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SEPTEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER

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UPCOMING EVENTS

MONTHLY AFFILIATE CALL: OVERCOMING VACCINE HESITANCY

The September Monthly Affiliate Call will feature Megan Petersen, PhD, MPH, W-EMT, who will discuss Understanding and Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy with Your Patients. Additionally, Leisha Nolan, MD, PhD, the Epidemiologist for the State of Utah, will provide an update on the measles outbreak. Any interested healthcare professional is welcome to join the session on Wednesday, September 3rd, Noon - 1 pm (MT). CME credit is offered.

THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN STROKE CARE

Lee S. Chung, MD, will be presenting The Latest and Greatest in Stroke Care, From the International Stroke Conference 2025 at the Carson Tahoe Medical Center, Monday, September 8th, from 5:45 - 6:45 pm (PT) / 6:45 - 7:45 pm (MT). The in-person presentation will be streamed on Zoom for participants in the region. CME credit is offered.

UTAH SOCIETY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY FALL MEETING

For the Fall Meeting of the Utah Society of Otolaryngology Greg Davis, MD will speak on Office Based Rhinology Procedures: From Simple to Pushing the Boundaries. The meeting will be held at the Ken Garff University Club at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday, September 23rd, from 6 - 8 pm (MT). A fee is associated with this event. CME credit is offered.

MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES

Join us Thursday, September 25th, Noon - 1 pm (MT) for a session of the Physician Speaker Series. Amie A. Long, MSN, FNP, will present on Medical Management of Diabetes: Best Practices for Medication Use in Complex Patients. Nurses and healthcare providers working with the diabetic adult population will find this learning valuable in enhancing their expertise in caring for patients with diabetes. CME credit is offered.

ADVANCED TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR ESSENTIAL TREMOR

Shervin Rahimpour, MD, FAANS, FCNS, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine, will present on Advanced Treatment Options for Essential Tremor: Focused Ultrasound and Deep Brain Stimulation. Participants can join virtually on Zoom or can join in-person at St. Luke's Magic Valley for a lunch and learn session. The session will be held on Friday, September 26th, Noon - 1 pm (MT). CME credit is offered.

MONTHLY AFFILIATE CALL: RESPIRATORY SEASON

On Wednesday, October 1st, Noon - 1 pm (MT) Emily A. Thorell, MD, MSCI, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Infectious Disease, will speak on What to Expect This Respiratory Season. Following her presentation, Dr. Ted Kimball will lead a discussion on how affiliate leadership is preparing their institutions for outbreaks. CME credit is offered.

SYMPOSIUM ON ADVANCED CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE & TRANSPLANT

University of Utah Health is proud to announce the 2nd annual Idaho Symposium on Advanced Cardiopulmonary Disease and Transplant on October 10, 2025, from 7:30 am - 4 pm (MT). Learners can participate in-person at the Inn at 500 in Boise, Idaho or virtually, via Zoom. There is a cost associated with this event. CME credit is offered.

TRAUMA UPDATE

Trauma Grand Rounds

September 18th, 7:30 - 8:30 am (MT)

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EMS Trauma Grand Rounds

October 8th, 2 - 3 pm (MT)

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PROJECT ECHO NEWS

MIDLIFE WOMEN'S HEALTH ECHO


The Midlife Women's Health ECHO facilitates education and a collegial community in support of like-minded individuals wanting to learn more about perimenopause and menopause medicine. Join the upcoming session on Mobile Arterial and Venous Thrombotic Risk with Menopausal Hormone Therapy by Alexa Fiffick, DO, MBS, MSCP. The session will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd, Noon - 1 pm (MT), CME provided.


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OTHER PROJECT ECHO OFFERINGS

NEURO UPDATE

Neurology Grand Rounds

Every Wednesday, 9 - 10 am (MT)

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Neurosurgery Grand Rounds

Every Wednesday, 7 - 8 am (MT)

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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

TRAUMA NURSING CORE COURSE (TNCC)


University of Utah Health will host a few additional Trauma Nursing Core courses this year. There are still spots available for the November 13th and 14th at the University of Utah Hospital, which will feature interactive lecture and hands-on skills stations. A fee is associated with this course. 


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MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE

Psychiatry Grand Rounds

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Noon - 1 pm (MT)

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Zero Suicide Education Series

September 11th, Noon - 1 pm (MT)

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SAVE THE DATE

OCTOBER 22 - 24, 2025

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