Don’t miss it: STEMI pre-hospital care (Oct 1) + VHAC Statewide & VCSQI Fall Meeting (Oct 8–9)
- Sherri White
- Sep 30
- 2 min read
Fast-moving, high-value education: STEMI, cardiogenic shock, PBM, TAVR, and more. CE included.
We invite you and your teams to attend a series of upcoming accredited education sessions focused on STEMI systems of care, cardiogenic shock management, patient blood management, and TAVR efficiency.
These events feature clinical leaders from across Virginia and are designed to share practical strategies, strengthen alignment across centers, and support implementation of best practices statewide.
We encourage participation from EMS, ED, cardiology, surgery, perfusion, CVICU, cath lab, and quality teams.
Please review the offerings below and register at your earliest convenience.
WED, OCT 1 — Pre-Hospital Care of the STEMI Patient (CVCC)
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM ET
Format: In-person & via Zoom
Location: Central Virginia Community College, Merritt Hall – Muriel Mickles Multi-Purpose Room, 3506 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Faculty: Peter K. O’Brien, MD, CPPS, FACC (Medical Director, Centra Stroobants Cardiac Cath Lab; Chief Quality Officer, Centra Heart & Vascular Institute; Co-founder & Steering Group, VHAC)
Credit: 1.5 hours of Continued Education in Cardiology
What you’ll get: Straightforward, field-to-cath-lab tactics for faster recognition, cleaner handoffs, and fewer misses.
Special Session — October 8 Cocktail Hour
Exclusive Preview with Dr. Shashank S. Sinha
Join us for an informal discussion with Dr. Sinha ahead of his keynote (October 9 during VHAC Statewide Conference). This session is designed to be candid and conversational, offering an early look at the evolving strategies he will expand upon during his formal presentation the following day.
Time: 6:00 AM–8:00 PM ET
Location: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
THU, OCT 9 — VHAC Statewide Meeting (Accredited)
Time: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM ET
Location: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Keynote: Dr. Shashank S. Sinha — Evaluation and Management of Cardiogenic Shock in 2025
Plus: Regional updates, protocols that work in the real world, and cross-team problem-solving.
Bonus: VHAC Interactive with Bob Page — clinical + trivia lightning round
Time: 3:00–4:00 PM ET (immediately after the meeting)
Thanks to our sponsors: ZOLL TherOx, Viz.ai, Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson MedTech
THU, OCT 9 — VCSQI Fall Quarterly Meeting (Accredited)
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM ET
Format: In-Person - Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Speakers & Topics:
Mohammed Quader, MD (VCU): Improving Efficiency in Performing TAVR Procedure
Karen E. Singh, MD, FASE (UVA): Implementation of a Patient Blood Management Program: Challenges Abound!
Sponsored by: ZOLL, Viz.ai, Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson MedTech
These sessions will tighten your pathways, sharpen your decisions, and improve outcomes—immediately. Seats go fast. Get your team registered now.
Questions? Contact us at info@VCSQI.org
—VCSQI and VHAC
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