# Event Details - **Event Name**: Vanderbilt Women's 2nd Annual Heart and Neurology Symposium - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Educational program to strengthen clinical knowledge of cardiovascular & neurological care of female patients. In-person & virtual options!About this EventTarget AudiencePhysicians, Physician Assistants, APRNs, NursesSpecialties: Cardiology, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Practice, General PracticeActivity DescriptionThe Vanderbilt Women's Heart and Neurology Symposium is a one day, case-based educational symposium developed to strengthen clinician knowledge of cardiovascular and neurologic care of female patients. Expert faculty from multi-disciplinary backgrounds will provide the latest information relevant to care of the female patient across the life course. This educational event is well-suited for physicians and advance practice practitioners from specialties relevant to women's heart health, including cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, family practice and OB/GYN.Specific topics are listed below in the tentative agenda. Both in-person and virtual options are available.In-PersonDoors open at 7:15 a.m. The event will take place in the ballroom on the 9th floor. Lunch will be provided. Parking is available in the hotel garage for a discounted fee of $10.00 to symposium attendees. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged.VirtualVirtual attendees will receive a Microsoft Teams webinar link via email approximately one week prior to the symposium to register and join remotely.CME Credit DesignationVanderbilt University Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Vanderbilt University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Learning ObjectivesUnderstand the importance of bone health in women and best management strategies.Review the importance of diagnosing and managing hyperlipidemia in women.Understand the various cancer screenings for women.Recognize hypertension and importance of treating throughout a woman's life span.Understand the importance of diagnosing gestational diabetes.Understand the importance of recognizing valvular disease in women.Review the impact of menopause on obstructive sleep apnea and risks of not treating.Recognize the various vascular emergencies that are unique to women.Understand the sex-specific risk factors for stroke.Review the importance of diet and exercise on overall wellness for women.Understand the impact of mental health on pregnancy and maternal well-being.Review the importance of an integrative approach for holistic care in women.Tentative Agenda7:15-8 a.m. Doors open for In-Person AttendanceGeneral Wellness Session8-8:30 a.m. Bone Health: Omolola Olajide, MD8:30-9 a.m. Lipid Management: Amanda Doran, MD, PhD9-9:30 a.m. Cancer Screening in Women: Cecelia Theobald, MD, MPH9:30-9:45 a.m. Panel Discussion9:45-10 a.m. Break/ExhibitsCardio-OB Session10-10:30 a.m. HTN: Eleanor Christenson, MD10:30-11 a.m. Gestational Diabetes: Laura Houston, MD, MSCR11-11:30 a.m. Valvular Disease: Kathryn Lindley, MD, FACC11:30-11:45 a.m. Panel Discussion11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch/Exhibits12:30-1:15 p.m. Keynote Presentation, Advances in Cardiovascular Care for Women: Mary Norine Walsh, MD, Medical Director, Ascension St. Vincent Heart CenterNeurologic Disorders in Women1:15-1:45 p.m. OSA in Women: Lily Kim, MD1:45-2:15 p.m. Vascular Emergencies in Women: Jillian Berkman, MD2:15-2:30 p.m. Patient's Voice: Stroke2:30-2:45 p.m. Panel Discussion2:45-3 p.m. Break/ExhibitsHolistic Care Session3-3:20 p.m. Diet and Exercise to Improve Cardiometabolic Health in Women: Marie-Louise Meng, MD3:20-3:50 p.m. Mental Health and Maternal Mortality- Michael Caucci, MD3:50-4:10 p.m. Integrative Health Approach for Holistic Care Osher- Lindsey McKernan, PhD, MPH4:10-4:25 p.m. Panel Discussion4:25-4:30 p.m. AdjournSymposium $10.00 Self-ParkingThe hotel parking garage is available for event parking and provided at a discounted rate of $10.00 to symposium attendees. If needed, overnight self-parking is $35.00.Hotel Overnight AccommodationsHilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt Guest Room Reservations:Call the number below or use this online reservation link. Courtesy group rate is $149.00 plus tax and fees. After 2/1/26, reservations will be based on availability.Additional Methods of ReservationsCall (615) 369-5900 or (877) STAY-HGI. Mention group name when making reservations.You may use Hilton's general online reservation tool. Enter the group code VWHN.Exhibit OpportunitiesExhibit space is limited. If interested in information, contact the event organizer. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nashville/vanderbilt-womens-2nd-annual-heart-and-neurology-symposium/100001974496277518 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Business, Workshops, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 104.94, max: 209.94, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Nashville - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt - **lat**: 36.1521675 - **long**: -86.79480380000001 - **full address**: Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt, 1715 Broadway, Nashville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Vanderbilt Women's 2nd Annual Heart and Neurology Symposium - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/591aaa6cc931a84838be09249fb7ec6239cff183e73671c5157b97790f43d527-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc4c4c0-gmir.jpg?v=1764742983 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Vanderbilt Women's 2nd Annual Heart and Neurology Symposium being held? - **A:** Vanderbilt Women's 2nd Annual Heart and Neurology Symposium takes place on Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt, 1715 Broadway, Nashville, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Vanderbilt Women's 2nd Annual Heart and Neurology Symposium? - **A:** Ticket prices for Vanderbilt Women's 2nd Annual Heart and Neurology Symposium range from USD 105 to USD 210 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityPhysician (MD or DO): In-PersonUSD 210 + USD 11 feeAvailablePhysician (MD or DO): VirtualUSD 210 + USD 11 feeAvailableOther HC Professional: In-PersonUSD 105 + USD 6 feeAvailableOther HC Professional: VirtualUSD 105 + USD 6 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Vanderbilt Women's 2nd Annual Heart and Neurology Symposium? - **A:** Vanderbilt Women's 2nd Annual Heart and Neurology Symposium is organized by Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Vanderbilt Women's 2nd Annual Heart and Neurology Symposium", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/591aaa6cc931a84838be09249fb7ec6239cff183e73671c5157b97790f43d527-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc4c4c0-gmir.jpg?v=1764742983", "startDate": "2026-02-20", "endDate": "2026-02-20", "url": "https://allevents.in/nashville/vanderbilt-womens-2nd-annual-heart-and-neurology-symposium/100001974496277518", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1715 Broadway", "postalCode": "37203", "addressLocality": "Nashville", "addressRegion": "TN", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "36.1521675", "longitude": "-86.79480380000001" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Educational program to strengthen clinical knowledge of cardiovascular & neurological care of female patients. 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