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All programs are held for Medical Staff at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in Murphy Center A/B and are videoconferenced live to Valley West Community Hospital (Rooom NC), beginning at noon, unless otherwise indicated. For further information, contact Krishna P. Reddy, M.D., MBA, CME Director at KCH, or Kristin Goff at (815) 756-1521, Ext. 153440.

CME program archives

Date Program Schedule
September 30

“The Growing Threat of Clostridium Difficile”

1) Update on the newer concepts in diagnosis and management of patients with Clostridium Difficile infections.

Dennis Maki, M.D. – Head of the Infectious Disease Section
University of Wisconsin Medical School – Madison, Wisconsin                   

Grantor:  None 

October 7

“Understanding ADHD: An Overview”

1) Explain the clinical description and diagnostic process of ADHD.

2) Discuss the causes and prevalence of ADHD in children.

3) Discuss treatment options and the prognosis of children with ADHD.

Heriberto Menendez, M.D. - Pediatrician
DeKalb Clinic Chartered & Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

Grantor: None
October 8

"Oncology Grand Rounds”

Topics to be announced
October 14

“Kyphoplasty”

1) Discuss the pathophysiology and pathogenesis of disk diease.

2) Discuss the role of kyphoplasty in the management of kyphosis as a result of collapsed vertebral space.

Suveer Tatineni, M.D. – Interventional Radiologist
Aurora Radiology Consultants & Kishwaukee Community Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois

Grantor:  None  

October 15

“Mandatory HIV Testing for Illinois Newborns”

1) Identify appropriate screening during pregnancy.

2) Present the current Illinois lay and discuss its impact.

3) Discuss clinical implications and treatment strategies.

4) Identify available Illinois resources for patients and clinicians.

5) Explain the necessity for third trimester HIV testing.

John Marcinak, M.D. - Associate Professor of Pediatrics – University of Chicago & Medical Director
Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Program – Comer Children’s Hospital

Grantor:  The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics from an educational grant from IDPH
October 21

“Composite MS-DRG Overview: How to Interpret the Data”

1) Review the composite MS-DRG's.

2) Discuss how to interpret and compare the data for cost-effectiveness in medical practices.

David Potash, M.D., MBA – Chief Medical Officer
Data Advantage Corporation – Louisville, Kentucky                   

Grantor:  None 

October 28

“CMS Guidelines”

1) Discuss the CMS guidelines for pay for performance and how to comply with those measures.

2) Discuss how to interpret and compare the data for cost-effectiveness in medical practices.

Patricia Merryweather – Senior Vice President
Illinois Hospital Association – Naperville, Illinois                   

Grantor:  None 

Illinois State Medical Society LogoKishHealth System is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

KHS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. The AAFP invites comments on any activity that has been approved for AAFP credit. Please forward your comments on the quality of this activity to cmecomment@aafp.org.

A fee of $10.00 for each program will be assessed for guest physicians (non-dues-paying physicians) if a certificate of attendance is required.
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