2:00 - 3:00pm

Learning from and Preparing for SARS

Rebroadcast:
Wed., November 24th, 2:00-3:00pm

3:00 - 4:00pm

Living with Grief: Coping with Public Tragedy
We frequently face both public and private tragedies that can become public events. In this condensed version of a previous Hospice Foundation of America broadcast, we explore through the use of actual incidents, the issues, events and processes for coping with these tragedies.

Rebroadcast:
Wed., November 24th, 4:00-5:00pm

4:00 - 5:00pm

Practical Strategies for Promoting Recovery in Schizophrenia
This presentation will review the assessment and management of some common persistent symptoms seen in stable but symptomatic patients with schizophrenia receiving care in the community. The emphasis will be on how to make practical interventions that can lead to meaningful difference in reducing the burden of the illness or the treatment.

5:00 - 6:00pm

The Revolving Door Between Institutions and The Department of Corrections
This program is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder and other severe mental illness given the varying challenges present in institutions as well as corrections.

Rebroadcast:
Fri., November 5th, 11:00am-12:00pm
Wed., November 10th, 2;00-3:00pm

8:00 - 10:00am

Lactation and Contraception
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended that all infants receive breast milk exclusively for up to age 6 months and to continue breastfeeding for a minimum of 12 months. This program will address how Reproductive Health Care professionals can encourage breastfeeding while effectively meeting the contraceptive needs of their clients.

Rebroadcast:
Wed., November 17th, 4:00-6:00pm

10:00 - 11:00am

Important Clinical Issues in the Long Term Management of Schizophrenia
This program will present practical, clinical information on how to address an effective long-term treatment plan for managing patients with schizophrenia. There will also be a presentation on the latest research findings concerning schizophrenia.

Rebroadcast:
Wed., November 24th, 5:00-6:00pm

Early Identification of HIV - Newer Testing Strategies
This program will discuss the importance of early identification of HIV and the FDA approved diagnostic tests that are available.

Rebroadcast:
Fri., November 12th, 8:00-11:00am
Fri., November 19th, 8:00-11:00am

Getting Media Attention for Prevention Efforts
This broadcast is for anyone interested in learning about how to use the media more effectively to publicize positive prevention efforts. Topics include how to select appropriate uses of different media, how to reach a target audience through use of media and tips for constructing interesting and publishable stories.

Rebroadcast:
Wed., November 24th, 2:00-3:00pm

Autoimmune Disease in the Home Care Patient
This broadcast discusses the far-reaching social, economic and health impact from autoimmune diseases as these chronic diseases impact not only the individual and their family, but also the home health care workers.

Rebroadcast:
Wed., November 24th, 3:00-5:00pm
Fri., November 26th, 10:00am-12:00pm

First Things First: Defining Local Public Health Practice for Safer, Healthier Communities
This program will seek to increase awareness of efforts to operationally define local public health agencies and the intended outcomes of this process.

Diabetes, Mental Illness & Antipsychotic Med: Diagnosis, Evaluation & the Role of the Mental Health Clinician
This presentation will present a thorough but concise and practical review of the diagnostic evaluation for diabetes in patients suffering from a mental illness. These patients are often in need of antipsychotic, and an awareness of the prospective risks vs. benefits is essential for the treating clinician.

Children with Special Health Care Needs

Part 1
Fri., November 26th, 8:00-9:00am

Part 2
Fri., November 26th, 9:00-10:00am