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SEPTEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER

NOTEWORTHY

IMPACT OF INCREASED CANNABIS USE

For the Monthly Affiliate Network call in early August, Dr. Steven Sugden presented on the changes in cannabis potency and the increase in its use over time. He also discussed the many popular myths associated with cannabis use as well as the effects of marijuana use disorder. Watch the session now!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SEMAGLUTIDE & TIRZEPATIDE

Join us on Wednesday, September 4th from Noon - 1 pm (MT) to learn about the trending topic of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. Dr. Julia Simonetti, an experienced endocrinologist from U of U Health, will present on this trending topic for the Monthly Affiliate Network call led by Ted Kimball, MD. CME credit offered.

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POST-ACUTE STROKE RECOVERY

Join us for a virtual learning session on Wednesday, September 25th from Noon - 1 pm (MT) featuring Steven Edgley, MD. Dr. Edgley, the Director of Stroke Rehabilitation at the Craig H. Nielsen Rehabilitation Hospital, will present on best practices for Post-Acute Stroke Recovery. CME credit offered.

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VALVE DISEASE & TREATMENT

From 7 - 8 am (MT) on Friday, September 27th Dr. Fred Welt from the University of Utah Health Structural Heart program will present on Valve Disease and Treatment. The hybrid event will be held in-person at Mountain West Medical Center (breakfast provided) as well as virtually on Zoom. CME credit offered.

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IDAHO SYMPOSIUM ON ADVANCED CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE & TRANSPLANT

Join us on Friday, October 25th 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM for the first Idaho Symposium on Advanced Cardiopulmonary Disease & Transplant. The symposium is for providers, including PCPs, hospitalists, cardiologists, and pulmonologists, to gather in Idaho to share best practices and learn about new therapies. Please register in advance. A fee is associated with this event. CME credit offered.

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TRAUMA UPDATE

INJURY PREVENTION LEARNING SERIES


The week of September 23rd is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Contrary to popular belief, falls are not a normal part of aging. Join us on Tuesday, September 24th, 1:30 - 2:30 PM (MT) for the Injury Prevention Series session on Falls Risk Screening & Prevention Resources. The session will offer resources for healthcare professionals who wish to educate their patients on the risks associated with falling. CME credit offered.


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EMS Trauma Case Review

September 5th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm (MT)

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Trauma Grand Rounds

September 19th from 7:30 - 8:30 am (MT)

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PROJECT ECHO NEWS

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER ECHO



The Substance Use Disorder ECHO offers monthly education on substance use. Join us on Friday, September 20th from Noon - 1 pm (MT) for a presentation on The Opioid Crisis - For 25 Years - From OxyContin to Fentanyl by Art Van Zee, MD and Sue Ella Kobak, PC.


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OTHER PROJECT ECHO OFFERINGS

DERMATOLOGY FOR PCP
ENDOCRINOLOGY
PEDIATRICS
MIDLIFE WOMEN'S HEALTH
POST-ACUTE / ANTIMICROBIAL 
LGBTQIA+
NEURO UPDATE

Neurology Grand Rounds

Every Wednesday from 9 - 10 AM (MT)

Neurosurgery Grand Rounds

Every Wednesday from 7 - 8 AM (MT)

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

INTERMEDIATE RN TRAINING

Intermediate RN Training is a 3-day, hands-on learning experience in various step-down (non-ICU) units at U of U Health. This training helps RNs refine their patient assessments, practice clinical skills, and gain exposure to complex clinical interventions. For more information, please email molly.webb@hsc.utah.edu

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SAVE THE DATE

UTAH TRAUMA NETWORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE


October 24, 2024 - Park City, UT


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LAUREN'S LAP


November 2, 2024, 9 AM - U Campus


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