Old MacDonald Bought the Farm: Social Drivers of Health

Old MacDonald Bought the Farm: Social Drivers of Health

Tuesday, August 12 at 12:00 PM with Dr. S. Eliza Lockwood

Rural health is heavily influenced by agriculture, with factors like exposure to pesticides, physical labor, limited healthcare access, and social isolation contributing to lower life expectancy and higher rates of chronic disease. This session will focus on recognizing and managing the health effects of pesticide exposure and silo-filler’s disease. Learners will gain the skills to identify the toxidromes associated with various pesticide classes, select appropriate antidotes, and apply effective management strategies.

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From Knowledge to Action: Reducing the Risk of Congenital CMV

Wednesday, August 27 at 12:00 PM

Panelists:

• Joel Waddell, DO; Pediatric ID Specialist
• Patrick Courtney, MD; Family Medicine
• Amanda Devereaux, RN, BSN; previous Program Director of National CMV Foundation and lived experience

This informative panel discussion will provide pediatricians, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals with a foundational understanding of the CMV virus, including how it is transmitted and why certain pregnancies are at higher risk. Experts will highlight key risk factors as well as how to talk with pregnant women about risk factors, transmission, diagnosis, and next steps.

Register Here: tinyurl.com/cCMV2025