Medical challenges arise each year in Pennsylvania, especially in trauma care. The ATSPA’s annual conference aims to provide an educational arena for pre-hospital personnel, physicians, nurses, administrators, social workers, rehabilitation specialists and others to learn about current trends in trauma.

The conference speakers consistently provide up-to-date information on various topics. As an educational event, conference attendees receive continuing education credit.

In addition to the educational aspect, the annual conference delivers an excellent networking opportunity with other medical professionals and service companies/organizations.

Wednesday, April 26, 2023-

Session Spotlight for Violence Prevention Professionals

Firearm Panel Discussion
Russell Dumire, MD – Chairman, Department of Surgery/Trauma Medical Directory, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Elinore Kaufman, MD, MSHP – Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania
Dorothy Rocourt, MD, MBA – Medical Director, Pediatric Trauma Program, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

Join us for a conversation around firearm violence and how injury and violence prevention professionals play a critical role in this public health emergency. As the healthcare community is aware, there is an urgent need to address this epidemic in the United States, as well as its social, economic, and public health impacts. Three panelists will take questions on the drivers of gun violence, the data necessary to make change, the importance of effective messaging in our communities and others. They will acknowledge the challenges and celebrate the progress.   This session wraps up our 2023 event and we hope will leave all attendees with a charge of action moving forward.