Grand Rounds - December 13, 2024
"Restless Leg Syndrome: Management Updates"

Speaker: Alberto R. Ramos, MD, MSPH, FAASM. Research Director, Sleep Disorders Program Member, Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board, NIH; Sleep Disorders Research, Advisory Board, NHLBI; NIH Professor of Clinical Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Objectives

1. Define Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).
2. List the diagnostic clinical features of RLS.
3. Describe treatment options for managing RLS, including individuals who experience treatment failures and augmentations.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals.

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Grand Rounds - November 22, 2024
"Back Pain in Children and Teens"

Speaker: Robert M. Bernstein, MD. Chief of Staff, Shriners Children’s Portland; Board-Certified Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon.

Objectives

1. Create a differential diagnosis for back pain in children and teens.
2. Determine an appropriate work up.
3. Establish a treatment plan that follows current best practice.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals.

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

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Grand Rounds - November 15, 2024
"From COVID-19 to Bird Flu: A 2024 Respiratory Virus Update"

Speaker: Cynthia Maree, MD. Section Chief Infectious Diseases CTO, St. Charles Infectious Disease.

Objectives

1. Learn about the latest vaccine recommendations.
2. Review the latest status of emerging and returning respiratory viruses.
3. Know the different testing options available.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals.

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

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Grand Rounds - November 8, 2024
"Serious Illness Conversations"

Speakers:

• Katie H. Stowers, DO,FAAHPM. Director of Serious Illness Education; Palliative Care Physician OHSU Center for Ethics in Healthcare.
• Briana Ketterer MD, MS. Assistant Professor of Medicine, Palliative Care Physician; Education Director of Inpatient Palliative Care; Serious Illness Communication Coach OHSU Center for Ethics in Healthcare.
• Jared Chiarchiaro, MD, MS. Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician, OHSU Communication Coach, OHSU Center for Ethics in Healthcare.

Objectives

1. Appreciate how a person-centered framework for goals of care conversations can improve quality and efficiency.
2. Recognize the importance of sharing clear medical information to aid in patient understanding.
3. Feel prepared to recognize and respond to patient emotions.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals.

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

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Grand Rounds - November 1, 2024
"Malnutrition in the Elderly"

Speaker: Lagomarcino Ledesma, MS, RDN, CSO, CLT. Oncology Dietitian, Cancer Resource Center, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Objectives

1. List three consequences of malnutrition.
2. Name three or more micronutrients that are commonly low in the aging population.
3. Employ three or more nutritional and supplemental strategies to combat sarcopenia.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

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Grand Rounds - October 18, 2024
"Exploring the Essentials of Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)"

Speaker: Courtney Walker, MD. Interventional Gastroenterologist. St. Charles Health System.

Objectives

1. Providers will be able to recognize an EUS procedure and key anatomical structures evaluated by EUS.
2. Providers will be able to describe the importance and relevance of EUS in clinical practice.
3. Providers will be able to explain to their patients the basic EUS procedure.
4. Providers will be able to compare the benefits of EUS with other imaging modalities.
5. Providers will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of EUS and understand complications.
6. Providers will be able to appraise when a referral for EUS is appropriate for their patients.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

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Grand Rounds - October 11, 2024
"Menopausal Hormone Therapy - a 'Hot' Topic for Hot Flashes"

Speaker: Kathryn Macaulay, MD. Director, UCSD Menopause Health Program; Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences. UC San Diego Health.

Objectives

1. Identify the latest data and evidence as summarized in the most recent NAMS (2022) Position Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy.
2. Describe and discuss the potential risks, benefits, and FDA-approved indications, for menopausal hormone therapy.
3. Describe and discuss the current evidence-based prescribing recommendations for menopausal hormone therapy, in a language that can be readily shared in patient-based discussions.
4. Analyze the evidence for alternative therapies in the treatment of symptoms associated with menopause.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

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Grand Rounds - October 4, 2024  
"MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) of Opioid Use Disorder"

Speakers: Emily Harvey, MD, and Billie Cartwright, MHS, DBH, PA-C. Bestcare Treatment Services.

Objectives

1. Review of medication options for treatment of opioid use disorder.
2. Review of special considerations in the setting of ongoing fentanyl epidemic.
3. Review of the drug supply as a complicating factor: xylaxine, fentanyl analogues.
4. Review of long acting buprenorphine as effective treatment options for OUD.
5. Review of current guidelines for management of perioperative management of patients taking maintenance buprenorphine.
6. Acknowledge and address the barrier that stigma presents in preventing patients with OUD from receiving high quality, evidence based care.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Grand Rounds - September 20, 2024  
"Inflammatory Bowel Disease Update"

Speaker: Mark S. Salem, MD. Assistant Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, UCI School of Medicine.

Objectives

1. Discuss updates in medical therapy in IBD.
2. Review treat-to-target concept in IBD.
3. Review management of severe UC and Crohns.
4. Update on treatment for perianal fistulas

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Grand Rounds - September 13, 2024  
"Suicide Prevention Awareness"

Speakers: Caroline Suiter, MPH. Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator, Deschutes County. Bethany Kuschel, MPP. Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance.

Objectives

1. Review Deschutes County Suicide Prevention Program.
2. Describe the Public Health Approach to Suicide Prevention.
3. Identify Current Regional Data, as well as Local, State and National Resources.
4. Recognize Current Projects and Prevention Efforts and How the Above is Applicable to Healthcare Providers and Professionals.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

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