Grand Rounds - October 20, 2023  
"Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Diagnosis and Management"

Speaker: Olanrewaju Esan, MD, MBA, FACP, FCCP, FAASM. Medical Director, West Hempstead Sleep Disorders Center.

Objectives

1. Differentiate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) from other common ILDs.
2. Apply evidence informing the use of antifibrotic therapy, nonpharmacologic strategies, and management of risk factors and comorbidities in patients with IPF.
3. Individualize treatment of IPF.

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].

Enduring Materials - Oct 20, 2023      
"Delirium or Dementia? Practical Guide to Differentiation and Management"

Speaker: Maureen Nash, MD FAPA ACP DFAAGP. Medical Director, Providence ElderPlace PACE Oregon.

Objectives

1. Learners will be able to define delirium and dementia.
2. Attendees will understand and be able to list 2 screening tools for delirium.
3. Attendees will understand and be able to list 2 screening tools for dementia.

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of St. Charles Health System and the Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative. St. Charles Health System is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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]. 

Grand Rounds - October 13, 2023     
"Menopause: Conventional and Alternative Treatments"

Speaker: Nancy Phillips, MD. Professor, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Science, New Brunswick, NJ.

Objectives

1. Describe the menopause transition, associated symptoms, and health effects of menopause.
2. Analyze the efficacy, side effects, benefits, and risks of conventional therapies for menopause.
3. 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].

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

Grand Rounds - October 6, 2023    
"Preparing for the big 3: RSV, Influenza, COVID-19 "

Speaker: Cynthia Maree, MD. Section Chief Infectious Diseases, St. Charles Health System.

Objectives

1. Up to date understanding of COVID-19 severity and immunity.
2. Review new vaccines to combat respiratory viral infections and recommended guidelines.
3. Best way to prepare for the upcoming respiratory viral season.

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 - September 22, 2023   
"Dermatology for the Primary Care Physician"

Speaker: Cindy Wassef, MD. Residency Program Director, Rutgers Center for Dermatology; Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Objectives

1. Accurately describe and document skin problems using proper terminology.
2. Diagnose common skin conditions, including benign skin growths and skin cancers.
3. Treat dermatologic conditions, including utilization of recently approved medications.

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 - September 15, 2023  
"Artificial Intelligence in Medicine"

Speaker: Geoffrey Tso, MD. Clinical Assistant Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine.

Objectives

1. Discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of medical science.
2. Examine the benefits and risks of established artificial intelligence applications in clinical practice on physicians, healthcare institutions, medical education, and bioethics.
3. Assess the challenges and future directions of artificial intelligence in medicine.

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 - September 8, 2023
"Psychosis and Comorbid Substance Use Disorder: Dual Diagnosis"

Speaker: Joseph M. Pierre, MD. Health Sciences Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UCSF School of Medicine.

Objectives

1. Identify rates of comorbidity between psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and substance use disorders.
2. Identify illicit drugs that can cause psychosis.
3. Describe evidence-based components of dual diagnosis treatment programs.

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].

Enduring Materials - Sept 6, 2023
"Gender Affirming Care: Treatment, Care, and Services"

Speaker: Kerry Gillette, PA. Mosaic Community Health.

Objectives

1. Differentiate gender-affirming care and trans-inclusive healthcare across a wide spectrum of provider types, including primary, Behavioral, pharmacy and dental providers.
2. Illustrate the many diverse pathways of gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary patients/clients.
3. Recognize and manage personal and potential implicit bias to help reduce healthcare inequities.
4. Report Oregon specific data and trends of suicide within LGTBQ+ population.
5. Utilize WPATH criteria tool to help identify gender dysphoria.
6. Select treatment options that supports patients care plan such as common HRT, risk/side effects, labs, monitoring, and follow-up care.
7. Address special considerations for the Pediatric population.
8. Provide additional resources, references in and around Central Oregon.
9. Address provider-specific concerns about gender-affirming and trans-inclusive care.

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of St. Charles Health System and Mosaic Medical. St. Charles Health System is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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]. 

Grand Rounds - September 1, 2023
"Mobility is Medicine"

Speakers: Kelly Plunkett, MSN, RN, CCRN, Timothy Preston, DO, Theresa Kramer, Lisa Rodriguez. St. Charles Health System

Objectives

1. Describe the theories behind MIM.
2. Practice the paradigm shift; every patient moves unless there is a clinical reason for bedrest.
3. Employ mobility approach in interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes .

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 - July , 2023
"GLP‐1 Agonist and Weight Loss Management"

Speaker: Adrienne Youdim, MD, FACP. Associate Professor of Medicine, UCLA; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

Objectives

1. Diagnose obesity and co‐morbidities of obesity.
2. Manage obesity with lifestyle management and pharmacotherapy.
3. Employ weight loss pharmacotherapy for the treatment of overweight and obesity.

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].