Southern NH Area Health Education Center

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1 August 2012 Southern NH Area Health Education Center A Public Health Training Center 128 Route 27, Raymond, NH Upcoming Conferences, Workshops, and Programs Conferences and Workshops The Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New Hampshire Nurses Association Commission on Continuing Education, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. The Southern NH Area Health Education Center, accredited by the NH Medical Society, designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Sponsored by Southern NH Area Health Education Center, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. SNHAHEC Provider Number MEP3658. For more information on all of our conferences and workshops, please visit our online calendar at Online registration is available for most events! a documentary about students with emotional and behavioral challenges and innovative approaches to help these students succeed Tuesday, September 18, :00-6:30 P.M. Rivier College Dion Center 420 South Main Street, Nashua, NH Join us for a screening of Dan Habib s documentary, Who Cares About Kelsey?, followed by a facilitated discussion with filmmaker Dan Habib and film subject Kelsey Carroll. about the film When Kelsey Carroll entered high school, she was a more likely candidate for the juvenile justice system than graduation. Diagnosed with ADHD and carrying the emotional scars of homelessness and substance abuse, as well as the actual scars of repeated self-mutilation, Kelsey was volatile, disruptive and, by her own admission, "not a nice person" to be around. As a freshman at Somersworth (NH) High School, she didn't earn a single academic credit, but she did get suspended for dealing drugs. Who Cares About Kelsey? follows Kelsey through the ups and downs of her senior year. The film will make viewers reconsider the "problem kids" in their own high schools and spark new conversations about an education revolution that's about empowering--not overpowering--our most emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth. target audience disability and mental health practitioners and advocates, physicians, nurses, university faculty, grade level and preschool educators and specialists, youthserving organizations, public policy decision makers, and community leaders registration fee There is no registration fee to attend this session. Continuing education credits will be awarded to nurses, physicians, CHES, and social workers. register online at or contact Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or (603) x3

2 SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE A Training for Health Providers and Mental Health Professionals on Military Culture and Behavioral & Health Issues of Veterans, Service Members, and Their Families October 12, :30-1:00 p.m. Manchester Health Department 1528 Elm Street, Manchester, NH Learning Objectives Discuss the extent of mental health issues in service members returning from combat Explain the importance of knowing about military culture and the military hierarchy List the reasons for asking patients about their military service or the military service of close family members List the populations served by the Department of Veterans Affairs Restate signs and symptoms of PTSD and TBI Describe resources for service members and their families Faculty Faculty members will include service members of the New Hampshire Army National Guard, behavioral health experts, and professionals who work with service members, veterans, and their families. For specific faculty information, visit Program Agenda 8:30 a.m. Registration 8:30-8:45 a.m. Welcome 8:45-9:45 a.m. Introduction to Military Culture and the Scope of the Issue 9:45-11:00 a.m. Boots on the Ground: Experiences of an Army Soldier 11:00-11:15 a.m. Break 11:15-11:45 a.m. Resources Available to Veterans, Service Members, and Families 11:45-12:30 p.m. PTSD and TBI in Veterans and Service Members: What You Should Know 12:30-1:00 p.m. Tips for Clinicians: Providing Care to Those Who Serve Register online at Or contact Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or (603) x3 No registration fee! Registration is required. HRSA A-TrACC: This AHEC Veterans Mental Health Project is funded by Health Resources and Services Administration Contract No. HHSH C/0004 to the National AHEC Organization.

3 UNNATURAL CAUSES UNNATURAL CAUSES is a seven-part documentary series exploring racial and socioeconomic inequalities in health. Episodes and discussion include: In Sickness and In Wealth When the Bough Breaks Becoming American Bad Sugar Place Matters Collateral Damage Not Just a Paycheck Sessions will include a documentary screening followed by facilitated discussion using materials provided by California Newsreel. Registration is not required bring your lunch and a friend!...is inequality making us sick? Thursdays from 12:30-1:30 University of New Hampshire, Manchester Beginning September 20 and running through November 1 For more information, contact Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or x3 School Nurse Training Series save the dates! Infectious Disease Thursday, September 20, 4-6 p.m. Lamprey Health Care- Nashua Center Carol Manning, ARNP Lamprey Health Care- Nashua Register Online or contact Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or x3 These free workshops are available to school nurses serving in New Hampshire. Registration is required. Concussions: Making Head Way to Keeping Our Kids Safe Thursday, September 27 th 4-6 p.m. at Lamprey Health Care -Raymond & Tuesday, October 16, 4-6 p.m. Lamprey Health Care Nashua Center Susanna Gadsby, RN, BSN, MBA, RN Coordinator, Orthopedics, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Autism in the School Thursday, November 8 th 4-6 p.m. Lamprey Health Care Nashua Center

4 AutumnLogic 2012 Technology Happens: Are You Ready? Implementing ICD-10, Meaningful Use and Medical Home Friday, November 30 th, :00 am 4:30 pm SERESC Conference Center 29 Commerce Drive, Bedford Presented by Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center In collaboration with representatives from the Planning Committee Community Health Access Network HIT Roundtable Lamprey Health Care, Inc. Martins Point Health Care Regional Extension Center of NH Conference Goal This conference will enable participants to interact with other users of Centricity EHR products to exchange information and workflows with other multidisciplinary health care teams regarding the use of EHR as a tool to prepare for the future as we strive to enhance patient care. Conference Topics Leveraging Technology to Achieve Outcomes Managing and tracking clinical indicators Maximizing use of integrated systems Meaningful Use Security Technical Updates Workflow successes Learning Objectives Apply the use of tools of technology to support patient care Identify best practices in EHR utilization and management Discuss the implications of meaningful use and health information exchange Describe different strategies for managing workflows $75 registration fee includes continuing education credits, materials, and breakfast and lunch Scholarships are available! Target Audience Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, other health professionals, Information Technology staff, healthcare administrators, and office and business staff, including billing and coding, from practices using the Electronic Health Record. Register online at Or contact Christina Patenaude at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or x3 for more information!

5 Diabetes Today 2012 All Aboard the Diabetes Train November 1 st & 2 nd, 2012 Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa Whitefield, NH Conference Learning Objectives Discuss the physical, emotional and economic challenges resulting from the expanding problem of diabetes Identify effective diabetes educational strategies to improve patient outcomes Determine aspects of diabetes education and management that need improvement in the practice setting Identify the physiological effects of diabetes on various organ systems of the body Target Audience Primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, diabetes educators, dietitians, nurses in all settings, pharmacists, podiatrists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, psychologists, long term care providers, case managers, legislators, insurers and others interested in diabetes management Faculty Affiliations Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH Women s And Infants Hospital, Providence, RI Duprey Consultants, N. Conway, NH DHHS Obesity Prevention Program, Concord, NH Northeast Health Care Quality Foundation, Dover, NH Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, Ma Concord Family Medicine, Concord, NH Northeast Health Care Quality Foundation, Dover, NH Bedford Geriatric Physical Therapy, LLC, Bedford, NH Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH Thursday, November 1 Prevention Panel Afternoon Sessions Dinner Keynote: Type 1 Diabetes: What Happens To The Brain? A View From Inside Friday, November 2 Type 2 Diabetes and the Brain- How Strong is the WIFI Connection on this Train? Diabetes and Pregnancy: Get on Track for a Healthy Baby! Breakout Sessions Lipids, Heart Disease and Diabetes Motivational Interviewing for Behavior Change Register Online at or contact Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or x3 for more information

6 New Interpretation Classes Southern NH AHEC Celebrates 10 Years of Interpretation Training and is excited to announce two NEW programs Advanced Interpretation and Health Care Community Interpretation Training! Information about the Interpretation Training Programs, including the number of interpreters trained, can be downloaded at 60-Hour Health Care Community Interpreter Training October 1-December 10, 2012 Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-9:00 p.m. 22 Bridge Street, 2 nd floor, Manchester, NH For the first time in New Hampshire, SNHAHEC is offering the nationally renowned program called The Health Care Community Interpreter, by Cross Cultural Communications of Columbia, MD. This is a comprehensive 60- hour program that teaches interpreters to work in health care, educational, social services and some legal fields. The student manual is accompanied by a book with over 50 exercises and role plays. 70-Hour Legal Interpretation Training Courses will be offered Spring 2013 SNHAHEC offers a 70-hour Legal Interpretation Training program for interested individuals. Each applicant will be screened for England and target language proficiency. Attendance at all classes is mandatory in order to receive a certificate of completion. To register for these courses, download a registration form at and mail to: Florentina Dinu, Southern NH AHEC, 128 State Route 27, Raymond, NH x5 fgdinu@snhahec.org Please include a copy of your high school diploma/ged or higher education certificate

7 Lunch n Learn Opportunities Schedule a session at your practice today! They are free of charge and include lunch, materials, and continuing education credits. Contact Christina (cpatenaude@snhahec.org) or Tracie (tholmes@snhahec.org) to schedule a session. Hinge Points in Cross Cultural Health Communication Southern NH AHEC, in collaboration with the NH Minority Health Coalition, is offering a workshop on the importance of cultural competency in the healthcare setting. This interactive, one-hour lunch and learn program will discuss the importance of cultural sensitivity and respect in your daily interactions with patients. Learning Objectives 1. List at least 3 unconsciously taught areas that are components of the term culture 2. Identify at least 3 hinge points in cross cultural interaction (points of interaction where cultural assumptions impact future interactions, such as greetings) 3. Discuss the skills of cultural effectiveness and how to apply them Schedule a one-hour lunch & learn by contacting Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or x3. Stanford s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: Better Choices, Better Health Do you have patients with a chronic disease? Are you looking for resources to help them take better care of themselves? The NH CDSMP Network is offering Stanford s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: Better Choices, Better Health as a resource to providers and residents of New Hampshire. The program gives patients with chronic diseases and the people who care for them an opportunity to learn how to put life back into their lives. The Better Choices, Better Health program is offered: As a series of workshops: Classes are offered in community centers across New Hampshire. Upcoming trainings can be found at under the Better Choices, Better Health tab. As a Lunch n Learn Session: An introductory one-hour session can be brought to your practice by SNHAHEC to help your staff understand what can be done to help patients with chronic diseases manage their lives. To schedule this session, contact Tracie below. New Hampshire Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Network For more information, please contact: Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or x3.

8 The Metabolic Triad: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Inflammation Individuals with diabetes have a greater risk of developing CVD and a mortality rate associated with CVD that is 2 to 4 times higher than people without diabetes. This one-hour lunch and learn session will educate providers on the markers, preventative measures, and treatments for these co-morbid conditions. Learning Objectives: Explain the burden of cardiovascular risk factor in patients with diabetes Define inflammation and it s role as a risk factor for CVD List 4 lifestyle modifications to reduce heart disease Review evidence based guidelines for diet, lipid disorders and hypertension Explain positive approach to nutrition education Describe a Heart Healthy Diet Faculty Della Flanagan, RD, CDE, MEd, BC-ADM, LD, Sandy Sheeran, RN, BSN, CDE, and Kris Ferullo RN, BSN, CDE To schedule this Lunch and Learn at your practice, contact Christina Patenaude at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or (603) x3 Chronic Illness and Emotional Distress: It Takes a Village Learning Objectives Describe the symptoms that characterize depression and anxiety Identify the vulnerability of specific populations to depression and anxiety particularly in chronic medical conditions and in substance use/abuse Discuss creative ways to use integrated care approaches in primary care settings and transitions Target Audience Physicians, Physician Assistants, registered nurses, medical assistants, nursing assistants, and other staff members interested in chronic illness and emotional distress. To schedule this Lunch and Learn at your practice, contact Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or (603) x3.

9 Improving Asthma Management: Continuing Education and Technical Assistance for Health Professionals Improving Asthma Management, a series of eight continuing education sessions, is designed to bring you the most up-to-date information for successful asthma management in the primary care setting and enable practices to have a significant impact on improving asthma management for better patient outcomes. Whether you decide to schedule one program or the entire series, your practice will identify improvements the practice wants to make from among evidence-based best practices recommended in the 2007 National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report 3 Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma. Examples of changes provider practices have been able to make include increasing the use of asthma action plans, routinely assessing for environmental triggers and exposures, diagnosing work-related asthma, scheduling follow-up asthma visits, increasing flu shots and more. This is an exceptional opportunity to make the kinds of improvements that will benefit both providers and patients. This 8 part series offers: Asthma Guidelines for the Way You Practice Asthma Management Tools: Gizmos and Gadgets Asthma Medications Spirometry Control of Environmental Factors that Affect Asthma Asthma Education: Using the Toolkit Asthma Management Should Not Be Complicated! Documentation: Implementation New or Revised Encounter Forms (for sites with Centricity only) We suggest starting with the Asthma Guidelines and then choosing other sessions that fit the needs of the practice. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to schedule a Lunch and Learn, call Christina Patenaude at (603) ext. 3 or cpatenaude@snhahec.org Announcements: Register online for our upcoming programs! Thank you, Christina Patenaude, Program Coordinator Southern New Hampshire AHEC 128 State Route 27, Raymond, NH e cpatenaude@snhahec.org t (603) ext. 3 f (603) August Sep 1 September