Al Ain, UAE: Tawam Hospital in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine, announces that it will organise the second edition of its industry leading Emirates Oncology Conference on November 14-16, 2013 in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. ( SEHA ). The conference will take place at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, under the theme ‘Setting Higher Standards in Cancer Care’. It will bring together almost 1,000 regional and local specialists in cancer research, treatment, and care to discuss and debate the latest advances in the field of oncology.
The three-day conference will focus on advancements in breast cancer, palliative care, gastrointestinal, gynaecological, urology, and pulmonary oncology; haematology; with specific sessions dedicated to advancements in paediatric oncology treatment. The programme this year will also include distinct sessions on Clinical Trials and Cancer Registry highlighting Tawam’s position as the reference centre for oncology in the region. An invited audience of surgeons, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved with the practice of oncology from the UAE, GCC, and the Middle East are expected to attend the conference.
World-renowned researchers and practitioners of oncology that are expected to attend the conference include Dr. Bernard Nordlinger of Hôp. Ambroise Paré, Dr. Mehra Golshan of Dana Farber Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center, Dr. John Yves Douillard of ICO R. Gauducheau, and Dr. Richard R. Barakat, from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Well known oncology specialists from the region who will share their insights into research and treatment include Dr. Mohammed Jaloudi of Tawam Hospital, Conference Chair, Dr. Nagi S. El Saghir of American University of Beirut, Dr. Shouki Bazarbashi of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre and Dr. Yasser Abd El Kader and Dr. Hamdy Abdel Azim, both from Cairo University.
Gregory Schaffer, CEO, Tawam Hospital said, “The annual Emirates oncology conference confirms our reputation as a regional leader in cancer care and showcases the advanced capabilities and that we have built up over the past 30 years. As we share our local and regional insights into that practice of oncology with global experts, we will also set an agenda for our research effort into cancer care and treatment for next year. This two way process of knowledge sharing that helps develop the practice of oncology is the biggest benefit that our conference brings to the UAE and to the region. We have seen keen interest for this year’s conference from senior and noted professionals from the region wide practice of cancer care and treatment and are assured of its success.”
Dr. Mohammed Jaloudi, Chair, Emirates Oncology Conference added, “We set the bar high last year and expect to maintain those standards with our focused pursuit of excellence. The program has been designed such that during the three-day conference almost all the key sub-specialties of oncology will be discussed. Presentations made by well-known global experts and panel discussions will update attendees with information on best practice and the latest developments in cancer research, diagnosis and treatment. It will help develop their clinical abilities and allow them to interact with thought leaders in the field of oncology.”
The three-day conference begins Thursday, November 14, 2013 and the closing session will begin on Saturday November 16, at 8 am. Registration is open now through www.emiratesoncology.ae/.
Tawam Hospital is part of the SEHA Health System and is owned and operated by SEHA , which is responsible for the curative activities of all the public hospitals and clinics in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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About Tawam Hospital
Tawam Hospital, in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine, is a premier 461-bed tertiary care facility located in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi; one of the largest hospitals in the United Arab Emirates. With over 22,000 admissions in 2012 and an average 73 per cent occupancy rate, Tawam offers services in specialties including oncology, neonatal care, emergency medicine, intensive care, surgery, urology, family medicine, fertility services, neurosurgery, nephrology, paediatrics, pain management, internal medicine and obstetrics & gynaecology.
Tawam serves as a regional referral center for specialized medical care and is a national referral center for oncology services. Tawam Hospital received program accreditation in 2012 from the American College of Graduate Medical Education – International, and is a recognized intern, resident, and fellowship training site for the Arab Medical Board. Tawam Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission International Accreditation, last renewed in 2012, and its laboratory services are accredited by the College of American Pathology.
With an average of 330 daily inpatients, Tawam Hospital is the preferred destination for quality medical care in the UAE. In 2012, the ER unit received over 116,000 patients, and hospital clinic visits exceeded 489,000. Tawam’s team of renowned surgeons performed over 7,700 surgeries during the year, while the dental clinic served over 84,000 patients. During the year, Tawam adopted a single room model in its medical and surgical wards, upgraded the paediatric extended care unit to 10 beds, expanded and relocated its In-vitro Fertilization Unit, remodelled a surgical unit, expanded our Endoscopy Unit, added 19 private rooms to our oncology program, and provided additional special needs parking spaces to serve our clients better. Innovations in clinical care were adopted to treat patients using an evidence-based approach during life-threatening situations to include formation of the ICU Outreach Team and implementation of a Paediatric Early Warning Score process and Rapid Response Team.
More than 4,100 babies were born at Tawam Hospital in 2012. In the same year, the hospital performed over 18,300 CT/MRI procedures, 110,000 radiology exams, 120,000 physiotherapy/ occupational therapy procedures and more than 3,400,000 laboratory tests. The average length of stay at Tawam Hospital in 2012 was 5.45 days.
Tawam Hospital actively recruits and engages a national workforce. On average, the Emiratization rate at Tawam is 16 percent. Tawam Hospital is part of the SEHA Health System , owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company ( SEHA ) which is responsible for the curative activities of all the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
About Johns Hopkins Medicine International
Johns Hopkins Medicine International (JHI) facilitates the global development of the Johns Hopkins Medicine mission: to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care.
As the international access point to thousands of Johns Hopkins experts in medicine, nursing, public health and health care administration, JHI coordinates treatment for out-of-town patients who travel to Baltimore and for local patients with limited English proficiency. It also provides services in hospital management, health care consulting and clinical education through strategic alliances and affiliations in the Middle East, Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia.
About the SEHA Health System and the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC ( SEHA )
SEHA is health in Arabic. The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC- whose marketing identity is SEHA – is an independent, public joint stock company created to develop the curative activities of the public healthcare system in Abu Dhabi. The company owns and operates all the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi which together make up the SEHA Health System . SEHA is committed to continuous improvement of customer care to recognized international standards and providing our customers and communities served world-class healthcare. SEHA has partnered with internationally recognized hospital managers to achieve these goals. These include Johns Hopkins Medicine International, Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Fresenius Medical Care. SEHA owns and operates 12 hospitals with 2,644 beds, more than 60 ambulatory care, family care and urgent care centers and 2 blood banks. SEHA is one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the Middle East with more than 17,000 doctors, nurses, ancillary care and administrative personnel in its employ. Visit our website at www.seha.ae
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