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Caring for Newly Arrived Afghan Evacuees

Topic: CUHCC RSS: Caring for Newly Arrived Afghan Evacuees
Speakers: Gabriela Contino, MD and Opeyemi Adesida, MBBS, MPH

Learning Objectives
1) To understand the United States Refugee Resettlement Process
2) To contrast the Afghan Evacuee Resettlement Process and causes
3) To identify the most important disease of concern and common medical conditions seen in newly arrived Evacuees
4) To identify resources for providing evidence based care for refugee visits
 
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Additional Resources 

 

Afghan Evacuee Health Resources

- Developed by the team providing initial medical screenings; includes cultural humility information, training for volunteers, diseases of concern training, etc 

University of Minnesota Course: Caring for Newly Arrived Afghan Refugees

- FREE Clinical course (and eligible for CME credits)

- Refugee resettlement process, screening for PTSD/trauma related mental health, infectious illnesses, skin exams/cutaneous leishmaniasis, cultural humility/cultural context

MDH Center of Excellence in Refugee Health

- Webinars on general refugee care, Afghan Evacuee care 

CareRef

- GREAT resource for all Primary care screening needs/refugee exams in outpatient settings

- Ie, what labs to order, what mental health or developmental screening should occur etc

CDC Immigrant, Refugee, and Migrant Health

- General resource for all immigrant/refugee health, best practices/EBM

COVID-19 Vaccines Webinar Series

Unpacking Vaccine Hesitancy in the Era of COVID-19

Speakers: Brittany Kimball, MD and Talitha Wilson, MD
Panelist: Will Matchett, PhD
 
Learning Objectives
1. Become aware of historical trauma contributing to vaccine hesitancy
2. Understand common reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
3. Develop strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and advocate for vaccination   
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COVID-19 Vaccines Authorized for Emergency Use by FDA

Speaker: Kim Tran, PharmD
Panelist: Emily Evan, PharmD

Today's session will focus on these learning objectives
1. Explain the mechanism behind mRNA vaccine-induced immune response
2. Interpret results from recent vaccine trials leading to Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)
3. Describe similarities and differences between COVID-19 vaccines approved under EUA
4. Discuss administration recommendations and safety monitoring  
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Improving Depression Screening and Monitoring Rates by Implementing Clinical Decision Support Tools at a Community Clinic

Improving Depression Screening and Monitoring Rates by Implementing Clinical Decision Support Tools at a Community Clinic.

Speaker: Yesenia Lopez-Mendoza, Pharmacy Resident, PharmD

Objectives

  1. To summarize the importance of depression screening and monitoring
  2. To review the clinical decision support (CDS) tools adapted to the depression screening and monitoring workflow
  3.  To compare the effectiveness of the implemented interventions on depression screening and monitoring assessments
  4. To evaluate the impact of implementing CDS tools to achieve the clinic’s depression screening and monitoring quality measure go

Increasing Collaborative Practice for a Community Health Center

Increasing Collaborative Practice for a Community Health Center

Speaker: Ally Taubenheim, RN, PHN, BSN

Objectives: 

  1. Explain the call of action to promote team-based care in community health centers to improve patient experience and the well-being of team members.
  2. Evaluate ACE-15 Teamness Survey results in order to drive data-informed interventions to improve team functioning within an organization. 
  3. Analyze how equity among team member roles can address disparities and advance health equity for patients.

Introduction to Travel Medicine

 

Speaker: Megan Shaughnessy, MD MS, Medical Director of the International Travel Medicine clinic
 

Learning Objectives:

1.       Understand the important components of a travel medicine visit

2.       Recognize the reasons why travelers who are visiting friends and relatives are at higher risk

3.       Recognize the relevant vaccination and medication considerations for travelers

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LGBTQ+ Identity and Healthcare

LGBTQ+ Identity and Healthcare

Speaker: Layton Hernandez, M.A.,  

Objectives: Upon completion of the activity, participants should be better able to…

  1. The audience will gain an understanding of various sexualities and genders
  2. The audience will be able to identify healthcare disparities that impact LGBTQIA+ folks
  3. The audience will be able to implement inclusive practices in their work to create a more affirming space for LGBTQIA+ folks

Managing Pediatric Obesity in Primary Care

Speaker: Erica Ting, MD

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand the pathophysiology of obesity as a disease with biopsychosocial drivers. 

2. Develop a framework for the evaluation and treatment of obesity in children and adolescents. 

3. Discuss how CUHCC can more effectively serve and support patients and families in managing excess weight. 

Link to Medication Information

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Metabolic Monitoring in Patients Taking Antipsychotic Medications

Topic: CUHCC RSS - Metabolic Monitoring in Patients Taking Antipsychotic Medications
Speakers: Emily Evan, PharmD Resident and Ally Taubenheim, RN, BSN, PHN, DNP Candidate 2022

Learning objectives
1. Discuss the recommended metabolic monitoring parameters for patients who take antipsychotic medications
2. Explain the importance of completing this monitoring
3. Discuss residency project results
4. Review three CUHCC patient cases

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Narrative Health Podcast

What is Narrative Health?

The Narrative Health Podcast was a limited series where patients, staff, and students shared stories around the Community-University Health Care Center and greater issues in health care. 

Podcast Host: former BA/MD student Amera Hassan, co-created with EmmaLee Pallai.

Ep 1: What is Narrative Health?

In this episode, we introduce Narrative Health to our listeners. With us today are EmmaLee Pallai, and Dr. Cuong Pham to discuss the importance of story.

The Power of a Diagnosis

Ep 2: The Power of a Diagnosis

In this episode, we have a story from a CUHCC patient about how it felt to finally receive a diagnosis after 11 years of waiting.

Health Advocacy

Ep 3: Health Advocacy

In this episode, we have a story about taking health advocacy into your own hands.

Optimizing Communication Strategies for Reaching at-risk Somali, Latino, and Hmong elders with Timely COVID-19 Information

Speakers: Bai Vue, SoLaHmo; Pilar de la Parra, SoLaHmo, and Maria Scanlan, PHDR

Learning Objectives
1. Describe the partnerships and process of engaging community researchers in creating COVID-19 messages
2. Share the findings, patient perspectives, and preferences about COVID-19 messages
3. Reflect on how clinics and health care providers can better communicate health messages with diverse patients.

Overview of project, objectives and key findings
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Ramadan Revealed: A Community-Based Perspective to Ramadan

Webinar

Speakers: Warda Hussein, Nandini Avula, Aneri Shah

Learning objectives
1. Understand the importance of Ramadan to those who observe and their families 
2. Describe common misconceptions surrounding Ramadan
3. Reflect on how community narratives can help shape medical education 

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Ramadan Revealed Slides

Learning Module

The learning module can be found by clicking here

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the main aspects of Ramadan
  • Describe common misconceptions surrounding Ramadan
  • Understand the importance of Ramadan to those who observe and their families 
  • Approach Ramadan from an Islamic perspective and apply it to a practice 

Reading Materials

  • Muslim Patients in Ramadan: A review for primary care physicians  (pdf research article)
  • Fasting in Islam: Its Excellence, Benefits, and Use for Sustainable Development of the Society 
  • A Qualitative Study of Ramadan: A Month of Fasting, Family, and Faith 

Screening Adverse Childhood Experiences in a Primary Care

Screening Adverse Childhood Experiences in a Primary Care
Presented by Lia Harris, BSN, RN
FNP DNP student at the University of Minnesota

Panelist: Mary O'Donnell, DNP, RN, CNP at CUHCC

Today's session will focus on these learning objectives
1. Gain a deeper knowledge of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
2. Recognize how ACEs relate to the importance of screening in a primary care setting.
3. Describe resources available for positive ACEs.

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Treatment Updates

Part 1: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Treatment Updates

Speaker: Emily Evan, PharmD


Today's session will focus on these learning objectives
1. Explain what has changed in the STI treatment guidelines
2. Describe all STI treatment guidelines and screening recommendations
3. Review CUHCC STI treatment protocol and where to find it

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Part 2: HIV Screening, Pre- and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP & PEP)

Speaker: Emily Evan, Pharm D

 Objectives: Upon completion of the activity, participants should be better able to 

  1. Explain HIV screening recommendations
  2. Identify patients indicated for HIV PrEP and PEP
  3. Summarize appropriate medication options for HIV PrEP and PEP
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