Event Details
North Oaks Health Trauma Symposium
About This Event
- Event Type:Event
North Oaks Shock Trauma Center, North Oaks Foundation & Southeastern Louisiana University’s School of Nursing presents the ninth annual Trauma Symposium.
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
7:30 am – 3:00 pm
Breakfast & lunch will be provided.
Southeastern Louisiana University Student Union Ballroom
300 Texas Ave
Hammond, LA 70402
Physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, pre-hospital personnel and nursing students are invited to attend this educational opportunity. The symposium objective is to cover the advances in management, techniques, protocols and guidelines for optimal care of the injured patient.
Topics & Speakers
- Prehospital Needle Decompression and Finger Thoracotomies
Charles “Trey” Crouse, NREMT-P, CCT, FP-C, SAR-Medic - Violence Against Healthcare Workers: What Kind of World Are We Living In?
Jodi Gennusa, MSN, BSN, RN, Trauma Program Manager - There's No Place Like Closure: Navigating Complex Trauma Wounds
Dr. Lauren Baumgarten, Jennifer Rhodes, PA-C, Melissa Lee, RN, Ashton Chisholm, RN, CWOCN, and Amy Mendez, RN, CWOCN - Trauma Victim Impact Speaker
Jeremy Teague - Discussion and Considerations at the End of Life
Dr. Lauren Baumgarten, Keith Kincaid, Chaplain, Charles Morgan, RN, and Whitney Lachaussee, RN - Coping, Medical PTSD, and Caregiver PTSD
Victoria Rodriguez, PhD, LPC, NCC
- Price
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Registration Instructions
Registration is now open!
Registration Cost:
- Medical Providers (physician, nurse, etc.) - $100
- Pre-Hospital Providers (EMS, EMT, etc.) - $50
- Students - $25
- North Oaks Employees: North Oaks will cover the registration fees for its employees who attend the symposium. See the no-show policy below.
Crossbody Bag Add On - $20
Deadline to preorder is 9/11/26.
No-Show Policy
North Oaks will cover the registration fees for its employees who attend the symposium. If you register but are unable to attend, it is essential to inform your supervisor by Monday, September 28th. Failure to provide advance notice and not attending will result in a $25 no-show fee, which will be deducted from your payroll.
This event involves extensive preparation, including managing work schedules and arranging for food and materials. Therefore, your commitment to attending is greatly appreciated and taken seriously.Attendee Cancellation Policy
North Oaks reserves the right to cancel this symposium if enrollment does not meet registration requirements.