BT Preparedness/Response Planning for Diverse Public Health Communities
Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, the participants will be able to: • Identify methods used to ensure effective management during a crisis situation • Describe techniques used for effective risk communication with the public • Recognize essential components of addressing diverse populations in a crisis situation

Rebroadcast:
Friday, May 6th, 9:00-10:00am

Postponing Sexual Involvement: Abstinence Counseling and Education
Among the topics discussed in this program are current issues in abstinence education, specific techniques to use in patient counseling, the characteristics of successful abstinence programs, and resources available to you to enhance this area of your practice.

Antimicrobial Resistance: Old Bugs, New Threats, and the Public Health Response
The rise in antimicrobial resistance in community and healthcare settings is causing alarm among public health leaders, clinicians, and infectious disease experts. "Staph" infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have received increasing attention in recent years. New strains of MRSA have caused illness in persons without the usual risk factor of a hospital stay or visit to a health care facility, places where it was once largely confined. Community-associated MRSA, or CA-MRSA, has caused outbreaks in several states and is the target of a public health awareness campaign to prevent antimicrobial resistance. Join us as we examine the case of Seattle-King County, Washington, a metropolitan community, whose public health department is building partnerships, providing education, and making surveillance a top priority to prevent the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

Rebroadcast:
Friday, May 6th, 10:00-11:00am
Wed., May 18th, 5:00-6:00pm

11:00am - 12:00pm

An Integrated Approach to Chronic Disease Prevention
In the United States today, seven of ten deaths are attributable to chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and asthma. This program will showcase a new innovative model for addressing the prevention of these chronic diseases. The benefits of an integrated approach will be demonstrated through discussions with community stakeholders and highlights from selected interventions from the four Steps to Healthier NY communities.

2:00 - 5:00pm

"Substance Abuse in Older Adults: "The Diagnostic Challenge" Overview and Prevention
This comprehensive, three-part series will discuss the epidemiology of problem drinking and substance abuse among older adults. Topics will include: barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol and other drugs in older adults; age-related changes that affect the response to alcohol and other drugs; the consequences of alcohol and substance abuse left untreated; how alcohol-induced cognitive impairment differs in older patients; and traditional vs. alternative approaches to treatment.

Part 1- Overview and Prevention
Wed., May 11th, 2:00-3:00pm

Part 2 - Assessment and Diagnosis
Wed., May 11th, 3:00-4:00pm

Part 3 – Treatment
Wed., May 11th, 4:00-5:00pm

4:00 - 5:00pm

New Developments in HIV/Hepatitis C Co-Infection
This program addresses the synergism of HIV and Hepatitis C co-infection; the transmission and epidemiology of who is at risk; unique diagnostic tests; and the complexity of therapy.

Partner Counseling and Referral Services for HIV Prevention
This forum provides information regarding the goals, purpose and context of HIV Partner Counseling and Referral Services (PCRS) as well as the process, techniques and skills for delivering PCRS. The forum includes interviews at public health organizations. A panel will answer questions faxed in from viewers.

Rebroadcast:
Wed., May 18th, 2:00-4:00pm
Wed., May 25th, 2:00-4:00pm

10:00 - 11:00am

Bipolar Disorder: Management of Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Challenges in Correction
This program explores evidence-based treatments for manic episodes including the extent of improvement that can be expected from single treatments, a rational treatment strategy for mania; aspects of manic episodes that selectively predict responses to treatments; and pharmacological and non-pharmacological obstacles to treatment in the correctional setting.

Rabies Prevention...When You Have To Be Right 100% of the Time!
Speaker Bryan Cherry, VMD, Deputy NYS Public Health Veterinarian, Bureau of Communicable Disease Control explores methods used to ensure effective management during a crisis situation. Discussion includes techniques used for effective risk communication with the public, and recognizing essential components of addressing diverse populations in a crisis situation.

Rebroadcast:
Wed., May 25th, 4:00-5:00pm

Starting the Healing Process: Providing Comprehensive Examinations
This program will address how to minimize the physical and psychological trauma to patients reporting sexual assault by ensuring appropriate assessment and treatment. Topics include the proper collection and preservation of physical evidence for use in the criminal justice system and information regarding the Forensic Payment Act that provides reimbursement directly to hospitals for forensic examinations.

Rebroadcast:
Fri., May 27th, 8:59-10:27am

Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Streamlining POD Design and Operations
This broadcast will discuss the goals of a mass antibiotic prophylaxis POD. Topics include methods to achieve POD effectiveness and efficiency; identifying ways to increase Patients per Hour; defining “Balancing the Line”; and determining a method for evaluating progress.

Rebroadcast:
Fri., May 27th, 10:27-11:57am

Emerging Strategies for the Management of Mood and Anxiety Disorders in the Primary Care Setting
Learning Objectives:

At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to: 1. Identify strategies for properly diagnosing the mood/anxiety disorder spectrum in the primary care setting. 2. Describe the selection, dosing and titration protocols for pharmacological management of mood and anxiety disorders in the primary care setting. 3. Discuss the effective concurrent management of the psychiatric comorbidites of physical illness in the primary care setting.

The Pharmacologic Management of the Agitated Psychotic Patient: Emergent Standards of Care
This educational program will assist clinicians in determining the rationale for selecting their choice of medication and formulation when treating the acutely agitated psychotic patient. Experts for this educational program will also illuminate "Best Practices" in the care of agitated psychotic.

Third Thursday - Keeping the Winter Layer Off
Despite annual New Year's resolutions, weight-loss and regular physical activity continue to be goals that many Americans find hard to reach. With skyrocketing obesity rates, this personal concern is also a growing public health problem. The good news: there is a body of research showing us what does work.