In Colorado, there is a concerning increase in firearm-related injuries and fatalities, making it crucial for emergency department providers to enhance their skills in identifying risk factors, delivering effective firearm safety education, and improving communication with patients and families. Additionally, as Colorado's immigrant and refugee community grows, healthcare providers must gain a better understanding of their unique needs and barriers to care, especially for children entering the healthcare system through the Emergency Department.

Furthermore, in pediatric care, the accurate assessment of cranial nerves can be challenging, but it plays a vital role in diagnosing acute conditions. Therefore, providers need to improve competence in clinical evaluation and diagnosis of cranial nerve issues to prevent both short- and long-term health problems. Maintaining a focus on vital signs, particularly in pediatric patients, is essential in the urgent care and emergency department settings, with a specific emphasis on evaluating hypertension and conducting appropriate differential diagnoses.

Program

• 9:15am - Welcome & Announcements
• 9:30am - Hypertension: It's Not Always Anxiety! A Case Based Discussion, Anne Adema, MD
• 10:00am - Caring for Immigrants and Refugees in Pediatric Acute Care Settings - Lisa Abougi, MD
• 11:00am - Firearm Safety & Screening, Maya Haasz, MD
• 12:00pm - Cranial Nerves: Exam Skills, Benign Conditions and Red Flags, Molly Moehlman, MD