2026 Stroke Care Network Summit

Lexington, KY US
September 25, 2026

The Annual Stroke Care Network (SCN) Summit is a multidisciplinary educational activity designed to enhance stroke care delivery across the continuum. This program brings together healthcare professionals involved in stroke care to review current evidence‑based guidelines, quality improvement strategies, and best practices in acute treatment, post‑acute management, and secondary prevention. Through expert presentations and collaborative discussions, participants will gain practical knowledge to support system‑level improvements and optimize patient outcomes.

Target Audience

Physicians, Pharmacists, and Nurses

Learning Objectives

After the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Apply current evidence-based guidelines to the assessment, acute treatment, post-acute management, and secondary prevention of stroke.
  • Analyze quality improvement strategies that enhance stroke systems of care and improve patient outcomes.
  • Integrate multidisciplinary best practices to strengthen coordinated stroke care across the continuum.
  • Evaluate opportunities for system-level improvements that optimize the delivery of stroke care and patient outcomes.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 4.50 ACPE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This knowledge-based activity will award 4.50 contact hour(s) (0.100 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers. Course JA-UAN Number: JA0000312-0000-26-066-L01-P

  • 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

  • 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation. Learners should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.50 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.50 nursing contact hour(s).

  • 4.50 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.

Course opens: 
07/31/2026
Course expires: 
11/24/2026
Event starts: 
09/25/2026 - 7:30am EDT
Event ends: 
09/25/2026 - 3:30pm EDT
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Agenda

Friday, September 25

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Registration / Breakfast / Exhibitors / Poster Hall

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM
Welcome & Announcements
Larry B. Goldstein, MD, FAAN, FANA, FAHA
Professor & Chair, Department of Neurology
Medical Director of the UK-Norton Healthcare Stroke Care Network

8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
Knowing the Difference in Assessing Ischemic vs. Hemorrhagic Stroke
Cynthia Bautista, PhD, RN, CNRN, SCRN, CCNS, ACNS-BC, FNCS, FCNS
Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Advancing Stroke Care at Your Facility and Across Stroke Systems

Moderator:
Ty Potter, BSN, RN, SCRN
Nurse Educator

Panelists:

  • Sabrina Reed, RN, ONC – Stroke Program Coordinator
  • Kevin O'Connor, MD – Stroke Medical Director
  • Taylor Webb, MD – ER Medical Director
  • Joe Sebastian, EMT-P – EMS Director

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Break / Exhibitors / Poster Hall

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Expert Roundtable on Evolving Stroke Care

Moderator:
Larry B. Goldstein, MD, FAAN, FANA, FAHA
Professor & Chair, Department of Neurology
Medical Director of the UK-Norton Healthcare Stroke Care Network

Panelists:

  • David Dornbos III, MD, FCNS, FAANS – Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery
  • Suhas Gangadhara, MD – Assistant Professor of Neurology
  • Bryan Eckerle, MD, MSc – Stroke Medical Director
  • Mahan Ghiasi, MD – Endovascular Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunch / Exhibitors / Poster Hall

12:45 PM – 1:15 PM
Update on the Role of Artificial Intelligence: Advanced Treatments in Cerebrovascular Disease
David Dornbos III, MD, FCNS, FAANS
Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Gregory Pugh, MD, MSc, FACP
Memory and Cognitive Disorders Neurology, Geriatric Medicine

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Advancing Inpatient Stroke Care: Practical Implementations of the 2026 Scientific Updates

Speakers:

  • Erin Conahan, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CNRN, SCRN, PHRN
    Disease Specific Reviewer, Stroke
  • Claranne Mathiesen, MSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN, FAHA
    Director, Medical Operations Neurosciences

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Break / Exhibitors / Poster Hall / SPC Group Photo

2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
SCN Update & Strategic Planning / Awards
Kelley Elkins, BSN, RN, SCRN
Managing Director

3:15 PM
Closing Announcements / Evaluations / Adjournment
Larry B. Goldstein, MD, FAAN, FANA, FAHA
Professor & Chair, Department of Neurology
Medical Director of the UK-Norton Healthcare Stroke Care Network

Save the Date

2027 Stroke Care Network Summit
September 23–24, 2027

 

The Campbell House
1375 South Broadway
Lexington, KY 40504
United States
2026 Stroke Care Network Summit
Moderator(s)

Larry Goldstein, MD

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Janssen;.

Casey Okong'o, MSN, RN, SCRN, CNRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Peer reviewer(s)

Harold Brown, BSN, RN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Latysha Potter, BSN, RN, SCRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Harold Brown, BSN, RN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kelley Elkins, RN, BSN, SCRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Casey Okong'o, MSN, RN, SCRN, CNRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Latysha Potter, BSN, RN, SCRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jessica Sumner, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Shelly Zielke, BSN, RN, ASC-BC, SCRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Erin Conahan

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

David Dornbos, Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery

has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Siemens Healthineers;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with JNJ Medtech;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Scientia Vascular;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Penumbra;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Imperative Care;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Imperative Care;.
has a financial relationship (Independent contractor) with Stryker;.

Bryan Eckerle, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kelley Elkins, RN, BSN, SCRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Suhas Gangadhara, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Claranne Mathiesen, RN, MSN, CNRN, SCRN, CPAHA SC FAHA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kevin O'Connor, M.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kenneth Pugh, MD, MSc

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sabrina Reed, BSN,RN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Taylor Webb, DO

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

In support of improving patient care, University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

CME

This live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation

In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation. Learners should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

IPCE

In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.

CPE

This knowledge-based activity will award 4.50 contact hours (0.450 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers.

CNE

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.50 nursing contact hours.

Available Credit

  • 4.50 ACPE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This knowledge-based activity will award 4.50 contact hour(s) (0.100 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers. Course JA-UAN Number: JA0000312-0000-26-066-L01-P

  • 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

  • 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation. Learners should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.50 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.50 nursing contact hour(s).

  • 4.50 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.

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