This annual activity will focus on the neurosciences, including stroke and other disorders of the brain, as well as foster networking and collaboration among clinical disciplines within the region. Both current and future treatment options will be addressed, along with management issues and prevention of possible complications. Case presentations will complement didactic presentations. 

UPMC Mercy has become the flagship hospital for older adult patients, especially those with stroke or orthopedic fracture injuries, in the Pittsburgh area. However, there is a gap in the necessary education and resources to prepare clinical staff to care for the complex needs of older adults.