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DALLAS, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Christine M. Schwiebert, a powerhouse in the medical field, is a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her significant contributions to the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Schwiebert, a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA), specializes in first assisting in cardiothoracic surgery for both pediatric and adult patients, and is known for her compassionate care. Continue Reading Christine M Schwiebert, PA Touting a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Nova Southeastern University with honors; a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in International Health from Sonoma State University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude; and certification by the NCCPA, Schwiebert serves the community with a wealth of knowledge and ability. Prior to her post in Dallas, she worked at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood, FL for five years where she underwent specialized training in pediatric and adult congenital cardiothoracic surgery. When asked of her time at Joe DiMaggio, Christine states that "I was so honored to be selected and trained in what is arguably one of the hardest surgical subspecialties. Those first few years were absolutely grueling, and pushed me to my limits, but I am so thankful that my Chief Dr. Frank Scholl and his partner Dr. Steven Bibevski put me through that crucible because the technical skills I learned in that OR has allowed me to help save so many. They also drilled into me an advanced understanding of cardiac pathophysiology and anatomy that has proven to be invaluable." After moving to Dallas, TX Schwiebert continues to help save babies with complex congenital cardiac defects at Medical City Dallas Children's Hospital and has expanded her skillset to adult CT surgery as well as vascular surgery and transplant surgeries for hearts, lungs, kidneys, and pancreases. Her excellence in the field has been recognized by her peers and professional community with accolades such as Best in Texas for Medicine 2024; National Honor Society for Physician Assistants-Pi Alpha Chapter; and Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society, all of which reflect her dedication to superior service and distinction. Christine grew up in a large family in San Diego, CA and was raised in a household where serving others was a cornerstone of her upbringing. As a child Christine and her family would drive to Tijuana, Mexico to help support local orphanages and then later became a foster and adoptive family. In her teenager years Christine and her family would volunteer in downtown San Diego to feed the homeless every month. "After we were done serving everyone, we would make ourselves a plate from the leftover food, and sit down at the tables to eat shoulder to shoulder with the people we just served. It instilled in me a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the blessings I had, and how important it is to not be selfish or wasteful with those blessings; they are meant to be shared. And in my family, that means rolling up your sleeves and serving others." Schwiebert continued to serve others during college at local clinics and went on her first international medical mission trip to Ghana Africa. "It was such an incredible experience, and there was such a need at every village. We all worked so hard to help as many people as we possibly could before the supplies ran out." After starting her training at Joe DiMaggio, she joined as a volunteer on a medical mission to Kingston, Jamaica where she assisted in pediatric open heart surgeries at Bustamante Children's Hospital. "It was such a blessing to be able to continue my passion of service and volunteering, but now in the OR as well! Some of the families traveled for days to bring their children to us, hoping that we could fix their hearts. I couldn't believe that I got to be a part of saving those babies. I will remember that for the rest of my days." Focusing her practice on a holistic approach, Schwiebert emphasizes the importance of overall well-being and she contributes her success to her philosophy of reciting a specific prayer in her daily life while scrubbing in for surgery every morning: "Lord, please focus my mind, settle my heart, and steady my hands so I may best serve my patients." An active advocate for PAs, she is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Academy of PAs (AAPA). Schwiebert is also a published professional with a journal article in SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine (2019) titled "Incidental Finding of a Tricuspid Valve Cyst in a Patient with a Ventricular Septal Defect." Aside from her professional pursuits, Schwiebert enjoys engaging in various outdoor activities such as bicycle riding, motorcycles, yoga, snorkeling, scuba diving, and hiking. "I grew up camping and riding dirt bikes with my family, so my love for adventure runs deep." Looking towards the future, Christine plans to continue honing her surgical skills so that she may continue to provide exceptional care to her patients. "I take great pride in being a Physician Assistant and I hope to continue to be an advocate for how critical PAs are to the medical field. It takes a team to treat these highly complex and critical cases, and PAs are an integral part of that team." Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, [email protected] SOURCE The Inner Circle WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

MIAMI--( BUSINESS WIRE )--AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ), in collaboration with the University of Miami Public Health Policy Lab, will cohost a webinar, "Long COVID: An Emerging Global Health Crisis,” on Tuesday, August 27 at 11:00 a.m. EDT, virtually via Zoom . Click here to register. Health systems face the concurrent challenges of coping with surges in SARS-CoV-2 infections and reinfections and caring for the estimated 7-15% of COVID-19 survivors who show new, recurring, or ongoing symptoms for weeks, months, or years post-infection. As SARS-CoV-2 transitions into endemicity, this potentially translates into hundreds of millions of people affected globally by long COVID. This expert panel will bring together distinguished clinicians and public health researchers to discuss the present landscapes of long COVID care and research to promote comprehensive understanding of long COVID as an evolving public health crisis and to generate constructive dialogue that will contribute to clinical practice, research, and policy on long COVID. WHAT: Webinar: Long COVID: An Emerging Global Health Crisis WHEN: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 TIME: 8:00 am – 9:00 am Los Angeles 10:00 am – 11:00 am St. Louis 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Miami 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Madrid WHERE: Virtual Event via Zoom. Registration Link. WHO: Long COVID experts : Ziyad Al-Aly, MD, FASN — Chief of Research, VA St. Louis Health Care System Nancy Klimas, MD — Director, Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine, Nova Southeastern University; Director, Clinical Immunology Research, Miami VA Health Care System; Chair, Department of Clinical Immunology, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University; Professor of Medicine, Department of Clinical Immunology, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University; Professor Emerita, University of Miami, School of Medicine Joan Soriano, MD, PhD, FERS, FCCP — Associate Professor of Medicine, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa and Universidad Autónoma de Madrid; Founding Fellow of the ERS; Fellow of CHEST FCCP; Associate Editor of the ERJ and Lancet Respiratory Medicine MODERATOR: Ana Palacio, MD, MPH — Professor of Clinical Medicine and Director, UM Public Health Policy Lab, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Miami VA Healthcare System MEDIA CONTACTS: Denys Nazarov, Director of Global Policy & Communications, AHF, +1.323.308.1829, denys.nazarov@ahf.org Brian Shepherd, Associate Director of Global Policy & Communications, AHF, +1.808.382.8570, brian.shepherd@ahf.org INTRODUCTION: This event will bring together distinguished clinicians and public health researchers to discuss the present landscapes and future implications of long COVID care and research. To date, at least 65 million people globally are living with long COVID, a conservative estimate. PANEL OBJECTIVE: The objective of the panel is to promote comprehensive understanding of long COVID as an evolving public health crisis and to generate constructive dialogue that will contribute to clinical practice, research, and policy on long COVID. By bringing together experts from diverse areas, we hope to promote a more comprehensive understanding of the problem and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. TOPICS TO COVER INCLUDE: The challenges of defining long COVID The population burden of long COVID and implications for health systems The causes, symptoms and clinical presentation of long COVID The treatment and management of long COVID The relation of long COVID to other chronic diseases, such as ME/CFS and Lyme Disease The need for interdisciplinary research to address long COVID AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a global non-profit organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 2 million people in 47 countries worldwide in Africa, the Americas, the Asia/Pacific Region and Europe. We are currently the largest non-profit provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the world. To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org , find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare The AHF Global Public Health Institute is an initiative of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation created to engage in global public health policy analysis and research to generate objective evidence that can inform improvements in public health policy at the global, regional, national, and local levels, particularly for infectious diseases. To learn more about the AHF Global Public Health Institute, visit https://ahfinstitute.org/ .

DALLAS, June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Christine M. Schwiebert is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions in Providing Compassionate Care in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Christine M. Schwiebert, a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in cardiothoracic surgery for both pediatric patients and adults, is making a significant impact in the medical field by providing compassionate and expert care to patients in the local community. Continue Reading Christine M, Schwiebert, PA With a Master of Medical Science in PA Studies from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor's degree in International Healthcare from Sonoma State University, Christine brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. As a member of prestigious organizations such as the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Christine is committed to staying at the forefront of advancements in cardiothoracic surgery. Throughout her career, Christine has achieved remarkable success, earning recognition for her excellence in the field. Her dedication to providing exceptional care to patients undergoing cardiothoracic procedures is commendable and sets a high standard for medical professionals. Beyond her professional achievements, holding the titles of Best in Texas for Medicine 2024; National Honor Society for Physician Assistants - Pi Alpha Chapter; graduating with honors in Masters of Medical Sciences from Nova Southeastern University; Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society; and graduating Magna Cum Laude from Sonoma State University, Christine is passionate about travel, spending time with family, and engaging in various outdoor activities such as bike riding, motorcycles, yoga, snorkeling, scuba diving, and hiking. Her diverse interests contribute to her holistic approach to patient care, emphasizing the importance of overall well-being. Christine's philosophy revolves around reciting this prayer: "Lord, please focus my mind, settle my heart, and steady my hands so I may best serve my patients." Looking ahead, Christine continues to hone her surgical skills and be an advocate for Physician Assistants, further solidifying her reputation as a trusted and respected healthcare professional in the local community. Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, [email protected] SOURCE The Inner Circle