This pulmonary and respiratory update for healthcare professionals is a full-day continuing education program designed to provide the latest evidence-based insights and practical strategies for managing respiratory and pulmonary conditions. Featuring expert-led sessions on interstitial lung disease, the impact of long COVID, asthma management innovations, updates in cystic fibrosis treatments, and advancements in COPD care, this program equips healthcare professionals with the tools to deliver high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care. Through interactive discussions and case-based learning, participants will gain actionable knowledge to improve outcomes for patients across diverse care settings.
 

Target Audience:

• This program is designed for registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals who care for patients with pulmonary and respiratory conditions. It is particularly relevant for clinicians working in acute care, primary care, outpatient clinics, and community health settings who wish to enhance their knowledge and clinical expertise in managing a range of respiratory illnesses.
   

Learning Outcome:

• At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to describe enhanced methods to assess, manage, and educate patients with pulmonary and respiratory conditions
   

5 Nursing Contact Hours

Fee: $130
 

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This program will cover humane care methodologies, the integration of co-occurring condition management, unique challenges and strategies for LGBTQ-inclusive care and considerations for decreasing stigma.
 

Planned Agenda:

• Humane Approaches to Care and Treatment
• Co-Occurring Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use Disorders
• Providing LTGBTQ Affirmative and Inclusive Services in Healthcare Settings
• Hiding in Plain Sight: Decreasing Stigma and Increasing Support
   

Learning Outcome:

• By the end of the program participants will improve their knowledge of humane and affirming care practices to improve patient outcomes and promote a more inclusive and supportive healthcare environment for individuals affected by substance use disorders.
   

Faculty:

• Donna White, DNP
• Stephanie Nicols, PharmD
• Phil McCabe, CSW, CAS
• Kim LaMontagne, MBA
  
   

5.5 Nursing Contact Hours

Fee: $130
 

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This program is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge to recognize and manage emergent cardiac conditions in ambulatory care settings.

Topics include identifying and responding to chest pain, hypertensive emergencies, dissecting aneurysms, and cardiac dysrhythmias. Participants will review evidence-based treatment protocols and gain practical guidance on determining when to activate emergency services, transfer to the ER, or manage conditions in outpatient care.
 

Learning Outcome:

• By the end of this program, participants will be able to evaluate and differentiate emergent cardiac conditions in ambulatory care settings, implement evidence-based treatment protocols, and make informed decisions regarding the appropriate level of care, including when to activate emergency services, transfer to the ER, or manage conditions in outpatient settings.
   

Faculty:

• Wendy L. Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP

5 Nursing Contact Hours

Fee: $119
 

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This conference provides an essential opportunity for healthcare professionals to explore the complexities and rewards of hospice and palliative care. Featuring a multidisciplinary line-up of speakers, these sessions are designed to enhance skills in navigating difficult conversations, addressing conflict, and fostering meaningful connections with patients and families.
 

Highlights Include:

• Dealing with Difficult People: Strategies for managing challenging interactions with compassion and professionalism.
• Mitigating Conflict: Tools for identifying and resolving conflicts effectively in hospice and palliative care settings.
• Cognitive Rehearsal: Practice Session on Saying the Hard Things: Hands-on training to build confidence and skill in addressing sensitive topics.
• Hospice Options Across the Lifespan: A comprehensive look at hospice care tailored to different stages of life.
• Cultural Differences in Hospice and Palliative Care: Exploring how cultural backgrounds influence end-of-life care preferences and practices.
• Finding Peace at End of Life: Techniques and approaches for fostering peace and comfort for patients and their families.
   

Target Audience:

• Hospice and palliative care nurses
• APRNs in hospice and palliative care
• Social workers and counselors in hospice and palliative care settings
• Chaplains and spiritual care providers
• Long-term care and home care providers involved in hospice care
• Administrators and leaders in hospice organizations
• Any healthcare professionals who provide care or support to patients and families facing end-of-life challenges
   

Learning Outcome:

• By the end of the program, participants will enhance their knowledge about managing complex care situations, and describe ways to support diverse cultural and ethical needs, and conduct sensitive conversations in-home care, hospice and palliative care settings
  
   

6.5 Nursing Contact Hours

Fee: $159 (includes breakfast & lunch)
 

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Men's Faith Sharing Group
 

• First Meeting: Tuesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m.

• Then meet weekly from Tuesday, February 4 to May 6

• Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Lower Church Meeting Room

Men's Faith Sharing Group
 

• First Meeting: Tuesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m.

• Then meet weekly from Tuesday, February 4 to May 6

• Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Lower Church Meeting Room

Men's Faith Sharing Group
 

• First Meeting: Tuesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m.

• Then meet weekly from Tuesday, February 4 to May 6

• Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Lower Church Meeting Room

Men's Faith Sharing Group
 

• First Meeting: Tuesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m.

• Then meet weekly from Tuesday, February 4 to May 6

• Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Lower Church Meeting Room

Men's Faith Sharing Group
 

• First Meeting: Tuesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m.

• Then meet weekly from Tuesday, February 4 to May 6

• Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Lower Church Meeting Room

Men's Faith Sharing Group
 

• First Meeting: Tuesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m.

• Then meet weekly from Tuesday, February 4 to May 6

• Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Lower Church Meeting Room