Evaluation and Treatment of Concussions

CME program:

Evaluation and Treatment of Concussions

by
Alejandro Garcia, MD

Affinity Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center

(Dr. Garcia discloses no releveant financial relationships.)

Presented

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

OBJECTIVES
Following this CME activity, participants to will be able to:
1. Describe the signs and symptoms of a consussion, second impact syndrome and post-concussion syndrome.
2. Know what instructions should be given regarding follow-up care and monitoring.
3. Discuss how evaluation is related to guidelines for clearing and athlete to full-participation status.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only. As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

Link to the PowerPoint with Audio as a full screen.

System Requirements

Link to the Audio Only

E:60 Second Impact [Video] about (11:55 min)
            This is the video that Dr. Garcia showed at about 30 minutes into his program.

Presentation Handout (Affinity access only)
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Patient Handout (Affinity Access Only)

Handout - Sample ImPACT Test Result (Affinity Access Only)

Evaluation and Treatment of Concussions AUDIO

Evaluation and Treatment of Concussions AUDIO
by
Alejandro Garcia, MD
Affinity Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center
(Dr. Garcia discloses no releveant financial relationships.)

Originally Presented
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

Impact of Surgical Quality on Long-term Survival in Rectal Cancer : Beyond the Total Mesorectal Excision - August 8, 2012

CME program:

Impact of Surgical Quality on Long-term Survival in Rectal Cancer : Beyond the Total Mesorectal Excision

by

Dr. Gregory Kennedy, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Vice Chair of Quality, University of Wisconsin-Madison

(Dr. Kennedy discloses no releveant financial relationships.)

Presented

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

OBJECTIVES
Following this CME activity, participants to will be able to:
1. Assess the effect of postoperative complications on long-term survival of patients treated for rectal cancer.
2. Understand the emerging role of minimally invasive approaches to rectal cancer and their effects on postoperative complications.
3. Understand the place of SCIP measures in reducing postoperative complications after rectal surgery.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only. As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

Link to the PowerPoint with Audio as a full screen.

System Requirements

Link to the Audio Only

Presentation Handout (Affinity access only)
Please be patient. This is a large file that may take a moment to download.

Rectal Cancer Surgery AUDIO

Impact of Surgical Quality on Long-term Survival in Rectal Cancer : Beyond the Total Mesorectal Excision AUDIO
by
Dr. Gregory Kennedy, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Vice Chair of Quality, University of Wisconsin-Madison
(Dr. Kennedy discloses no releveant financial relationships.)

Originally Presented
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

End of Life Depression, Anxiety and Delirium

CME program:

End of Life Depression, Anxiety and Delirium

by Dr. Nancy Homburg

Director of AHS Palliative Care, Medical Director Affinity Hospice

(Dr. Homburg discloses no releveant financial relationships.)

Presented

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

OBJECTIVES
Following this CME activity, participants to will be able to:
1. Recognize and treat end-of-life dementia.
2. Better prevent and manage delirium.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only. As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

Link to the PowerPoint with Audio as a full screen.

System Requirements

Link to the Audio Only

Presentation Handout 1   PowerPoint Slides (Affinity access only)
          Please be patient. This is a large file that may take a moment to download.

Handout 2 - Differential Diagnosis of Dementia, Depression and Delirium  (Affinity Access Only)

Handout 3 - Delirium : A Guide for Families (Affinity Access Only)

End of Life Depression, Anxiety and Delirium AUDIO

End of Life Depression, Anxiety and Delirium
by
Dr. Nancy Homburg
Director of AHS Palliative Care, Medical Director Affinity Hospice

Originally Presented
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

Accountable Care : Repositioning for the Future - July 11, 2012

CME program:

Accountable Care : Repositioning for the Future

by Dr. Daniel DeBehnke

Chief Clinical Integration Officer, Medical College of Wisconsin

Presented

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

OBJECTIVES
Following this CME activity, participants to will be able to:
1. Understand the infrastructure and implementation requirements for Accountable Care Organizatons.
2. Undersatnd the details of future payment modules under The Affordable Care Act.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only. As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

Link to the PowerPoint with Audio as a full screen

System Requirements

Link to the Audio Only

Presentation Handout (Affinity access only)
Please be patient. This is a large file that may take a moment to download.

Accountable Care : Repositioning for the Future AUDIO

Accountable Care : Repositioning for the Future
by
Dr. Daniel DeBehnke
Chief Clinical Integration Officer, Medical College of Wisconsin

Originally Presented
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

Update on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

CME program:

Update on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

by   Maria Olga Cardenas, MD, MSCI

Endocrinology, Affinity Medical Group

Presented

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

OBJECTIVES
Following this CME activity, participants to will be able to:
1. Understand PCOS--It's more than just infertility and obesity
2. Identify the morbidity & mortality of PCOS
3. Understand the genetics of PCOS

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only. As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

Link to the PowerPoint with Audio as a full screen.
Link to the Audio Only

     [Dr. Cardenas did not give permission to record her presentation.  Therefore, no links.]

System Requirements

Presentation Handout (Affinity access only)
     Please be patient. This is a large file that may take a moment to download.

Vaccinations : A Great Success Story

CME program:

Vaccinations : A Great Success Story

by

Drs. Marylyn Ranta and Smriti Khare

Pediatricians, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

Presented

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

OBJECTIVES
Following this CME activity, participants to will be able to:
1. Understand current vaccine recommendations.
2. Undersatnd the Children's Hospital Immunization Initiative.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only. As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

Link to the PowerPoint with Audio as a full screen.

System Requirements

Link to the Audio Only

Presentation Handout (Affinity access only)
Please be patient. This is a large file that may take a moment to download.

Vaccinations - Audio

Vaccinations : A Great Success Story
by
Drs. Marylyn Ranta and Smriti Khare
Pediatricians, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

Originally Presented
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

Common Causes of Foot Pain in Children

CME program:

Common Causes of Foot Pain in Children

by

David Miller, DPM FACFAS

Podiatrist, Affinity Medical Group

Presented

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

OBJECTIVES
Following this CME activity, participants to will be able to:
1. Recognize the more common causes of pediatric foot pain.
2. Recognize the signs and symptoms causing pediatric foot pain.
3. Order appropriate tests, administer basic treatment and generate proper referral for treatment of pediatric foot pain.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only. As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

Link to the PowerPoint with Audio as a full screen.   [Requires Flash.]

System Requirements

Link to the Audio Only

Presentation Handout (Affinity access only)
Please be patient. This is a large file that may take a moment to download.

Common Causes of Pediatric Foot Pain - Audio

Common Causes of Foot Pain in Children - Audio
by
David Miller, DPM FACFAS
Podiatrist, Affinity Medical Group

Originally Presented
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

Chronic Kidney Disease Update, May 9, 2012

CME program:

Chronic Kidney Disease Update

by

Francisco Zornosa, MD

Nephrologist, Affinity Medical Group

Presented
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

OBJECTIVES
Following this CME activity, participants to will be able to:
1. Define chronic kidney disease and its classification.
2. Undersatnd the complications of chronic kidney disease.
3. Identify new advances and changes in chronic kidney disease.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only.
As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

Link to the PowerPoint with Audio as a full screen.  [Requires Flash].

System Requirements

Link to the Audio Only

Presentation Handout (Affinity access only)
Please be patient. This is a large file that may take a moment to download.

Chronic Kidney Disease Update - Audio

Chronic Kidney Disease Update
by
Francisco Zornosa, MD
Nephrologist, Affinity Medical Group

Originally Presented
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

Buprenorphine and Naloxone for Treatment of Opioid Dependence

Buprenorphine and Naloxone for Treatment of Opioid Dependence [CME Program]

by

Thomas Rowell, MD

Behavioral Health, Affinity Medical Group

Originally Presented on :
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

OBJECTIVES
Following this CME activity, participants to will be able to:
1. Identify the indications for use of Buprenorphine/Naloxone.
2. Undersatnd the mechanisms of action of Buprenorphine/Naloxone.
3. Understand the efficacy,side effects, risk and benefits of Buprenorphine/Naloxone.


TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only. As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

Link to the PowerPoint with Audio as a full screen
          System Requirements


Link to the Audio Only


Presentation Handout (Affinity access only)
Please be patient. This is a large file that may take a moment to download.

Buprenorphine & Naloxone for Opioid Dependence

Buprenorphine and Naloxone for Treatment of Opioid Dependence
by
Thomas Rowell, MD
Behavioral Health, Affinity Medical Group

Originally Presented
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

Quality (Core) Measures

 

Quality (Core) Measures

by

Susan Feger, RN, CPHQ

Quality Management, Affinity Health System

Presented

Wednesday, January 25,, 2012 – 12:00 noon – Mercy Medical Center

OBJECTIVES
Following this CME activity, participants to will be able to:
     1. Identify the Quality (Core) Measures used by the Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission (TJC) to guage how an entity provides care to its patients.
     2. Identify the changes to current Quality (Core) Measures and new measures for 2012.
     3. Identify improvement opportunities for Affinity HEalth System (AHS) within the Quality (Core) Measures.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians and other interested specialists and allied health professionals.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
This program is presented for informational purposes only. As of November 22, 2011, Affinity Health System no longer offers CME credit for enduring materials.

Presentation Handout (Affinity access only)
Please be patient. This is a large file that may take a moment to download.

Link to the PowerPoint with Audio as a full screen.
          System Requirements

Link to the Audio Only 

Quality (Core) Measures Audio

by Susan Feger, RN, CPHQ
Quality Management, Affinity Health System

CME Program originally presented on January 25, 2012, at Mercy Meical Center in Oshkosh, WI.