Principles of Prevention in Primary Care: Practical Tools to Improve Your Practice | LIVESTREAM

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A major challenge we face today as primary care clinicians is staying current with the rapid advances in prevention. Prevention is a major component of effective primary care practice and one of the unique strengths that we must possess. Most existing CME courses focus on prevention in one or several limited spheres. In this course, we will focus on screening and prevention and teach you innovative and novel strategies across multiple disciplines. Sessions include prevention of cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases, obesity, diabetes, timely updates on COVID-19 prevention, treatment and management; risk management issues in primary care; and a number of inspiring keynotes. All sessions will provide you with practical information that you can use now to provide exceptional patient care. We will address: Evolving vaccine recommendations, including COVID-19Outpatient treatment of COVID-19 and management of long-haulersCommon outpatient infections and travel medicineGenetic causes of cancer: which patients should be screenedPatient management in the face of alcohol or opioid useScreening and treatment of depressionNutrition counseling and healthy-lifestyle coaching to prevent chronic illnessesPharmacological management of obesityPreventative therapies for migraineLifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes, cardiac disease, hypertension and hyperlipidemiaStrategies for managing menopauseRecommendations for preventing dementia and osteoporosisReducing medical errorsScreening, prevention and treatment options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) ENGAGING SESSIONS WITH PROMINENT EXPERTS AND COLLEAGUESOur outstanding faculty, recognized as experts in the field, will teach you how to incorporate the latest tests and tools into your practice. We will discuss challenging cases and treatments and give you ample opportunity to ask questions and interact with leading experts through live-moderated Q and A sessions and the integrated Q and A chat tools. Participants will also receive access to the videos on-demand for future review. You can expect to receive an exceptional update to your existing skills through this clinically relevant course. WHO SHOULD ATTEND?Clinicians seeking a useful and comprehensive review that ensures they are up-to-date across all major fields in preventive medicine. This includes: InternistsFamily medicine physiciansMedical specialistsNurses and nurse practitionersPhysician assistantsOther providers who care for patients in primary care practice settingsPatients and members of the lay community who wish to learn more about how they can reduce their risk for serious illness and maintain wellness. Date and Time: On Thu, Mar 30, 2023 ( 8:00 AM) - Sat, Apr 1, 2023 ( 4:00 PM) Prices:Livestream (register on or before Feb. 17 - save $100): USD 775.00,Livestream (after Feb. 17 - save $100): USD 875.00 Speakers: Gerald W. Smetana, MD, MACP, Howard Libman, MD, FACP, Maura Moran Brain, DNP, ANP-C, Matthew J. Miller, MD, ScD, Scott Podolsky, MD, Paul E. Sax, MD, Daniel P. Alford, MD, MPH, Frank J. Domino, MD, Andrew J. Hale, MD, Marybeth Meservey, MS, WHNP-BC, Quyen Ngo-Metzger, MD, MPH, Paula Stering, PA-C, Melinda Van Niel, MBA, CPHRM, Martin J. Abrahamson, MD, FACP, Lindsey R. Baden, MD, Mark D. Benson, MD, PhD, Brook A. Calton, MD, MHS, Jennifer Cluett, MD, Marc B. Garnick, MD, Eric J. Heckman, MD, Michael W. Kahn, MD, Michelle Lai, MD, Daniel Press, MD, MMSc, Rachel V. Reynolds, MD, Nancy A. Rigotti, MD, Harold N. Rosen, MD, Helen M. Shields, MD, FACP, Nadine M. Tung, MD, Amy R. Weinstein, MD, MPH, Robin Wigmore, MD