Additional course descriptions and objectives will be updated as they are provided by the speaker.
Monday, April 22
Speaker: Bryan Hannon
Join us for breakfast and an AAPA upddate from Bryan Hannon, Director, State Advocacy & Outreach
AAPA Session Beginning promptly at 7:20 a.m.
Speaker: Seth Quam, DO
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Overuse and repetive use injuries are a common complaint in the primary care office. We will review some of the most common injuries seen and discuss appropriate treatment and prevention strategies.
Speaker: Dr. Nora Stelter, PharmD, CHWC, FaPHA
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Speaker: Caroline-Andi Woods, PAC, CAQ-Psych, MPH and Sumaya Rabee
Strangulation is a misunderstood topic that can be easily minimized or ignored. This presentation will cover the clinical basics of strangulation, myths about it, and ways to talk about it with your clients.
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Speaker: Jon Oh
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Speaker: Dr. Paul Volker, MD, FAAFP
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This session will approach the problems of polypharmacy and deprescribing. Emphasis will be placed on the hazards of overprescribing, the Beers criteria for assessing pharmaceutical treatment, and approaches to deprescribing, with an emphasis on the geriatric patient.
Speaker: Tim Coonan and Sydney Gangestad
Speaker: Nicole Bro, MPAS, PA-C
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In this session, we will discuss current best practices from the primary care provider’s perspective for managing patients with chronic kidney disease, including new updates from the KDIGO (Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes) guidelines. Pharmacotherapy, non-pharmacotherapy management will be discussed.
Speaker: Dr. Anuj Bhargava, MD, MBA, CDE, FACP, FACE
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Speaker: Karen Luken, ARNP
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Complimentary Reception Honoring Laurie Hughell, DMU's College of Health Sciences Alumna of Year | Hosted by Des Moines University
Come and go as you please!
Head to Lua Brewing to network and have a cocktial or mocktail with friends and colleagues.
Come and go as you please!
Tuesday, April 23
Speaker: Dr. Audrey Ko, MD
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Speaker: Yasameen Muzahim, MD
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Speaker: Marc Doobay, MPAS, PA-C
There’s a clear link between positive intimacy, health, and well-being, and this is important throughout adult life. It’s also vulnerable to strain from life events and disruptions to health and the environment. The sexual needs of older adults are often overlooked by clinicians, caregivers, family members, and society in general. Clinicians must foster a paradigm shift in how we think about sexual health in older adults and—through a lens of growth, adapting, and self-expression—re-imagine sexuality as a component of successful aging.
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By the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to:
Speaker: Melissa Gentry, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA
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Sponsored by AbbVie - Migraine
Ubrelvy and Qulipta
Speaker: Paul Babikian, MD
Speaker: Dr. Stephen Rinderknecht, DO
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This session aims to equip healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to ensure safe and effective immunization practices. Participants will learn to identify contraindications for commonly used vaccines, describe minimum intervals between doses, and understand methods for preventing and managing adverse reactions. Recommended practices for vaccine administration will be outlined, emphasizing evidence-based interventions proven to improve vaccination rates among children. Through interactive discussions and case studies, attendees will gain confidence in their ability to promote vaccination and safeguard public health.
Speaker: Meghan Ryan, DO
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Speaker: Autumn Brunia, DO
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Take a journey with us through the evolution of IV Nutrient Therapy, from its humble beginnings to its current state, and the exciting prospects that lie ahead. We will navigate what IV Nutrient therapy is, how it benefits those in need, why we are different and share some client testimonials.
Speaker: Dr. Roshan Lewis, MD
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