Event Hospital: UMMC

The University of Mississippi Medical Center

UMMC Project ECHO Series - STD's in the Community

Mississippi has the highest rate of STI's (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis) in the United States. Mississippi has seen a remarkable increase in syphilis in recent years, including a > 1000% increase in congenital syphilis since 2016. Steady funding cuts to public health, and an overall diminution in core public health capacity, have necessitated the transition of STI care from health department clinics to private clinics and community health centers. Diagnoses of STIs come primarily from community medical facilities. There is a general lack of awareness of STDs among Mississippi medical providers. There is also a lack of comfort in treating STIs in the general clinic setting.

Target audience: Physicians, Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Social Workers, Community Health Workers, Pharmacist, and other interested healthcare providers. Community Clinicians will get CME/CEU in a virtual learning network through the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Link: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM17017185624068GG64QJQSU

Survivor University

A cancer diagnosis can be a life-altering event, often accompanied by physical, emotional and psychological challenges. But accurate information can empower cancer survivors to handle the hurdles associated with treatment and recovery.

Survivor University is a 10-day educational and support program designed specifically for Mississippians who have recently received a cancer diagnosis. Topics focus on improving health and quality of life during cancer treatment. The series provides a practical approach to cancer survivorship, access to subject-matter experts and a platform for cancer survivors to grow their network of support.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the Community ECHO

Program Overview

Mississippi has the highest rate of  STI's (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis) in the United States. Mississippi has seen a remarkable increase in syphilis in recent years, including a  > 1000% increase in congenital syphilis since 2016.  Community physicians and practitioners lack key information and are unaware of many resources available to help diagnose and treat STD's. This project will train community providers, throughout MS in the diagnosis, prevention, and management of STDs.

Topics Covered

  • Congenital syphilis
  • Epidemiology of STIs
  • Identifying and managing syphilis in adults
  • Gonorrhea and chlamydia
  • HIV Prevention - PrEP
  • STD prevention DoxyPEP
  • The other STD's - trichomonas, M genitalium, BV

Target Audience

  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Social Workers

UMMC - Project ECHO Dentistry

Program Overview

The purpose of the dentistry learning community model (DLCM) is to provide patient case-based information to pediatric dentists, general dentists, and nurses practicing in rural communities. In a needs assessment survey of rural Mississippi dentists, education in pediatric dentistry was a high priority area of need identified by the participants. The DLCM will enhance the care capabilities of rural dentists nd nurses by focusing on a major disease burden - childhood dental caries. Health care providers (dentists and nurses) need to be aware of current best practices for enhancing the care capabilities of rural dentists and nurses by focusing on a major disease burden.

Topics Covered

  • Pragmatic Oral Surgery for the General Dentist
  • Diagnosing Oral Cancer
  • Digital Workflow in Restorative Dentistry

Target Audience

  • Dentists
  • Pediatric Dentists
  • Dental Assistants
  • Dental Hygienists
  • Primary Care Providers
  • Nurses

Accreditation Information

Dentists/ Dental Assistants/ Dental Hygienists—The University of Mississippi School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. University of Mississippi School of Dentistry designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credits. Nurses—The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by The Mississippi Nurses Foundation Inc. an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. As an approved provider, the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing awards this educational activity (1) contact hour(s).

UMMC - Project ECHO Dentistry

Topic: Diagnosing Oral Cancer

Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

1. Understand risk factors and identify early signs and symptoms of oral cancer.
2. Educate patients on preventive measures.
3. Differentiate between benign and malignant lesions through comprehensive oral examinations.
4. Describe the various diagnostic tests for diagnosing oral cancer.
5. Recognize the importance of timely referral to specialists and collaborating in multidisciplinary care.

Program Overview

The purpose of the dentistry learning community model (DLCM) is to provide patient case-based information to pediatric dentists, general dentists, and nurses practicing in rural communities. In a needs assessment survey of rural Mississippi dentists, education in pediatric dentistry was a high priority area of need identified by the participants. The DLCM will enhance the care capabilities of rural dentists nd nurses by focusing on a major disease burden - childhood dental caries. Health care providers (dentists and nurses) need to be aware of current best practices for enhancing the care capabilities of rural dentists and nurses by focusing on a major disease burden.

Topics Covered

  • Pragmatic Oral Surgery for the General Dentist
  • Diagnosing Oral Cancer
  • Digital Workflow in Restorative Dentistry

Target Audience

  • Dentists
  • Pediatric Dentists
  • Dental Assistants
  • Dental Hygienists
  • Primary Care Providers
  • Nurses

Accreditation Information

Dentists/ Dental Assistants/ Dental Hygienists—The University of Mississippi School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. University of Mississippi School of Dentistry designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credits. Nurses—The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by The Mississippi Nurses Foundation Inc. an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. As an approved provider, the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing awards this educational activity (1) contact hour(s).

UMMC COE Webinar: Leveraging Telehealth Technologies To Improve Access in Rural Areas

This webinar will explore:

  • How telehealth services support rural hospitals and community providers by expanding access to critical care, reducing transfer rates, and improving clinical outcomes.
  • How RPM technologies enable proactive care management and improve outcomes for patients in rural and underserved communities.
  • How AI-powered scribing tools allow healthcare providers to focus more on patient care

 

Presenters:

Dr. Saurabh Chandra
Project Director, Center of Excellence
Chief Telehealth Officer
University of Mississippi Medical Center

Dr. Yunxi Zhang
Associate Director of Research, Telehealth
Associate Professor, Data Science
School of Population Health
University of Mississippi Medical Center

UMMC - Project ECHO Dermatology

We invite you to attend our monthly Project Echo Dermatology Sessions that will take place every 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. CST.  Please see the login information below:

Project ECHO UMMC Dermatology is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: UMMC Project Echo Dermatology Session 

Join Zoom from PC, Mac, iOS or Android:

https://echo.zoom.us/j/7834560472

Upcoming session topics and dates:

11TH Sept             Disorders of Nails

9th Oct                   Malignant Skin Neoplasms

13th Nov               Biopsy Breakdown (Overview of Shave/Punch Biopsy Techniques)

11th Dec                Pediatric Dermatoses

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