Hot Topics in Adolescent Health - Annual Conference: Supporting Adolescents in Today's Social and Political Climate

Aurora, CO US
October 30, 2026

The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine recognizes that advancing adolescent health depends upon effective partnerships among adolescents, families, health professionals, public and private sectors, communities, schools, and other social institutions. This partnership with Children's Colorado provides an opportunity to address the barriers identified.

On behalf of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine we wish to thank Roberta K. Beach for her work as a pediatrician and as a specialist in adolescent medicine and teen sex education, which brought her many local and national awards and recognition. She co-authored chapters in several medical publications. With gratitude.

Target Audience

This cutting-edge information will enhance knowledge, skills and performance of providers involved in physical, social and behavioral health aspects of care in adolescents and young adults.

The increased knowledge and skills will help attendees better advocate for youth in all domains of health and well-being. 

Additional Information

Course Contact: 
Shaun Ayon, [email protected], 720-777-2700
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 7.00 Attendance
    • 7.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Course opens: 
08/04/2026
Course expires: 
11/13/2026
Event starts: 
10/30/2026 - 7:45am MDT
Event ends: 
10/30/2026 - 4:45pm MDT
Cost:
$100.00
Rating: 
0

Agenda

The Planning Committee reserves the right to alter the agenda or cancel the conference in the event of an unforeseen circumstance, or if the minimum registration is not attained by October 15, with a full refund to participants.

7:15 a.m.          Continental Breakfast - Live Learners

    2nd Floor Conference Center - Aurora, CO

7:45                   Welcome Gordon Duvall, President and Attendance Check-In Reminder

8:00                   Contraceptive Updates – Molly Richards, MD

9:00                   AI in Life of Teens – Screen Time Impact – Michael Rich, MD

10:00                 Break

10:15                 GLP1s – Impact on Adolescent Teens – Jamie Moore, MD

11:15                 Integrative Medicine - Suicide Prevention in Primary Care – Brian Pitts, MD

12:15 p.m.         Lunch - Provided - Live Learners

1:00                   Legislative Updates Impacting Youth – Ellen Stern

1:45                   Hot Topics TBD

2:45                   Break

3:00                   Hot Topics TBD

4:00                   Evaluation and Adjourn

Children's Hospital Colorado
13123 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
United States

Hybrid Format - Live In-Person or Virtual - Select location with registration type.

This activity will take place in the Medical Conference and Education Center located on the 2nd Floor at Children's Hospital Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus.  Virtual learners will be sent a Zoom link prior 1-3 days prior to. 

Parking

Children's team members must use their designated parking. Guests may park in the Lot 10 located to the east of the hospital. Enter Lot on Victor Street.

Health Screening

Health screenings are required for guests coming into the hospital. Please plan extra time for this process. If you are having flu or COVID symptoms, please stay home and reach out to us.

 

 

FACULTY

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Moderator

Gordon Duvall, DNP, RN, PNP
President, Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society for
Adolescent Health and Medicine
CDPHE Mobile Public Health Clinic Lead, Colorado

Medical:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Children’s Hospital Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine.


Others:
A general certificate of attendance will be provided to all other attendees.

Available Credit

  • 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 7.00 Attendance
    • 7.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Price

Cost:
$100.00
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Required Hardware/software

Please join us for the full day with Live, in-person participation. Or Join virtually.

Cancellation Policy

No refunds will be granted for non-attendance, although you may send a substitute.  The Planning Committee reserves the right to alter the agenda or cancel the conference in the event of an unforeseen circumstance, or if the minimum registration is not attained by October 9, with a full refund to participants.