General Medicine and Primary Care

Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA

Guest: Alissa Kanowitz, Founding Member Families Fighting Flu

Mrs. Alissa Kanowitz became a patient advocate after experiencing the absolute worst-case scenario: losing her four-year-old daughter Amanda to the flu. And now, she’s here with Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley to share her and Amanda’s story as well as her experience working with the Families Fighting Flu organization. This is so we can all better understand the seriousness of influenza and work to stem the tide on this tragic disease.

Guest: David Wheeler, MB, CHB, MD, FRCP

Hyperkalemia is a common complication in patients on renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitor (RAASi) therapy. Join Dr. David Wheeler as he explores strategies for managing hyperkalemia while optimizing treatment benefits. Learn about patient-centered communication techniques, risk factors, and treatment options. Discover the importance of ongoing monitoring and follow-up to ensure optimal management. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to improve your clinical practice and enhance patient outcomes.

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Guest: Willie Lawrence, MD

Since implementing the AMA MAP™ Hypertension quality improvement program at Corewell Health, Dr. Willie Lawrence has been able to identify the factors influencing the institution’s blood pressure control rates and optimize their approach. And now Dr. Lawrence is here with Dr. Brian McDonough to share how the program works and how it’s impacted patient care. Dr. Lawrence is the Executive Sponsor of the AMA MAP™ Hypertension Program at Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Credit for the Supplemental Video Footage to Corewell Health

Guest: Manesh R. Patel, MD

Guest: Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FESC

Expert faculty discuss the critical role of cardiac and inflammatory biomarkers in assessing myocardial damage, predicting risk, and monitoring treatment response. The program also explores emerging therapeutic strategies aimed at mitigating ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) and reducing the risk of adverse cardiovascular events. Join Drs. Manesh Patel and Deepak Bhatt as they address the long-term consequences of IRI, including the development of heart failure and increased cardiovascular mortality. By providing a comprehensive overview of IRI, this program aims to enhance understanding and inform clinical practice.

Guest: Paul Hunter, MD

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recently updated their recommendations for the 2024-2025 flu season. Here to give us a breakdown of the key updates so we can protect our patients from the flu is family medicine physician Dr. Paul Hunter.

Guest: Manesh R. Patel, MD

Guest: Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FESC

Expert faculty discuss the critical role of cardiac and inflammatory biomarkers in assessing myocardial damage, predicting risk, and monitoring treatment response. The program also explores emerging therapeutic strategies aimed at mitigating ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) and reducing the risk of adverse cardiovascular events. Join Drs. Manesh Patel and Deepak Bhatt as they address the long-term consequences of IRI, including the development of heart failure and increased cardiovascular mortality. By providing a comprehensive overview of IRI, this program aims to enhance understanding and inform clinical practice.

Guest: Manesh R. Patel, MD

Expert faculty discuss the critical role of cardiac and inflammatory biomarkers in assessing myocardial damage, predicting risk, and monitoring treatment response. The program also explores emerging therapeutic strategies aimed at mitigating ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) and reducing the risk of adverse cardiovascular events. Join Drs. Manesh Patel and Deepak Bhatt as they address the long-term consequences of IRI, including the development of heart failure and increased cardiovascular mortality. By providing a comprehensive overview of IRI, this program aims to enhance understanding and inform clinical practice.

Guest: Manesh R. Patel, MD

Guest: Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FESC

Expert faculty discuss the critical role of cardiac and inflammatory biomarkers in assessing myocardial damage, predicting risk, and monitoring treatment response. The program also explores emerging therapeutic strategies aimed at mitigating ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) and reducing the risk of adverse cardiovascular events. Join Drs. Manesh Patel and Deepak Bhatt as they address the long-term consequences of IRI, including the development of heart failure and increased cardiovascular mortality. By providing a comprehensive overview of IRI, this program aims to enhance understanding and inform clinical practice.

Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA

Guest: Jill Foster, MD

Guest: John Russell, MD

According to recent studies, co-administering the flu, RSV, and COVID-19 vaccines is generally safe, which is why both the CDC and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices support this approach. However, there are some important considerations to keep in mind when co-administering these three respiratory vaccines, which is why Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley speaks with Drs. Jill Foster and John Russell about best practices for co-administration and improving vaccination rates. Dr. Foster is the Director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Minnesota Medical School, and Dr. Russell is a family medicine physician at Jefferson Health System in Abington, Pennsylvania.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

Guest: John Russell, MD

According to the CDC, flu vaccine coverage for all adults is about 47 percent, and there’s been a continued decline among pregnant patients and children since 2020. These reduced vaccination rates can have serious consequences for our patients and the healthcare system as a whole, which is why it’s so important for primary care providers to embrace their role in reversing this trend. To help in this mission, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with family medicine physician Dr. John Russell about strategies for boosting flu vaccination rates in the primary care setting.