As a follow-up to our Fall 2020 Conference
we are offering
THE INAUGURAL 4 SESSION LEARNING SERIES
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health Care Delivery
with Dionne Poulton, Ph.D, Chief Diversity Officer, Care New England
Topics include: Unconscious Bias and Addressing Micro-Aggressions at Work
Location: Online via Zoom
There is no cost for this learning series.
Complete the Interest Form, Deadline: April 30, 5:00PM
NOTE: Space is extremely limited in this training and we will be selecting a representative cohort.
Please complete the form as soon as possible to be considered.
About the 4 Session Learning Series
In this live, interactive and engaging Learning Series, you will learn through self-reflection and be able to access resources, tips and techniques, and get your questions answered.
About “Unconscious Bias”
Unconscious Bias is an interactive session that focuses on identifying unconscious bias in ourselves and others. The session will teach techniques and strategies for increasing conscious awareness, practicing self-reflection, and addressing bias in real time. Participants will learn how unconscious bias works in the brain and how to counter it in order to create more inclusive environments.
Addressing Microaggressions at Work: This training is recommended for individuals who have already completed the Unconscious Bias at Work training. The session focuses on identifying and addressing microaggressions and the underlying factors that fuel them. This interactive course is held via Zoom meetings with the opportunity to discuss and ask questions.
Complete the Interest Form, Deadline: April 30, 5:00PM
NOTE: Space is extremely limited in this training and we will be selecting a representative cohort.
Please complete the form as soon as possible to be considered.
Accreditation Information
Nursing Credits are being applied for this activity.
CME Credits will be awarded upon completion of all 4 sessions.
CME Accreditation Statement: Women & Infants Hospital is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. CME Credit Designation: Women & Infants Hospital designates the 4 part live series for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Risk Credit: This activity qualifies for 7.0 Risk Management Credits.
Social Workers: This program has been approved for 7.0 Social Work continuing education credits (7.0 CE in Cross-Cultural Practice) by the National Association of Social Workers-Rhode Island Chapter in accordance with the Regulations of the RI Social Work Board of Licensure. NASW Authorization # RI-8190.
Learning Objectives for Unconscious Bias Session (May 20, 2021).
Upon completion of this training participants will be able to:
Learning Objectives for Unconscious Bias Session follow-up (June 10, 2021).
Upon conclusion of this conference, participants should be able to:
Learning Objectives for Microaggressions at Work program (September 23, 2021).
Upon completion of this training participants will be able to:
Learning Objectives for Microaggressions at Work follow-up program (October 14, 2021).
Upon completion of this training participants will be able to:
Complete the Interest Form, Deadline: April 30, 5:00PM
NOTE: Space is extremely limited in this training and we will be selecting a representative cohort.
Please complete the form as soon as possible to be considered.
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A deep dive into the causes of systemic and structural racism, the racial inequities in outcomes and immediate and longer-term action required on our shared journey to true birth equity.
4:30-4:35 Conference Introduction
Carrie Bridges Feliz, MPH, Co-Chair Women’s Health Council of RI
4:35-4:45 Spark Award Winner Announcement
Carrie Bridges Feliz, MPH, Co-Chair Women’s Health Council of RI
4:45-5:15 MH Public Strategies Identified
Ana Novais, MA, Assistant Secretary of EOHHS
5:15-5:45 SISTA Fire’s Research on Reproductive Justice
Presenter and Facilitator: Ditra Edwards, Co-Founder, Director, SISTA Fire
5:45-6:15 Black Maternal Mortality: Historical and Present-day Implications of Stereotypes, Biases and Misperceptions of Black Women in Clinical Practice and Beyond
Dionne Poulton, PhD, Chief Diversity Officer at Care New England
6:15-6:25 Emerging Programs
Overview of the RI Pregnancy and Postpartum Death Review Committee (PPDRC)
Deborah Garneau, MA, Maternal and Child Health Director, RIDOH
6:25-6:50 Talking Circle for Discussion and Path Forward
Facilitators: All Presenters
Questions:
6:50-7:00 Closing Remarks
Margaret Miller, MD, Co-Chair
Location: Online via Zoom
PHYSICIANS: Accreditation: Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Criteria and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providershipof Rhode Island Hospital and Women’s Health Council of RI. Rhode Island Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Evaluation: We will utilize Survey Monkey for the evaluation portion.
Credit Designation: Physicians: Rhode Island Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS: This program has been approved for 2.25 continuing education units by the RI Mental Health Counselors Association.
NURSES: This continuing nursing education activity has been approved through the Northeast Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 2.25 contact hours are awarded.
SOCIAL WORKERS: This program has been approved for 2.25 Social Work continuing education credits by the National Association of Social Workers-Rhode Island Chapter in accordance with the Regulations of the RI Social Work Board of Licensure. NASW Authorization # RI-7905.
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These are two documents from the inspiring discussion during our Fall 2019 Conference on Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Outcomes. Please read these documents and send us any additional comments. We would also love to hear about work that you or your organization is already doing
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4:00-5:00 Registration, Networking, Dinner, and Resource Tables
5:00–5:05 Conference Introduction
Carrie Bridges Feliz, MPH, Co-Chair Women’s Health Council of RI
5:05-5:45 Root Causes of Black Maternal Health Inequities: Confronting Disparities and Inequities
Carmen Green, MPH, National Training Director, National Birth Equity Collaborative
5:45-6:00 Q&A and Discussion with Carmen Green
Facilitator: Carrie Bridges Feliz
6:00-6:45 Discussion: Real Stories, Real Impacts and Suggested Solutions
Quatia Osorio, CCHW, CLC, Doula
Latisha Michel, CCHW, CLC, Doula, MCH Specialist
6:45-7:30 Racial Equity Initiative Tools and Outcomes
Beth Buxton, LCSW, Director, Maternal Health Initiatives, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Stephanie Campbell, MPH, Director, Office of Sexual Health and Youth Development, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
7:30-7:45 Q&A and Closing Remarks
Facilitator: Carmen Green, MPH
Peg Miller, MD, Co-chair, Women’s Health Council of RI
7:45-8:00 Group Discussions
Location
The Miriam Hospital
TMH-Hurvitz 1 & 2 Conference Room
164 Summit Avenue, Providence, RI
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Conference Introduction and Survey Results
Carrie Bridges Feliz, MPH, Co-Chair Women’s Health Council of RI
Financial Stress as a Social Determinant of Health
Carrie Bridges Feliz, MPH, Lifespan Community Health Institute
Understanding the Nuances of Long-Term Disability
Donna Nesselbush, JD, Marasco & Nesselbush
Navigating the Red Flags of Medicare and Other Health Insurance
Mary Ladd, RI Division of Elderly Affairs
6:50-7:10 Meg Ivatts, HealthSource RI
Resources/Social Supports for Patients and Caregivers
Angela B. Ankoma, MPH, MSW, United Way of RI
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SPRING 2019
WORKSHOP MAY 13
REGISTER TODAY
SPRING 2019 WORKSHOP
Financial Health: Helping Providers Help Their Patients
May 13, 4:30-8:00PM
Dear Colleague,
We will focus on the direction and resources providers can give their patients who present with financial stressors that can impact their health.
Note the new location:
The Miriam Hospital
TMH-Hurvitz 1 & 2 Conference Room
Free Parking is available.
This is a free conference.
Dinner is provided.
Registration is required.
Agenda
4:30-5:30 Registration, Networking, Box Dinner, and Resource Tables
5:30–5:40 Conference Introduction
Carrie Bridges Feliz, MPH, Co-chair, Women’s Health Council of RI
5:40-6:00 Financial Stress as a Social Determinant of Health
Carrie Bridges Feliz, MPH, Lifespan Community Health Institute
6:00-6:20 Understanding the Nuances of Long-Term Disability
Donna Nesselbush, JD
6:20-6:30 Q&A
Navigating the Red Flags of Medicare and Other Health Insurance
6:30-6:50 Mary Ladd, Chief Program Development, SHIP
6:50-7:10 Meg Ivatts, HealthSource RI
7:10-7:30 Resources/Social Supports for Patients and Caregivers
Angela B. Ankoma, MPH, MSW, 2-1-1 and The Point
7:30-7:55 Q&A Session
Peg Miller, MD, Co-chair, Women’s Health Council of RI
7:55-8:00 Closing Remarks, and Evaluations
Peg Miller, MD, Co-chair, Women’s Health Council of RI
Note New Location
The Miriam Hospital
TMH-Hurvitz 1 & 2 Conference Room
164 Summit Avenue, Providence, RI
Free Valet Parking available at the front entrance.
Street parking is also available and free after 6:00PM.
Confirmed Accreditations
Physicians:
Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation criteria and policies of the Rhode Island Medical Society (RIMS) through the joint providership of Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. Rhode Island Hospital is accredited by the Rhode Island Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: Rhode Island Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Licensed Mental Health Counselors: This program has been approved for 2.5 continuing education units by the RI Mental Health Counselors Association.
Nurses: This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 3.0 contact hours are awarded.
Social Workers: This program has been approved for 2.5 Social Work continuing education credits by the National Association of Social Workers-Rhode Island Chapter in accordance with the Regulations of the RI Social Work Board of Licensure. NASW Authorization # RI-7393.
Target Audience
This workshop is intended for members of the Rhode Island health care community including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, licensed practical nurses, advanced practice nurses, social workers, licensed mental health counselors, allied health professionals, nursing students, social work students, medical students, residents, fellows, and family/friend caregivers.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Describe 2 unique challenges women face in achieving and sustaining financial health.
• State at least 2 resources in Rhode Island to assist patients in gaining financial support and/or guidance.
• Explain 2 ways that long-term disability can assist patients in decreasing the financial distress that can result from medical care.
• Describe a high-level overview of what Medicare is and who it serves.
• Explain how to connect patients to an insurance navigator for assistance in selecting appropriate insurance options, including selecting between Medicare plans and applying for insurance through the state’s insurance exchange.
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5:00-5:30 Registration & Reception
5:30–5:45 Spark Award Winner Announcement
5:45-6:00 Conference Introduction: Financial Health as a Social Determinant
Carrie Bridges Feliz, MPH, Co-chair, Women’s Health Council of RI
6:00-6:30 Financial Health as a Foundation
Diane Crosby
6:30-6:40 Video Interlude
Edye Demarco
6:40-7:10 Financial Health – Policy and Advocacy
Kelly Nevins
7:10-7:30 Q&A and Closing Remarks
Peg Miller, MD, Co-chair, Women’s Health Council of RI
New Location
The Rhode Island Foundation
Rhode Island Room, 1st Floor
1 Union Station, Providence, RI
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Cognitive Ability & Social Isolation
Doreen Putnam, CDP, CIPG, Certified Dementia Practitioner, DCPutnam Consulting
Road Safety Decision-Making
Diana Imondi Dias, Public Affairs/Traffic Safety Programs Manager at AAA Northeast
Sensory Awareness
Martha Watson, MS, APRN, GCNS-BC, Clinical Innovation Specialist/Magnet Coordinator; Center for Professional Practice Innovation, Newport Hospital
Caring for the Caregiver
Kathleen Fresher-Samways, DPT, PT, Director of Quality Improvement & Enabling Services, Island Health Care Community Health Center
Advanced Care Planning
Jennifer Ritzau, MD, Director, Complex Care Conversations Program, Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island; Medical Director/Director, Palliative Care, Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island
Sleep Patterns & Restorative Practices (Sleep resources below)
Katie Sharkey, MD, PhD, Clinician, University Medicine Foundation; Researcher, Sleep for Science Research Laboratory
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Dates: May 20, 4:30 – 6:30 PM, June 10, 4:30 – 6:00 PM, September 23, 4:30 – 6:30 PM, October 14, 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Please complete the form below to express your interest in the upcoming Learning Series.
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WORKSHOP MAY 3rd
SPRING 2018 WORKSHOP
Healthy Aging in Women
May 3rd, 4:30-8:00PM
This is a free conference.
Dinner is provided.
Applications for CEUs have been made.
Registration is required.
“Healthy Aging in Women”
Agenda
4:30-5:30 Registration, Networking, Box Dinner, and Resource Tables
5:30–5:35 Conference Introduction Peg Miller, MD, Co-chair, Women’s Health Council of RI
5:35-6:45 Check In, Check Up and Rock On
PANEL PRESENTATIONS
Strength, Posture, Balance and Walking Speed
Wendy Fox, PT, DPT, GCS, WCS, Clinical Specialist, Women’s Health, Geriatrics at RI Hospital
Cognitive Ability & Social Isolation
Doreen Putnam, CDP, CIPG, Certified Dementia Practitioner, DCPutnam Consulting
Sleep Patterns & Restorative Practices
Katie Sharkey, MD, PhD, Clinician, University Medicine Foundation; Researcher, Sleep for Science Research Laboratory
Road Safety Decision-Making
Diana Imondi Dias, Public Affairs/Traffic Safety Programs Manager at AAA Northeast
Sensory Awareness
Martha Watson, MS, APRN, GCNS-BC, Clinical Innovation Specialist/Magnet Coordinator; Center for Professional Practice Innovation, Newport Hospital
6:45-7:00 Q&A Session
7:00-7:20 Caring for the Caregiver
Kathleen Fresher-Samways, DPT, PT, Director of Quality Improvement & Enabling Services, Island Health Care Community Health Center
7:20-7:40 Advanced Care Planning
Jennifer Ritzau, MD, Director, Complex Care Conversations Program, Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island; Medical Director/Director, Palliative Care, Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island
7:40-8:00 Q&A Session, Closing Remarks, and Evaluations
Carrie Bridges Feliz, MPH, Co-chair, Women’s Health Council of RI
Location
The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University
Auditorium 170
222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI
Free Parking available at adjacent Richmond Garage
(See security for parking voucher)
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation:
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas of Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Women’s Health Council of RI. The Warren Alpert Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians
Credit Designation
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Psychologists: The Alpert Medical School, Brown University has been approved by the Rhode Island Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for Psychologists. The Alpert Medical School, Brown University maintains responsibility for the program. This program is approved for 2.5 Category 1 CE Credits. (Credits available to RI licensed psychologists only).
Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 2.5 Continuing Education Hours by the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Licensed Mental Health Counselors: This program has been approved for 2.5 continuing education units by the RI Mental Health Counselors Association.
Nurses: This Continuing Nursing Education Activity has been approved through the Northeast Multi-State Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation, for 2.5 Contact Hours.
Social Workers: This program has been approved for 2.5 Social Work continuing education credits by the National Association of Social Workers-Rhode Island Chapter in accordance with the Regulations of the RI Social Work Board of Licensure. NASW Authorization # RI-6991.
The Women’s Health Council is sponsored by
Lifespan Women’s Medicine Collaborative and
Lifespan Community Health Institute
Download the Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM) tool here.
The Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM)™ is a brief patient self-assessment to monitor chronic pain patients on opioid therapy. The COMM™ was developed with guidance from a group of pain and addiction experts and input from pain management clinicians in the field. Experts and providers identified six key issues to determine if patients already on long-term opioid treatment are exhibiting aberrant medication-related behaviors:
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Dr. Lynn McNicoll was the recipient of this year’s Karen Rosene-Montella Spark Award for Innovation in Women’s Health in RI, which was announced at the Women’s Health Council of Rhode Island Fall Conference on November 16. This year’s topic was “Healthy Aging in Women.” Dr. McNicoll was nominated for demonstrating superior abilities in all areas of her academic career—not only as a dedicated and empathic physician, but also as an outstanding educator and innovative quality improvement activist. She was supported for nomination with great enthusiasm, given her past, current and highly promising future contributions to the care of the elderly, especially women, in RI.
She asked me to relay her note of appreciation to the entire Women’s Health Council:
“I wanted to express my sincere appreciation to the Women’s Council for the Spark Award. It was truly an honor to receive that award in Dr. Rosene’s name.”
Registration Open for ”Healthy Aging in Women” Conference
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Fall 2017 Conference
November 16th
The 7th Annual Women’s Health Council Conference
November 16, 2017 from 5:00 – 8:00pm
Location
The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University
Auditorium 170
222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI
Free Parking available at adjacent Richmond Garage
(See security for parking voucher)
Agenda
4:30-5:00 Resource Booths
5:00-5:15 Registration/Box Dinner
5:15-5:30 Karen Rosene Montella Spark Award Winner Announcement
5:30–5:35 Conference Introduction
Peg Miller, MD, Co-Chair
5:35-6:05 Focus on Physical and Mental Health for Healthy Aging (Healthy Body, Mind & Soul)
Lynn McNicoll, MD, FRCPC, AGSF, Geriatrician
6:05-7:30 PANEL
Facilitator: Jennifer Thiesen, MS, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC, NE-BC, Director Care Transitions, Lifespan
Palliative Care: Objectives, Defining Characteristics, Language and Benefits
Amy Pilotte, MSN, ANP-BC, ACHPN, Lifespan
Memory Disorders: Promoting Cognitive Function in the Context of Aging
Amy Halt, MD, PhD, Butler Hospital
Understanding Medication Management Complexities in Older Women
James Beaulieu, PharmD, Lifespan Pharmacy
Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Janice Santos-Cortes, MD, University Urological Associates and Program for Pelvic Floor Disorders
7:30-7:55 Q&A
Jennifer Thiesen
8:00 Closing Remarks
Carrie Bridges Feliz, MPH, Co-Chair
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas of Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Women’s Health Council of RI. The Warren Alpert Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians
Credit Designation
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Psychologists: The Alpert Medical School, Brown University has been approved by the Rhode Island Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for Psychologists. The Alpert Medical School, Brown University maintains responsibility for the program. This program is approved for 2.5 Category 1 CE Credits. (Credits available to RI licensed psychologists only).
Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
Licensed Mental Health Counselors: This program has been approved for 2.5 continuing education units by the RI Mental Health Counselors Association.
Nurses: This Continuing Nursing Education Activity has been approved through the Northeast Multi-State Division, An Accredited Approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation, for 2.5 Contact Hours.
Social Workers: This program has been approved for 2.5 Social Work continuing education credits by the National Association of Social Workers-Rhode Island Chapter in accordance with the Regulations of the RI Social Work Board of Licensure. NASW Authorization # RI-6808.
STATE HOUSE – Today, at a ceremonial bill signing held at The Providence Center-Recovery Navigation Program, Governor Gina Raimondo signed several bills into law that will help combat the state’s opioid crisis. In attendance at the ceremony were the legislative sponsors of the five bills and Department of Health Director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott…
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Lynn McNicoll, MD, FRCPC, AGSF, Geriatrician
SLIDES: Palliative Care: Objectives, Defining Characteristics, Language and Benefits
Amy Pilotte, MSN, ANP-BC, ACHPN, Lifespan
SLIDES: Understanding Medication Management Complexities in Older Women
James Beaulieu, PharmD, Lifespan Pharmacy
SLIDES: Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Janice Santos-Cortes, MD, University Urological Associates and Program for Pelvic Floor Disorders
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Things happen.
When they do, sometimes our schedule changes and we miss an event.
Our records show you were registered, but missed the Women’s Health Council event on May 1.
To help us better serve you and plan our events, please complete this one question survey.
Things happen. We understand. Help up plan for when they do!
Thank you!
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National Women’s Health Week
MAY 14-20, 2017
Dear Colleague,
National Women’s Health Week is May 14-20. We hope you are working to highlight this week and the importance of women focusing on their health and wellbeing. Please take advantage of the resources and information listed on the National Women’s Health Week Website and the linked Toolkit, Slides and Talking Points for health professionals.
National Women’s Health Week is led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women’s Health (OWH). The 18th annual observance kicks off on Mother’s Day, May 14, and is celebrated through May 20, 2017. National Women’s Health Week encourages women to make their health a priority and reminds them to take steps for better health at every age. HHS OWH encourages women to:
National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) website
Thank you for your work to improve health outcomes for the women. Please share this information with your networks and huge thanks to Laurie Robinson for producing the above information and encouraging it to be shared!
Women’s Health Council
Download the PDF: Does_Addiction_Affect_Men_Different_Than_Women?
ABOUT THE AUTHUR: PAMELA SHULTZ, MD, FASM
A physician and educator, Dr. Pamela Shultz oversees medical programs and leads multidisciplinary care teams at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s campus in Center City, Minnesota. Dr. Shultz earned her medical degree at the University of Illinois and completed fellowships in nephrology at Case Western Reserve University and in addiction medicine at the University of Minnesota. She has served on the staffs of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Minneapolis, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s treatment center for teens and young adults in Plymouth, Minnesota, and Meridian Behavioral Health. Dr. Shultz also serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Family Medicine and at the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies and is a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Continued on back Medicine.
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Beyond the Pill: Effective Strategies for Managing Chronic Pain and Reducing Opioid Usage SOURCE: National Council for Behavioral Health
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https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5986547624351935490
index.phpThis two-course series offers information and resources for providers serving individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorder.
https://www.samhsa.gov/recovery-to-practice/clinical-edu-opportunities-recovery-oriented-practice
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index.phpThis review highlights research on sex-based differences in pain perception and treatment. We sought to illuminate the complex factors contributing to differences in pain and analgesic responses between males and females, ranging from psychosocial to biological processes.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2745644/
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https://www.womenshealth.gov/files/documents/white-paper-opioid-508.pdf
Deaths from drug overdoses are the number one cause of injury death in the U.S. Most of these deaths are related to the misuse of prescription opioids and heroin. While men were more likely than women to die of opioid overdose, the number of overdose deaths from opioids among women has increased substantially. Since 1999, women’s deaths have quadrupled from prescription opioid overdose. https://www.cdc.gov/cdcgrandrounds/archives/2017/january2017.htm
Thank you for your interest in submitting a nomination for The Karen Rossene-Montella Spark Award.
Please contact Robin Zaman RZaman@lifespan.org with any questions.
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index.php“Drug overdoses represent a public health crisis that is as urgent as any we have ever confronted in Rhode Island. Over the last five years, we have lost more than 1,000 people to drug overdoses, and they have come from almost every community in the state.
As a parent, my heart breaks for the hundreds of Rhode Island families who have lost loved ones to addiction and overdose. We must demand and make swift change to address this crisis and promote treatment, prevention and recovery.”
Gina M. Raimondo, Governor
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– – Links providers who deliver care and coordinate services or promotes the health of women.
– – Expected transferability of process, service or program to other organizations.
– – Ability to engage patients, clients and/or community in a meaningful way.No weighting has been assigned to the criteria.
For more information about or to nominate for the Spark Award or for more information about the Women’s Health Council of RI, contact Robin Zaman at 401 444.8009
DOWNLOAD A PDF VERSION OF THE AWARD INFORMATION
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Nominations are being accepted for the Karen Rosene Montella, M.D., Spark Award for Innovation in Women’s Health in RI. The distinction recognizes innovative services, processes or programs that improve medical, behavioral and/or social health for Rhode Island women of all ages.
Named for Rosene Montella, M.D., senior vice president of women’s services and clinical integration at Lifespan and professor and vice chair of medicine and director of obstetric medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, the award focuses on health and socioeconomic disparities in the community. It is an acknowledgement of a provider’s efforts to remove barriers to care or broaden the reach of existing care centers; link providers in care delivery and coordination; and engage patients and the community. Rosene Montella helped found the Women’s Health Council of RI, serving as chair since its inception in 2008.
“We have no shortage in Rhode Island of compassionate providers working hard every day to ensure a broad spectrum of women receive high-quality, comprehensive care,” said Peg Miller, M.D., FACP, director of Lifespan’s Women’s Medicine Collaborative and co-chair of the Women’s Health Council of RI. “Through this award, we’d like to call attention to those committed providers for their valued contributions to raising the bar on women’s health in our state.”
Any provider or provider organization that cares for the social, medical and behavioral health of women and/or girls in Rhode Island is eligible for the award, including direct caregivers, payors or policy makers who work in institutions or the community such as educators, public health professionals, or social service providers. Individuals may nominate themselves or others. Completed nomination forms can be emailed to Krystal Branco at kbranco@lifespan.org.
The deadline is October 1.
For more information about or to nominate for the Spark Award, contact Krystal Branco at kbranco@lifespan.org or 401 793.7382.
For more information about the Women’s Health Council of RI, contact Robin Zaman at 401 444.8009
DOWNLOAD A PDF VERSION OF THE PRESS RELEASE
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Pregnancy as a Window to Future Health: What long-term health issues to watch for based on a patient’s pregnancy history.
Intimate Partner Violence 1: Initial screening questions to use before a patient has disclosed that they are being abused, because providers have great influence in directing a victim to places for intervention.
Intimate Partner Violence 2: Follow-up screening and trust-building statements once a patient has disclosed that they are being abused.
Smoking Cessation, Smoking Prevention: A series of 7 cards expand on the traditional Ask & Advise, Assess, Assist protocol (Assist – Positive Reinforcement, Assist – Pregnant Women, Assist – Second Hand Smoke). These cards include the kinds of tobacco use to look for, the stages of readiness to quit (Unwilling to Quit, Willing to Quit) how to move a patient towards quitting and how to help when they’re ready. Cards also address how to help pregnant women who smoke quit, and the risks of second hand smoke.
Smoking Cessation – Ask & Advise
Smoking Cessation – Assist: Positive Reinforcement
Smoking Cessation – Assist: Pregnant Women
Smoking Cessation – Assist: Second Hand Smoke
Smoking Cessation – Assist: Unwilling to Quit
Smoking Cessation – Assist: Willing to Quit
Prescribing Opioids/Recovering from Opioid Addiction: Describes step-by-step approach for responsibly prescribing opioids and setting up patient contract for use. Also includes steps for helping a patient recover from opioid addiction.
Behavioral Health cards:
Screening for Depression: Details why clinicians should screen for depression, groups at greater risk for experiencing depression, and the patient self-assessment PHQ-9 clinicians can use to further understand a patient’s experience with mental health and wellness.
Screening for Suicide: Includes the most common list of questions used to determine patient’s risk of suicide. In mnemonic form, this list is known as “IS PATH WARM?”
Bridging Physical and Behavioral Health: Shows how depression affects both physical and behavioral health; includes an infographic illustrating the multiple external risk factors that are correlated to adverse health behaviors and outcomes.
SAFE-T Suicide Assessment Five-step Evaluation and Triage: Provided by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, this card details risk factors, protective factors, suicidality patterns, and possible interventions.
Adolescent Girls’ Health Pocket Cards
Strengths-Based-Approach: This pocket card combines questions that “get into adolescent heads” with prompts to strengthen their resiliency indicators throughout the psychosocial screening.
Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention for Youth: This card is from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
CRAFFT: Helps determine the probability of substance abuse and dependency; from the Children’s Hospital in Boston.
Resolving Socioeconomic Stressors for Stronger, Healthier Women
Resolving Socioeconomic Stressors: When providers recommend healthcare practices like exercise and safe behaviors, they make assumptions that their patients live in safe neighborhoods, are not in abusive relationships, have stable employment and can read the instructions on their medications. This card provides resources for a wide range of socioeconomic assistance available in RI.
Affordable Care Act: Patient opportunities, including specific benefits for women that lower costs, improves care, improves access and helps families afford good insurance.
Affordable Care Act Timeline: This timeline from 2010 to 2014 shows when key provisions become effective that give more healthcare control back to doctors and their patients.
Resources for Addressing Socioeconomic Stressors
Socioeconomic Stressors Resources Poster: This 11 inch x 17 inch poster is packed with Rhode Island Resources for patients with stressors related to socioeconomic issues.
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If you have an interest in broadening the standards of quality health care for women, and work directly or indirectly in the field, you are welcome to submit an application to join our volunteer organization.
Our meetings are held monthly. Minutes are distributed at each meeting, and posted on the Members log in section of the website.
Members often contribute to sub-committees and help to plan and staff the workshops and annual conference, as well as participate in the policy, quality and communications committees.
For more information about past events and their content, please visit the Resources section of this website.
If you are interested, please contact us using the Join Form.
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For mail correspondence:
Women’s Health Council of RI
Lifespan Community Health Institute
335R Prairie Avenue, Suite 2B
Providence, RI 02905
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Women’s Health Council events receive top marks for content and quality. Our upcoming event is listed below. If you have missed an event, the content is available using the menu below
May 20, 4:30 – 6:30 PM
June 10, 4:30 – 6:00 PM
September 23, 4:30 – 6:30 PM
October 14, 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Location: Live Online via Zoom
index.phpThe Women’s Health Council sponsors Conferences and Critical Workshop Trainings. Long after the events are over, information from the events, panelists and speakers remain available on this site in a variety of formats.
Pocket Cards are pocket size screening tools that contain the latest questions and language for provider use to gain clarity on a patient’s condition and make referrals.
Presentation Slides were compiled by event panelists and contain in-depth statistics on event topics.
Report Cards track specific statistics on the state of Women’s Health in RI.
Videos of speakers delivering talks were recorded at our Women’s Health Conferences.
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Our mission is to bring more cost effective, evidence-based improvements for women’s health care into integrated practice, through research, education, improved clinical care, and policy and advocacy.
• Pose new questions for investigation
• Institute steps for evaluation and continual improvement
• Translate research and new therapies into effective practice and policy
• Expand the provider audience to include all individuals who care for the physical, mental or social health of women
• Inform providers in all areas of women’s health
• Link providers across disciplines in the discussions
• Engage providers in partnering with women to encourage healthy lifestyle choices
• Improve women’s access to appropriate physical, mental and social health care
• Identify areas of primary prevention and disease management
• Enable integration across care disciplines
• Identify women at risk and improve their outcomes
• Affect women’s health care policy
• Improve systems of, payment for, and monitoring of metrics of care delivery
• Have an impact at the local, state and national levels
We serve the women of Southeastern New England, spanning the states of Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. The population includes approximately one million women. A multitude of immigrant populations are attracted to this area, which embraces tolerant health care. Our focus on a non-traditional definition of women’s health is a culturally-competent approach that includes all age ranges and disease.
Carrie B. Feliz, MPH
Peg Miller, MD, FACP,
In January 2008, Karen Rosene-Montella, MD, then Chief of Medicine at Women & Infants Hospital, and Mary Reich Cooper, MD, JD, Senior Vice President and Chief Quality Officer at Lifespan Corporation, convened the Women’s Health Council of RI with the intent of improving the quality of health care for women across the state.
As the co-chairs report, “We wanted to fill gaps in care, encourage innovative models, develop collaborative quality and research initiatives, and redefine women’s healthcare as more than GYN care only. We also hoped to make Rhode Island a demonstration project for quality measures in women’s health that would be promoted by the Council.”
Today the Council’s Mission is clear. All of its activities are designed to bring the expanded definition of women’s health care to the public: as a promise and in practice.
The Women’s Health Council of RI holds annual quality conferences and critical workshop trainings. We develop Women’s Health Report Cards, which target areas of risk for women’s health and track how RI is doing. We create “pocket cards” for providers use, available as free downloads from our website. And we regularly invite representatives of community health agencies to participate in our events, so full-spectrum viewpoints are presented to a diverse audience.
In October 2010, our first annual conference, and the first quality conference for women’s health in Rhode Island, we introduced the community to the Council and our approach to expanding health care for women. We have continued to follow up the information from the Conferences with in-depth Critical Workshop Trainings for RI providers, payors and policy-makers.
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