Special Smiles,Smarter Care
The Katerini Zoe Medical Outreach Program is delighted to host and sponsor “Special Smiles, Smarter Care” presented by Dr. Noemi Spinazzi.
Join us on Tuesday, September 23rd for this CME accredited presentation to learn evidence-informed strategies and adaptive techniques to improve cooperation, comfort, and outcomes for patients with Down syndrome during dental procedures and beyond.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Katerini Zoe Medical Outreach Program.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine approves this program for 1.75 hours of nursing continuing education credit. Nevada State Board of Nursing provider number 120894-1.
CME Courses
Our CME courses are designed to empower medical and dental providers with the knowledge and skills to better serve individuals with Down syndrome and their families. By focusing on patient advocacy, these courses address the unique needs of individuals with Down syndrome in medical and dental settings, ensuring providers can deliver compassionate, inclusive, and effective care. Through evidence-based education, we aim to bridge the gaps between providers and the Down syndrome community, fostering understanding and collaboration. Together, we are building a more inclusive and informed healthcare community.
Previous CME Events
2024 Health Care for Adults with Down Syndrome
The Katerini Zoe Medical Outreach Program sponsored an ACCME accredited presentation in conjunction with The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada, featuring Dr. Brian Chicoine, a nationally recognized leader in medical research and care pertaining to adults with Down syndrome.
Overview: The life expectancy of people with Down syndrome has doubled over the last 40 years. The number of people with Down syndrome living into adulthood has also increased significantly. In this presentation, Brian Chicoine, MD, will review the health care changes, past and present, that contributed to these changes. He will also describe differences in the prevalence of health conditions in adolescents and adults with Down syndrome compared to those without Down syndrome and discuss how these differences may affect health promotion and health care of people with Down syndrome. Additionally, Dr. Chicoine will describe the effects of bias in health care of people with Down syndrome and provide suggestions for supporting individuals with Down syndrome in receiving high-quality care.
Presenter: Brian Chicoine, MD Medical Director, Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center Faculty, Family Medicine Residency, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Brian Chicoine, MD, is the Medical Director of the Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center in Park Ridge, Illinois. He is on the Faculty of the Family Medicine residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. He received his medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his Family Medicine residency at Lutheran General Hospital. In 1992, Dr. Chicoine co-founded the Adult Down Syndrome Center, which has served and documented the health and psychosocial needs of over 6000 adolescents and adults with Down syndrome since its inception. Dr. Chicoine has provided medical care for adults with intellectual disabilities for over 30 years and has presented and written extensively on caring for adults with Down syndrome.
