Improving Health Outcomes: Reducing Clinical Inertia for Controlling Hypertension The purpose of this webinar is to discuss the “Act rapidly” component of the Improving Health Outcomes: Blood Pressure (IHO: BP) M.A.P. framework, which is part of the IHO: BP curriculum, and explain how it supports the achievement of optimal blood pressure control with the use of IHO: BP program tools and materials. CME Credits: 0.5 Objectives After attending this webinar practices/health centers should be able to: Describe how poor blood pressure variability, white coat effect, and poor blood pressure measurement technique contribute to clinician uncertainty about what a patient's true blood pressure is in the office setting. Describe how clinical inertia and limited patient engagement contribute to suboptimal blood pressure control rates. Demonstrate how to use the "Act rapidly assessment tool" or “Partner with patients assessment” tool to identify factors contributing to uncontrolled hypertension at your practice or health center. Describe common barriers that contribute to successfully overcoming clinical inertia.   Michael Rakotz, MD, FAAFP American Medical Association

Thursday, August 25 12:30 - 1pm CT/ 1:30-2pm ET Register Here:  https://chitrecevents.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=chitrecevents

Great Lakes Practice Transformation Network Grand Rounds Lecture Series: Restoring Joy in Practice with Team-Based Care   Learn from an “early adopter” of practice transformation who is a physician at a groundbreaking family practice that has been implementing innovative changes into their workflows and processes for years. August 17, 2016, 8:00 - 9:15 a.m. University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine Campus College of Medicine Research Building, Moss Auditorium (room 1020) 909 S Wolcott St., Chicago, IL 60612* All are welcome to join us. Register today by emailing Claire Bridges (cbridg4@uic.edu). Bellin Health uses a team care model that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, licensed practical nurses and medical assistants to not only advance the health and wellness of their patients, but also of their staff. The patient and family is set at the center of the care team, which results in improved professional satisfaction and engagement among the staff as well as improved outcomes for patients and better communication and teamwork. Learn about how to incorporate this model into your practice   About the speaker: James Jerzak, MD Family Practice Physician, Bellin Health Dr. James Jerzak is a board-certified family practice physician at Bellin Health. He has been working in Green Bay and enjoys providing a full spectrum of care to patients of all ages. Dr. Jerzak is on the leadership team for the Patient Care Redesign Pilot Program and is currently the physician leading the prototype for this program at Bellin Health. He has received a number of awards, most recently Wisconsin Physician Educator of the Year. *Parking is available in Lot C4, which is just east of the Applied Health Sciences Building (1919 W. Taylor St).

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Zika Virus Briefing For Community Partners: Prevention and Family Planninng

ZIKA VIRUS BRIEFING FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Prevention and Family Planning Messaging for Sexual Transmission

Tuesday, August 16, 2016 10:00:00 AM CDT - 11:00:00 AM CDT

Please fill out the brief survey at this link to help guide our focus during 

this webinar: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IDPH_ZikaSurvey_Communities

As CDC's Zika Virus guidelines continue to evolve, it is essential that 

agencies working with pregnant women and women of reproductive age stay 

informed to help prevent further spread of the disease.

The purpose of this webinar is to brief community partners in Illinois on the 

latest guidelines, transmission updates, and prevention messages.

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Speakers

Shannon Lightner

Deputy Director
Office of Women’s Health and Family Services
Illinois Department of Public Health

Lisa Masinter, M.D.

Medical Director
WCH and Adolescent Health
Chicago Department of Public Health