Online CME

Stroke remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, and primary care clinicians play a central role in prevention, early recognition, and long-term management. Dr. Nauman Jahangir, a Stroke Neurologist and Neurohospitalist at EEH, will present Stroke Care Essentials: A Primary Care Perspective. This conference will focus on stroke risk assessment, effective patient education to support timely escalation of care, and strategies for stroke prevention and secondary risk reduction in the outp...

This Neuroscience Grand Rounds session will explore the evolution and current state of neuro-endovascular care, highlighting key advances that have shaped modern clinical practice. Dr. Kaiz Asif, Neuro-endovascular Surgery, Vascular Neurology will highlight key advances, share lessons learned in his experience, and discuss emerging trends shaping the future of neuro-endovascular therapy. This presentation is designed to enhance understanding of contemporary approaches in neuro-endovascular care ...

This Neuroscience Grand Rounds presentation addresses two prevalent and often challenging conditions seen in Primary Care settings. Join Dr. Cathy Stachnik and Dr. Elizabeth Callahan for a dynamic two-segment presentation on Neuropathic Disorders & Hip–Spine Syndrome. In the first segment, we will explore the pathophysiology of neuropathic pain, with a focus on painful neuropathies (particularly in diabetes and metabolic syndrome). We will then review how to distinguish upper extremity mononeuro...

Spinal metastasis is a common and serious complication of systemic cancer, often presenting initially with nonspecific symptoms such as localized back pain. Timely recognition and coordinated multidisciplinary management are critical to preserving neurological function, reducing morbidity, and improving quality of life. Primary care providers (PCPs) and other frontline clinicians play a pivotal role in the early detection and referral of patients with suspected spinal metastatic disease. With Dr...

Golf Medicine is a collaborative healthcare approach by Sports Medicine Physiatrist Alex Behar MD, Sport Performance and Golf Fitness Specialist, Carol Teteak, and David Bush, a Certified Personal Golf Coach to provide a well-rounded, sustainable plan for healthier golf. If you are interested in learning about common causes of musculoskeletal pain related to golf, prevention of golf injury, paths for recovery, and tips to improve your swing, join this live demonstration and discussion by our G...

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Cervicogenic Headaches and Chiari Malformations. Join Dr. Brian Couri, a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation on the evaluation and non-operative management of cervicogenic headaches and Dr. Gustavo Chagoya, from the Department of Neurosurgery on symptomatology and treatment of Chiari Malformations. Discussion of musculoskeletal etiologies, diagnostic approaches, and treatment modalities.

In 2019, stroke accounted for approximately 1 of every 19 deaths in the United States. In 2020, there were 7.08 million deaths attributable to cerebrovascular disease worldwide. The goal of morbidity and mortality case reviews (M&Ms) is to identify correctible deficiencies in provider practices, system failures, and patient behaviors to improve future patient outcomes. This activity is a morbidity and mortality (M&M) review for Stroke cases. M&Ms are key opportunities for clinical st...

In 2019, stroke accounted for approximately 1 of every 19 deaths in the United States. In 2020, there were 7.08 million deaths attributable to cerebrovascular disease worldwide. The goal of morbidity and mortality case reviews (M&Ms) is to identify correctible deficiencies in provider practices, system failures, and patient behaviors to improve future patient outcomes. This activity is a morbidity and mortality (M&M) review for Stroke cases. M&Ms are key opportunities for clinical st...

This grand rounds provides an update on pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, which often begin during adolescence or young adulthood. About 25% of IBD cases develop before age 20, with 4% diagnosed before age 5 and 18% before age 10, peaking in adolescence. Each year, approximately 10 in 100,000 children are diagnosed with IBD, affecting an estimated 70,000 children in the U.S. Primary care providers are often the first to identify sympto...

This course fulfills the requirements set forth by the State of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) for licensure renewal. After completion, licensed professionals can claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours).