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SUMMARY:Street Drug Contamination
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDeamnd Recording  \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation  \nStreet Drug Contamination \nPresented By: Lindsay Weaver\, MD\, FACEP – State Health Commissioner \nDr. Weaver was named Indiana State Health Commissioner by Governor Eric J. Holcomb on June 1\, 2023. She brings to the role a passion for improving the health of Hoosiers through a focus on prevention\, data-informed programming\, and access to care in all corners of the state.\nPrior to her appointment\, she had served since Feb. 3\, 2020\, as the chief medical officer for the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)\, where she helped to lead the state’s pandemic response by spearheading the development of the statewide lab testing network to expand COVID-19 testing capacity in Indiana and led the statewide distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. She provided clinical input and support t to all agency divisions during her tenure as chief medical officer and helped lead efforts to transform the delivery of public health services in Indiana.\nDr. Weaver is also an assistant professor of clinical emergency medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine and continues to practice emergency medicine at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.\nShe earned her undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Kentucky and graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She received residency training in emergency medicine and fellowship training in hospice and palliative medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine\, and she completed a fellowship in ethics at the Charles Warren Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics at Indiana University Health.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/street-drug-contamination/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:On Demand CME Events,Opioid
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240111
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20231228T144914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T170223Z
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SUMMARY:Vitamin D - Still A Hot Topic?
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand Recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation  \nVitamin D – Still A Hot Topic? \nPresented By: Thomas Larsen\, MD\, PHD – Dept of Family Medicine\, South Bend Clinic \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the classic pathways and physiologic functions of vitamin D in the human body\nDetermine risk factors for vitamin D deficiency\nExplain the rationale for current vitamin D supplementation guidelines\, understanding the challenges defining the optimal vitamin D level.\n\nDr. Thomas Larsen practices in the family medicine department of the South Bend Clinic in South Bend\, IN. Dr. Larsen is board certified in family medicine and professionally certified in Outdoor Emergency Care. He is a member of the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Larsen graduated from Aarhus University in Denmark in 2008 and did his residency at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He considers it an enormous privilege getting to be part of his patients’ life stories when it comes to their health. He strives to listen and understand\, and to the best of his training and knowledge provide options for diagnostic work-up and treatment. He believes a good patient-physician rela¬tion¬ship is all about partnering in health.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/vitamin-d-still-a-hot-topic/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:CME Events,On Demand CME Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240118
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20231228T145607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T170122Z
UID:10000393-1705449600-1705535999@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Confidentiality in PEER Review
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Access OnDemand Recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation  \nConfidentiality in PEER Review \nPresented By: Chris Eades\, Attorney – Hall Render Advisory Services \n \nChris Eades focuses his practice in the areas of virtual care and medical staff governance. With respect to the latter\, Chris regularly counsels clients on matters involving medical staff credentialing and peer review\, as well as interpretation and application of hospital and professional licensure rules\, Medicare conditions of participation\, accreditation standards\, and medical staff governing documents. He is engaged by the firm’s clients to assist with the drafting and implementation of medical staff bylaws\, credentialing policies\, rules and regulations\, peer review sharing arrangements\, FPPE/OPPE processes and other medical staff policies and procedures. Peer review confidentiality and peer review immunity are critical to effective hospital and medical staff quality review. Chris frequently represents hospitals and other health care entities in the context of medical staff quality review and corrective action processes\, fair hearings and related litigation\, assisting these clients to maximize the intended benefit of peer review confidentiality and to achieve state and federal peer review immunity. \nAs part of his virtual care practice\, Chris regularly works with health care entities and providers throughout the country\, and also in other areas of the world\, to develop and implement virtual care programs. There is wide variability among jurisdictions in their approach to telehealth and telemedicine. Chris assists the firm’s clients to navigate this variability and to understand and appropriately apply the relevant telemedicine rules and regulations\, particularly those involving the professional practice of virtual care. These matters routinely involve professional licensure requirements\, delegated credentialing agreements\, scope of practice considerations\, informed consent for telemedicine services\, related recordkeeping requirements\, telemedicine prescription requirements and other aspects of virtual care workflow. Chris enjoys speaking at conferences and events throughout the year on aspects of virtual care\, particularly as the applicable regulatory framework continues to evolve in response to the wealth of potential made possible through telemedicine technology.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/confidentiality-in-peer-review/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:CME Events,On Demand CME Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20231228T150030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T184105Z
UID:10000394-1706054400-1706140799@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Valvular Heart Disease Management in 2024
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand Recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation \nValvular Heart Disease Management in 2024 \nPresented By: Mayank Mittal\, MD\, FACP\, FACC – Interventional Cardiology\, Beacon Health System \nDaniel Weber\, MD – Cardiothoracic Surgery\, Beacon Health System \nDr. Mittal received his medical degree from Grant Medical College\, Mumbai\, India. He completed his internship at Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals\, Mumbai\, India and postgraduate training in the United Kingdom. He also completed clinical simulation and medical education fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania\, Philadelphia. He then went to University of Missouri\, Columbia for cardiovascular research fellowship\, internal medicine residency and cardiovascular fellowship. He completed his interventional cardiology fellowship at Borgess Heart Institute\, Kalamazoo with the Michigan State University. Dr. Mittal is Board certified in interventional cardiology\, cardiovascular medicine\, internal medicine\, echocardiography and nuclear medicine. Dr. Mittal’s area of expertise includes coronary artery disease\, peripheral artery disease\, minimally invasive valve replacement and repair such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Mitra-clip procedures. He also maintains clinical interest in stroke prevention through Endoscopic Left atrial appendage closure with Watchman or Amulet device for those with atrial fibrillation and closure of patent foramen ovale or ASD for those with septal defect. Dr. Mittal has widely published and presented his research in medical education and cardiovascular field. He has received several awards and grants for his research\, especially for developing a new drug eluting stent. His research profile can be checked at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/… He is passionate about patient centered care\, medical education and clinical research. Dr. Mittal serves on editorial boards of scientific journals. He is a Fellow of American College of Cardiology and American College of Physicians. When he is not at work\, he enjoys traveling\, running and spending time with his family. \n  \n  \n \nDr. Weber was drawn to cardiothoracic surgery because of his fascination with the complexity of the human heart and lungs. He loves to help patients in challenging situations\, while understanding how difficult it can be for someone to hear that they need surgery. “I believe open communication with my patients is crucial to providing the best possible care.” This often means customizing operative plans tailored to each patient’s needs and expectations. \nWhen it comes to his patients\, Dr. Weber’s philosophy is simple\, yet powerful: “I’ve been privileged to treat patients who come from so many different backgrounds and life experiences. By listening to them and their families\, I have learned so much about their expectations and ultimately how best to treat and communicate with them.” He wants his patients to understand that he’s dedicated to their health and well-being. “I care about their medical condition but – possibly more importantly – I care about them as people.”
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/valvular-heart-disease-management-in-2024/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:On Demand CME Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20231228T152316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T155126Z
UID:10000395-1707264000-1707350399@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:EMTALA – General Considerations and Receiving Hospital Obligations
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand Recording  \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation  \nEMTALA – General Considerations and Receiving Hospital Obligations \nPresented By: Chris Eades\, Attorney – Hall Render Advisory Services \nLearning Objectives: \n\nAppreciate the genesis of EMTALA and understand the basic regulatory framework attendant to same;\nDistinguish the legal obligations of receiving hospitals (from transferring facilities) and understand the implications for non-compliance with these obligations; and\nConsider and apply best practices to ensure receiving hospital are in a position to evidence compliance with their EMTALA obligations.\n\n  \nChris Eades focuses his practice in the areas of virtual care and medical staff governance. With respect to the latter\, Chris regularly counsels clients on matters involving medical staff credentialing and peer review\, as well as interpretation and application of hospital and professional licensure rules\, Medicare conditions of participation\, accreditation standards\, and medical staff governing documents. He is engaged by the firm’s clients to assist with the drafting and implementation of medical staff bylaws\, credentialing policies\, rules and regulations\, peer review sharing arrangements\, FPPE/OPPE processes and other medical staff policies and procedures. Peer review confidentiality and peer review immunity are critical to effective hospital and medical staff quality review. Chris frequently represents hospitals and other health care entities in the context of medical staff quality review and corrective action processes\, fair hearings and related litigation\, assisting these clients to maximize the intended benefit of peer review confidentiality and to achieve state and federal peer review immunity. \nAs part of his virtual care practice\, Chris regularly works with health care entities and providers throughout the country\, and also in other areas of the world\, to develop and implement virtual care programs. There is wide variability among jurisdictions in their approach to telehealth and telemedicine. Chris assists the firm’s clients to navigate this variability and to understand and appropriately apply the relevant telemedicine rules and regulations\, particularly those involving the professional practice of virtual care. These matters routinely involve professional licensure requirements\, delegated credentialing agreements\, scope of practice considerations\, informed consent for telemedicine services\, related recordkeeping requirements\, telemedicine prescription requirements and other aspects of virtual care workflow. Chris enjoys speaking at conferences and events throughout the year on aspects of virtual care\, particularly as the applicable regulatory framework continues to evolve in response to the wealth of potential made possible through telemedicine technology. \n 
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/us-outbreak-update-on-malaria-dengue-virus/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:CME Events,On Demand CME Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20231228T151624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T170022Z
UID:10000396-1707868800-1707955199@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Pulmonary Embolism Response Team
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand Recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation  \nPulmonary Embolism Response Team \nPresented By: Luke White\, DO – Pulmonology\, Beacon Health System \nLuke Collins\, MD – Emergency Medicine\, SB Emergency Physicians\, Inc. \nM. Shakil Aslam\, MD – Nuclear Cardiology/Interventional Cardiology \nLearning objectives:  \n\nFamiliarize audience with the role of a PERT program for treatment of pulmonary embolism.\nPromote ability to describe basic risk stratification and treatment options typically utilized at Memorial Hospital.\nIncrease confidence with activating the PERT team as needed.\n\n  \n  \nDr. Luke White\, DO is a critical care medicine specialist in South Bend\, IN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Of South Bend. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDr. Luke Collins is a graduate of Indiana School of Medicine at the Notre Dame campus. He attended Emergency Medicine residency at DMC Wayne State Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit\, and now works with South Bend Emergency Physicians\, Inc. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDr. Aslam received his medical degree from King Edward Medical University in Lahore\, Pakistan and Masters in Public Health / Health Administration from University of Oklahoma-health Sciences Center\, Oklahoma City. 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 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 interest 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/pulmonary-embolism-response-team/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:CME Events,On Demand CME Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240222
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20231228T151949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T165821Z
UID:10000397-1708473600-1708559999@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Tools and Challenges in Critical Care Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand Recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation \nFood for Thought: Tools and Challenges in Critical Care Nutrition. \nPresented By: Colin Fath\, MD \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nUnderstand the potential benefits and risks in nutritional support for the critically ill patient\nRecognize the multiple barriers between our patients and optimal nutrition in ICU\nIdentify the strategies and tools available to improve patient outcomes despite these hurdles\n\nWhile Colin T. Fath\, MD\, started his college career as a chemical engineering major\, he pivoted toward medicine as he saw many engineers moving into management roles as they progressed in their field. “In the hospital I have the opportunity to keep practicing science\, work closely with people\, and have more chances to be of service in my community\,” he says. \nThe field of medicine was also a familiar one to him with both grandfathers\, his father\, and one of his sisters in this line of work. Dr. Fath chose to focus on acute care and typically treats surgical emergencies\, such as a car accident or an inflamed appendix. “My role is to guide those who are at their very sickest back toward safety\,” he says. “Between emergencies\, I treat general surgical problems such as hernias\, lumps and gallbladder disease.” \nHe studied at the University of Notre Dame where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He then graduated from Wayne State School of Medicine\, Detroit\, with his Medical Degree. His residency was completed at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics\, Iowa City\, in general surgery and his fellowship in surgical critical care was at University of Kentucky\, Lexington. \nDr. Fath sees his role as advisor\, with the final decision always with the patients he was done his best to make well-informed. He educates patients on their condition\, treatment options and what to expect in the various scenarios. “The right choice depends on each individual’s specific situation and values\,” he says. \nHe believes that while people will eventually become ill\, they will be better able to tackle a setback and other challenges in life if they have first taken care of their health.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/topics-in-surgical-procedures/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:On Demand CME Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20231228T152233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T173713Z
UID:10000398-1709078400-1709164799@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Surrogate Healthcare Decision Makers: An Ethical and Medicolegal Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand Recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation \nSurrogate Healthcare Decision Makers: An Ethical and Medicolegal Discussion  \nPresented By: Nick Kerr\, DO – Palliative Care\, Beacon Health System \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nExplain the purpose and role of surrogate healthcare decision makers\nReview the Indiana hierarchy for surrogate healthcare decision makers\nUnderstand best practices for establishing and communicating with surrogate decision makers\n\nDr. Kerr received his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines\, Iowa\, and completed his family residency at Saint Joseph Health System in Mishawaka and his hospice and palliative medicine fellowship at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Kerr is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Kerr chose to specialize in palliative medicine to fulfill his passion to provide comprehensive supportive care and assistance to patients and patient’s families facing both life altering and terminal illnesses.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/ethical-consideration-revolving-surrogate-decision-makers/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:CME Events,On Demand CME Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20240221T140118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T174834Z
UID:10000399-1709683200-1709769599@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:CMIO Technology Update With Tips And Tricks For Cerner\, Halo\, Dragon\, Duo\, etc.
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand Recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation \nCMIO Technology Update With Tips And Tricks For Cerner\, Halo\, Dragon\, Duo\, etc. \nPresented By: Scott Eshowsky\, MD – Chief Medical Information Officer\, Beacon Health System \nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain deeper understanding of Halo functionality\nLearn key concepts of workflow mPage chart review capabilities\nLearn general PowerChart tips and tricks\n\nDr. Eshowsky received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency in Family Medicine at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie\, where he served as Chief Resident. He is board-certified in Family Medicine.\nDr. Eshowsky also serves as the Chief Medical Information Officer for Beacon Health System\, and is also a member of Beacon Medical Group’s Physician Governance Council.  He is passionate about achieving clinical excellence by enhancing and standardizing the use of technology for all of Beacon’s caregivers.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/cmio-technology-update-with-tips-and-tricks-for-cerner-halo-dragon-duo-etc/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:CME Events,Grand Rounds,On Demand CME Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20240221T140338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T175032Z
UID:10000400-1710288000-1710374399@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Microaggressions
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand Recording  \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation  \nMicroaggressions \nPresented by: Janel Charlton\, MD\, Marion Mahone\, MD & Gregory Pouliot\, PhD – Faculty\, Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDefine microaggressions and their subtypes.\nExplore the impact of microaggressions on the target audience.\nUnderstand your role as an ally.\nPractice specific disruption techniques to address/mitigate microaggressions.\n\nDr. Charlton joined the Family Medicine Residency Program in 2012 and took the position of Senior Associate Director in 2017. Drawing on her experiences as a former Chief Resident in the program\, she understands the importance of strong communication between the faculty and residents. She prioritizes developing personal and professional relationships with each resident and aiding in their learning and development. Dr. Charlton and her husband\, David\, live in South Bend with their sons. The boys keep their family busy with sporting events and playing outside. \n  \nDr. Mahone graduated from the Memorial Family Medicine Residency in 2013\, then stayed an extra year to complete a Masters in Public Affairs through the Health Service Management curriculum.  She then took a position as a residency hospitalist in 2014\, and then became a full-fledged faculty hospitalist in July 2017.  Within the residency\, she is one of two faculty members who exclusively staff the inpatient medicine service.  Her interests include hospital medicine\, recreational sports\, trivia\, traveling\, and learning musical instruments. \n  \n  \nDr. Pouliot joined the faculty in 2016 after completion of a two-year fellowship in clinical health psychology in Flint\, Michigan. Within the residency\, he oversees the behavioral medicine curriculum and teaches interpersonal communication skills as well as differential psychiatric diagnoses and their associated treatments. His primary clinical interests include inpatient consultation-liaison services\, including capacity evaluations and psychodiagnostic assessments. Additionally\, Dr. Pouliot’s psychotherapeutic areas of expertise include characterological issues as well as complex comorbid psychological dysfunction. He recently completed a postdoctoral masters degree in clinical psychopharmacology at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/microaggressions/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:CME Events,On Demand CME Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20240314T175239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T155421Z
UID:10000403-1710892800-1710979199@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:“Know Your Numbers” A Practical Discussion Of Probabilities And Odds Ratios To Impacting Diagnostic Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access Webinar OnDemand Recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation  \n“Know Your Numbers” A Practical Discussion Of Probabilities And Odds Ratios To Impacting Diagnostic \nPresented By: Zach Walker\, MD – Emergency Medicine\, Elite Emergency Physicians\, Inc. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nReview basics statistics in medicine\nExplore some basic statistics of common medical tests\nEnhance clinical decision making as a result of understanding properties of testing\n\nBorn in Columbus Ohio. BS from Ohio State University\, Radiological Sciences and Therapy. Worked two years in interventional radiology prior to attending medical school at Ohio State University. Graduated Residency from MetroHealth & Cleveland Clinic in 2023 before moving to the area with my wife Natalie and our daughter Cecilia.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/know-your-numbers-a-practical-discussion-of-probabilities-and-odds-ratios-to-impacting-diagnostic-considerations/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:CME Events,Grand Rounds,On Demand CME Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20240126T190429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T155752Z
UID:10000401-1711497600-1711583999@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:The Gratitude Advantage: A Panel Discussion on How Thankfulness Helps Us and Helps
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand Recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation  \nThe Gratitude Advantage: A Panel Discussion on How Thankfulness Helps Us and Helps \nPresented By: Dr. Jason Marker\, Dr. Dominic Vachon\, Mary J.\, grateful patient\, Mike M.\, grateful patient\, and Jessica Benko \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the science behind gratitude.\nLearn how gratitude positively affects provider well-being and resilience.\nDiscover why hearing – and accepting – gratitude is important to your patients\, their healing journeys\, and a healthy workplace.\nExplore practical ways to show gratitude.\nHear more about the gratitude referral process.\n\n    
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/the-gratitude-advantage-a-panel-discussion-on-how-thankfulness-helps-us-and-helps/
LOCATION:Auditorium at Memorial Hospital\, 615 N Michigan St\, South Bend\, IN\, 46601\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME Events,On Demand CME Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240404
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20240126T192030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T124130Z
UID:10000402-1712102400-1712188799@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Beacon Health System’s Community Health Needs Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand Recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation  \nBeacon Health System’s Community Health Needs Assessment \nPresented By: Kimberly Green Reeves – Exec Dir\, Community Impact\, Beacon Health System \nCassy White – Lead Project Specialist\, Beacon Health System \n Kimberly received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Cross College\, Notre Dame and a Master of Public Affairs degree from Indiana University of South Bend. As the Executive Director of Community Impact\, Kimberly provides oversight for health outreach in the region. She is responsible for ensuring there are effective and sustainable models and processes in place to improve the health of our communities through measurable and effective behavior changes that will ultimately impact the quality of life of community members. When not working Kimberly enjoys volunteering in the community and spending time with family. \nCassy White serves as the Manager of Community Health Outcomes for Beacon Community Impact. She oversees and supports the work of the Health Equity and Outcomes team to develop and implement the community needs assessment and build up the department’s data infrastructure. She also oversees the Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Program. Cassy has over 5 years of experience in community\, public and environmental health. In her past professional careers\, she served as an epidemiologist focused on health equity\, infectious disease surveillance and behavioral health surveillance. \nCassy holds a Bachelor’s of Science in International Health from Bethel University and a Master’s in Public Health from Indiana Wesleyan University. She is passionate about using data for action to advance health equity across the community to change the correlation between inequities and quality of life.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/beacon-health-systems-community-health-needs-assessment/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:CME Events,On Demand CME Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20240408T131839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T131839Z
UID:10000404-1712707200-1712793599@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:CMIO Technology Update With Tips and Tricks For Cerner\, Halo\, Dragon\, Duo\, etc.
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access Webinar Registration \nCMIO Technology Update With Tips and Tricks For Cerner\, Halo\, Dragon\, Duo\, etc. \nPresented By: Scott Eshowsky\, MD – Chief Medical Information Officer\, Beacon Health System \nLearning objectives: \n\nGain deeper understanding of Halo functionality\nLearn key concepts of workflow mPage chart review capabilities\nLearn general PowerChart tips and tricks\n\n \nDr. Eshowsky received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency in Family Medicine at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie\, where he served as Chief Resident. He is board-certified in Family Medicine.\nDr. Eshowsky also serves as the Chief Medical Information Officer for Beacon Health System\, and is also a member of Beacon Medical Group’s Physician Governance Council.  He is passionate about achieving clinical excellence by enhancing and standardizing the use of technology for all of Beacon’s caregivers.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/cmio-technology-update-with-tips-and-tricks-for-cerner-halo-dragon-duo-etc-2/
LOCATION:Auditorium at Memorial Hospital\, 615 N Michigan St\, South Bend\, IN\, 46601\, United States
CATEGORIES:CME Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20240126T192122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T171343Z
UID:10000405-1713312000-1713398399@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Breast Health: Understanding Screening Recommendations And Management Of High-Risk Breast Lesions
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand Recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation  \nBreast Health: Understanding Screening Recommendations And Management Of High-Risk Breast Lesions \nPresented By: Jamie O’Rear\, MD – General Surgery\, Beacon Health System \n \nDr. Jamie O’Rear is a general surgeon with BMG Surgical Services Elkhart.  Within general surgery\, she focuses on breast surgery for both breast cancer and benign conditions.  She loves general surgery because the ability to treat patients with a wide range of conditions –anything from breast cancer to appendicitis and trauma. When it comes to her philosophy for practicing medicine\, Jamie believes in treating each patient like a member of her own family. “Everyone has a unique story\,” she says. “I believe it’s important to tailor treatment plans with each individual so they can make informed decisions about their own health and be comfortable with and confident in their care.”  Breast cancer is something that has personally affected Dr. O’Rear’s family\, and as a granddaughter\, daughter\, and mom of three\, she has a special passion for treating women on their journey to achieve their best health.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/breast-health-understanding-screening-recommendations-and-management-of-high-risk-breast-lesions/
LOCATION:Patel Auditorium at Elkhart General Hospital\, 600 East Boulevard\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46514\, United States
CATEGORIES:On Demand CME Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20240126T192152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T171459Z
UID:10000407-1713916800-1714003199@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Street Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand Recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation \nStreet Medicine \nPresented By: Victoria Drzyzga\, MD – Resident\, Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program Katharine Callaghan\, MD\, MPA – Faculty\, Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program \nHi! My name is Victoria Drzyzga\, but everyone calls me Tori. I am the oldest of 5 children (and the only girl) and grew up on a small island in Michigan\, called Grosse Ile. I knew from a very young age that I wanted to be a physician. My time in Detroit at Wayne State solidified my interest in becoming a physician and working with vulnerable and underserved populations ­­During medical school at OUWB\, my passion for working with the underserved only increased and I was able to work with one of my classmates to establish a street medicine program to bring healthcare and other resources to unhoused individuals in Pontiac\, MI. Besides working with underserved populations\, I am also interested in cultivating lasting relationships with patients across the lifespan\, which led me to the wonderful specialty of family medicine. \nDr. Callaghan joined the faculty in 2021. She originally came to South Bend to attend the University of Notre Dame as an undergraduate. During that time\, she grew to deeply love the city of South Bend and its people\, and she remained in South Bend after graduation to complete a year of service\, working closely with Young Life Michiana and the St. Peter Claver Catholic Worker. In 2013\, she moved to Nashville to attend Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. There she discerned family medicine as the best path forward for her in seeking to meet the needs of underserved patients. Dr. Callaghan completed her Family Medicine residency at Memorial in 2020. During her time as a resident\, she participated in both the Care of the Underserved and Health Services Management curricula. After completing her residency\, she became Memorial’s Health Services Management Fellow\, receiving her Master of Public Affairs degree from Indiana University in 2021. As a faculty member\, Dr. Callaghan oversees the Care of the Underserved curricular track. In addition\, she is a member of the Wellness Committee and the Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Antiracism Committee at the residency. \nAlongside her work at the residency\, Dr. Callaghan is an adjunct professor in the University of Notre Dame’s Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine. She helps teach two courses at Notre Dame\, Compassionate Care and the Medical Professions and Spiritualties of Caring in the Helping Professions. In this work\, she gets to explore with students the neuroscience of compassion and ways to pursue well-being as well as a balanced approach to care throughout one’s career as a helping professional.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/street-medicine/
LOCATION:Auditorium at Memorial Hospital\, 615 N Michigan St\, South Bend\, IN\, 46601\, United States
CATEGORIES:On Demand CME Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20240425T170938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T171513Z
UID:10000406-1714521600-1714607999@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:The Scholarly Concentration in Ethics\, Equity and Justice at IU School of Medicine - South Bend
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation  \nReview and Update on the IUSM-SB Scholarly Concentration Program \nPresented By: Mark Fox\, MD – Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the IU School of Medicine\, Regional Campus Dean for the IU School of Medicine – South Bend\, and interim Dean for the IU School of Medicine – Northwest. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the goals and structure of the Scholarly Concentration in Ethics\, Equity and Justice\nIdentify experiential learning opportunities that advance the educational objectives of the Scholarly Concentration\nAppreciate the scope of research and scholarly activities associated with the Scholarly Concentration\n\nMark D. Fox is a Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the IU School of Medicine and serves as the Regional Campus Dean for the IU School of Medicine – South Bend and interim Dean for the IU School of Medicine – Northwest. A physician\, ethicist and public health professional\, Dr. Fox completed an uncommon MD/PhD (PhD in Religion\, Ethics\, and Society) at Vanderbilt University. He then completed his residency in Medicine/Pediatrics at the University of Rochester (NY)\, where he did a fellowship in Preventive Cardiology and Cardiovascular Epidemiology. He completed his Master’s in Public Health during his fellowship. \nPrior to joining IU\, Fox held the Julian Rothbaum Chair in Community Health Research at the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine in Tulsa\, where he was the Associate Dean for Community Health and Research Development. His clinical work has focused on care for vulnerable and underserved populations\, from a cardiovascular risk reduction program for uninsured adults to a street outreach clinic for homeless youth. \nAlong with Rev. Joseph J. Kotva Jr.\, PhD\, Fox is co-director for the South Bend campus’ Scholarly Concentration in Ethics\, Equity\, and Justice.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/the-scholarly-concentration-in-ethics-equity-and-justice-at-iu-school-of-medicine-south-bend/
LOCATION:Patel Auditorium at Elkhart General Hospital\, 600 East Boulevard\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46514\, United States
CATEGORIES:On Demand CME Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240509
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20240417T144253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T171710Z
UID:10000408-1715126400-1715212799@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Weight Loss Management
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand Recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation  \nWeight Loss Management \nPresented By: Gerald Morris\, Jr.\, MD – Faculty\, Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program \nDr. Morris joined the Memorial faculty in 2013 after graduating from our residency program. In addition to his work with Memorial’s Family Medicine Residency program\, he also serves as the medical director for his tribe\, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. In his role at the tribe\, Dr. Morris maintains a full-time outpatient practice and oversees the care provided through the Pokagon Band’s clinic in Dowagiac\, its wellness center in New Buffalo\, and the newly established Mshkiki Clinic in Benton Harbor (opened 2021). He also teaches at IU School of Medicine South Bend\, where he serves as a faculty member for their Foundations of Clinical Practice 1 course. Dr. Morris is involved in various boards\, committees\, workgroups\, and taskforces. \nDr. Morris and his wife\, Kristin\, have three children. They enjoy taking family vacations (especially to Disney World)\, exploring the outdoors\, and watching various sporting events together.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/weight-loss-managment/
LOCATION:Auditorium at Memorial Hospital\, 615 N Michigan St\, South Bend\, IN\, 46601\, United States
CATEGORIES:On Demand CME Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20240417T144313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T133055Z
UID:10000409-1715731200-1715817599@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:The Role of Gilal Cells in Pain
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand Recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation  \nPresented By: Chris Annis\, MD – Pain Medicine\, Beacon Health System \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the types and general roles of glial cells\nUnderstand the relationship between glial cells and opioids\nIdentify how activation and deactivation of glial cells affect their function\ndiscuss new opportunities for pain management through glial cells\n\nPain management specialist Christopher Annis\, MD\, joined the OSMC staff in 2011 after completing a fellowship in pain medicine at the University of Chicago. His impressive academic accomplishments started at Augustana College in Rock Island\, Illinois\, where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in pre-med and biology. Next\, he spent time with Syracuse University’s Summer Abroad Program\, studying health policy and law in London\, Geneva\, and Amsterdam\, before returning to the U.S. to earn his MD degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2006. Upon earning his MD\, he took up a residency in anesthesiology at The Ohio State University where\, during his senior year\, he was voted chief resident in addition to Hardest-Working Resident two years in a row. \nDr. Annis is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists\, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine\, and the Indiana Society of Anesthesiologists. He is board certified in anesthesiology as well as pain management by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Additionally\, he has been a frequent presenter and lecturer at medical conferences focused on advanced pain management and anesthesiology techniques and has contributed to several research projects\, journal articles\, and texts. \nBeyond his hands-on medical practice\, Dr. Annis takes an active interest in advancing appropriate anesthesia-related legislation. He also enjoys a life outside the medical community\, spending time on wood refinishing\, stained glass\, cooking\, and playing guitar.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/the-role-of-gilal-cells-in-pain/
LOCATION:Patel Auditorium at Elkhart General Hospital\, 600 East Boulevard\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46514\, United States
CATEGORIES:On Demand CME Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240523
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20240417T144354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T133554Z
UID:10000410-1716336000-1716422399@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Having a stroke? Take it lying down.
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand Recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation  \nHaving a stroke? Take it lying down. \nPresented By: Dr. Mark Walsh\, Dr. Donald Zimmer\, Dr. Kevin Taubman\, and Research Students \nObjectives: \n\nDiscuss new guidelines regarding patient positioning during stroke workup and evaluation\nPresentation of unique clinical case that highlights why these changes may be impactful\nExamine physiologic and anatomical rationale for repositioning patients experiencing ischemic stroke\n\nDr. Walsh graduated from the University of Notre Dame where he received the Rink Academic Scholarship and an athletic scholarship for track and field. He graduated from the University of Bologna\, Italy School of Medicine in 1976\, attending medical school in the country of his mother’s birth. Dr. Walsh completed his residency in internal medicine in 1980 at Northwestern University in Chicago. Since that time\, he has practiced emergency medicine and internal medicine and has been board certified in internal medicine since 1980 and emergency medicine since 1987. \n  \nKevin Taubman – As a vascular and endovascular surgeon\, Dr. Taubman provides medical\, surgical and minimally invasive treatment for a variety of blood vessel diseases\, including life threatening artery blockages\, causes of stroke\, aneurysms\, deep vein thrombosis (DVT)\, venous insufficiency and complex wounds. He chose this particular field for its diversity and challenge. When asked why he chose to practice at Beacon Health System he says\, “Beacon demonstrates a long-standing commitment to the recruitment and retention of quality healthcare professionals who share a common vision to achieve and deliver the highest level of care for the community it serves.” \nFrom a young age\, Dr. Kevin Taubman had a goal to become a surgeon. He was blessed to grow up with several family members who worked in medicine. His father\, a surgeon\, and mother both contributed to the development of a sense of duty. “From their examples\, they provided guidance to better understand the fulfillment which is possible through a dedication to helping others.” \nDr. Taubman demonstrates that same philosophy when it comes to his own patients. “I believe that all people deserve access to quality medical care\,” he says. “I am dedicated to providing compassionate care with cuttingedge therapy and scientific rigor to all of my patients as if they were my own family members.” \n  \nDonald Zimmer\, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2009. He attended Residency at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and graduated in Emergency Medicine in 2012.  He has since been with SB Emergency Physicians\, Inc. since that time. In 2017 he became the Medical Director of Education for Beacon Health System/Memorial Hospital of South Bend.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/utilization-management-part-ii/
CATEGORIES:On Demand CME Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240530
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20240417T144413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T134035Z
UID:10000411-1716940800-1717027199@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Honoring Choices and Helping Patients Make End of Life Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access OnDemand Recording \nClick HERE to Access CME Evaluation  \nHonoring Choices and Helping Patients Make End of Life Decisions \nPresented By: Deirdre Mylod – the Chair of the Advisory Board for Honoring Choices \nJohn Bruinsma – Manager of Population Health Care Foundation & Chair for Honoring Choices\, Beacon Community Impact \nLearning Objectives: \n\nProvide an overview of Honoring Choices\, Beacon’s community partner in Advance Care Planning\nDescribe the Current State of Advance Care Planning in terms of the patient experience\, the clinician’s experience\, outcomes\, policy and equitable distribution.\nIdentify Barriers to completing Advance Care Planning from the perspective of patients and clinicians.\nGather Audience Feedback\nProvide an overview of Beacon’s partnership with Honoring Choices through the scope of the Technical Assistance Grant\n\n  \n \nJohn Bruinsma is the Director of Beacon Health System’s Population Health\, Care Coordination Department\, a team of clinical and social service professionals who execute patient level interactions to drive the organization’s value-based goals.  As the Population Health leader\, John contributes experience in healthcare management\, community engagement\, and social services to advise the Health System’s strategies for improving patient outcomes and delivering chronic illness management. John plays a pivotal role in advancing quality\, transitional and chronic care coordination.  John has lead several transformative changes\, including the roll-out of a Remote Patient Monitoring program\, collaborative partnerships with community organizations and healthcare services providers\, and the integration of Social Determinant screenings in the acute environment. \nPrior to his current role\, John served as the Senior Community Services Coordinator at Saint Joseph Health System\, where he spearheaded the launch and management of the Community Health Worker (CHW) program. This initiative demonstrated significant ROI and quality enhancements\, underscoring his commitment to addressing social determinants of health and improving patient outcomes. \nWith a background in management\, marketing and program coordination\, John brings a unique blend of skills in strategic planning\, grant writing\, community engagement\, and team leadership to every endeavor. \nOutside of his professional pursuits\, John is passionate about expanding access to Advance Care Planning and Palliative Care and has actively contributed to the board of Honoring Choices\, a local non-profit that proactively engages the community in quality of life care planning for several years. \nJohn holds a master’s in business administration degree from Bethel University and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Hope College and continues to seek opportunities for growth and impact in his field. \nDr. Deirdre Mylod has spent over 25 years at Press Ganey researching the patient experience and how it relates to cross domain outcomes of engagement and clinical quality. She is the architect of Press Ganey’s Patient Suffering model and has extended her work to create a conceptual framework to describe the work experience of clinicians and the healthcare workforce.\nDr. Mylod joined Press Ganey in 1997 and currently serves as the executive director of the organization’s Institute for Innovation and senior vice president of Research & Analytics. In this joint role\, she is responsible for advancing the understanding of the entire patient experience\, including patient perceptions of care\, clinical process and outcomes. Through the Institute\, Mylod partners with leading health care providers to study and implement transformative concepts for improving the patient experience.\nSince July 2020\, Dr. Mylod has co-led Press Ganey’s Equity Partnership together with her colleague\, Dr. Tejal Gandhi. Through this work she has surfaced national patterns of patient and workforce experience segmented by race\, ethnicity and other aspects of identity\, and has created best practices in data management and data visualization to support equity work.\nMylod holds a master’s degree and a PhD in psychology from the University of Notre Dame.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/honoring-choices-and-helping-patients-make-end-of-life-decisions/
LOCATION:Auditorium at Memorial Hospital\, 615 N Michigan St\, South Bend\, IN\, 46601\, United States
CATEGORIES:On Demand CME Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250313
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20250611T142825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T144903Z
UID:10000434-1741737600-1741823999@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Prostatic Artery Embolization Treatment for Symptomatic BPH: Getting Relief Without Sacrificing Function
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access Recording Link \nProstatic Artery Embolization Treatment for Symptomatic BPH: Getting Relief Without Sacrificing Function \nPresented by: Dr. Michael Ginsburg\, Vascular and Interventional Radiology\, Beacon Health System \nProstate Artery Embolization Grand Rounds Objectives: \n\nPathophysiology and indications: Understand BPH\, LUTS\, and PAE candidacy.\nProcedure overview: Outline PAE technique and advantages.\nOutcomes: Review efficacy (IPSS\, QoL\, Qmax) vs. other treatments.\nSafety: Highlight risks and mitigation strategies.\nPatient selection: Define ideal candidates and contraindications.\nResearch and future: Summarize current data and emerging trends.\n\nAbout the presenter \nEarly in his training\, Michael Ginsburg\, MD\, became inspired by the field of Vascular and Interventional Radiology and its innovative\, minimally invasive approach to delivering patient-centered care\, in a variety of ailments and diseases\, with great outcomes. Dr. Ginsburg says that interventional radiology is a rapidly growing field that has continued to evolve all throughout his career\, contributing to the advancement of medicine and allowing him to provide treatment options to his patients that previously were considered impossible. \nDr. Ginsburg was exposed to the medical profession growing up\, since both of his grandparents were physicians. His grandfather\, a cardiologist\, was a role model for him. “He approached medicine as a true vocation. He loved taking care of his patients – with personalized attention\, compassion\, and dedication\,” he says. “His ability to not only heal the physical ailments\, but also be sympathetic to the human spirit\, while being an expert in his field\, inspired me to go into medicine.” \nEach patient Dr. Ginsburg sees receives his full attention. While he practices evidence-based medicine that is current and up to date\, he maintains the perspective that even when treating the same disease\, each case is unique. “My philosophy is to give every patient the attention they deserve\, treating the whole person in a variety of clinical settings and partnering with them as they continue their healing journey\,” he says. His priority is to educate and engage his patients from the first moment he meets them. He takes the time to explain the clinical reasoning behind the work-up required to make an accurate\, timely and patient-centered diagnosis. Dr. Ginsburg believes that making every effort to ensure that his patients are well-informed about their own health reduces their anxiety and builds trust. Moreover\, an increased understanding puts patients in a better position to make informed decisions regarding their health care\, leading to improved outcomes. \nDr. Ginsburg is aware that most people aren’t familiar with Vascular and Interventional Radiology. When asked what it is\, he explains that VIR is minimally invasive surgery performed under image guidance\, done through a pinhole. Most people require no hospital stay and receive their care on an outpatient basis. \nDr. Ginsburg earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his Doctor of Medicine degree at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He completed Radiology residency training at the University of Chicago\, followed by a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Stanford\, California. He is double board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and in Vascular and Interventional Radiology. Prior to joining Beacon Health\, Dr. Ginsburg practiced in Illinois and Wisconsin\, with a focus on minimally invasive treatment of vascular disease\, interventional oncology\, liver disease\, as well as men’s and women’s health.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/prostatic-artery-embolization-treatment-for-symptomatic-bph-getting-relief-without-sacrificing-function/
LOCATION:On Demand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20250612T100801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T144854Z
UID:10000435-1742342400-1742428799@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Breast Surgery Update
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access Recording Link  \nSurgery Update \nPresented By: Michael C. Rotkis\, MD\, FACS – General & Vascular Surgeon\, South Bend Clinc \nSurgery Update learning objectives:  \n\nBreast cancer treatment as multidisciplinary endeavor\nApproaches to local therapy for breast cancer\nUnderstanding de-escalation of treatment\n\nDr. Michael Rotkis is a board-certified surgeon specializing in breast cancer care. He earned his BA in History from the University of Notre Dame (1990) and his MD from the Medical College of Ohio (1995)\, followed by a surgical residency at Akron General Medical Center (1995–2000). \nA member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons since 2008\, Dr. Rotkis has served as Director of Breast Cancer Services and CoC Cancer Liaison Physician at both Elkhart General Hospital and Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. He also represented the NSABP through the Northern Indiana Cancer Research Consortium\, advancing clinical research and quality cancer care.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/surgery-update-2/
LOCATION:OnDemand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20250612T101202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T101202Z
UID:10000436-1742947200-1743033599@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Pediatric Hyperosmotic Hyperglycemic Syndrome and Diabetic Ketoacidosis
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access Recording Link  \nPediatric Hyperosmotic Hyperglycemic Syndrome and Diabetic Ketoacidosis \nPresented by: Dr. Siarhei Slinko\, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine\, Beacon Health System \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscuss what Hyperosmotic Hyperglycemic Syndrome is and how it presents\nReview management recommendations of Hyperosmotic Hyperglycemic Syndrome\n\nAbout the presenter \nDr. Siarhei Slinko became hooked on a career in medicine as a  teenager in high school\, taking inspiration from his father\, who was a military doctor\, and his sister\, a pediatric surgeon. \n“During her residency\, I shadowed my sister on one of her busy calls\,” he explains. “I still remember the striking impression of witnessing the emotional transition of those little patients and their parents – from the physical and emotional pain and fear to relief\, joy and happiness – because of the medical team’s work. I realized then I wanted to be part of that no matter how hard my journey would be to become a doctor!” \nFor Dr. Slinko\, there is nothing more rewarding than helping a critically ill child recover. “The job is tough both emotionally and physically\, but so satisfying and joyful.” He chose this specialty in his fourth year of medical school. “I had been moonlighting in the pediatric ICU as a nurse and loved it.” He chose to practice at Beacon because of the strong commitment to putting kids first. “During the interview process\, that’s a statement I heard at every level: ‘Do the right thing for patients and we will all support you!’ That resonated with me a lot\, and that is what I consider to be the priority above everything else.” \nAs for his philosophy of care\, Dr. Slinko believes that kindness\, honesty and integrity matter. “I treat and care for my patients like I would want myself and my loved ones to be treated\,” he says. “I will help the ones who need me to the best of my ability. They can trust me with their lives.” \nDr. Slinko believes that an individual’s life is fulfilled when it’s dedicated to the service of others. “From that aspect\, serving and helping critically ill children is a blessing\, privilege and completely fulfills my life’s goals.”
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/pediatric-hyperosmotic-hyperglycemic-syndrome-and-diabetic-ketoacidosis/
LOCATION:OnDemand
CATEGORIES:CME Events,Grand Rounds,On Demand CME Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20250612T101511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T101533Z
UID:10000437-1743552000-1743638399@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20250612T101925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T185303Z
UID:10000438-1744156800-1744243199@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
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
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
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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:20260407T190010
CREATED:20250612T175641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T175641Z
UID:10000440-1745366400-1745452799@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
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/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:CME Events,Grand Rounds,On Demand CME Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20250612T180825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T180825Z
UID:10000441-1746576000-1746662399@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Update on Prostate Embolization
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, due to technical issues there is no recording available. \nUpdate on Prostate Embolization \nPresented By: Brian E. Schirf\, M.D. – Vascular and Interventional Radiology \nDr. Brian E. Schirf is a fellowship-trained interventional radiologist specializing in minimally invasive\, image-guided procedures for the treatment of vascular and other complex conditions. He completed his fellowship in Interventional Radiology at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University\, where he also completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology and General Surgery. \nDr. Schirf earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine following his undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame. He also completed a General Surgery internship at McGaw Medical Center\, further strengthening his broad clinical foundation. \nWith a commitment to precision\, innovation\, and patient-centered care\, Dr. Schirf brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his practice\, drawing on extensive training in both surgical and radiologic disciplines.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/update-on-prostate-embolization/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:CME Events,Grand Rounds,On Demand CME Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTSTAMP:20260407T190010
CREATED:20250612T181348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T181348Z
UID:10000442-1747180800-1747267199@www.beaconhealthsystem.org
SUMMARY:Sepsis Update 
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to Access Recording Link  \nSepsis Update  \nPresented By: Chris Cooney\, MD – Emergency Medicine\, Beacon Health System \nLearning Objectives: \n\nBetter understand how the concept of sepsis and our management of the septic patient has evolved over the years\nAppreciate the landmark trials and research that have influenced our management of the septic patient\nRecognize the most current sepsis guidelines\, including intervention and documentation requirements\, while understanding how they affect reimbursement\n\nAbout the presenter \nDr. Chris Cooney is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with a strong foundation in clinical leadership and patient-centered care. He earned his Bachelor of Science in human biology from Michigan State University in 2013\, followed by a Doctor of Medicine degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2020. \nDr. Cooney completed his residency in emergency medicine at the Lewis Gale/Chippenham Medical Center program in Salem and Richmond\, Virginia\, where he served as Chief Resident during his final year (2022–2023). In this role\, he demonstrated a commitment to excellence in both clinical practice and medical education\, guiding fellow residents and contributing to program development. \nWith a passion for delivering high-quality emergency care and mentoring future healthcare professionals\, Dr. Cooney brings a balanced blend of academic rigor\, leadership experience and compassionate service to every patient encounter.
URL:https://www.beaconhealthsystem.org/medical-professionals/event/sepsis-update/
LOCATION:On Demand
CATEGORIES:CME Events,Grand Rounds,On Demand CME Events
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