NCCHCA Preventative Care Online Modules (Childhood Immunizations, Maternal Mental Health, Breastfeeding Problems, Hypertension Management)

Event Start/Stop Date and Time

June 1, 2026 8:00 AM - June 30, 2027 5:00 PM EDT

Check-in Date and Time

June 1, 2026 8:00 AM EDT

Location

Northwest AHEC Online and Blended Learning
Your device, quiet location, reliable Internet

Target Audience

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and Community Health Workers

Event Description

This comprehensive, case-based online learning series is designed to address critical practice gaps in the application of evidence-based clinical guidelines across primary care, pediatrics, obstetrics, and preventive medicine. Despite the availability of well-established national recommendations, variability in provider knowledge, confidence, and implementation continues to impact patient outcomes in areas such as hypertension management, immunizations, maternal health, breastfeeding support, and safe opioid prescribing. These modules will provide clinicians with practical, up-to-date education on guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM). Each module is structured to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice by combining concise guideline reviews with interactive clinical scenarios, decision-making tools, and implementation strategies. Disclosures - None of the planners nor presenters have any relevant conflicts with ineligible companies.

Objectives

1. Describe the AHA guidelines around HTN management.
2. Implement the AHA guidelines in their own practice.
3. Describe the AAP immunization guidelines.
4. Implement the AAP immunization guidelines in their own practice.
5. Describe the CDC measles vaccination and early vaccination in children guidelines.
6. Implement the CDC measles vaccination and early vaccination in children guidelines in their own practice.
7. Describe the ACIP HPV vaccination guidelines.
8. Implement the ACIP HPV vaccination guidelines in their own practice.
9. Describe the AIM safety bundle related to management of hypertension in pregnancy.
10. Implement the AIM safety bundle related to management of hypertension in pregnancy in their own practice.
11. Describe the AAP policy statement on breastfeeding recommending exclusive breastfeeding of infants for the first 6 months.
12. Implement these breastfeeding recommendations in their own practice.
13. Describe the CDC recommendations for prescribing opioids for pain in the care of pregnant and postpartum patients.
14. Identify, assess and appropriately respond to maternal mental health risks and conditions during pregnancy and postpartum period, while aiming to reduce preventable morbidity and mortality.

Session Credits

Credit will be awarded based on participant selection at time of registration. Before selecting credits, participants are encouraged to review our Credit Glossary (opens in new tab) for general information. Please note that not all credit types are available for every program.

Presenter(s)

• Victoria Boggiano, MD, MPH
• Dana Iglesias, MD, MPH
• Morgan McEachern, MD
• Caroline Roberts, MD
• Sahal Thahir, MD
• Zachary Willis, MD, MPH
• Jessica Young, MD, MPH

Session Details