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SUMMARY:Osteoarthritis Encompassing Updates in Treatment and Management
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access Recording Link  \nOsteoarthritis Encompassing Updates in Treatment and Management \nPresented by: Jacob Hinkley\, DO\, Orthopedic Surgeon\, OSMC \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis\nUnderstand clinical and diagnostic tools for diagnosing osteoarthritis\nUnderstand non-surgical and surgical treatments of osteoarthritis\n\nAbout the presenter \nOriginally from Wisconsin\, Dr. Jacob “Jake” Hinkley joined OSMC in 2023. He attended the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse\, where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology\, with a minor in chemistry\, in 2013. In 2017\, Dr. Hinkley earned his medical degree from Des Moines University in Iowa\, while he simultaneously earned a master’s degree in anatomy. \nDr. Hinkley completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc\, Michigan\, in 2022. During this time\, he served as Chief Resident and was appointed as clinical faculty at Michigan State University. \nIn 2022-23\, he gained further instruction within a rigorous fellowship focused on adult reconstruction and arthroplasty at the Center for Orthopedic Research & Education (CORE) Institute in Phoenix\, Arizona. As a Fellow\, Dr. Hinkley was trained in complex revision surgery of the hip and knee\, partial knee replacement and multiple technologies including surgical computer navigation and robotics. He has also participated in multiple scholarly works\, including topics such as reducing blood loss in hip fracture patients\, cost analysis in orthopedic surgery\, radiation exposure\, etc. \nHe is a board-eligible candidate by the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of several professional organizations\, including the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons\, American Osteopathic Association\, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. \nHis areas of specialized expertise include primary hip and knee replacement and revision of hip and knee replacements. Dr. Hinkley also specializes in the treatment of fractures of the appendicular skeleton\, which includes the shoulder girdle (clavicle and scapula) or pelvis. Plus\, he offers care for soft tissue injuries of the knee\, hip\, and shoulder.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/2895/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:CME Events,Grand Rounds,On Demand CME Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250410
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SUMMARY:Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Program
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access Recording Link  \nFetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Program \nPresented by: Sally Dixon\, RN\, St. Joseph County Department of Health \nDr. Tucker Balam\, DO\, Family Medicine\, Beacon Health System \nLearning Objectives: \n\nPresent how a combination of FIMR Clinical Recommendations and the Perinatal Periods of Risk (PPOR) Choices of Action framework produces targeted interventions that can be applied to day-to-day practice and strategies to improve maternal\, pregnancy\, and infant outcomes in a clinical setting.\nPresent infant and fetal mortality data from the findings of the St. Joseph County Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) program\, including causes of infant loss and stillbirth and the opportunity for prevention.\nThrough composite case studies\, highlight the importance of collaboration between healthcare providers\, patients\, social services\, and community resources to address social drivers of health and respond to mothers’ concerns to improve early detection of pregnancy complications and strengthen support throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.\n\nAbout the presenters \n \nAs a Registered Nurse\, Sally Dixon has spent her career caring and advocating for women and infants. In her current role as Maternal Infant Health Coordinator at Beacon Community Impact\, Sally leads the St. Joseph County Fetal Infant Mortality Review Case Review Team and facilitates community action to address system\, clinical\, and policy factors that contribute to infant and maternal mortality and pregnancy loss to assure the conditions of optimal births for all people. Prior to joining Beacon\, Sally led the FIMR Case Review Team at the St. Joseph County Department of Health for seven years. In addition to Sally’s work in public health\, she’s held positions in labor and delivery\, postpartum\, newborn nursery\, as grant writer and as a stay-at-home mom. Sally is a graduate of the Presbyterian Hospital School of Professional Nursing in Philadelphia and earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and healthcare psychology from Graceland University. \nDr. Tucker Balam returned to Memorial in 2016 after practicing in rural Washington State. Prior to returning\, he utilized his OB fellowship training and procedural skills acquired in residency to care for the underserved population in Omak\, Washington. He has special interests in women’s health\, sports medicine and the benefits of osteopathy. In 2018\, he began as the OB Fellowship Director and is an ALSO-certified instructor. He is currently developing the osteopathic curriculum at Memorial. \nHe and his wife have been married since 2002 and take great pride in their three children. He is active as a team physician for USA weightlifting and the International Weightlifting Federation\, where he helps care for beginner to Olympic-level athletes. In addition to medical coverage and being a certified referee\, he competes in weightlifting and is trying to qualify for international competition.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/fetal-infant-mortality-review-fimr-program/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:CME Events,Grand Rounds,On Demand CME Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250416
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SUMMARY:Brain Injury Guideline (BIG) Criteria
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access Recording Link  \nBrain Injury Guideline (BIG) Criteria \nPresented by: Justin Koenig\, MD\, FACOS\, General & Trauma Surgery \nLearning objectives \n\nIdentify what a traumatic brain injury is and how to recognize signs of the injury\nUnderstand the different types of intracranial hemorrhage\nUnderstand the goal of utilizing BIG (brain injury guideline) criteria to triage appropriate care for patients\n\nAbout the presenter \nDr. Justin Koenig has dedicated his life to serving his country and his patients. The U.S. Air Force Major helped lead surgical teams at home and abroad in his years of military service. He was even deployed to North Africa to help establish trauma care services in developing regions. \nWhile stationed at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado\, the Auburn\, IN\, native and his family decided to return to the Midwest so he could practice medicine in a more traditional hospital setting. Dr. Koenig wanted to be a part of the Beacon team because of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients. \n“As a trauma surgeon\, I usually meet people on their worst day imaginable and I make my best effort to heal them\,” Dr. Koenig said. “I want to be your ally. It’s my goal to make patients as informed about their care as possible. And I work with each patient to improve his or her overall well-being and ensure they are an integral part of their own healing process.” \nHis resume contains numerous Air Force commendation and service medals\, teaching awards and even film and television credits as a surgical resident on “Chicago Trauma” and “Chicagoland.” But this humble\, patient-centered doctor appreciates nothing more than seeing a patient back in their normal routine doing well. \n“Never underestimate the value of faith and a positive mental attitude\,” Dr. Koenig said about what he has learned from patients over the years. “I have seen people use horrible events to change their lives for the better and achieve remarkable things.”
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/2901/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:CME Events,Grand Rounds,On Demand CME Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTSTAMP:20260407T015921
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SUMMARY:Renal Denervation: A Novel Approach to Resistant Hypertension
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access Recording Link \nRenal Denervation: A Novel Approach to Resistant Hypertension \nPresented by: M. Shakil Aslam\, MD\, Cardiology\, Nuclear Cardiology\, Interventional Cardiology – Beacon Health System \nLearning objectives \n\nLearn about the team approach in the treatment of hypertension.\nLearn about additional work up for resistant hypertension.\nLearn about new treatment options for resistant hypertension.\n\nAbout the presenter \nDr. Aslam received his medical degree from King Edward Medical University in Lahore\, Pakistan\, and Master’s degree in Public Health / Health Administration from University of Oklahoma. He completed his internal medicine residency at Chicago Medical School\, Rosalind Franklin University\, cardiology fellowship at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital\, Park Ridge\, Illinois\, and Interventional cardiology fellowship at Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital / University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Affiliated Hospitals in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. He is board-certified in cardiology\, nuclear medicine\, interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a fellow of the society of cardiac angiography and intervention. He serves as faculty at University of Indiana School of Medicine as Voluntary Assistant Professor. \nHe is currently Medical Director of Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists at South Bend as well as Medical Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He serves on the Governing Council of the Beacon Heart & Vascular & Stroke Center and various quality and peer review committees. He formerly served as director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Memorial Hospital of South Bend and director of ICU and Cardiopulmonary Services at Grandview Hospital in Michigan. \nHe has special interests in coronary\, peripheral and endovascular interventions\, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)\, as well as structural heart diseases.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/renal-denervation-a-novel-approach-to-resistant-hypertension/
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