Upcoming Medical Conferences in Kalamazoo

2019 Diabetes Clinical Symposium: Navigating the Maze of Information is organized by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMED) and will be held on Dec 04, 2019 at Ascension Borgess-Lawrence Education Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America. Target Audience: Academic/Research, Endocrinology, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Nutrition, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant Accreditation: Interprofessional Continuing Education This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. Physicians Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 6.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 6.0 contact hours for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.  Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  Overview: Lecture/presentation with the case study and Q&A after each presentation consistent with hands-on and group discussion for the treatment and management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.  Objectives: • Identify Choosing a First Injectable in Type 2 Diabetes. Try a GLP1 • Learn how Diabetes Apps Makes Our Lives Easier • Discuss Living Healthy in 2019. New Guidelines for Weight Loss/Physical Activity • Explore How to Convince Non-Adherent Patient to Comply • Review ACE 2018 Lipid Guidelines. How Low Should We Go? • Discuss Is 130/80 the New Abnormal? • Learn How Do SGLT2 Inhibibtors Improve CV Outcomes?  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Michigan Legal and Ethical Issues for Mental Health Clinicians is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Dec 10, 2019 at Four Points by Sheraton Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6.3 contact hours / 6.25 hours of continuing education credit.  Target Audience: • Counselors • Social Workers • Psychologists • Case Managers • Addiction Counselors • Therapists • Marriage & Family Therapists • Nurses • Other Mental Health Professionals Course Description: Join Susan Lewis, psychologist and attorney, for this must-attend seminar that will prepare you for litigation issues which can put your client, your license and your practice at risk. You will learn how to structure your practice to limit exposure of risk, as well as discover simple records, notes and actions that will protect you in the event of a complaint. Susan will provide you with the following take-home tools to minimize risk: Updates on HIPAA and Michigan laws and regulations Risk management strategies How to minimize litigation dilemmas, complaints and malpractice actions Best practices in the professional relationship, informed consent and office policies You will learn through problem-solving discussions that are representative of actual ethical decisions you encounter in your clinical practice. The blending of Susan’s experience as a lawyer, work within the court system and extensive clinical experience makes her a hands-on, knowledgeable instructor! Objectives: • Communicate how to minimize litigation dilemmas, licensing complaints and malpractice actions. • Describe the legal and ethical considerations for the treatment of minor populations in • Michigan with regard to age of consent, confidentiality and custody concerns. • Communicate how an understanding of common boundary and dual relationship issues/dilemmas can help you maintain appropriate relationships with your clients. • Recognize ethical challenges you should consider when responding to subpoenas that request disclosure of client records. • Analyze the limits of confidentiality as it relates to duty to warn law in Michigan. • Articulate how risk management strategies regarding technology can keep client information secure and avoid violating HIPAA. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2020 Winter Conference is organized by Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHAM) and will be held from Feb 04 - 05, 2020 at Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.