Public Health

Dakota Geriatrics Virtual Symposium: Dementia Friendly Healthcare and Community

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 7:45AM-4:30 PMCT FREE learning opportunity for providers, healthcare professionals and community workers with national experts on dementia practices. Sessions will cover the following topics: Management of Common Medical Conditions Observed During Middle and Late Stages of Dementia Interprofessional Team Roles and Responsibilities in Dementia Management The Role of […]

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Dakota Geriatrics Virtual Symposium: Age Friendly Health Care in American Indian Elders

SAVE THE DATE: Friday, March 24, 20237:45AM-1:00 PM CT FREE learning opportunity for providers, healthcare professionals and community workers on applying Age-Friendly Healthcare in American Indian populations. Continuing Education and Social Worker Education credits are applied for. Register:  https://und.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsduqorTgtH9NI47x3Vn1mdHCzdI8jHGso

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Do You Have Hitchhikers in your Building? Infection Control and Prevention

Bacteria hitchhike and latch on to surfaces and hands, so reducing this risk, must be part of an organization’s Infection Prevention Control program. Infections in our older adult population have high mortality rates and contaminated environmental surfaces is often a source. In this webinar, Cheri Fast will discuss the benefits of having a proactive approach to

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Roundtable Discussion: Immunizations in the Dakotas

Attend this Roundtable discussion to learn more about immunization efforts and activity in the Dakotas. Register Today. Session Objectives:  As a result of attending, participants will be better able to: Understand vaccination rates in North and South Dakota Discuss vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, social media and how to have constructive conversations Learn about vaccine storage and

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Great Plains QIN Webinar: Addressing Health Equity in the Dakotas

Life is complicated and every person faces different challenges.  Financial status, culture, language, education, and even zip code has an impact on overall physical and mental health.  These social determinants impact positive health outcomes Addressing health disparities leads to health equity and improved quality of life.  As trusted community members, healthcare professionals aware of health

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Great Plains QIN Webinar: Putting Infection Prevention into Everyday Practice

To stop the spread of infections, everyone working in a healthcare facility needs to have a foundational knowledge of infection prevention and must be ready to implement basic measures throughout their workday and at home. In this session, we will discuss how infections spread and identify ways to break this chain. We will discuss the

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WEBINAR: 7th Annual Nicotine Dependence Conference/Webinar Series

7th Annual Nicotine Dependence Conference/Webinar Series by CHI St. Alexius Health & Sanford Health – Bismarck January 10 and 17, 2022 All times Central Standard Time January 10 Tobacco, Electronic Cigarettes (ENDS) and the Latest Emerging Products Heather Austin – 10 a.m. (2 hrs.) • Learn the history and evolution of tobacco products from first

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WEBINAR: 7th Annual Nicotine Dependence Conference/Webinar Series

7th Annual Nicotine Dependence Conference/Webinar Series by CHI St. Alexius Health & Sanford Health – Bismarck January 10 and 17, 2022 All times Central Standard Time January 10 Tobacco, Electronic Cigarettes (ENDS) and the Latest Emerging Products Heather Austin – 10 a.m. (2 hrs.) • Learn the history and evolution of tobacco products from first

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