College Of Central Florida

Shop Talk: Lung Cancer
2023-02-08 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474, United States
Please join us Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a Shop Talk discussing the latest advances in cancer treatments. The event will be held at the Ewers Century Center, College of Central Florida (3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala). Registration begins at 11 a.m., and the program and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. Seats are limited and reservations are required.

Shop Talk Speakers

Bryan Bush, M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon, HCA Florida

Andrew Seevaratnam, M.D.
Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine, Ocala Lung and Critical Care

Vipul Patel, M.D.
Oncologist, Florida Cancer Specialists

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Shop Talk: Cancer Prevention, Detection and Treatment for Men's Health
2023-09-20 11:30 - 13:00
Please join us Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a Shop Talk discussing screening, prevention and treatment in male-related cancer for overall men’s health. The event will be held at the Ewers Century Center, College of Central Florida (3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala). Registration begins at 11 a.m., and the program and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. Seats are limited and reservations are required.

Shop Talk Speakers

Paul Crispen, M.D.
Professor, Urologic Oncologist
Associate Director for Clinical Research, UF Health Cancer Center

Jack Wecowski, M.D.
General Surgeon & Surgical Oncologist, HCA Florida Ocala

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Shop Talk: Hospice and Palliative Care
2023-11-06 11:30
Hospice and Palliative Care: When Comfort is Key
Please join us Monday, Nov. 6, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a Shop Talk discussing hospice and palliative care. The event will be held at the Ewers Century Center, College of Central Florida (3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala). Registration begins at 11 a.m., and the program and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. Seats are limited and reservations are required.

Shop Talk Speakers

Mery Lossada, MD, HMDC, FAPA, FAAHMO
Chief Medical Officer,
Hospice of Marion County

Danielle Rogers, NP-C, AOCNP, CGRA, ACGN
Genetics Nurse Practitioner,
Nurse Navigator,
HCA Florida Ocala

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Shop Talk: Colorectal Health
2024-02-07 11:30 - 13:00
Please join us Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a Shop Talk discussing colorectal health. The event will be held at the Ewers Century Center, College of Central Florida (3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala). Registration begins at 11 a.m., and the program and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. Seats are limited and reservations are required.

Shop Talk Speakers

Cesar Reategui Sanchez, MD, FACS

Julie Bonnie, Nurse Navigator

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Shop Talk: Updates on Technology and Research Development
2024-09-09 11:30 - 13:00
Please join us Monday, Sept. 9, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a Shop Talk discussing updates on technology and research development featuring Dr. Erin Dean and Dr. Marilena Tauro. The event will be held at the Ewers Century Center, College of Central Florida (3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala). Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the program and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. Seats are limited and reservations are required.

Shop Talk Speakers

Erin Dean, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology,
Univerity of Florida College of Medicine,

Marilena Tauro, M.D.
Research Scientist III,
Tumor Biology Department,
Moffitt Cancer Center

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Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

Shop Talk: Brain and Gastric Cancer Awareness
2024-11-05 11:30 - 13:00
Please join us Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a Shop Talk discussing brain and gastric cancer awareness featuring Dr. Fan Zhang and Dr. Eittel Oppenheimer. The event will be held at the Ewers Century Center, College of Central Florida (3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala). Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the program and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. Seats are limited and reservations are required. Please RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 31.

Shop Talk Speakers

Fan Zhang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics,
Univerity of Florida
College of Pharmacy

Eittel Oppenheimer, M.D.
General Surgeon,
HCA Florida Ocala Surgical Group

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Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

Shop Talk: UF Health Cancer Center's Mobile Screening Connector
2025-04-09 11:30 - 13:00
Please join us Wednesday, April 9, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a Shop Talk discussing UF Health Cancer Center Mobile Cancer Screening Connector featuring Dr. Lakeshia Cousin. The event will be held at the Ewers Century Center, College of Central Florida (3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala). Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the program and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. Seats are limited and reservations are required. Please RSVP by Thursday, April 3.
About the speaker: Dr. Lakeshia Cousin is a nurse practitioner, Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Florida, and Assistant Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at the UF Health Cancer Center. She leads efforts to expand access to cancer screenings and care, particularly for underserved and rural populations. As the Clinical Director of the UF Health Cancer Center Mobile Cancer Screening Connector, she helps bring life-saving cancer prevention and early detection services directly to communities in need.

Shop Talk Speaker

Lakeshia Cousin, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing and
Assistant Director of Community Outreach and Engagement,
Univerity of Florida
UF Health Cancer Center

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Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

Administrative Professionals Event
2025-04-25 08:00 - 12:30
Celebrate the professionals who make offices work at the sixth annual Administrative Professionals Event on Friday, April 25, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Ewers Century Center on the Ocala Campus. This event features executive leader and AI technology expert, Dr. Claire Brady.
The cost to attend is $55. Tickets include continental breakfast, lunch, breakout sessions, a keynote presentation and a chance to win prizes. Every four paid registrations from the same organization gets one free seat!
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For more information, email CareerServices@cf.edu.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Claire Brady

AI-Powered Productivity: Transforming Your Administrative Tasks for Maximum Impact
In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern admins, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have emerged as indispensable assets, offering administrators innovative solutions to streamline processes, boost productivity, and make informed decisions. This workshop aims to equip admin professionals with a comprehensive understanding of AI tools tailored to their needs. Join us for an immersive session where we will explore a variety of AI applications designed to revolutionize administrative tasks.

Other Sessions

Breakout Sessions:

Excel Wizardry: Advanced Tips for Data Dominance, with Amy Osborne
Hack-Proof: Keep Your Data Safe from Cyber Stalkers, with Jason Griffis
Master the Message: Communication Skills for Admin Professionals, with Melissa Alling

This event is sponsored by:

Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

Shop Talk: Management of Neurological Cancer
2025-09-05 11:30 - 13:00
Please join us Friday, Sept. 5, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a Shop Talk discussing Management of Neurological Cancer featuring Dr. Jacob Freeman and Dr. Luis Carrascosa. The event will be held at the Ewers Century Center, College of Central Florida (3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala). Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the program and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. Seats are limited and reservations are required.
Please RSVP by Friday, Aug. 29.

Shop Talk Speakers

Dr. Jacob Freeman
Nuerosurgeon,
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

Dr. Luis Carrascosa
Radiation Oncologist,
Florida Cancer Specialists

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Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.

Shop Talk: Hospice and Palliative Care
2025-11-03 11:30 - 13:00
Please join us Monday, Nov. 3, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a Shop Talk discussing Hospice and Palliative Care featuring Dr. Mery Lossada. The event will be held at the Ewers Century Center, College of Central Florida (3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala). Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the program and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. Seats are limited and reservations are required.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Shop Talk Speaker

Dr. Mery Lossada
Chief Medical Officer,
Heart of Florida Health Center

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Topics and concepts presented at this event are for discussion purposes only and are not intended to espouse, promote, advance, inculcate, or compel individuals to believe the topics or concepts presented therein. Nor do they constitute endorsement of such topics or concepts by the College of Central Florida, its Board of Trustees, or any of their officers, employees, or agents.
