Register for the 28 May 2020, Clinical Communities Speaker Series - 6.0 CE/CMEs!

Registration is now open for the 28 May 2020, DHA J-7 Clinical Communities Speaker Series (CCSS), "Review of Current Trends and Best Practices in Primary Care.” The event is completely virtual allowing participants to earn up to 6.0 Continuing Education/Continuing Medical Education (CE/CME) credits from anywhere in the world if all courses are completed!

To register for the 28 May 2020 CCSS, please visit the following website: https://www.dhaj7-cepo.com/content/clinical-communities-speaker-series-review-current-trends-and-best-practices-primary-care-28

This event will highlight current evidence-based practices, recommendations, initiatives and ethical considerations related to primary care. The Defense Health Agency, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office has identified subject matter experts in ethics, research, academia and patient care from George Washington University, the Defense Health Agency, Veterans Affairs, and Federal Emergency Management Agency. Three presenters were also identified due to published research within the Federal Practitioner: A Peer-Reviewed Journal for Health Care Professionals of the VA, DoD, and PHS (Department of Defense, and Public Health Services). The educational intent of this event is to improve the practice, skills, and knowledge of health care providers across the Military Health System (MHS).

Overview of Topics for Live Event

Identifying and Managing Persistent Pain: All Pain is Not Equal

Holly Jonely, P.T., Sc.D., A.T.-Ret., Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, Assistant Professor, Associate Director, Physical Therapy (P.T.) Program, George Washington University (GWU), Department of Health, Human Function & Rehabilitation Sciences Co-Academic Director, Orthopedic P.T. Residency Program

Visual Readiness: The Importance of Comprehensive Eye Examinations with Diabetes Mellitus

Andrew Morgenstern, O.D., F.A.A.O., F.N.A.P., Optometrist, Healthcare & Management Consultant, Vision Center of Excellence (VCoE), Education, Training Research and Surveillance, J-9, DHA

How to Use Health Technologies with Your Patients in Primary Care

Julie Kinn, Ph.D., Lead, Education and Training, Connected Health Branch, Clinical Support Division, Medical Affairs, DHA

Renee Cavanagh, Psy.D., Health Psychology Subject Matter Expert, Connected Health Branch, Clinical Support Division, Medical Affairs, DHA

Hepatitis C for Primary Care: From Diagnosis to Cure and Beyond

Kelsey Rife, Pharm. D., B.C.A.C.P., Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice, Northeast Ohio Medical University

Kristina Pascuzzi-Frangella, Pharm. D., Clinical Pharmacist, Louis Stokes VA Medical Center

Ethics: Advanced Directives, Medical Power of Attorney, and Capacity

Lauren LaMontagne, J.D., Deployable Field Counsel, Regional and Field Operations Legal Division, Office of Chief Counsel, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Cardiovascular Health in Transgender Patients

Leila Hashemi, M.D., Primary Care Physician and Ambulatory Care Clerkship Director, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center

Target Audience

The live activities are designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, physician assistants, counselors, social workers, psychologists, dentists, dental technicians, dental hygienists, occupational therapists, optometrists, kinesiotherapists, healthcare executives and other health care professionals who support/care for U.S. active-duty service members, reservists, National Guardsmen, military veterans and their families.

Continuing Education

The DHA, J-7, CEPO awards the credits, which are limited in scope to health care providers who actively provide care to U.S. active-duty service members, reservists, National Guardsmen, military veterans and their families.