COM-T Surgery Department University of Arizona's Falls Prevention Fair 2024

The fourth annual Falls Prevention Fair hosted by Banner - University Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences and the College of Medicine - Tucson Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Acute Care Surgery empowers older adults with the tools they need to live happy and healthy lives free from the fear of falling.

Join us for educational sessions from a variety of university experts, interactive workshops in balance and tai chi,* a vendor fair, food and refreshments, and giveaways.

Doors open at 10 a.m. and opening remarks begin at 11 a.m.

Featured topics will include:

• Medications that can increase fall risk
• Falling risk factors and prevention
• Frailty and falling
• Falls prevention resources

*Space is limited for our "A Matter of Balance Workshop" and our "Tai Chi for Falls Prevention," so please be sure to sign up to reserve your spot.

Parking Information

The Chinese Cultural Center offers ample parking with approximately 300 spaces available around the venue. Attendees should have no trouble finding convenient parking. We look forward to seeing you there!

Meet Our Speakers

Opening Remarks Program Introduction

Tawab Saljuqi, MD, DrPH

Senior Research Scientist,

Department of Surgery

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Bellal Joseph, MD, FACS

Chief, Division of Trauma & Critical Care - Burn and Emergency Surgery

Department of Surgery

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Falls Prevention for Older Adults

Tanya Anand, MD, MPH, FACS

Clinical Assistant Professor-

Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Acute Care Surgery Departmenr of Surgery

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson