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calendar of events: continuing education


2009

April

Diabetes Medication Update
Date: April 22, 2009
Time:12:00-1:00PM
Location: Indian Stream Health Center
Presenter:Cynthia King
Accreditation:Nursing contact hours awarded
Cost:No charge
Sponsor:Northern New Hampshire AHEC
Registration Contact:Ginny Petro at 237-8336
Event Description:This one -hour Lunch and Learn program will provide information on new and upcoming diabetes medications and will allow clinicians to apply that knowledge using problem based learning. Download the brochure for more information.
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May

Early Interventions for Better Heatlh Outcomes; Domestic Violence
Date: May 5, 2009
Time:8:00-9:00AM
Location: The Rocks Estate
Presenter:Gisele Lemieux, Brenda Hallisey, and Jeanne Robillard
Accreditation:Nursing contact hours awarded
Cost:No charge
Sponsor:Northern New Hampshire AHEC, New Hampshire Legal Assistance, North Country Health Consortium
Registration Contact:Teresa Brooks at 444-8204
Event Description:This training will give the health care provider a basic understanding of domestic violence and various legal interventions that can impact the health outcomes of their clients. Providers will be given screening tools that can identify the impact of domestic violence on other aspects of patient’s life. Fact sheets will give participants knowledge of when and how to make a referral to legal assistance. Download the brochure for more information.
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2009 Dartmouth Symposium on Substance Abuse: Examination of the Minimum U.S. Drinking Age
Date: May 1, 2009
Time:8:30AM - 4:30PM
Location: Alumni Hall, Dartmouth College Hanover, NH
Presenter:Multiple
Accreditation:Available
Cost:No charge (but registration is required)
Sponsor:The Dartmouth Center on Addiction Recovery and Education (DCARE), The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, the C. Everett Koop Institute at Dartmouth, the Dartmouth College Health Office, Dartmouth Medical School Department of Psychiatry, Dartmouth Greek Houses: Bones Gate, Delta Delta Delta, Epsilon Kappa Theta, Sigma Phi Epsilon
Registration Contact:Information & registration at www.dartmouth.edu/~dcare
Event Description:Conference Objectives include:
  • Be able to educate patients and the public on the impact of alcohol use on preadolescent and adolescent brains;
  • Debate the potential public health consequences of changes in the US minimum legal drinking age (MLDA);
  • Discuss the socio-cultural, ethical, and justice considerations integral to consideration of the US minimum legal drinking age (MLDA);
  • Advance sound public health policy related to the minimum legal drinking age.
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Rural Health Symposium 2009
Date: May 6, 2009
Time:12:00 noon - 7:30PM
Location: The Mountain View Grand Restor & Spa, Whitefield NH
Presenter:Multiple
Accreditation:Nursing contact hours awarded
Cost:No charge (but registration is required)
Sponsor:Northern NH AHEC, Northeastern VT AHEC, UVM College of Medicine, Freeman Medical Scholars Program, Darthmouth Rural Health Programs, APS Healthcare, Inc. and the VT Chronic Care Initiative
Registration Contact:Mail or fax brochure to Northern New Hampshire AHEC
7 Main Street
Whitefield, NH, 03598
Fax #: 603-837-9451
Event Description:Area Health Education Centers of Northeastern Vermont and Northern New Hampshire invite rural practitioners to attend a one-day symposium on rural health care. Download the brochure for more information.
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Ensuring Patients' Succesful Benefit Claims
Date: May 11, 2009
Time:12:00 noon - 1:00PM
Location: Indian Stream Community Health Center
Presenter:Gisele Lemieux, Brenda Hallisey, and Bem Mortell
Accreditation:Nursing contact hours awarded
Cost:No charge
Sponsor:Northern NH AHEC, NH Legal Assistance, North Country Health Consortium
Registration Contact:Ginny Petro at 603-237-8336
Event Description:This training will provide an overview of benefit programs that can assist patients with disabilities in accessing healthcare, educational support, income support and dependant services. The application process and eligibility criteria for SSDI and SSI will be discussed. Providers will be given tips and guidance on how to ‘issue spot’ disability-related problems for adults and children. Download the brochure for more information.
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From Silos to Bridges… “Working Together to Improve Mental Health Outcomes”
Date: May 20, 2009
Time:8:15AM - 12:00 noon
Location: Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa
Presenter:Multiple
Accreditation:None
Cost:No charge
Sponsor:Northern NH AHEC, NH Legal Assistance, North Country Health Consortium
Registration Contact:Kate McCosham 603-837-2519 or email kmccosham@nchcnh.org
Event Description:This half-day workshop will begin with a hot breakfast and informal networking. Our discussion will commence with an introduction to the medical-legal partnership model and the NH Health Law Collaborative. Mental health will be the theme of the day as attendees participate in interactive panel discussions centering on the legal protections available to people with mental health disabilities in the areas of housing and education. Presenters will include legal and medical professionals, including Dr. James Squires of the Endowment for Health who will offer a keynote address. Download the brochure for more information.
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Injectables Used in Diabetes Management
Date: May 27, 2009
Time:12:00 noon - 1:00PM
Location: Coos County Nursing Home
Presenter:Cynthia King
Accreditation:Nursing contact hours awarded
Cost:No charge
Sponsor:Northern NH AHEC
Registration Contact:Susan Hickey at 603-752-2343
Event Description:This program will provide insight to clinicians about injectable medications and devices used in diabetes treatment today. Participants will be able to experience hands on simulations with popular injection devices such as insulin pens and innolets. Injection site selection, insulin syringe use and hypoglycemia will also be discussed. Download the brochure for more information.
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June

Ensuring Patients' Succesful Benefit Claims
Date: June 3, 2009
Time:12:00 noon - 1:00PM
Location: The Rocks Estate
Presenter:Gisele Lemieux, Brenda Hallisey, and Ben Mortell
Accreditation:Nursing contact hours awarded
Cost:No charge
Sponsor:Northern NH AHEC, NH Legal Assistance, North Country Health Consortium
Registration Contact:Teresa Brooks at 603-444-8204
Event Description:This training will provide an overview of benefit programs that can assist patients with disabilities in accessing healthcare, educational support, income support and dependant services. The application process and eligibility criteria for SSDI and SSI will be discussed. Providers will be given tips and guidance on how to ‘issue spot’ disability-related problems for adults and children. Download the brochure for more information.
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Injectables Used in Diabetes Management
Date: June 8, 2009
Time:12:00 noon - 1:00PM
Location: Indian Stream Community Health Center
Presenter:Cynthia King
Accreditation:Nursing contact hours awarded
Cost:No charge
Sponsor:Northern NH AHEC
Registration Contact:Ginny Petro at 603-237-8336
Event Description:This program will provide insight to clinicians about injectable medications and devices used in diabetes treatment today. Participants will be able to experience hands on simulations with popular injection devices such as insulin pens and innolets. Injection site selection, insulin syringe use and hypoglycemia will also be discussed. Download the brochure for more information.
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Diabetes and Depression
Date: June 10, 2009
Time:12:00 noon - 1:00PM
Location: Coos County Nursing Home
Presenter:Stephen Noyes
Accreditation:Nursing contact hours awarded
Cost:No charge
Sponsor:Northern NH AHEC
Registration Contact:Susan Hickey at 603-752-2343
Event Description:This training will attemp to accomplish the following objectives:
  • 1. State the risk factors for depression
  • 2. Identify the vulnerability of specific populations to depression
  • 3. Discuss the interrelationship between diabetes and depression
  • 4. Describe screening tools, diagnostic and referral procedures
Download the brochure for more information.
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Ensuring Patients' Succesful Benefit Claims
Date: June 18, 2009
Time:12:00 noon - 1:00PM
Location: Androscoggin Valley Hospital
Presenter:Gisele Lemieux, Brenda Hallisey, and Ben Mortell
Accreditation:Nursing contact hours awarded
Cost:No charge
Sponsor:Northern NH AHEC, NH Legal Assistance, North Country Health Consortium
Registration Contact:Bridget LaFlamme at 603-752-3669 x4016 or Claudette Morneau 603-752-2200
Event Description:This training will provide an overview of benefit programs that can assist patients with disabilities in accessing healthcare, educational support, income support and dependant services. The application process and eligibility criteria for SSDI and SSI will be discussed. Providers will be given tips and guidance on how to ‘issue spot’ disability-related problems for adults and children. Download the brochure for more information.
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July

Health Careers Summer Camp: Explore the Reasons
Date: July 13th-17th, 2009
Time:One week
Location:
Presenter:Multiple
Accreditation:
Cost:$50 for the week. Scholarships available.
Sponsor:Northern NH AHEC, North Country Health Consortium
Registration Contact:April Allin at 603-837-2519
Event Description:The Health Careers Summer Camp is a day camp based at the Berlin High School. The camp will allow students to explore various health care careers options. Attendees will explore options through first hand experience by participating in hands-on activities and workshops. Attendees will build skills while being exposed to health care programs. Upon completion of the camp, all attendees will be trained and certified in CPR and First Aid. The application deadline is May 22nd, 2009. Download an application and a flyer.
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