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For Sponsorship Inquires Contact: dane@ourlapa.org
Agenda
Wednesday, October 15th - Welcome & Workforce Evolution
- New Orleans Welcome (12:00-1:00 pm): Enjoy live music, registration, lunch, and engage with exhibitors and the LAPA BOD. Sponsored by Williamson Cosmetic Center.
- Keynote Speaker (1:00-1:55 pm): A Road Less Traveled - Dawn Morton-Rias, EdD, PA-C, ICE-CCP, President/CEO of NCCPA.
- Interactive Workshop (5:00-6:30 pm): Explore emerging opportunities for PAs in telehealth, leadership, and innovation, diving into key issues like scope of practice, collaborative agreements, and state-specific reimbursement challenges.
- Welcome Reception (6:30-7:15 pm): Connect and engage with new and old colleagues over lite appetizers and drinks.
Thursday, October 16th - Elevating Clinical Excellence & Career Growth
- Coffee Connect (7:00-8:00 am): Network with students, professionals, and exhibitors.
- EKG Workshop (8:00-12:00 pm): Covers 12-lead ECG basics, high-risk findings, and STEMI recognition.
- Exhibitor Insight Exchange (1:30 - 2:00 pm): A rapid-fire networking event between sponsors & attendees.
- Optional Evening Activity (5:30-6:30 pm): Student Quiz Bowl
Friday, October 17th - Advocacy & Looking Ahead
- Coffee Connect (7:00-8:00 am): Professionals & Exhibitors.
- Driving Change: (11:00-12:00pm) PAs Transforming Louisianans Health - Kim Williams, MPP, Vice President, Health Equity and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion AAPA
- Takeaway Toast (12:00-1:00 pm): Lunch with Local Leaders & Lawmakers.
Hotel Information
At the crossroads of Canal and Bourbon Streets, in the heart of New Orleans, Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter – Astor invites you to experience a seamless blend of comfort and sophistication. With 20 versatile meeting rooms and 32,000 square feet of event space, our hotel is a haven for grand conferences and unforgettable celebrations. Step into the vibrant tapestry of the French Quarter, where cobblestone streets tell tales of history. Savor the sweet, powdered magic of beignets at Café du Monde, delve into the compelling stories at the National WWII Museum, or uncover treasures while antique shopping along Royal Street and the Garden District. Roar with the crowd at Caesars Superdome, then indulge in rich Cajun flavors as jazz melodies weave through the air, capturing the city's soul. |
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