Northeast Georgia Health System Medical Staff Podcast

This episode explores topics concerning Neurointerventional care especially as relating to stroke, as well as advanced neurological care including specialized intensive care. It's a great episode, hope you enjoy. CME credits available. Special thanks as always to Robert Morgan for his time, use of the studio, and A/V expertise. The panel features doctors:*Sung Lee, Medical Director of Neurointerventional Surgery* Tarek Dakakbi, Director of Acute Care Neurology and Neurocritical Care Director* Jon Kerrick, Neurologist NGPG, Neurology and Physician Service Line Director, NGPG Specialty Services *Larry Dudas Hospitalist, NGPG Service Line Director, and Medical director of NGMC Patient Safety and Quality *Stephen Morgan, outgoing Chief of Medicine and Credentials Chair

Join Dr Morgan and Dr Dudas, along with a panel of experts to discuss Sepsis treatment at NGMC.

Hope you enjoyed, our thanks to Dr Nilam Soni. Remember to email your interest in a course and we’ll set something up that works for the most providers possible. Again mid levels, physicians and any specialty is welcome.  Here’s a link is to a great table from a landmark paper comparing POCUS, the stethoscope, cxr with CT imaging as the gold standard.  (I couldn’t find the article Dr. Nolan Soni mentioned) https://imgur.com/a/o5NADd4 Article link here https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14695718/ Lastly here is a link to a few of the memes that came from that “landmark” CNN piece Dr Marsh smoothly referenced.  https://imgur.com/a/gDJEq39 

Enduring CME will expire on 2/5/2023.Today's Presenter: Uche Blackstock MD, Founder and CEO, Advancing Health Equity Objectives:1. Describe the historical and current-day impact of structural racism on health equity.2. Define and explore the concept of structural competency to better understand how to eradicate racial health inequities.3. Identify practical strategies to mobilize for health equity.Disclosures:- There is no commercial support for this activity- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationshipsAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Click here to complete the survey for CME credit.

Enduring CME will expire on 1/29/2023.The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.Today's Presenters:Adam Raulerson M.S., LMFT, Manager, Laurelwood Kalpana Prasad MD, Program Director, Psychiatry Residency Program, NGHS Kyle Armstrong DO, Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist, NGPG Objectives:1. Understand BH prior to COVID-192. Describe the BH impact of COVID-193. Describe changes to BH service delivery in response to COVID-19 (both nationally and internally at NGHS)Disclosures: - There is no commercial support for this activity - The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationshipsAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Click here to complete the survey for CME credit.

Now available for CME! Follow this link -https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8FPGB9YJoin Dr. Stephen Morgan, Dr. Eric Marsh, and Dr. Larry Dudas, as they sit down with Nephrologist, Dr. Matthey Harris, to discuss the latest trends and treatment options for diabetes.Enduring CME will expire on 1/7/2023. The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.Objectives:1. Discuss iron deficiency anemia effect on A1c. 2. Discuss SGLT2 inhibitors use for systolic congestive heart failure. 3. Discuss A1c goals related to clinical condition and goals for a particular patient.Disclosures:- There is no commercial support for this activity- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationshipsAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Enduring CME will expire on 11/13/2022.Presenter: Damon Tweedy, MD ; Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Duke University School of MedicineThe presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.Objectives:- Explore how medical education and the health care system perpetuate disparities- Explain how provider bias and patient mistrust exacerbate health differences- Examine barriers to underrepresented minority recruitment and retention in the health care settingDisclosures:- There is no commercial support for this activity- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationshipsAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.LinksClick here to complete the survey for CME credit.

Enduring CME will expire on 12/15/2022.Presenter: Andre Churchwell, MD; Vanderbilt University Medical CenterThe presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.Objectives:- Explore how medical education and the health care system perpetuate disparities- Explain how provider bias and patient mistrust exacerbate health differences- Examine barriers to underrepresented minority recruitment and retention in the health care settingDisclosures:- There is no commercial support for this activity- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationshipsAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.LinksClick here to complete the survey for CME credit.

Now available for CME! Follow this link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SW9Q75QEnjoy this podcast featuring Dr. Egolum who has completed two fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure, and Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices and Cardiac Transplantation at Vanderbilt University. We hope you enjoy, please send me any feedback at Stephen.Morgan@nghs.comDr. Egolum’s lecture - (it’s apparently 45 pages and not 12)https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MvjVZQwQn8CHh8yEf1H0P9neJ7l8YAgpod0REEw8XqY/edit

Discussion of COVID-19 Pandemic with NGHS Infectious Disease Medical Director, Supriya Mannepalli, MD.

Presenters:Alix Schnibben PharmD, BCACP, Clinical Pharmacist Specialist-Abulatory CareBarry G. Barns, Jr. PharmD, BCIDP, Northeast Georgia Medical, Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial StewardshipEnduring CME will expire on 8/14/2022.The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.Objectives:1. Discuss difficulties surrounding COVID-19 pharmacotherapy recommendations2. Review clinical literature about treatment of COVID-193. Summarize Inpatient and Ambulatory Treatment approachDisclosures:- There is no commercial support for this activity- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationshipsAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.LinksClick here to complete the survey for CME credit.

Presenter:Meredith Pickett DO, HMDC, NGPG Palliative and Supportive Care Ambulatory/InpatientEnduring CME will expire on 7/23/2022.The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.Objectives:In this session, we will:• Explore six stages of human emotional response to disaster.• Review the role of clear communication—with patients, families and colleagues—throughout each stage of a crisis.• Discuss restructuring self-care during a season of tragedy.Disclosures:- There is no commercial support for this activity- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationshipsAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.LinksClick here to complete the survey for CME credit.

Presenters:Devin Vicknair MS, PhD, LPC, Behavioral Health Faculty, Family Medicine GMEHolly Stewart BSW, MSOL, Director of GME Resident WellnessEnduring CME will expire on 6/3/2022.The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.Objectives:Participants will learn about:• Ongoing drivers of clinician distress and burnout• COVID-specific drivers of stress and burnout• Techniques for managing and mitigating stress, grief, compassion fatigue and work/life integration• Support resources offered through NGHSDisclosures:- There is no commercial support for this activity- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationshipsAccreditation and Designation:The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.LinksClick here to complete the survey for CME credit.