25th Annual Omaha Women's Health & Wellness Conference: Adaptability, Resiliency, and Hope

Course ID: 22OL00040
Friday, October 7th, 2022
In person and Live via Zoom Webinar

Paid 6.0 ANCC Up to 3.25 ACE

Registration Starts on August 17th, 2022

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  • Location

    In-Person Location: LaVista Conference Center in LaVista, NE
    Online Location: ZOOM

    Target Audience

    This activity is intended for nurses, social workers, other interested health professionals and community members.

    Learning Outcomes
    • Foster wellness for women's health and wellbeing utilizing strategies to enhance resilience and self-care
    • Identify community resources available to assist with overcoming challenges when navigating the healthcare system involving caregiving, screenings, pain management, and/or mental health.
    • Discuss approaches to overcome barriers of wellness and what modifications are necessary to minimize these challenges related to lifestyle and behavioral patterns.

    Link to Conference Brochure - www.omahawomenshealthandwellness.com

    Accreditation

    This activity is intended for nurses, social workers, other interested health professionals and community members.

    accreditation In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Olson Center for Women's Health. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 6.0 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity

    accreditation As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Nebraska Medical Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Nebraska Medical Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 3.25 general continuing education credits. The content level of this activity is intermediate.
  • All Times are CDT

    Nurses, social workers, and the community are invited to all lectures. Specific presentations qualify for nursing and/or social work credit and are designated as such.

    7:15AM – 8:00AM

    Registration & Breakfast for those In-Person; Zoom link will be opened during this time.

    8:00AM – 8:15AM

    Welcome

    8:15AM – 9:00AM

    The Healing Power of Humor – Nursing only
    T. Marni Vos

    • Describe how humor can impact well-being and workplace culture.
    • State how your values, attitudes, ethics, and sense of humor contribute to quality leadership, management, and health at work and in your personal lives.
    • Foster networking, friendships, and building connections through the use of humor to enhance self-care and productivity in your workplace.

    9:00AM – 10:15AM

    Messages of Hope: Persevering Through a Pandemic – Nursing & Social Work
    Brandy Clarke, PhD, LP

    • Discuss factors influencing women’s health and wellbeing during the pandemic
    • Identify factors related to individual resilience
    • Identify resources available to support women’s health and wellbeing

    10:15AM – 10:30AM

    Break

    10:30AM – 11:30AM

    Pain Management: A biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain – Nursing only
    Lori Long, PT, DPT & Kimberly Vacek, PhD

    • List pain management strategies appropriate for chronic pain
    • Discuss the differences between acute and chronic pain and how that affects treatment strategies

    11:30AM – 12:30PM

    Lunch & Poetry Reading
    Womanity - No credit
    Ololade Ajayi

    12:30PM – 1:30PM

    Breakout: Cervical Cancer – Nursing only
    Andreea Newtson, MD

    • Describe the typical presentation for cervical cancer including the most common complications
    • Describe the role of HPV in the development of cervical dysplasia and carcinoma
    • Articulate the unique challenges a cervical cancer patient might encounter including the role of HPV during treatment and beyond 

    Breakout: You’re Not Alone: Caring For our Family Members with Disabilities Across the Lifespan – Nursing & Social Work
    Kim Bainbridge; Margaret Neujahr, CSW; Jenny Koley; Jason & Tina Velinsky; Moderator: Michaela Schenkelberg, PhD

    • Discuss the challenges that parents endure when caring for a child with a disability as derived from the perspectives of caregivers.
    • Identify community resources to help assist with the everyday activities of daily living related to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
    • Describe the importance of providing caregivers with education and information concerning parent support, independent living, recreation, advocacy, or other specific resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

    1:30PM – 2:30PM

    Taking Control: Solutions for Bladder Leakage and Pelvic Prolapse – Nursing only
    Jennifer Cera, DNP, APRN-NP; Brittney Gilligan, OTD, OTR/L; Elizabeth Hopkins, PT, DPT; Mindy Rathe, BSN, MSN, APRN-WHNP

    • Describe female pelvic anatomy and how to properly perform pelvic floor muscle exercises.
    • Articulate common types of pelvic floor disorders such as urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse including how modifications to lifestyle or behavioral patterns can minimize these disorders.
    • Discuss medical treatment options for incontinence and prolapse.

    2:30PM – 3:00PM

    Break

    3:00PM – 4:00PM

    When Self Care is Difficult: Overcoming Barriers to Wellness – Nursing & Social Work
    Danae Dinkel PhD; Lauren Holcomb PhD; Georgia Jones PhD; Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, PhD;
    Moderator: Christian Minter

    • Identify institutional and community barriers to wellness and healthy behaviors
    • Discuss approaches to overcoming barriers to wellness and improving mental, physical, and behavioral health
    • Describe the impact of barriers to wellness for marginalized populations

    4:00PM – 4:20PM

    Closing session
    My Special Olympics Journey – Intellectual Disabilities and Health – No credit
    Rachel Mulligan
    “Special Olympics, my personal journey and some health concerns and challenges within the community.”

    4:20PM – 4:30PM

    Closing Comments, Evaluation Instructions, & Adjourn

  • The Healing Power of Humor – Nursing only
    T. Marni Vos

    Messages of Hope: Persevering Through a Pandemic – Nursing & Social Work
    Brandy Clarke, PhD, LP

    Pain Management: A biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain – Nursing only
    Lori Long, PT, DPT & Kimberly Vacek, PhD

    Breakout: Cervical Cancer – Nursing only
    Andreea Newtson, MD

    Breakout: You’re Not Alone: Caring For our Family Members with Disabilities Across the Lifespan – Nursing & Social Work
    Kim Bainbridge; Margaret Neujahr, CSW; Jenny Koley; Jason & Tina Velinsky; Moderator: Michaela Schenkelberg, PhD

    Taking Control: Solutions for Bladder Leakage and Pelvic Prolapse – Nursing only
    Jennifer Cera, DNP, APRN-NP; Brittney Gilligan, OTD, OTR/L; Elizabeth Hopkins, PT, DPT; Mindy Rathe, BSN, MSN, APRN-WHNP

    When Self Care is Difficult: Overcoming Barriers to Wellness – Nursing & Social Work
    Danae Dinkel PhD; Lauren Holcomb PhD; Georgia Jones PhD; Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, PhD;
    Moderator: Christian Minter

    Closing session
    My Special Olympics Journey – Intellectual Disabilities and Health – No credit
    Rachel Mulligan
    “Special Olympics, my personal journey and some health concerns and challenges within the community.”

  • Handouts will be available starting 10/04/2022

    7:15AM – 8:00AM

    Registration & Breakfast for those In-Person; Zoom link will be opened during this time.

    8:00AM – 8:15AM

    Welcome

    8:15AM – 9:00AM

    The Healing Power of Humor – Nursing only
    T. Marni Vos

    • Describe how humor can impact well-being and workplace culture.
    • State how your values, attitudes, ethics, and sense of humor contribute to quality leadership, management, and health at work and in your personal lives.
    • Foster networking, friendships, and building connections through the use of humor to enhance self-care and productivity in your workplace.

    9:00AM – 10:15AM

    Messages of Hope: Persevering Through a Pandemic – Nursing & Social Work
    Brandy Clarke, PhD, LP

    • Discuss factors influencing women’s health and wellbeing during the pandemic
    • Identify factors related to individual resilience
    • Identify resources available to support women’s health and wellbeing

    Download Handout

    10:15AM – 10:30AM

    Break

    10:30AM – 11:30AM

    Pain Management: A biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain – Nursing only
    Lori Long, PT, DPT & Kimberly Vacek, PhD

    • List pain management strategies appropriate for chronic pain
    • Discuss the differences between acute and chronic pain and how that affects treatment strategies

    Download Handout

    11:30AM – 12:30PM

    Lunch & Poetry Reading
    Womanity - No credit
    Ololade Ajayi

    12:30PM – 1:30PM

    Breakout: Cervical Cancer – Nursing only
    Andreea Newtson, MD

    • Describe the typical presentation for cervical cancer including the most common complications
    • Describe the role of HPV in the development of cervical dysplasia and carcinoma
    • Articulate the unique challenges a cervical cancer patient might encounter including the role of HPV during treatment and beyond 

    Download Handout

    Breakout: You’re Not Alone: Caring For our Family Members with Disabilities Across the Lifespan – Nursing & Social Work
    Kim Bainbridge; Margaret Neujahr, CSW; Jenny Koley; Jason & Tina Velinsky; Moderator: Michaela Schenkelberg, PhD

    • Discuss the challenges that parents endure when caring for a child with a disability as derived from the perspectives of caregivers.
    • Identify community resources to help assist with the everyday activities of daily living related to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
    • Describe the importance of providing caregivers with education and information concerning parent support, independent living, recreation, advocacy, or other specific resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

    Download Handout

    Panel Resources
    Adult Sibling Toolkit National Down Syndrome Congress
    Adult-NE-Caregiver Guide for Dementia
    Along the Way A Guide for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
    AlongTheWay_ResourcesFinal
    Brochure for Nebraska LifeSpan Respite program
    CDD Waiver Info Sheet
    Directory of Resources for Individuals with Intellectual and Developemental Disabilities
    Disabled Children Program Info Form
    Examples of People First LanguageExamples of People First Language
    Few Words About People First Language by Kathie Snow
    NE Lifespan Respite
    NE Medicaid Aged & Disabled Waiver Quick Guide
    NE Participant Guide to Self-Direction to work with Independent Providers
    Nebraska info sheet home and community based waivers
    NTG-EDSD (Early Detection Screen to Dementia)
    Provider Agencies for Home & Community Based Developmental Disabilities Services

    1:30PM – 2:30PM

    Taking Control: Solutions for Bladder Leakage and Pelvic Prolapse – Nursing only
    Jennifer Cera, DNP, APRN-NP; Brittney Gilligan, OTD, OTR/L; Elizabeth Hopkins, PT, DPT; Mindy Rathe, BSN, MSN, APRN-WHNP

    • Describe female pelvic anatomy and how to properly perform pelvic floor muscle exercises.
    • Articulate common types of pelvic floor disorders such as urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse including how modifications to lifestyle or behavioral patterns can minimize these disorders.
    • Discuss medical treatment options for incontinence and prolapse.

    Download Handout

    2:30PM – 3:00PM

    Break

    3:00PM – 4:00PM

    When Self Care is Difficult: Overcoming Barriers to Wellness – Nursing & Social Work
    Danae Dinkel PhD; Lauren Holcomb PhD; Georgia Jones PhD; Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, PhD;
    Moderator: Christian Minter

    • Identify institutional and community barriers to wellness and healthy behaviors
    • Discuss approaches to overcoming barriers to wellness and improving mental, physical, and behavioral health
    • Describe the impact of barriers to wellness for marginalized populations

    Download Handout

    Panel Resources
    Benefits of Physical Activity _ Physical Activity _ CDC
    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center analyzes Nebraska's cancer needs
    Multicomponent Interventions Recommended to Increase Cancer Screening
    US Preventive Screening Task Force Cancer Screening Guidelines

    4:00PM – 4:20PM

    Closing session
    My Special Olympics Journey – Intellectual Disabilities and Health – No credit
    Rachel Mulligan
    “Special Olympics, my personal journey and some health concerns and challenges within the community.”


    Download Handout

    4:20PM – 4:30PM

    Closing Comments, Evaluation Instructions, & Adjourn

  • Registration is now closed.

    Please contact Courtney Smith for more details
    Email: Courtneyl.smith@unmc.edu
    Call: 402-559-6618

  • This program is currently close.

    Please contact Courtney Smith for more details
    Email: Courtneyl.smith@unmc.edu
    Call: 402-559-6618