Women's Health: Updates in Preventative Health and Screenings

Women's Health: Updates in Preventative Health and Screenings   Evaluation and Credit:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat23   Target Audience             This activity is targeted toward primary care specialties.   Statement of Need Providers may not be aware of the latest recommendations regarding screenings and preventative measures for female patients.  The Women's Preventative Services Initiative, has created a Well-Women Chart that summaries preventative health services for women from adolescence across the life-span.  Providers may be unaware of this resource.  This task force has concluded that clinical preventative services are generally underused.   Objectives   At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to: Identify the latest preventative care and screening guidelines in women's health. Review updates in cancer screenings and prevention. Discuss the importance of patient education and the patients’ role in their overall wellness.   Moderator   Carmel Person, M.D. Geriatric Medicine Norton Healthcare   Speaker   Tamara Callahan, M.D. Gynecology Norton Women's Health   Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures   The speaker, moderator and planners for this activity have no potential or actual conflicts of interest to disclose.     Commercial Support  There was no commercial support for this activity.     Physician Credits   American Medical Association   Accreditation Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.   Designation Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.     Date of Original Release |February 2021 Course Termination Date | February 28, 2023 Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; (502) 446-5955 or [email protected]     Resources for Additional Study    Women’s Preventive Services Initiative https://www.womenspreventivehealth.org/wellwomanchart/   Women's Preventive Services Initiative's Well-Woman Chart: A Summary of Preventive Health Recommendations for Women https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31403594/     Preventive Care in Women's Health https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27212087/