Tift Regional Health System (TRHS) will be holding its third annual “Heart and Vascular Symposium: Advancing Cardiac and Vascular Care” for area health professionals on Feb. 9.   The event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. at the Tift Regional Community Events Center, located in Tifton at 1657 South Carpenter Road.  Online registration is available at www.tiftregional.com.

This educational seminar is open to primary care physicians, hospitalists, cardiologists, vascular surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, therapists, physiologists and other medical professionals interested in cardiovascular medicine.

“Health professionals from all around south Georgia and north Florida attend this event,” said Demarius McRae, TRHS Director of Cardiovascular Services.  “It’s a great way to get up-to-date on the latest in cardiovascular medicine, earn educational credits and network with other providers.”

McRae said the event is spearheaded by Tift Regional’s cardiovascular physicians, which include interventional cardiologists Dr. Paul Murray and Dr. Anthony Burke with Affinity Group; interventional cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Tronolone with Tronolone Cardiovascular; invasive cardiologist Dr. William Hancock with Tiftarea Cardiology; and, vascular surgeon Dr. William Kaiser with Tift Regional Vascular.

Guest speakers and panel members at the event include specialists from Emory University, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and the University of Florida. Topics will cover the latest advancements in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cardiac surgery, atrial fibrillation, patient management, aortic disease, chronic heart failure and more.

TRMC is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education credits for physicians.   The Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center (SOWEGA-AHEC), a co-sponsor of the event, is authorized through the Georgia Board of Nursing to provide continuing education credits for nurses as well.

“Attendees will gain broad perspective and detailed insights through focused presentations, panel discussion and interactive dialogue,” said McRae.