Grand Rounds - June 9, 2023
"Tickborne Illness"

Speaker: Mireya Wessolossky, MD, MPH.

Objectives

1. Identify the many different appearances of the erythema migrans rash of Lyme disease.
2. Describe the current criteria and tests used for the diagnosis of the different stages of Lyme disease.
3. State the recommended antibiotics and duration of therapy for the different manifestations and stages of Lyme disease.
4. Identify the challenges to the diagnosis and treatment of Post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome.

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].

Oher CME or Clerkship questions: also contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Grand Rounds - June 2, 2023
"The Fungus Amungus: Mold Infections in Immunocompromised Hosts"

Speaker: Jeanina Smith, MD. Associate Professor (CHS), University of Wisconsin; Medical Director of Transplant Infectious Disease/.

Objectives

1. Describe the host and environmental factors impacting the epidemiology of invasive mold infections.
2. Interpret the results of fungal biomarkersfor the diagnosis of invasive mold infection.
3. Distinguish the relative advantages and disadvantages of the azole antifungal agents for treatment of invasive aspergillosis.

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 - May 19, 2023
"Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)"

Speaker: Joslyn W Fisher, MD, MPH. Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Ethics, Baylor College of Medicine.

Objectives

1. Cite the epidemiology of intimate partner violence.
2. Identify those populations at risk for intimate partner violence while navigating cultural views and/or barriers.
3. Recognize the signs and symptoms of intimate partner violence.
4. Apply the appropriate strategies and interventions in the treatment of intimate partner violence.
5. Address the patient appropriately when the suspected perpetrator is present.

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 - May 12, 2023
"Chronic Kidney Disease"

Speaker: Golriz Jafari, MD. Olive View-UCLA Medical Center.

Objectives

1. Describe symptoms of chronic kidney disease.
2. Discuss the latest diagnostic tests and treatments.
3. Improve prevention of chronic kidney disease and preservation of kidney function.
4. Discuss indications and patient eligibility for kidney transplantation.
5. Indications of acute and chronic dialysis treatment.

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].

Oher CME or Clerkship questions: also contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Grand Rounds - May 5, 2023
"Ophthalmology for the Primary Care Provider"

Speaker: Ronald N. Gaster, MD, FACS. Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology UCLA and UC Irvine; Private Practice, Beverly Hills and Orange County, CA.

Objectives

1. Identify common eye problems seen by primary care physicians.
2. Evaluate patients with common eye complaints.
3. Utilize diagnostic techniques in the office/clinic of a primary care physicians.
4. Treat common eye disorders.
5. Know which eye disorders need to be referred to an ophthalmologist and how urgent the referral will be.

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 - Apr. 21, 2023
"Preventing Firearm Injury and Death: What Healthcare Providers Can Do"

Speaker: Chethan Sathya, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS . Director, Northwell Health Center for Gun Violence Prevention; Pediatric General & Thoracic Surgeon, Associate Trauma; Director, Cohen Children's Medical Center; Assistant Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Objectives

1. Learn about the epidemiology of firearm-related harm.
2. Assess patients at risk of firearm injury, and open conversations with them about access to guns.
3. Learn practical ways clinicians can intervene with patients at risk .

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 - Apr. 14, 2023
"Latest Evidence for Best Practices in Sports Concussion Management"

Speaker: Stanley A. Herring, MD. Clinical Professor, Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and Neurological Surgery, University of Washington; Co-Founder and Senior Medical Advisor , The Sports Institute at UW Medicine; Co-Medical Director, UW Medicine Sports Concussion Program; Zackery Lystedt Sports Concussion Endowed Chair, Team Physician, Seattle Mariners and Seattle Seahawks(former)Seattle, Washington.

Objectives

1. Review the importance of an emergency medical action plan including provisions for care of suspected sports related concussion.
2. Discuss components of on the field care for a suspected sports related concussion.
3. Understand the treatment approach to athletes with persisting symptoms after sports related concussions.

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 - Apr. 7, 2023
"Update on the Fentanyl Crisis and the New Drug Screening Law"

Speaker: Michael D. Levine, MD, FACEP, FACMT. University of California, Los Angeles.

Objectives

1. Identify findings consistent with opioid toxicity.
2. Understand options for treatment of opioid toxicity.
3. Review options for medication-assisted therapy.
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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 - Mar. 24, 2023
"Heart Disease in Women: A Global Threat Presents a Golden Opportunity"

Speaker: Malissa J. Wood, MD. Cathy E. Minehan Chair, Cardiovascular Disease in Women, Co-Director- MGH Corrigan Women’s Heart Health Program, Associate Chair for Diversity and Health Equity MGH, Chair ACC Board of Governors.

Objectives

1. Recognize the risk factors and perform an appropriate risk assessment for cardiovascular disease in women.
2. Order appropriate diagnostic testing.
3. Manage acute and chronic coronary artery disease in women.
4. Cite contributing factors of heart disease in women, such as age, ethnic background, and culture.

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 - Mar. 17, 2023
"Adult ADHD – The Hidden and Preventable Cause of Death, Disaster, and Disability"

Speaker: Lisa Jacobs, MD, MBA.

Objectives

1. Consider the scope of preventable medical, financial, emotional, and vocational problems caused by ADHD.
2. Recognize the signs and symptoms of ADHD and how they appear in adulthood.
3. Choose evidence-based treatments.
4. Identify ways to improve quality of care delivered to adults with ADHD by targeting commonly comorbid medical and psychiatric issues.
5. Access the various pathways for treatment.
6. Consider societal and cultural factors that contribute to the accurate diagnosis and improved recognition of adult ADHD.
7. Reflect on the patient populations most affected by ADHD and consider how implicit bias may impact appropriate care of these 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].

Oher CME or Clerkship questions: also contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].