Primary Care Update 2024

The 2024 Primary Care Update is designed to update attendees regarding the evidence supporting best current clinical practices in ambulatory care. The information presented is intended to enhance clinical competence in the diagnosis and treatment of select primary care topics as identified by past participants.
 

Preconference Registration - 6.5 CE Hours

Conference Registration - 13.75 CE Hours
 

Designed For

Primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses, health and wellness coaches, fellows, residents, students and other interested healthcare professionals

Jointly Provided By

• Creighton University School of Medicine
  • Department of Family Medicine
• CHI Health
• Creighton University Office of Continuing Education

Schedule

Pre-conference: Integrative Health and Wellness: Thursday, April 4, 2024

7 a.m.
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits

7:55 a.m.
Welcome and Program Overview
Thomas L. Lenz, PharmD
Vicki L. Bautista, EdD, NBC-HWC

8 a.m.
Blueprint to Clinical Application What is Integrative Health and Wellness?
Thomas L. Lenz, PharmD
Vicki L. Bautista, EdD, NBC-HWC

8:25 a.m.
Exercise as Medicine
Amy J. Cosimano, EdD, RN, DipACLM, NBC-HWC

9 a.m.
Sleep as Medicine
Thomas L. Lenz, PharmD

9:35 a.m.
Break and Visit Exhibits

9:50 a.m.
Food as Medicine
Nicole D. White, PharmD, CDCES, NBC-HWC, DipACLM, FACLM

10:25 a.m.
Chronic Stress as a Pathway to Chronic Disease
Thomas L. Lenz, PharmD

11 a.m.
Connection and Compassionate Care and Their Impacts on Mental Health
Thomas L. Lenz, PharmD

11:35 a.m.
Morning Reflections, Blueprint Work, and Take Aways
Vicki L. Bautista, EdD, NBC-HWC
Amy J. Cosimano, EdD, RN, DipACLM, NBC-HWC

12 p.m.
Lunch and Visit Exhibits

1 p.m.
Behavior Modification
Vicki L. Bautista, EdD, NBC-HWC

1:30 p.m.
Application of Behavior Modification Tools
Vicki L. Bautista, EdD, NBC-HWC

2 p.m.
Break and Visit Exhibits

2:20 p.m.
IHW Application in Chronic Disease
Thomas L. Lenz, PharmD

2:40 p.m.
IHW Application in Healthy Aging
Amy J. Cosimano, EdD, RN, DipACLM, NBC-HWC

3 p.m.
IHW Application in Population Health
Scott A. Shipman, MD, MPH

3:20 p.m.
Afternoon Reflections, Blueprint Work, and Take Aways
Vicki L. Bautista, EdD, NBC-HWC
Amy J. Cosimano, EdD, RN, DipACLM, NBC-HWC

3:50 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Thomas L. Lenz, PharmD

4 p.m.
Adjournment

Day 1: Friday, April 5, 2024

7 a.m.
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits

7:45 a.m.
Welcome and Program Overview
Naureen B. Rafiq, MD

8 a.m.
Insomnia
Michael G. Kavan, PhD

8:45 a.m.
Shoulder Exam
Evangelos Giakoumatos, MD, MSc

9:30 a.m.
Break and Visit Exhibits

9:40 a.m.
Hyponatremia: When to Worry
Khalid Bashir, MBBS

10:25 a.m.
Caregiver Stress
Donald R. Frey, MD

11:15 a.m.
Panel Discussion

12 p.m.
Lunch and Visit Exhibits

1 p.m.
Transgender Care
Alex Dworak, MD

1:45 p.m.
Diabetes Education
Rachel A. Dowd, RN, CDCES

2:30 p.m.
Break and Visit Exhibits

2:40 p.m.
PCOS
Meaghan M. Shanahan, MD, FACOG

3:25 p.m.
Panel Discussion

4:10 p.m.
Evaluation, Door Prizes and Adjournment

Day 2: Saturday, April 6, 2024

7 a.m.
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits

7:45 a.m.
Welcome and Program Overview
Naureen B. Rafiq, MD

8 a.m.
Case Studies of Sexual Dysfunction in the Female Patient
Caron J. Gray, MD, FACOG

8:45 a.m.
Obesity
Karen Miller, MD

9:30 a.m.
Break and Visit Exhibits

9:40 a.m.
World of Inhalers
Keith J. Christensen, PharmD, BCPS

10:25 a.m.
ADHD
Monica Arora, MD

11:15 a.m.
Panel Discussion

12 p.m.
Lunch and Visit Exhibits

1 p.m.
Guideline for Asthma Management
Umair Khan, MD

1:45 p.m.
Preoperative Clearance
Mark D. Reisbig, MD, PhD

2:30 p.m.
Break and Visit Exhibits

2:40 p.m.
Management of GERD Syndromes
Aun R. Shah, MBBS, MRCP, MRCPE

3:25 p.m.
Panel Discussion

4:10 p.m.
Evaluation, Door Prizes and Adjournment

Education Credit

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education and CHI Health.  Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Registration

Preconference Registration Coming Soon - 6.5 CE Hours

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists: $100
Nurses, Public Health Officials and Other Healthcare Professionals: $75
Fellows, Residents and Full Time Students: $50

Conference Registration Coming Soon - 13.75 CE Hours

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists: $200
Nurses, Public Health Officials and Other Healthcare Professionals: $150
Fellows, Residents and Full Time Students: $75

Refund Policy

Continuing education and professional development courses may be cancelled by the attendee in writing up to 7 days before the course begins for a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. No refund will be given 7 days prior to the course. Some courses are not eligible for a refund; these exceptions are noted in specific course descriptions. If a course is cancelled by the University for non-weather related issues, the student will be notified and a full refund will be processed. In the event of a weather related closure, the course will be rescheduled.