(tentative) 31st Annual Richard Smith Day & 7th Annual Jupiter Forum2021-05-14
This two-day course offers interactive learning formats that include debates, Q&A, case presentations, didactic lectures and group discussions. Participants will benefit from immediate feedback on where concepts and practices fit within the best evidence and standard approaches.
(tentative) April 29-30, 2021: Primary Care Orthopaedics2021-04-29
The goal of this two-day course is to address the outpatient care of common musculoskeletal problems by primary care providers. The diagnosis and non-surgical management of musculoskeletal disorders will be covered in lectures, case discussions, and video demonstrations of examination and injection techniques.
12/10 PANDAS Conference2020-12-10
12/10 PANDAS Conference. 12/10 PANDAS Conference. Dr. Williams will discuss new findings in the world of PANS/PANDAS research and offer a chance for participants to anonymously ask their own questions. How to attend: Space is limited and will be
Parenting a Child with a Chronic Illness: Promoting Emotional Wellness2020-12-09
Parenting is always a balancing act and raising a child with a chronic illness poses extra challenges. Anna Georgiouplous, MD, of the Cystic Fibrosis Program and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at MGHfC, shares ways to prevent, recognize, and manage emotional distress that can improve the health of the entire family.
Managing Challenging Behavior During Challenging Times2020-12-07
Struggling to manage your child’s behavior? The chronic stress and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in challenging behavior for many kids. J. Stuart Ablon, PhD, director of the ThinkKids Program at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, shares a proven approach to reducing conflict and repairing relationships that is more important than ever during this pandemic.
Online Blum Center Program: Treatment Options for GERD2020-12-04
Join Kristina Skarbinski, MSN, FNP-BC, for a talk on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). She will describe both common and uncommon symptoms of GERD. She will then outline management strategies, including lifestyle modifications, medicines you can take, and surgical options. Risk and benefits of medicines as well as preoperative criteria for surgery will also be discussed.
42nd Annual Primary Care Pediatrics Conference2020-12-02
This course is designed for clinicians and health professional who provide service to infants, children, and adolescents. Subject matter will be presented to the entire group in didactic lectures, panel discussions, and brief management problems; followed by question and answer periods. The conference will include presentations related to COVID-19, and how it has changed the way we provide care.
Center for Cancer Risk Assessment Patient Symposium2020-11-21
Join the Center for Cancer Risk Assessment (CCRA) for a free conference for patients and families to learn about the most recent updates in hereditary cancer risk assessment for pancreatic cancer.
The Surgeon-Anesthesiologist Relationship: Bridging the Blood-Brain Barrier for Patient Safety2020-11-19
The Center for Outcomes and Patient Safety in Surgery (COMPASS) at Massachusetts General Hospital is excited to announce the first event in its Patient Safety in Surgery webinar series. On November 19, 2020, please join us for a discusson on the impact that positive surgeon-anesthesiologist relationships can have on patient safety.
Maintaining Emotional Wellness Through Telemental Health and Community Support While Social Distancing During COVID-192020-11-16
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the delivery of mental and emotional health care. In addition, there is increasing evidence of a sudden need for mental and behavioral health care because of the pandemic. As a result, there has been a quick expansion of telemental health where counseling and support are offered online or over the phone. Jennifer Blewett, DSW, LICSW, will provide an overview of telemental health services. She will also discuss how virtual services are safe, effective, and have similar outcomes compared to in-person services.