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Diabetes in the Individuals With IDD Part 2 Webinar — February 22, 2022
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
1:00 pm CST | 2:00 pm EST
Complimentary 1.0 CEs — Nurses & QIDPs
Register here.
Presenter: Nanette Wrobel, RPh
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the various complications affecting many aspects of the body secondary to the diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus.
2. Identify those individuals most at risk for the development of complications of diabetes.
3. Discuss the treatment algorithm for the ongoing treatment of cardiovascular disease in the individual with diabetes.
For registration questions or more information, contact Tarrytown Expocare via email.
About Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy
Founded in 2007, Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy is the fastest growing Long Term Care cycle-fill pharmacy in America 100% dedicated to servicing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This is accomplished by a talented team of over 250 dedicated associates operating from pharmacy locations in Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, South Carolina, Georgia, and New Jersey. We are Licensed in over 40 states and servicing 17,000 individuals across over 500 distinct locations nationwide. For additional information contact Marc Altholz or call 512-566-3525.
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PCHC Hosts “COVID: Long Term Effects” Webinar — March 8, 2022
Date: March 8, 2022
Time: 10:00 am–11:30 am
Register here.
This training on COVID-19 will be a joint effort between PCHC’s nursing and behavioral health departments.
During this training, we will be discussing the history of coronaviruses, including the different variants we have experienced. We will touch on the following: common signs/symptoms of COVID-19 in general and some variant-specific signs/symptoms, including what is known about long COVID; the medical impact of COVID on each body system; and its effects on behavioral health. In addition, we will discuss vaccines and treatments. Information on how to find credible sources of news will be presented and how the loss of trust in science has evolved and contributed to the pandemic.
Presenters:
Pat Abbott, BSN, RN, Community-Based Nurse
Kimberly Thomas, Integrated Health Systems Navigator
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