Objectives:

Robert Merritt’s research career has spanned over 30 years with the Smithsonian Institution (SI), Emory University, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He has authored over 100 scientific publications and book chapters on a variety of health-related topics and was a contributing author for several Surgeon General’s Reports on Smoking and Tobacco Use. As a supervisory health scientist, he serves as Chief of the Epidemiology & Surveillance Branch in the Division for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention (DHDSP), CDC. He also holds an adjunct faculty appointment at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University and is a Fellow of the American Heart Association. Mr. Merritt is a graduate of Washington and Lee University, Emory University and The University of the South (Sewanee) where he received academic training in sociology & anthropology, medical sociology, public health, and research methods & statistics. His current responsibilities include tracking trends in cardiovascular risk factors and diseases and engaging in epidemiologic and health services research to support evidence-based practice and programs. Through epidemiology and surveillance, research, and science translation, CDC helps state and national health agencies implement public health strategies to address the burden of heart disease and stroke.

Enduring CME will expire on 12/10/2023.

Objectives:

- What is PrEP?- understanding the basics.

- Identify patients who will benefit from PrEP.

- Discuss medications and follow up labs needed once PrEP is started.

Disclosures:

- There is no commercial support for this activity

- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships

Accreditation and Designation:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Enduring CME has expired as of 12/7/2023.

Objectives:

1. Review Anatomy and Physiology of the Posterior Cerebral Vasculature and Territory

2. Recognize assessment findings specific to Posterior Stroke using current tools (FAST ED, MEND, NIHSS)

3. Examine additional signs and symptoms that can indicate Posterior Stroke

4. Associate injury patterns or risk factors that would increase suspicion of Posterior Stroke

5. Identify posterior stroke mimics

6. Recognize concerns for management and quality of life implications for posterior stroke patients (herniation, falls, etc)

Disclosures:

- There is no commercial support for this activity

- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships

Accreditation and Designation:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Enduring CME will expire on 12/7/2023.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the psychological and behavioral effects of pandemics and disasters on individuals and communities2.

2. Review an evidence-based framework for delivering interventions during pandemics and disasters

Disclosures:

- There is no commercial support for this activity

- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships

Accreditation and Designation:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Enduring CME will expire on 12/3/2023.

Disclosures:

- There is no commercial support for this activity

- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships

Accreditation and Designation:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Enduring CME will expire on 12/8/2023.

Presenter: Spencer B. King, III, MACC, FSCAI, FESC

Objective:

Discuss important developments in coronary artery interventions and prospects for the future.

Disclosures:

- There is no commercial support for this activity

- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships

Accreditation and Designation:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Enduring CME will expire on 11/3/2023.

Presenter: Habib Samady, MD, FACC; President, Georgia Heart Institute

Objectives:

1. Describe the vision and tripartite mission for the Georgia Heart Institute

2. Understand what myocardial viability is and describe it’s relationship to functional recovery

3. Articulate the evidence base behind the use of physiologic guided revascularization and

intravascular imaging for stent optimization

4. Explain how computational biomechanics can inform the investigation of atherosclerosis

and coronary device performance

5. Describe the clinical, research and education goals and proposed trajectory for the Georgia

Heart Institute

Disclosures:

- There is no commercial support for this activity

- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships

Accreditation and Designation:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Enduring CME will expire on 10/1/2023.

Presenter: Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa

World-Renowned Neurosurgeon & Neuroscientist

Objectives:

- Provide ways we can help build bridges to reduce disparities in the Hispanic community

- Discuss cancer research for minority populations

- Define hope thru survivorship care, supportive care for diverse populations

Disclosures:

- There is no commercial support for this activity

- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships

Accreditation and Designation:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Enduring CME will expire on 9/14/2023.

The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.

Educational Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Review latest CDC/ACIP clinical considerations of COVID-19 vaccines available in USA in those 12 years and above

2. Discuss the COVID-19 vaccines effectiveness against the Delta variant

3. Describe adverse effects and safety of the COVID -19 vaccine

4. Review the recommendations for additional dose and booster for mRNA vaccines

5. Discuss safety of COVID-19 vaccines in women in reproductive age .

Disclosures:

- There is no commercial support for this activity

- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships

Accreditation and Designation:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.