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The agenda for the 2024 Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference is posted below. Click on the title of a session for more information where available and/or on the picture of the speaker for his/her bio.

Please note that attendance on THURSDAY (Day 1) is FOR SPONSORS, SPEAKERS AND INVITED GUESTS ONLY. However, the sessions will be recorded and available for viewing at a later date.

Thursday, 17 October

SPONSORS, SPEAKERS & INVITED GUESTS ONLY

5:00pm - 5:30pm

Refreshments & Registration sponsored by Integra Healthcare

Sponsored by Integra Healthcare

5:30pm - 5:35pm

Welcome Remarks

5:35pm - 5:50pm

Remarks

5:50pm - 5:55pm

Remarks

5:55pm - 6:55pm

Patterns of Established Ill Health and Healthcare Interactions: Insights from the STEPS Survey

6:55pm - 7:55pm

The Changing Healthcare Landscape in the Cayman Islands

7:55pm - 8:00pm

Closing Remarks

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Cocktail Reception
Friday, 18 October

7:45am - 8:30am

Registration & Breakfast sponsored by The Wellness Centre

Sponsored by the Wellness Centre

8:30am - 9:30am

Advanced Cancer Care Access: Why It Matters (Radiotherapy as a Case Study)

Access to advanced cancer care is a critical component of modern healthcare, playing a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for those affected by cancer. This presentation explores the multifaceted relevance of ensuring that advanced cancer treatments, such as radiation oncology technologies and proton therapy, are accessible to all individuals, regardless of geographic, socioeconomic, or demographic barriers. Furthermore, the presentation will explore ongoing cancer research efforts to develop new treatments and improve existing ones. Drawing on recent research and case studies, we will illustrate the profound impact of access disparities on patient outcomes. We will also propose strategic solutions and policy recommendations to bridge the gap in cancer care access, emphasizing the need for a coordinated effort between healthcare providers, policymakers, and community organizations. This presentation addresses the critical importance of access to advanced cancer care, including the latest radiation oncology technologies and proton therapy. It aims to underscore the ethical imperative of equitable treatment availability and inspire actionable steps towards a more inclusive and effective healthcare system.

9:35am - 10:35am

The Modifiable Determinants of Ill Health in the Cayman Islands: STEPS 2023 Survey Results

10:40am - 10:55am

Coffee Break sponsored by Infinite Mindcare

Sponsored by Infinite Mindcare

10: 55am - 11:55am

Cedars-Sinai PANEL - What are we Looking for in Healthcare Collaborations? Public, Private, Local, and Global in Healthcare

12:00pm - 2:30pm

LUNCH - available between 12pm and 2:30pm

Available between 12pm and 2:30pm

12:00pm - 12:30pm

The Importance of Trust – Relationship Dynamics in the Healthcare Ecosystem

This presentation will explore the importance of the interpersonal relationships within the healthcare ecosystem. For the entire system to work, trust is essential to the relationships that are shared - patient/clinician, clinician/clinician, administration/clinician, administration/stakeholders, etc.

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Pediatric Orthopedics: Clinical Challenges & Innovations in the Global Healthcare Ecosystem

The objective of this presentation is to discuss the clinical challenges faced by pediatric providers in an international partnership; demonstrate the effects of advancing technology on global healthcare surgical programmes; and introduce goals to optimise a symbiotic global healthcare partnership.

2:05pm - 3:05pm

Mental Health is Everyone's Business: The Why and How of Everyday Therapeutic Interactions

3:05pm - 3:20pm

Coffee Break Sponsored by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

3:25pm - 4:25pm

The Future in Diabetes Management

Topics that will be covered include: newer diagnostic tools for diabetes; discovering the role of new genes and gene therapy in diabetes; technological innovations in diabetes management; bionic advancements: next-generation insulin pumps/artificial pancreas systems; breakthrough in alternative therapies (immunotherapy/gene therapy); promising research in the last few years (a data-based analysis); and how artificial intelligence is going to change diabetes management.

3:25pm - 4:25pm

BREAKOUT SESSION (REMBRO ROOM) - Hearing Health Matters: Untreated Hearing Loss and its Profound Impact on Mental Wellbeing

This session will take place in the REMBRO ROOM. The presentation aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the complex relationship between untreated hearing loss and mental health, highlighting the need for early intervention, awareness, and advocacy to address this critical public health issue

4:25pm - 5:25pm

Pioneering the Future of Cancer Care: Innovations in Oncology and the Power of AI

This presentation focuses on the latest innovations in medical oncology and the transformative Use of artificial intelligence in cancer detection and treatment. Professor Otto Metzger will begin by exploring groundbreaking advancements in breast cancer care, highlighting how recent clinical trials have optimised adjuvant chemotherapy, leading to more personalised and effective treatment strategies. Real-world case studies will illustrate the significant improvements in patient outcomes and provide a glimpse into the future of oncology. In the second part of the session, the focus shifts to the powerful role of AI in oncology. Dr. Metzger will discuss how AI is revolutionising cancer detection, particularly in mammography, by enhancing accuracy and early diagnosis. He will also explore the future potential of AI in personalising cancer therapies based on genomic data, offering a preview of the exciting developments on the horizon. This session is essential for those eager to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of cancer treatment.

4:25pm - 5:25pm

BREAKOUT SESSION (REMBRO ROOM) - Healthy Living

This session will take place in the REMBRO ROOM. Topics that will be explored include: preventative care, costs of chronic diseases, cost savings of preventative care, cost of emergency room visits, the importance of regular check-ups, physician self-care, cost savings of preventative care and the power of exercise.
Saturday, 19 October

8:00am - 8:30am

Registration and Breakfast

8:30am - 9:15am

Pelvic Cancer Survivorship: Best Practice

9:15am - 10:00am

Re-imagining a World without Alzheimer’s Dementia: Novel Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment

10:05am - 11:05am

Shifting Perspectives in Assessment of Neurodiverse Children

11:10am - 11:25am

Coffee Break sponsored by CINICO

Sponsored by CINICO

11:25am - 12:25pm

PANEL: The Rising Cost of Healthcare: How Non-Profit Organisations are Helping

12:25pm - 12:45pm

Closing Remarks