Health Disparities in Allergy, Asthma and Immunologic Diseases (New Webinar)

Zoom - Virtual

Free Webinar July 16, 2024 | 12 PM ET Asthma and allergy treatment has seen remarkable innovation in the last 25 years, but this progress is still not reaching everyone. More than 25 million Americans have asthma and 50+ million have allergies. These conditions disproportionately impact Black, Hispanic/Latino and Native American communities. Social, economic, and […]

Adolescent Cannabis Use 

Zoom - Virtual

Friday, July 19th: Leslie Lundahl, PhD | Adolescent Cannabis Use  Register here. Objectives: Describe current trends in adolescent cannabis use List new cannabis formulations and routes of administration Define effects and potential risks of cannabis use Discuss screening and intervention for adolescent cannabis users Continuing Education Credits for Live Webinars Each webinar is approved by the […]

SMART Therapy and Other Patient Centered Approaches Towards Asthma Management

Zoom - Virtual

Free Webinar | July 25, 2024 | 4 PM ET SMART therapy is for patients with moderate to severe asthma who need a combination treatment. This combined treatment consists of an inhaled corticosteroid and an inhaled long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA). Under asthma guidelines, SMART therapy is recommended for people with moderate to severe asthma, including […]

Indoor Environmental Determinants of Health (IEDOH) Solutions for Asthma During Wildfire Events

Attendees will learn about— Serious and growing risks from wildfire smoke to people with asthma and other respiratory diseases. How to use data, equipment, and community networks to prepare to deliver IEDOH solutions for people with asthma and others at risk from wildfire smoke. Communities financing and delivering indoor air cleaners, replacement filters, environmental education, […]

Childhood Asthma: A Complex Condition That Doesn’t Have to Be So Complicated

Zoom - Virtual

Free Webinar | August 21, 2024 | 4 PM ET Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children and affects nearly 1 in 10 children. It is also the primary reason children miss school – an average of 13.8 million lost days of school each year. Asthma in children can be especially serious because […]

SEASONAL ALLERGIES: OPTIMIZING TREATMENT FOR EACH PATIENT WEBINAR

Zoom - Virtual

Event Date:27 August 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Event Description: As many as 60 million Americans live with seasonal allergies. Tree pollen is active in the spring, grasses and hay are active in the summer and fall brings ragweed. In this webinar, learn how to diagnose and treat your seasonal allergy patients. Speaker: Anne Maitland, […]

MDHHS Master Class: Motivational Interviewing for Tobacco Control

Zoom - Virtual

Attend this masterclass to increase your understanding of MI as a particular way of talking with others about growth and change, explore how MI can resolve ambivalence and increase collaboration and trust, and practice MI strategies to address nicotine addiction and increase the likelihood of successful recovery.

Dangers of Youth Vaping: What Parents Need to Know in 2024

Zoom - Virtual

This school year, youth vaping is as big an issue as ever, especially given growing mental health challenges in the youth. Behind the bright colors and sweet flavors of e-cigarettes are harmful chemicals and nicotine addiction. Join us to learn the essentials for helping kids avoid or quit vaping. Parents Against Vaping (PAVe) is a […]

Social Work Grand Round: Finding Your Way Guide

Zoom - Virtual

Speaker: Shaun Taft, LMSW, MSA Outcome: After attending this session, participants will report increased knowledge of navigating resources with clients. Register here: https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrfu-hrjsqG9cTIx886sgH17jv1PzX0X00#/registration

Getting Vaccinated – Important Step to Stay Healthy

Zoom - Virtual

The Patient & Caregiver Network Connections is a monthly asthma discussion group for PCN members held on the second Tuesday of every month. This month's session runs from 7:00 - 7:30 PM (CT). This supportive, educational environment will allow you to learn from our Lung Health Navigators and connect with others asking similar questions. September's […]

Advancing Nutrition Research to Promote Respiratory Health in Adults Workshop (virtual)

This workshop will address the current state of science regarding nutrition and diet in respiratory health and diseases and identify critical research gaps, challenges, and opportunities. Participants will hear from multidisciplinary researchers and discuss methods to advance nutrition research to promote respiratory health and to aid in the prevention and management of disease in adults […]

FIRS World Lung Day Webinar Clean Air and Healthy Lungs for All

Zoom - Virtual

Join for the FIRS World Lung Day webinar: Clean Air and Healthy Lungs For All. Chaired by M. Patricia Rivera MD, President of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies, this event brings together global experts to discuss critical issues impacting lung health including climate change, the need for global standardization and how we prioritize lung […]