s Tax ID # is 13-5613797) Email invoice to contact listed above. Mail invoice to contact listed above. Credit Card: American Express Master Card Visa Credit card #: Exp Date: Sec. Code (back of card) Card Holder Name Please print name exactly as it appears on credit card I cannot attend, but would like to make a donation of $ My *signature indicates authorization to make this commitment on behalf of the company. *Typed name may serve as an electronic signature. Today s Date Please make checks payable to: American Heart Association (Tax ID #13-5613797) Mail form and payment to: Corinne A. Lufrano, American Heart Association 125 East Bethpage Road, Suite 100 Plainview, NY 11803 Fax: 516-450-9160 Email: profedgwtg@heart.org Commitment Forms received after May 1, 2012 will not be listed on the final program.