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Panamerican Trauma Society Congress '04

Surgeon General to Address Congress
Richard Carmona MD, FACS, Surgeon General of the United States, will address the plenary session of the Panamerican Trauma Society Congress on November 20, 2004. Dr. Carmona, a bonafide trauma surgeon in his own right, will discuss the current status of injury prevention initiatives in this country. Injury prevention, an integral component of a comprehensive trauma care system, is often overlooked in initial trauma system design. Dr. Carmona will demonstrate that, from a public health standpoint, effective trauma prevention strategies provide a substantial return on health care dollars in terms of reducing death and disability, ultimately reducing health care costs. Many of the injury prevention programs developed in this country may be effectively applied in other countries as well.

Advanced Disaster Medical Response Course Precedes Opening of Congress
The Advanced Disaster Medical Course is being offered on November 17th as part of the educational mission of the Society. This highly regarded program is totally up-to-date, and the faculty includes our nation's leading disaster experts. A copy of Advanced Disaster Medical Response, considered the most authoritative and practical text in the field, is provided free of charge to all who register for the course. The course is directed toward health care providers at all levels. CME applies.

Social Program Includes Interesting Area Attractions
Miami Beach and south Florida offer a broad array of interesting things to do and sights to see. The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce will be on hand at registration to assist in planning outings to local areas of interest. Among the offerings are a guided tour of the Art Deco District in South Beach, the Miami Seaquarium, a visit to the Everglades, including air boat rides, and an opportunity to wander through Vizcaya, the enchanting estate now designated as a National Historic Landmark. Many other options are available.