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Starting this Month 1/21 - Brenner FIT Academy For Professionals
Jan 12, 2022 11:36:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in brenner fit
Registration Open for 2022 NC Annual STI Update
Jan 11, 2022 2:00:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in STD Update, STIs, hiv
The 2022 Update will provide up-to-date information on prevention, management and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The format of this activity will include interactive responses and case studies of common disease states that may complicate treatment, explore emerging infections, the future of testing technique implementation, and STI prevention strategies. View more info on our website.
Register Early for the 2022 Interpreter Summer Series
Jan 10, 2022 8:15:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in ethics, interpreter
Spots are limited so make sure you check it out and reserve yours! The summer series starts in May with Level 1. Levels 1-4, combined, provide 40 hours of medical interpreter training which is a requirement to take the national certification exams.
What is your skin telling you?
Jan 10, 2022 12:45:00 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in dermatology, podcast
Amy McMichael, MD, Chair and Professor of Dermatology at the Wake Forest School of Medicine, sat down with us to talk about all things skin - from alopecia to Lupus and beyond.
Amy was recently named the 2022 recipient of the Medical Dermatology Society Lifetime Achievement Award. The annual award is given in recognition of the recipient’s lifetime of inspired patient care as a medical dermatologist, mentoring of future medical dermatologists, and research to advance medical dermatology. The Medical Dermatology Society is dedicated to improving the care of patients whose skin diseases or therapies have substantial systematic consequences, fostering research in medical dermatology, and assuring medical dermatology expertise in community and academic settings.
Listen to this episode of the Healthcare Insights in Northwest North Carolina on our podcast host at https://soundcloud.com/nwahecwebmaster or search for "Healthcare Insights in Northwest North Carolina in your favorite podcast player.
Next Month - 2022 Best Practices in the Prevention and Treatment of Disordered Eating Series
Jan 7, 2022 9:00:04 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in healthy eating, disordered eating, eating disorders
This series of one-hour lectures will provide health care providers with best practices for prevention, screening, identification and treatment of disordered eating.
Join us February 9-10 for the 36th Annual High Country Conference
Jan 6, 2022 2:40:54 PM / by Brooke Kochanski
After careful consideration, the 36th Annual High Country Conference on Respiratory Care will continue to be held virtually in 2022. The health and safety of our attendees, speakers, planning committee and staff remains our priority.
Objectives
Provide up-to-date, patient-centered and evidence-based practices in respiratory care.
- Explain the importance of respiratory therapists in improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
- Discuss new treatments and advancements in technology associated with respiratory care.
February 9 -10, 2022
Virtual Conference
View the full agenda and choose to attend both days or just one or the other.
Happy January Wake Forest Baptist Health Work Anniversary!
Jan 6, 2022 10:26:43 AM / by Brooke Kochanski
Happy January Wake Forest Baptist Health Work Anniversary! 🎉
During the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to our partners who have made our success possible. It is in this spirit that we say thank you and best wishes for the holidays and New Year!
TVH & Mid-Urethral Slings - A Hands on Course
Dec 20, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in OB/GYN, Wake Forest School of Medicine
Join us on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022 from 8 am–4 pm for this course! Will be in person at Wake Forest School of Medicine (475 Vine Street., Winston-Salem, NC 27101).
Tailored Care Management (TCM) Role with Members Involved in the Criminal Justice System
Dec 17, 2021 10:14:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Substance Use, tailored care management, criminal justice
Join us on January 28, 2022 9-11AM. In this course, we will assist participants in understanding the needs of the justice-involved population. We will provide an overview of mass incarceration, the criminal legal system, and the impact on people who suffer from mental illness and substance use disorder.