Schedule

Classroom A

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  Stroke Awareness

  Time - 10:20am
  
  Speaker - Dr. Noryn Newby

  Stroke happens to 1 in 6 people, any age, any gender, any time! This presentation will share the signs and symptoms of stroke, and the urgency in seeking medical attention. With a focus on F.A.S.T., attendees will know exactly what to do when they recognize these signs. Don’t miss this highly informative presentation.

  Speaker Bio: Dr. Norwyn is a 74 yo retired neurosurgeon who graduated from OHSU in Portland in 1970. Norwyn trained at Walter Reed Medical Center and moved to Bend in 1980 after 10 years of military service. He has been married to Barbara for 52 years, have four children and three grandchildren.

  Duration: 30 min

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  STEM CELL SEMINAR

  11:00am - Pain Relief Partners Presents

  Speaker - Stephanie Jones, RN

  Come join Pain Relief Partners and learn more about Wharton’s Jelly Stem Cells, the future of medicine. Until recently, treatment options for people with degenerative conditions were limited. Not many years ago, steroid injections, prescription medications, and joint replacement surgeries were often the only treatment options offered to patients. Now, in Vancouver, Washington, you can receive stem cell injections at Pain Relief Partners! Research shows that stem cell treatment is beneficial for osteoarthritis, neuropathy, chronic pain, disc bulge and herniation, spinal stenosis, joint pain, and symptoms associated with autoimmune disorders, fibromyalgia, neurodegenerative diseases, and COPD. Stem cell injections work with the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Unlike treatments that simply address the symptoms, stem cell therapy actually promotes repair of the body, restoring degenerated tissue.

  Duration: 40 min

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  5 Secrets to 100 Healthy Years

  Time - 12:00pm
  
  Speaker - Dr. Emily Plasker, Dc

  It’s never too late for Boomers to start living their ideal 100 Year Lifestyle. In this session, you will develop a vision for an extended life span, learn how to get natural pain relief, avoid prescription drug dependency and get 5 secrets to a highly functional life as you age.

  Short Speaker Bio: Dr. Emily Plasker is a second generation chiropractor who is dedicating her life to helping families make choices that support quality of life and longevity. Her family practice in Bend helps people of all ages from pregnant women and newborn babies to baby boomers and seniors heal quickly and function at their highest level for a lifetime. http://www.plaskerchiro.com

  Duration: 45 min

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  Aging Together in Central Oregon: Creative Ideas for Community and Connection

  Time - 1:00pm

  Speaker - Denise LaBuda, director of strategic initiatives, Council on Aging of Central Oregon

  Come hear what Central Oregon residents identified as the greatest problems when it comes to being an older adult in their communities -- and how out-of-the-box ideas can solve shared issues. Learn what we can do, together, to help make it easier to live independently, connected, and with purpose in later life.

  Speaker Bio - Denise is an accomplished business executive with a track record of moving projects from ideation to implementation in Fortune 500 and de novo startup settings. Her work spans direct to consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) marketing and product management, driving revenue, building market share and launching new products. As director of strategic initiatives for the Council on Aging of Central Oregon, Denise builds new programs and services that solve critical unmet needs for older adults and their families in Central Oregon. Denise is also a part time faculty member of the Academy of Art University, helping undergraduate and graduate students become creative problem solvers who are ready to find innovative solutions to important problems facing our world. In her free time, she can be found on hiking trails in Central Oregon with her dog Sophia, listening to symphony concerts, eating at a newly discovered food truck or admiring local works of art in Bend, OR.
  
  Education: MA in Education, University of San Francisco; BS in Psychology, University of Michigan.

  Duration: 45 min

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  Fall Prevention: A Brain-Based Approach

  Time - 2:00pm

  Speaker - Dr. Jacob Plasker, DC, DACNB

  Falls are the most common cause of traumatic death in the united states. The group that is most effected by these numbers are seniors aged 75 and older. In a world of extended lifespans, it becomes necessary to understand how falls and their burden on our healthcare system have led to a reshaping of our understanding of balance and the neurology behind it. We will be discussing the neurology that underlies a healthy since of balance. Then we will discuss the commonly employed tactics by different providers to rehabilitate people injured due to a fall or demonstrates signs of increased fall risk. Finally, we will discuss activities that can be done at home to improve and maintain a healthy sense of balance as you age.

  Speaker Bio: Dr. Plasker is a board certified chiropractic neurologist and second-generation chiropractor who can personally attest to the power of chiropractic care. When he was ten-months old, Dr. Plasker suffered a head injury that left him partially paralyzed. The attending doctors said that he would never walk or talk. Through regular chiropractic care, Dr. Plasker defied the grim prognosis and dedicated his life to understanding the human nervous system so that he can deliver the same exceptional care that has allowed him to thrive today. Dr. Plasker's case has been published in multiple publications, and he has spoken to both professional and lay audiences all over the country about the power of chiropractic.

  During his time at Life University, Dr. Plasker served as the vice president for the Life Functional Neurology club where he gave weekly lectures on the complex structure and function of the human nervous system to students and doctors alike. He also attended the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies where he received his training in functional neurology amassing over 400 hours in advanced neurological diagnosis and treatment. Upon graduation he was presented with the Chiropractic Philosophy Distinction award for his demonstration of profound understanding of the adaptability of the human nervous system. Dr. Plasker has a true passion for patient care and has helped patients immensely with a range of complex neurological disorders including Concussion/traumatic brain injury, post-stroke rehabilitation, vertigo, and more.

  Duration: 60 min

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  STEM CELL SEMINAR

  3:00pm - Pain Relief Partners Presents

  Speaker - Stephanie Jones, RN

  Come join Pain Relief Partners and learn more about Wharton’s Jelly Stem Cells, the future of medicine. Until recently, treatment options for people with degenerative conditions were limited. Not many years ago, steroid injections, prescription medications, and joint replacement surgeries were often the only treatment options offered to patients. Now, in Vancouver, Washington, you can receive stem cell injections at Pain Relief Partners! Research shows that stem cell treatment is beneficial for osteoarthritis, neuropathy, chronic pain, disc bulge and herniation, spinal stenosis, joint pain, and symptoms associated with autoimmune disorders, fibromyalgia, neurodegenerative diseases, and COPD. Stem cell injections work with the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Unlike treatments that simply address the symptoms, stem cell therapy actually promotes repair of the body, restoring degenerated tissue.

  Duration: 40 min