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Rural Health Clinics are a great tool to improve reimbursement for physician practices in rural areas in the appropriate circumstances. This webinar will discuss why RHCs can be advantageous for providers and in some cases why they are a costly mistake in this reimbursement environment. Healthcare reform has radically changed the reimbursement dynamics for starting RHCs and may affect your decision to become a rural health clinic or not.

The Evaluation Resource Center is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar on Dashboards for health nonprofits. Nonprofit health organizations are increasingly interested in using dashboards to share key organizational and evaluation data, yet there is often uncertainty as to what a dashboard can do and how to begin developing one.

This program will provide high school and college students with an overview of the following Public Health professions: epidemiologist, environmental health specialist, community health educator, health administrator, health policy expert and biostatistician.

The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that 2.4 million new healthcare workers will be needed by 2014, including increasing demand for a diverse workforce. Are you a member of a minority or other under-represented group and are interested in a career in healthcare? Want to know what it takes to be successful? This interactive panel discussion is led by a diverse panel of healthcare professionals working in Georgia's rural communities.

Three River AHEC Health Careers Awareness programs are developed and implemented to educate middle and high school students about various health career choices, as well as a educational pipeline that will ultimately promote workforce in Georgia.

An effective fundraising program holds the potential to significantly impact the bottom line of healthcare providers in rural communities, advancing programs and services, enhancing facilities and technology, and actively engaging community leadership. Efficient allocation of staff and resources, and the purposeful engagement of volunteer leadership, can position even small organizations to successfully enlist the charitable support of the communities they serve.

In the United States, more than 38,000 people die by suicide each year, which is the 10th leading cause of death. Georgia residents commit suicide at a rate of 1,133 each year. The South Atlantic region rates an average 11.8% of all deaths are by suicide. Mandy Mercer, MSW, LCSW provides the presentation to bring awareness to the important issue of suicide in our community and nation. She details national and Georgia specific suicide statistics along with dispelling common myths regarding suicide and much more.

The Art of Survivorship: Web Series (Part 1)
A cancer diagnosis may lead to a change in a person's priorities regarding relationships, career, or lifestyle. Some survivors become anxious about their health and uncertain of how to cope with life after treatment. Cancer survivorship begins at diagnosis. It includes people who continue to have treatment to either reduce risk of recurrence or to manage chronic disease. Some survivors have difficulty adjusting to and learning to live with uncertainty. Others may have physical problems, sexual and fertility concerns, experience discrimination at work, or find that their social network feels inadequate. Find out more about coping with such concerns, and how to make positive lifestyle changes after a cancer diagnosis. Survivorship is a unique journey for each person.

The Art of Survivorship: Web Series (Part 2)
A cancer diagnosis may lead to a change in a person's priorities regarding relationships, career, or lifestyle. Some survivors become anxious about their health and uncertain of how to cope with life after treatment. Cancer survivorship begins at diagnosis. It includes people who continue to have treatment to either reduce risk of recurrence or to manage chronic disease. Some survivors have difficulty adjusting to and learning to live with uncertainty. Others may have physical problems, sexual and fertility concerns, experience discrimination at work, or find that their social network feels inadequate. Find out more about coping with such concerns, and how to make positive lifestyle changes after a cancer diagnosis. Survivorship is a unique journey for each person.

Stemming from a keynote address and report titled “Connecting The Dots: Community Health and Economic Vitality” that brought together county level health data and rankings with county-level economic data and rankings, this presentation aims to answer the question, what do you do about it and explores how to go about finding, or developing, that answer for Georgia.

Michael S. Levy, MD provides content related to current clinical updates in diagnosis and treatment of ischemic heart disease. Speaker offers a brief overview of several research study results using various current therapies and evidence-based practices of Acute Coronary Syndromes with a particular focus on unstable angina and non-ST elevation MI. He differentiates the spectrum of ischemic heart disease including stable angina, unstable angina, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Speaker provides information regarding the types or score levels of myocardial infarction classification, the TIMI risk score, and the GRACE risk score.

Today, infection control is well established in healthcare organizations that have internal infection control programs. The challenge then is not developing an infection control program but the more difficult task in reviewing and upgrading programs. Ms. Flook will provide participants with updated guidelines to ensure competent infection control practices in regards to safety for patients, payment for performance standards and quality improvement tools currently available.

The attendees will learn the differences in how to successfully implement the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and Procedural Coding System (PCS) while distinguishing the affected facilities and potential road blocks to successful implementation in October of 2014. Considering the scale of the project and resource challenges common to rural health, key areas will be highlighted on how to get the project moving if it hasn’t started yet and/or how to maintain current progress.

Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome (CMS) is a cluster of disease and risk factors that have reached epidemic proportions in Georgia, in the United States, and across many countries around the world. CMS risk factors increase cardiovascular endpoints such as stroke, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and overall increases in mortality. The presenter will provide educational content related to the definition of CMS, how to recognize the effects of CMS on general health and on long term survival.

An estimated 1.6-3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States each year. During 2001-2005,children and youth ages 5-18 years accounted for 2.4 million sports-related emergency department (ED) visits annually, of which 6% (135,000) involved a concussion. Dr. Mullin will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and strategies in the management of sport related concussions.

Kathy Whitmire provides the presentation regarding the impact of changes to Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to healthcare providers. Speaker details the content about EMTALA including but not limited to the general definition, core obligations, patients presenting to dedicated emergency departments, when EMTALA applies and when it does not apply, civil monetary penalties, etc. She discusses the material using eight case scenarios during the presentation in determining if there is a potential EMTALA violation within the scenarios. Speaker offers an overview of HIPAA updates, impact of HIPAA changes, review of privacy and security, increased penalties and notification requirements and preparation. She provides references for resources for more information related to content so attendee will remain current on the appropriate guidelines and updates.

The Evaluation Resource Center is pleased to announce the launch of our alumni services with a webinar on Collective Impact and Evaluating Collaborative Efforts. No individual or organization alone can solve large, complex social problems — we need to work together. This one-hour webinar explores the concept of "Collective Impact" and will engage participants in a discussion about how this relates to your collaborative work and how you can evaluate and communicate your contribution to collaborative efforts.

Autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability that generally appears before the age of three. Autism impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction, communication skills, and cognitive function. Dr. Segall will provide information to assist educators, and providers, in developing effective educational and therapeutic programming for students with autism spectrum disorders.

Dr. Richard Wild provides the presentation regarding the CMS Value Based Purchasing (VBP) Program and its intent to assist in providing better care, better health, lower costs and safer more efficient care. He discusses the CMS’ three part aim and goals of CMS in providing quality improvement roadmap. First aim targeted is “better care” by focusing on patient safety, quality and the patient experience. Second aim is “reduce per capita cost” by reducing unnecessary and unjustified medical costs and reducing administrative cost thru process simplification. Third aim is to “improve population health” by decreasing health disparities, improving chronic care management outcomes, and improving community health status.

Ms. Cummings, Chief Information Officer at Northeast Georgia Health System, will provide her insights on careers in HIT and the impact that HIT professionals can have in helping shape the future of healthcare delivery in the United States. She will focus on how healthcare reform is creating an increased demand for technology solutions and resources and the career opportunities this presents for today's students. She will share opportunities for students to use their passion for technology to pursue mission-driven careers in HIT.

Physicians and psychologists estimate that as many as 30% of children may have a sleep disorder at some point during childhood. Sleep disorders have implications both for social-emotional adjustment and for school performance. Dr. Gary Freed will provide a brief history of sleep disorders, discuss the kinds of sleep disturbances that may affect children and adolescents, and provide a description of recommended treatments.

Dr. Brian Shapiro conducts the presentation in a patient case based scenario format with various lab values, patient testing scores, and current appropriate technology driven tests/devices currently used. He discusses the pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertension including the common risk factors and associated conditions, vascular injury and disease progression. Speaker details the importance of monitoring patient hemodynamic values related to the pulmonary and cardiac systems. He signifies the correlation of decreases in right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP), cardiac output (CO), right ventricular (RV) function and increases in pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR). Dr. Shapiro discusses various methods of determining or calculating pulmonary hypertension. He provides additional information related to but not limited to fractional area change (FAC), Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (TAPSE), RV Annular Tissue Doppler, RIMP, Acute Vasodilator Testing, PAH treatment algorithm.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and often disabling disease that affects more than 400,000 people in the United States; it not only affects an individual physically, but psychosocially as well. Dr. Robert Godsall, the Coordinator of Neuropsychological services for the Outpatient Clinic at the Shepherd Center, will describe the psychosocial aspects of Multiple Sclerosis. He will discuss the symptoms of common complications including: cognition, depression, and coping. Dr. Godsall will outline treatment options that provide relief in many individuals.

Obesity has become a global epidemic in children and adults in the United States. Recent NHANES data estimated 66% of adults are either overweight or obese, and 17% of US children and adolescents are overweight. The presenter will provide educational content related to the cardio-metabolic syndrome in the pediatric population.

Thinking about a career in medicine? Then don't miss What’s Up, Doc? What You Need to Know About Medical School. This interactive forum, led by some of the top decision makers at Georgia medical school admissions' offices, will provide you with what you need to know about pursuing this important and challenging career decision.

Dr. Yamani discusses the medical management of chronic systolic heart failure, indications of CRT-ICD in heart failure and determining when patients should be referred for left ventricular assist devices or heart transplants. He details the increases in the high cost of heart failure from $17.8 billion in 1993 to $39.2 billion in 2010. Dr. Yamani presents managing heart failure with medical treatments, electrical devices and surgically.

This program focuses on provider services offered by Georgia Medicaid HP Enterprise Services. The session will discuss several topics pertaining specifically to Rural Health Clinics and Georgia Medicaid. Jill McCrary discusses Rural Health Clinic payment along with common ideas and misconceptions. Also included in the presentation is an explanation of general reimbursement denials and errors as well as the common scope of services provided by Medicaid.

This program features an overview of EHR Meaningful Use, its definition, scope, and implications of an economic stimulus. Mr. Ammons also explains the definition of HITECH/ARRA and its participation requirements for eligible professionals. The presentation also highlights available incentives, payment information, and criteria of Meaningful Use.

This program features a discussion on the function of RAC Audit E/M Documentation. John Beard vibrantly shares insight into various levels of information on consultation for physicians and providers, including audit results and trends in medical coding. The presentation also incorporates the components of E&M levels, such as History of Present Illness (HPI) guidelines. Viewers will also receive information on the key documentation components for coders.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and often disabling disease that affects more than 400,000 people in the United States, yet many healthcare providers do not know much about the disease. Dr. Jeffery English, Director of Clinical Research at the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta, will give an overview of the disease and discuss the diagnosis, treatment, and management of MS.

Beth Ryther begins the presentation by outlining HCAHPS and its purpose. She explains Value-Based Purchasing which will transition pay-for-reporting to pay-for-performance reimbursement, as well as the timeline for this transition. Ms. Ryther then describes the basic composition of the HCAHPS Survey, its various components, and the manner in which the survey will be administered. The speaker points out important things to remember about the HCAHPS survey, its overall purpose, and the importance of consistency in the patient experience.

This webinar will share techniques for Carbohydrate Counting and Meal Planning to support blood glucose control.

This session will provide allied health and other healthcare providers with the tools to clearly and efficiently help patients succeed with diabetes management. The content will enable the learner to drive home key diabetes management messages detailing both complex and data driven aspects of patient self care actions for success.

Differences in the quality and availability of health care are problems which significantly affect the health of minorities, and affect likelihood of positive care outcomes. Join Dr. Kenworth Holness, of the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, GA, as he discusses what health care disparities are and who is affected, why disparities exist, and what steps are being taken by clinical care providers to reduce and eliminate health care disparities. Dr. Holness will also discuss specific tools individual providers can use in their practices to address these barriers to care.

The session provides allied health and other healthcare providers with the tools to clearly and efficiently help patients succeed with diabetes management. This content will enable the learner to drive home key diabetes management messages detailing both complex and data driven aspects of patient self care actions for success.

Dr. Dinh relates the history of ovarian cancer therapy from the early 1950’s until present. He discusses the histology of malignant epithelial ovarian cancer and its diagnosis. Dr. Dinh addresses the debate of what precedes the other: surgery or chemotherapy? The session then relates the development of Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, as well as peritoneal plasma ratio, treatment regimen, and hematologic toxicities. Dr. Dinh describes new drugs and strategies for ovarian cancer treatment by data that analyses proportion of patients alive without progression over time.

This event is an introduction to the concepts inherent in "Crew Resource Management", a behavioral focus on the critical communication necessary among workers in high-risk industries, such as Healthcare.

Healthcare professionals diagnose Diabetes Mellitus at an alarmingly increasing rate throughout the United States. Participants in this HealthTecdl presentation will learn about the epidemiologic impact of the increased rate of DM diagnoses, learn about the latest pharmacologic treatment options, and best practice therapy goals for patients with DM. Presenter Camille Crawford, Pharm.D., is the Assistant Director of Pharmacy at Houston Medical Center, in Warner Robins, GA.

This session will provide healthcare and public health professionals with a framework for identifying the best evidence to guide patient care and public health decisions, including practical tips for answering clinical questions.

Ms. Davidson describes the diagnostic criteria for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, which includes broad categories of trauma, re-experienced symptoms, avoidance, and arousal. She also discusses the different treatments and interventions available for those diagnosed with PTSD. Ms. Davidson outlines the common symptoms and physical, mental, behavioral, spiritual, and emotional signs of Combat Operational Stress Control (COSC) in comparison to PTSD.

Dr. David Hess shares statistical information regarding the US stroke belt and the stroke subtypes (hemorrhagic & ischemic). He discusses the four effective treatments in acute stroke. Dr. Hess provides information regarding the geographic penalty in stroke care and how telemedicine may offer a decrease in the penalty in smaller rural hospitals. He emphasizes that in acute ischemic stroke “time is brain” for increased chance in survival and decreases in neurologic impairment.

The The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that 2.4 million new healthcare workers will be needed by 2014, including increasing demand for a diverse workforce. Are you a member of a minority or other under-represented group and are interested in a career in healthcare? Want to know what it takes to be successful? This interactive panel discussion is led by a diverse panel of healthcare professionals working in Georgia's rural communities.

The program is the second of four webinars on “Building Effective Boards” from the Georgia Charitable Care Network and funded by the Healthcare Georgia Foundation is Engaging the Board in the Work of the Organization.

Dr. Amy House provides statistical information regarding intimate partner violence (IPV) across the US and in the state of Georgia. She discusses how IPV manifests in the forms of physical, sexual & psychological abuse. Dr. House details the following related to IPV victimization: risk factors, signs & symptoms, mental health, and general health indicators. She defines and encourages the physician’s role and guiding principles in IPV using a RADAR format.

Dr. Peter Taylor discusses current standards in breast imaging using mammograms, ultrasound, and MRIs. He provides information on the upcoming new breast imaging techniques related to tomosynthesis, breast specific gamma imaging, and contrast-enhanced dual energy mammography. He encourages practitioners to always be mindful of the patient who is waiting during the extensive process of being screened, the diagnostic process, the biopsy process, waiting on the pathology results and then the possibility of surgical or oncologic consults. In this presentation, Dr. Taylor discusses how to determine appropriateness in ordering breast imaging exams.

Dr. Ginsburg presents information regarding different types of arthritis. He uses several different patient histories, lab results and photos to walk attendees through interesting case studies related to different types of arthritis. Dr. Ginsburg offers details about current tests available and patient clinical manifestations to assist in appropriate diagnosis of specific arthritis condition.

Dr. Tammie Quest shares details regarding palliative care and current palliative care models. She describes the role of primary care providers in palliative care best practices. During the presentation she defines four illness trajectories common to the end of life.

This update (EPR—3: Full Report 2007) makes a stronger distinction than previous guidelines between classifying asthma severity and assessing asthma control. Interpretation of previous asthma guidelines raised questions about applying the severity classifications once treatment is established and also resulted in placing more emphasis on severity than on ongoing monitoring of whether therapeutic goals were met.

The Georgia Free Clinic Network, with support from Healthcare Georgia Foundation, hosted the first of a four part series on Developing Effective Boards. In this first online session, the following topics are presented by non-profit consultant Terri Theisen of Theisen Consulting LLC: Where do you find them?; Equal expectations of Board members ; Select and orient new members; Assessing performance ; the Board building cycle; Identifying needs.

The Georgia Free Clinic Network, with support from Healthcare Georgia Foundation, hosted the first of a four part series on Developing Effective Boards. In this first online session, the following topics are presented by non-profit consultant Terri Theisen of Theisen Consulting LLC: Where do you find them?; Equal expectations of Board members ; Select and orient new members; Assessing performance ; the Board building cycle; Identifying needs.

This session will provide a review of the factors that cause patients to be readmitted to the hospital shortly after discharge and effective strategies to improve the transition process.

In the United States, ICD-10 is now referred to as the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) for the diagnoses and International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Classification System (ICD-10-PCS) for the procedures. This presentation will concentrate on the modifications that comprise the procedure codes, namely ICD-10-PCS.

This session will provide a comprehensive review of the challenges with using medications in seniors. Participants will learn effective strategies to ensure seniors can actively participate in managing their medications.

This program will provide an overview of the challenges and strategies to increase the public health workforce and activities that support the professional development of the public health workforce in the State of Georgia.

This program will discuss new challenges and recent changes in the area of mental healthcare in Georgia. The presenter will address some immediate problems and discuss quick communication solutions to those issues. This program serves as an introduction to the 2012 Mental Health Series.

Dr. Stephanie Walsh shares details regarding the incidence obesity across the nation and within the borders of Georgia, trends in the incidence and the mortality rates of obesity. She discusses epidemiology of childhood obesity and the resulting complications from obesity. She shares primary care practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment options.

In the United States, ICD-10 is now referred to as the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) for the diagnoses and International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Classification System (ICD-10-PCS) for the procedures. This presentation will concentrate on the modifications that comprise the procedure codes, namely ICD-10-CM.

This video will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy. Our main focus is to address energy balance, good nutrition, and physical activity within the various school systems that serve children and families in our community.

This video will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in the annual immunization assessment which is instrumental in the prevention of diseases, resource management, and policy.

Cultural competence is an important skill that, for most health care providers, develops over time through education and experience. Academic, professional, and government organizations agree that cultural competency should be part of health care providers’ knowledge base. Community-based faculty and preceptors can be instrumental in developing cultural competency as an essential skill for health professions students. Clinical teaching during clerkships offers many opportunities for preceptors and student to learn from diverse patient encounters.

Dr. Monica Parker shares insights regarding the relationship of cardiovascular disease and the incidence of cognitive impairment associated with frank stroke, vascular brain injury, or subclinical brain disease affecting at least one cognitive domain. She discusses modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. During the presentation, she describes treatment options including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies. Dr. Parker includes evidence-based strategies for dementia prevention and treatment.

In your profession there is little room for error when it comes to assessing and treating patients. Obtaining all of the necessary information in order to accomplish that is enough of a challenge with those who speak your own language, much less with those who speak another. Learn the Spanish specific to your profession that will help you achieve a positive and productive interaction with your Hispanic patients. This program has practice activities for you after each topic, including some role play scenarios.

The indicators of elder abuse may be obvious. In many instances the indicators are subtle, not so obvious. The intent of this program will be to develop skills for identifying the indicators that are not obvious as we sharpen our skills for identifying the obvious indicators of abuse.

The federal government has adopted the patient centered medical home model within the Veterans Administration. Across the country, private and community based practices are looking for guidance on how they can do the same. This is a new concept with goals to include increased patient access, care coordination, health information technology and payment reform. Ultimately successful integration of the PCMH should achieve the goal of better care, improved health outcomes, and lower costs.

Dr. Durado Brooks shares details regarding the colorectal cancer incidence across the nation and within the borders of Georgia, trends in the incidence and the mortality rates of colorectal cancer. He discusses modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors of colorectal cancer and provides data from research regarding a proper cancer risk assessment.

This program will introduce participants to the problem and impact of cancer treatment and outcome disparities in minority, rural, and medically underserved populations. Participants will learn about efforts to improve cancer care in those populations, how to communicate the importance of adequate care, barriers to treatment, and examples of success in reducing disparities.

Thinking about a career in medicine? Then don't miss What’s Up, Doc? What You Need to Know About Medical School. This interactive forum, led by some of the top decision makers at Georgia medical school admissions' offices, will provide you with what you need to know about pursuing this important and challenging career decision.

Dr. Richard Lottenberg details the most current management plan for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease. He shares the data collected and evidence-based treatment options from randomized controlled trials impacting the care of patients with sickle cell disease. He discusses clinical manifestations, clinical evaluations, and optimization of pain management, fever and acute anemia related to the disease.

Mobile devices and health-related digital applications are increasing in popularity and usefulness in clinical settings. Evidence-based practice (EBP) — the process of applying rigorous research evidence to clinical practice in conjunction with clinical knowledge and patient preferences — is a major force in both healthcare education and clinical settings. By leveraging mobile technology solutions, you can improve both the quality and delivery of healthcare. This program will provide you with an overview of the emerging mobile device options, applications, and resources.

The role of the School Nurse is unique and challenging. No other healthcare professional has access to such a high percentage of children in Georgia, or to such a large workforce. This video series will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy.

This video series will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy.

This video series will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy.

The role of the School Nurse is unique and challenging. No other healthcare professional has access to such a high percentage of children in Georgia, or to such a large workforce. This video series will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy.

The role of the School Nurse is unique and challenging. No other healthcare professional has access to such a high percentage of children in Georgia, or to such a large workforce. This video series will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy.

The role of the School Nurse is unique and challenging. No other healthcare professional has access to such a high percentage of children in Georgia, or to such a large workforce. This video series will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy.

The role of the School Nurse is unique and challenging. No other healthcare professional has access to such a high percentage of children in Georgia, or to such a large workforce. This video series will provide you with comprehensive training on the effective implementation of health promotion initiatives by school nurses, including your role in a school environment, first aid, immunizations, resource management and policy.

The Georgia Rural Health Association, the Georgia Hospital Association and the Georgia State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care invite you to view pre-recorded presentations designed specifically for Georgia’s Rural Health Clinics. These five presentations were recorded at the 1st Annual GRHA Rural Health Clinic Conference.

Dr. Linda Boyd shares the significance of using evidence-based medicine to find the best current evidence to answer questions that arise with patient care. She discusses how drilling down to the most productive and available resources will provide healthcare practitioners with best information that will allow them to provide the most appropriate patient care.

Did you know that 47% of Spanish-speaking patients have at one time taken the wrong dosage because they had trouble translating the instructions for use? This highly interactive program will allow you to learn Spanish phrases that will enable you to speak with customers at drop-off and pick-up times. As a result, you’ll experience a more positive and productive interaction with your Hispanic patients.

SOWEGA-AHEC, in partnership with Tift Regional Medical Center and the UGA College of Pharmacy, has developed CE/CME/ACPE opportunities for healthcare professionals. CURE Activities are presented by experienced practitioners who share cutting edge educational content.

Cultural competence is the ability of individuals and systems to interact respectfully and effectively with people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, and religions. Achieving cultural competency is critical in the delivery of quality health care and the reduction of health disparities. This program is designed to give health care providers the tools, knowledge and understanding to work more effectively in cross-cultural situations.

This program features a discussion of risk management for the physician’s practice. The session will identify the top five allegations related to office-based malpractice claims, most common diagnosis associated with office-based diagnostic-related claims, and the process associated with high risks, as well as strategies to reduce those risks.

This program will provide attendees with an overview of how Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) may or may not benefit from current grant funding opportunities, and describe HIT and “meaningful use” efforts related to RHCs.

Program viewers will receive a description of the potential role of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Rural Health Clinic Cost Reporting. This program also features a brief overview of the reporting processes, including differences between hospital-based and independent providers.

This program features a discussion about Rural Health Clinic Assistance provided by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy via the National Association of Rural Health Clinics and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. In addition, program viewers will learn about how the Georgia State Office of Rural Health (SORH) can assist healthcare organizations in Georgia.

This program focuses on healthcare reform related to Rural Health Clinic (RHCs) in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Session attendees will be provided with an overview of the PPACA as it relates to RHCs, as well as the positive aspects and the challenges of the PPACA related to RHCs.

The Federal Government has recently invested billions of dollars to help with the adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and build a nationwide Health Information Exchange. This program should help providers and others in the medical field to understand "Meaningful Use" and how it will affect Georgia's medical practices.

Dr. Galen Perdikis, MD, FACS shares the importance of the development of personal and professional “one on one” communication skills demonstrated by means of reflective listening and the use of PEARLS (partnerships, empathy, apology, respect, legitimization, and support).

In your profession there is little room for error when it comes to assessing a patient. Obtaining all of the necessary information in order to accomplish that is enough of a challenge with those who speak your own language, much less with those who speak another. Learn the Spanish specific to your profession that will help you achieve a positive and productive interaction with your Hispanic patients.

The transition into long-term or elderly care can be a daunting one, both for the individual and the family caregiver. Keys to the success of creating "home" is the deinstitutionalization of care, the implementation of person centered practices, and keeping those in your care from feeling "homeless". The Cultural Change Network's Co-Founder and & Coordinator Kim McRae leads this session on improving and transforming quality of life for older Georgians in all settings where aging services are delivered.

Karen Nichols, Executive Director at The Cascades Verdae, will discuss how cultural change in long-term care can help you address the helplessness, loneliness, and boredom faced by seniors, how you can you help those in your care adjust to "those strangers" taking care of them, and what longevity research says about long-term care and its impact.

This program addresses key issues that are important to consider in the care of Veterans in palliative care. These issues are not unique to Veterans, but may be found in other populations as well. However, the presenter has expertise in the recognition and management of these conditions will address the specific needs of Veterans.

This program is designed to address the specific information and knowledge necessary to provide quality care for seriously ill children and their families. Currently in Georgia there is a grass-roots effort to increase the quality and accessibility to palliative care services by children. Join us as we discover what is being done at this time and how we can all work together to care for these children.

"Culture change" is the common name given to the national movement for the transformation of older adult services, and is based on person-directed values and practices where the voices of elders and those working with them are considered and respected. Rose Marie Fagan of the Pioneer Network will discuss the emergence of the cultural change movement and provide attendees with information about the unique and ongoing process of turning cultural change transformations into daily practice.

According to state law, some professions are required to report instances of suspected child abuse, including physicians, hospital or medical personnel, counselors, nurses, child welfare agency personnel, school officials, etc.This interactive session, led by Anna Curtis of Prevent Child Abuse Georgia, will provide professionals with an overview of Georgia’s mandated reporting requirements as well as an update on changes in the law.

Multidisciplinary teams working together make fewer mistakes and ultimately achieve better outcomes for their patients. Statewide AHEC Network Program Executive Director Denise Kornegay, MSW will discuss the most effective methods for integrating health professionals into a cohesive multidisciplinary team; creating structures and communication patterns that foster interdisciplinary care; and identifying and addressing team challenges.

Part 2 of a Two-Part Series: In this session, Jamie Noll, Pharm.D., L.D., CDE, will discuss practical approaches for the primary care practitioner for long-term successful management of patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

Part 1 of a Two-Part Series. Jamie Noll, Pharm.D., L.D., CDE, will discuss practical approaches to preventing Type 2 Diabetes in high risk patients.

The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that 2.4 million new healthcare workers will be needed by 2014, including increasing demand for a diverse workforce. Are you a minority student interested in a career in healthcare? Want to know what it takes to be successful? This interactive panel discussion is led by minority healthcare professionals working in Georgia's rural communities and will help you decide on the best path for your educational and professionals goals. Careers represented include medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and others.

Pediatric therapists specialize in providing physical, speech, and occupational support for children (ages birth – 21 years). Speech and language pathologist Jamie Steele and physical therapist Diana Garcia form Floyd Medical Center will provide students and educators of all ages and levels with an overview about what it takes to become a pediatric therapist and the opportunities available in this exciting career path.

Teresa Heard, BSN, RN will present educational content regarding the Champions for Children Program that is dedicated to provide financial and resource assistance to the community families who have children diagnosed with a disability and/or special need. Ms. Heard will provide general information about Easter Seals affiliates and their services.

Katrina Wilburn-Beckhom, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, will present educational content regarding an overview of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Ms. Wilburn-Beckhom will provide information about the three term contingency, reinforcements and basic strategies of ABA.

Nuclear what? This program will answer that and so much more. Learn what Nuclear Medicine Technology is and if it is the health career for you. Ms. Rochelle Lee is the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program Coordinator at Armstrong Atlantic State University and will share valuable information about what it takes to enter into a career in Nuclear Medicine.

This presentation will give a general overview of the various professions in health care. The first part will discuss the benefits of choosing a career in health care. Next, the fastest growing jobs in health care according to the Georgia Department of Labor will be revealed along with some unique health career opportunities. Last, resources to find out more about health careers on the web and through the Georgia AHECs will be provided.

Providing clinical training for health professions students in a community based setting can be a win-win situation. Students' benefit from the experience, the preceptors benefit from new ideas and techniques currently being taught in the academic health sciences institutions and the practice site benefits from the opportunity to recruit future healthcare providers. This program is designed to enhance the knowledge of FQHC's, Rural Health Clinics, Multi-Specialty Practices and other Health Clinics on the benefits to becoming a teaching health site.

When a patient is diagnosed with cancer he or she can become overwhelmed. Undergoing various treatments and dealing with healthcare professionals from different specialties like radiologists, pharmacists, and oncologists can be a lot to handle. Because of this, a new specialty has developed—the Patient Navigator. A patient navigator will offer medical guidance, act as a support group, and walk patients and their families through the cancer treatment process. This program will discuss the importance of patient navigation in the cancer continuum.

The recently issued Institute of Medicine Report and the political environment of health reform, are changing the context of nurse practitioner practice. Our speakers will provide an overview of these changes and the potential impact on nurse practitioner roles for organizations that may recruit, retain, and otherwise utilize nurse practitioners on their staffs.

Jim Hotz MD and Tary Brown, both of Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc., will discuss the whys and hows of becoming a teaching health site. They will show how the Board of Directors, executive staff, and clinical staff of a FQHC all work together to develop a successful teaching site.

It's not enough to simply have health careers students come to your community for a clerkship - how can you show them that your community is a great place to live? Do you need ideas for recruitment and retention of health careers students? Find out what students want from a community and how you can integrate them into your area during their clerkship.

Although there is now general agreement that average-risk adults aged 50 and older should be screened for colorectal cancer, national survey data show less than half of eligible adults have ever been screened for this disease. Primary care practice is an important point of entry for colorectal cancer screening. This program will enhance the primary care provider’s understanding of appropriate screening referral indicators and strategies, screening delivery, and outcomes management.

Parkinson's Disease is typically diagnosed in largely healthy patients, and the diagnosis itself may initially have a greater impact than the disease. Participants in this seminar lead by Dr. Lawrence Elmer will hear about options on how to deliver a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and address initial patient concerns.

This program is designed to provide participants with information on the field of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Mr. Penrose will present a session that will highlight various components of the career of Sonography with regard to high school preparation, college admission requirements, requirements for licensure, trends, work environments, specialties, and career opportunities.

Dr. Mohak Davé, a Board Certified ER physician, leads this program for healthcare professionals involved with the development and implementation of Hypothermia Protocol for Cardiac Arrest Patients.

As a preceptor you've probably had some super-star learners that you'd love to recruit to work in your practice. On the other hand, you may have had experiences where you couldn't wait for a learner to finish their rotation. What makes those learners so difficult? This session will discuss common problems with learners and some specific strategies to help those students succeed.

Palliative and end of life care is a growing area of practice, and practitioners may feel unprepared to deal with the complex issues it encompasses. These programs are designed to enhance the healthcare professional's awareness of the skills, knowledge, values, methods, and sensitivities needed to work effectively with clients, families, other health care providers, and the community when working in end of life situations.

Palliative and end of life care is a growing area of practice, and practitioners may feel unprepared to deal with the complex issues it encompasses. This program is designed to enhance the healthcare professional's awareness of the skills, knowledge, values, methods, and sensitivities needed to work effectively with clients, families, other health care providers, and the community when working in end of life situations.

Relationships are crucial in Parkinson's Disease (PD). Gila Bronner has established a world-wide reputation for understanding and assisting couples with managing this stress, in part through maintaining healthy sexual relationships. Bronner's approach includes but extends beyond the psychological barriers, as PD symptoms can affect emotional connections, sexual function, and sexual satisfaction.

T. Andrew Albritton, MD is associate dean for curriculum and professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia. He has served as the medicine clerkship director and director of student education for the Department of Medicine. In addition to serving as the associate dean for curriculum, he is the co-director of the community-based faculty development program and program director for Essentials of Clinical Medicine. Dr. Albritton will discuss the principles of teaching and evaluating students in a busy practice.

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC), through scholarship and loan repayment programs, helps Health Professionals Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in the U.S. get the medical, dental, and mental health providers they require to meet their tremendous need for health care. This presentation will provide an overview for communities and sites that would like to recruit NHSC scholars and loan repayment recipients.

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC), through scholarship and loan repayment programs, helps Health Professionals Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in the U.S. get the medical, dental, and mental health providers they require to meet their tremendous need for health care. This presentation will provide an overview of the scholarship and loan repayment programs to potential applicants.

Our current society is one of more cultural diversity than ever before. This diversity has provided even more facets to the "typical" or "normal" development and behaviors we look for and expect from our youth. Oftentimes in our attempt to appreciate and understand our youth’s uniqueness, it can be difficult to sift through some of their behaviors, especially those that appear as red flags and cause us concern. This interactive presentation will provide attendees guidance on these matters by meeting four objectives.

This program is designed to raise awareness that cardiovascular risk factors are identifiable in childhood and are predictive of future cardiovascular risk.

Dr. White will discuss the importance of community-based education for health sciences students and techniques for successful teaching. This session will discuss community based faculty "promotion" policies and guidance as well as opportunities for research skill development.

This program will provide an overview of the challenges and strategies needed to increase the Behavioral Health Workforce in the State of Georgia.

MRC 101 is the required "Orientation" for the Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Reserve Corps. The program describes the origin and development of the MRC concept and the link between the MRC and Public Health. It outlines the "Essential Functions" of Public Health and the "Core Competencies" of the MRC and gives a general orientation to both natural and man-made disasters and the roles of Public Health and the MRC in responding to these disasters.

The goal of this training is to familiarize Medical Reserve Corps Members with the purpose of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and how SNS assets are requested, received and dispensed. The training will provide an overview of background concepts relevant to mass dispensing, and describe dispensing site operations and potential staffing roles for MRC members.

The Pathway to Med School Admissions Forum provides participants with information regarding all Georgia medical schools, including admissions standards and processes, introduces participants to some of the decision makers at Georgia medical school admissions offices, and provides participants with the opportunity to have their specific questions regarding medical school answered during the live event.

This session will develop strategies to implement the Strategic Plan. The operational plan will be used as a guide for implementation of the plan.

Advocates in Action will highlight legislative priorities for arthritis on a federal level-what is being done in Washington, DC to improve the lives of those living with arthritis. It will also cover access to care for arthritis- how to become a more powerful advocate for your own care. Lastly, this session will highlight grassroots advocacy from an arthritis advocates perspective- how to build a relationship with members of congress to obtain 100 % sponsorship of Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act.

Interested in one of the best kept secrets on finding a career? Has anyone ever told you about the online resource that will help you determine which health career would be a great fit for you? Health Careers in Georgia is designed to do just that! In this exciting manual, you can research the healthcare profession that is best suited for you. There is a place for everyone in healthcare, and there is a special place for you! No matter how much or how little “hands-on patient care” you are interested in, you can find a niche that will make you love getting up everyday and going to work.

In this session we will identify the critical elements needed for the strategic plan. Participants will learn the importance of developing clear Vision and Mission statements, defining Goals and Objectives, identifying Critical Success Factors and developing effective timelines. Participants will learn how to put them together into a Strategic Plan.

Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and cognitive problems present significant challenges among older adults. Increasingly, professionals will be called upon to develop knowledge and skills to meet the needs of their elder patients. This webinar features Dr. Lee Hyer, Professor of and Health Behavior at Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Hyer has published several books and over 200 peer-reviewed articles on mental health issues among older adults.

Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and cognitive problems present significant challenges among older adults. Increasingly, professionals will be called upon to develop knowledge and skills to meet the needs of their elder patients. This webinar features Dr. Lee Hyer, Professor of and Health Behavior at Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Hyer has published several books and over 200 peer-reviewed articles on mental health issues among older adults.

This program is designed to provide participants with information on the field of physical therapy. Sam Echols of Advance Rehab, Inc will present a session highlighting various components of the career of physical therapy with regard to high school preparation, college admission requirements, requirements for licensure, trends, work environments, specialties, and career opportunities.

In this session we will begin to develop the operational framework of the strategic planning. Participants will be taken through the various steps that involve learning about and understanding the environment in which they do business, learning to assess that environment and how to use the information to develop success strategies. The session will review the tools used in strategic planning such as Community Needs Assessments, Situation Analysis, SWOT Analysis, Gap Analysis and Issues Identification.

It is estimated that one in ten individuals over the age of 65, and one in two over the age of 85, have AD. With an increasingly aging population, it is imperative that we learn strategies to effectively treat this illness. In this session, Dr. Monica Parker, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at Emory University School of Medicine, will present an overview of the disease, describe pharmacologic and behavioral treatments, and discuss the interrelationship between heart and brain health.

With health reform on its way down the pipeline, millions of Americans and thousands of Georgians will possibly for the first time in their lives, be covered by health insurance; but this change will take time and there are still many who will go and remain uninsured. Safety Net providers offer health care services to the uninsured and underserved when they have no where to turn. During this webcast, three leaders of Georgia’s health safety net will outline the current conditions, needs, issues and challenges of the safety net and the opportunities presented under health reform.

For nonprofits and their clients, health literacy is an issue directly related to access, cost and quality health care. It is essential for self-management, reducing disparities and eliminating costs. This webcast will be a primer for nonprofit practitioners on the value and need of health literacy on the cusp of health reform.

This webcast will highlight the objectives of the Foundation’s advocacy campaign to enhance the capacities of state and local leaders to advocate for effective public health policy.

This session will provide an overview of strategic planning as well as the ground work and rationale for strategic planning as it relates to non-profits.

Asthma is the leading cause of chronic illness in children. It affects as many as 10%-12% of children in the US and, for unknown reasons, is steadily increasing. The purpose of this series of modules is to increase awareness of potential asthma triggers and irritants and to encourage optimal management of the school environment to reduce asthma episodes.

Asthma is the leading cause of chronic illness in children. It affects as many as 10%-12% of children in the US and, for unknown reasons, is steadily increasing. The purpose of this series of modules is to increase awareness of potential asthma triggers and irritants and to encourage optimal management of the school environment to reduce asthma episodes.

Asthma is the leading cause of chronic illness in children. It affects as many as 10%-12% of children in the US and, for unknown reasons, is steadily increasing. The purpose of this series of modules is to increase awareness of potential asthma triggers and irritants and to encourage optimal management of the school environment to reduce asthma episodes.

Asthma is the leading cause of chronic illness in children. It affects as many as 10%-12% of children in the US and, for unknown reasons, is steadily increasing. The purpose of this series of modules is to increase awareness of potential asthma triggers and irritants and to encourage optimal management of the school environment to reduce asthma episodes.

Healthcare Georgia Foundation is collaborating with representatives of Georgia’s leaders in health advocacy to develop and pilot a child health quality initiative with important implications for the structure and delivery of health services. This webcast will feature a panel of leaders who will explore the opportunities for the collaborative pilot to improve health and healthcare for all Georgians with a focus on high-priority issues of pediatric asthma and childhood immunizations.

This course is designed to provide a positive and productive interaction between healthcare professionals and Spanish-speaking patients that will enhance vital patient communication.

Join HealthTec^dl in this forecast of Georgia's budget, tax and legislative agenda for 2010. Sarah Beth Gehl and Linda Lowe, the state's most thoughtful and experienced analysts, will share their unique insights into the emerging issues that constitute how health and human services will be structured, delivered, and financed. More importantly, you will hear how to best engage your organization and constituents in the legislative process, one that will have a profound effect on the health and quality of life of Georgians. Bring your questions to this open and interactive session.

This webcast will orient and prepare students for working in the Migrant Farmworker Health Clinics.

Minorities tend to be under represented in many health professions, especially those requiring a bachelors degree or higher. In this interactive session a team of panelists who are minority health professionals will describe their career paths and job roles and share tips for success. Careers represented include medicine, nursing, medical technology, public health, dentistry, and others.

Passage of health reform legislation is most likely to include major investments in public health at the state and local levels and new opportunities to revamp how public health and the health care delivery system interact. This audio conference will review what is in the legislation, describe the path ahead for decision makers, and begin a discussion of how health reform can advance public health in Georgia.

This program is designed for middle, high and college students interested in completing the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program at MCG. It will provide students with information that will help them gain a better understanding of the steps involved in completing a DMD program, including admission requirements and requirements for licensure.

Program evaluation is an essential management tool for nonprofit organizations. This workshop will help nonprofit managers understand the process, define staff roles and responsibilities, and learn what a "good" evaluation plan should include.

This program is designed to raise awareness between the relation of Childhood Obesity and Adult Type 2 Diabetes. It is led by Dr. Rodney Lyn, an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Public Health at Georgia State University. Dr. Lyn directs the Policy Leadership for Active Youth (PLAY) initiative, a collaborative effort between the state’s research universities and statewide partners to address childhood obesity by connecting an emerging evidence-base to practice and policy.

This session will provide definitions for service learning and community based service learning. It will include ideas on how communities can benefit from service learning partnerships, what communities can expect from service learning students and the pros and cons of service learning programs.

Deaf culture is a term applied to the social movement that holds deafness to be a difference in human experience rather than a disability. "Pah!": Insight into Deaf Culture is presented by Robyn Edelheit, a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing for Bulloch County Schools.

A strategic marketing plan is a roadmap your organization needs to take in order to achieve its marketing and communication goals. This workshop will address the principles and benefits of marketing planning, and equip participants with the fundamentals required to build and/or improve a strategic marketing plan.

The Bulloch County CHILD coalition is a collaborative effort initiated by the College of Health and Human Sciences at Georgia Southern University, the Bulloch County Health Department, and the Southeast Health District.

Jeanette Boohene, MD & Lane Price, MD of Albany Community Hospice will present this FREE online program designed to help the public understand the differences between Hospice and Palliative Care. Participants need not go further than the comfort of their own computers to view the presentation. They will share resources and answer questions during the live program.

Dr. Pamela Gallup, gynecologist in Savannah and only the second woman to be elected president of the Georgia Medical Society, is on a mission to educate young women and their mothers about the hidden epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

La Dra. Gallup, agradece la oportunidad a presentar este programa por medio de Health Tecdl. La programacion es franca y grafica, y algunas miembras de la audencia le han encontrado desagradable. Teniendo la opurtunidad de revisar este programa por Health Tecdl, los participantes puden a ver el programa en privado. Los padres pueden revisar la programacion antes de copartir la informacion con sus hijas.

The Pathway to Med School Admissions Forum provides participants with information regarding all Georgia medical schools, including admissions standards and processes, introduces participants to some of the decision makers at Georgia medical school admissions offices, and provides participants with the opportunity to have their specific questions regarding medical school answered during the live event.

In this session we will review the current trends in the incidence and impact of diabetes. Strategies for earlier detection and diagnosis of diabetes will be discussed and the changes in treatment strategies, including approaches designed to prolong health of beta cells will be highlighted.

This session will discuss relevant issues surrounding Childhood Obesity including the definition, prevalence, maintenance methods, parental resources, prevention strategies, and practical applications for dealing with this epidemic.

Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Jeffery Donner, will discuss various cardiovascular diseases in children including recognition of signs and symptoms as well as interventional approaches and recommendations for referrals.

Numerous soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan often present signs of traumatic brain injury and/or post traumatic stress disorder. The PTSD "triggers" of re-experiencing, avoidance and arousal can be especially debilitating, and often don't respond to talk therapy or anger management because the real problem is a reactive nervous system. Many traumas are buried deep in a person's psyche, leaving a person with no direct knowledge of how they are being affected.

Dr. Melinda Greenfield of Albany Dermatology Clinic, P.A. will present R.A.Y.S. - Raising Awareness about Your Skin during this unique, web-based program. Participants need not go further than the comfort of their own computers to hear Dr. Greenfield speak about skin cancer and sun safety.

This session will discuss the mental, psychological, physiological, and social precursors to CVD and relate excessive stress to the development of CVD. It will discuss how rest is the opposite of stress and associate accessing deeper levels of rest through CRM with stress reduction. Finally, it will discuss how individuals can consciously rest to decrease stress and improve CVD outcomes.

This course will assist participants in recognizing, identifying, and treating depression in people with diabetes. An overview of recommended strategies and tools is provided. Resources for further reading are also provided. This course is excellent choices for practitioners who have an interest in aiding people with diabetes achieve positive outcomes.

Keys to successful development efforts include a compelling case for support, strong volunteer and staff leadership, and an effective, realistic plan. Topics of discussion will include planning and preparation, applying the appropriate fundraising strategies, using the right solicitation methodologies, defining the types and roles of volunteers and staff, effectively engaging volunteers and donors, and managing expectations – all while dealing with an uncertain economy.

Numerous soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan often present signs of traumatic brain injury and/or post traumatic stress disorder. The PTSD "triggers" of re-experiencing, avoidance and arousal can be especially debilitating, and often don't respond to talk therapy or anger management because the real problem is a reactive nervous system. Many traumas are buried deep in a person's psyche, leaving a person with no direct knowledge of how they are being affected. Whether a trauma is consciously known or buried in the unconscious, it may be contributing to confusing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that will challenge your life and relationships

Because of widespread screening efforts, the majority of newly diagnosed prostate cancers are found early when they are still confined to the prostate gland, thus the number of prostate cancer-related deaths has decreased. This presentation is about one man's journey from a routine physical exam to prostate cancer diagnosis, through treatment and to life after treatment.

Dr. Marian Tabi will speak to high school aged students highlighting the different avenues of nursing. Students will learn how to obtain entrance into this exciting field, and what it takes both professionally and academically to be a nurse!

Georgia is currently ranked 8th in the national number for cumulative HIV/AIDS cases and 5th for the new number of cases each year. With an estimated 6% annual increase of HIV infection within our region, HIV is quickly becoming at the forefront of public health dialog. Dr. Claire Hicks, past Clinical Coordinator for the Georgia Division of Public Health – District 9-2, will present on 2009 HIV Update.

This program is designed for middle and high school students and will provide students with information about how to become a Pharmacist. Dr. Alan Wolfgang will present a session for students that will help gain a better understanding of the steps involved in completing a Pharm.D., including: admission requirements, requirements for licensure and career opportunities.

Numerous soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan often present signs of traumatic brain injury and/or post traumatic stress disorder. This presentation will address some of the similarities between these diagnoses along with the frequency and treatment implications from a mental health viewpoint. Mental health treatment strategies along with resources available will be discussed in future sessions.

An alarming number of African American men and women are contracting HIV through risky behavior and sexual contact. Community-based organizations are catalysts for HIV/AIDS prevention activities. This workshop will discuss methods for effective development, implementation and evaluation of culturally sensitive community-based HIV/AIDS risk reduction and prevention programs.

Minorities tend to be under represented in many health professions, especially those requiring a bachelors degree or higher. In this interactive session a team of panelists who are minority health professionals will describe their career paths and job roles and share tips for success. Careers represented include medicine, nursing, health education, behavioral health, medical technology, and epidemiology.

Advances in Tobacco Cessation and Counseling Reimbursement is a program designed for physicians and clinicians in the field of Primary Care and Obstetrics engaged in tobacco cessation counseling with their patients. This program will highlight the Ask and Act Model of tobacco cessation counseling as developed by the American Association of Family Physicians and will discuss best practices in working with patients to achieve their goals.

Fundraising Realities for Non-Profit Organizations will lead participants through 10 key steps to achieving the most effective fundraising plan for the current economic challenges we all face today.

Keys to Unlock the Treasure called Volunteers by Marty Atherton, Volunteer Management Consultant, will guide you in laying a strong foundation on which to build an excellent volunteer program. With information about volunteers in this current economy, the message is timely! This is not just about people donating their time only, but in cultivating relationships so that volunteers also become donors.

Ms. Sodomka will provide an overview of patient- and family-centered care and discuss how involving the patient and family in healthcare processes and decisions can result in improved patient satisfaction. She has been a national advocate of patient- and family-centered care since the 1990s. Her groundbreaking efforts at MCG Health System were showcased in the PBS documentary "Remaking American Medicine" that debuted in October 2006 on PBS affiliates across the nation.

Dr. Troy Kimsey, a Surgical Oncologist, is a Distinguished Scholar of the Georgia Cancer Coalition practicing in the Southwest Georgia region. Dr. Kimsey will present the online program focusing on defining the current environment and identifying the systems in place for caring for patients with cancer; defining role of surgical oncologists in the care for patients with cancer; imparting a vision of collaborative & multidisciplinary care of patients with cancer utilizing local, regional, state and national resources.

According to WHO (World Health Organization), contingency planning for an event that will occur at an undetermined time in the future is difficult, particularly in the face of limited resources and other urgent problems and priorities. However, there are ways one can invest in emergency preparedness and influenza pandemic and be successful. During this presentation the participant will learn how to prepare for an emergency.

In addition to identifying common environmental factors that affect asthma, this presentation will review the essential nature of completing an environmental history to determine an appropriate and effective plan for asthma management.

This online program will increase the knowledge base of nursing professionals regarding prevention’s impact on the quality of cancer care; current screening recommendations and barriers; and the role oncology nurses may play in cancer screening activities.

Dr. John Morgan will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). He will highlight signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, current treatment and future therapies.

The presentation will educate the viewers on how to design and deliver health programs for migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Viewers will also receive a brief history of the border agricultural workers from their origins in rural Mexico to the agricultural fields of America and how culturally relevant health services are provided.

Dr. Gordana Lovrekovic, who has 14 years experience practicing pediatric pulmonology, will review the newest guidelines for asthma therapy for infants and school age populations. Dr. Lovrekovic has published and presented extensively on pediatric pulmonary topics. She has served on the faculty of the Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Georgia and is currently a member of the Department of Pediatrics at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA.

Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine faculty will discuss the importance of community-based education for health sciences students and the realities of hosting students in a busy practice.

This presentation is designed for healthcare professionals that would like to know more about the anatomy of the anorectum and the mechanism of continence, the mechanism of defecation and constipation in women.

Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine faculty will discuss the importance of community-based education for health sciences students and the realities of hosting students in a busy practice.

Dr. Andy Albritton from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine will discuss the principles of teaching and evaluating students in a busy practice.

This session will provide the audience with pertinent information regarding asthma prevalence and statistics; diagnosis and management of asthma in the home and emergency room settings; asthma management plans; and pharmacological interventions including the new HFA inhaler guidelines.

Exploring Oral Health Professions is a program designed for high school aged Health Occupations students in order to highlight the exciting possibilities and opportunities in the Dental Hygiene field. Students will gain a better understanding of overall oral health care and learn what is necessary to gain entrance into the field both academically and professionally.

The American Association of Diabetes Educators has identified seven Self-Care Behaviors for patient education effective in promoting beneficial outcomes in diabetes management. Educators/healthcare professionals familiar with strategies for the various learning styles and methods for promoting behavior change can use these 7 interventions for providing a comprehensive management plan. This presentation will outline the content area of the 7 Self-Care Behaviors along with methods for effective education in promoting behavior change.

This program is designed for healthcare professionals involved in developing written asthma action plans that includes daily management and how to recognize and handle worsening asthma.

How will the 2009 General Assembly treat your organization and those you serve? Are you prepared for the tough legislative decisions? Join HealthTecdl in this forecast of Georgia's budget, tax and legislative agenda for 2009. Presented by the state's most thoughtful and experienced analysts, Alan Essig and Linda Lowe will share their unique insights into the emerging issues that constitute how health and human services will be structured, delivered, and financed. More importantly hear from these experts how best to engage your organization and community in the legislative process that will have a profound effect on the health and quality of life of Georgians. Bring your questions to this open and interactive session.

The Pathway to Med School Admissions Forum provided participants with information regarding all Georgia medical schools, including admissions standards and processes, introduces participants to some of the decision makers at Georgia medical school admissions offices, and provides participants with the opportunity to get their specific questions regarding medical school answered during the live event. The Pathway to Med School Admissions Forum is one scheduled event during the Pathway to Med School 4-week summer program.