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Confidently Managing Depression in Primary Care

Presented by Dr. Manrit Takhar (sponsored by Otsuka)

Learning Objectives:

1. Apply measurement-based care using validated and standardized tools to optimize management of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
2. Apply strategies to successfully implement the new CanMat guidelines into clinical practice.
3. Apply a more rapid, individualized approach to treating MDD that gives patients the best chances to achieve full functional recovery.
4. Recognize the negative consequences associated with delayed treatment and the effect on patient outcomes.
   

Physical Therapy Approach to Lumbar Spine Pathologies & Craniofacial Pain

Presented by Jaclyn Gaucher, physiotherapist & private practice clinic co-owner, and Tyler Friesen, physiotherapist & private practice clinic co-owner, Venture Rehab

• Brief overview of the role of physiotherapy in private practice
• Review of lumbar pathologies including management and treatment
• Review of craniofacial pain and including diagnosis and management

Levonorgestral Containing IUS Across the Reproductive Spectrum - Beyond Contraception

Presented by Dr. Lexy Regush (sponsored by Bayer)

A discussion of the role of levonorgestral containing IUS use for reproductive years, perimenopause and postmenopausal indications.

Cardiopulmonary Pearls in COPD

Presented by Dr. Robert Skomro & Dr. Colin Pearce (sponsored by AstraZeneca)

This program is designed to provide primary care professionals with an overview of the importance of early COPD diagnosis, and highlight the relationship between COPD exacerbations and cardiovascular disease.

Learning Objectives - upon completion of this program, participants will be better able to:

• Discuss the pertinence of early COPD diagnosis and appropriate treatment initiation
• Explore strategies to help improve COPD patient outcomes
• Review the relationship between COPD exacerbations and Cardiovascular Disease

Sleepless in Saskatchewan: Understanding & Treating Insomnia

Presented by Aaron Arkin, BSc, RPSGT, RP, Director of Insomnia Services, Careica Health

High rates of insomnia plague Saskatchewan...and all of Canada. This session equips nurse practitioners with the tools to identify and manage insomnia. Learn about insomnia's prevalence, symptoms, and effective treatment options, including CBT-I. Let's get back to sleep, Saskatchewan!

Lymphocytosis

Presented by Sarah Nadeau, NP, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

This talk will review the pathophysiology, evaluation and management of lymphocytosis in the primary care patient.

Beyond the Guidelines: Practical Tips for Antidepressant Drug Therapy

Presented by Amy Soubolsky, BSP, MSc

Learning Objectives (*UPDATED* Sep 30):

1. Effectively select, initiate, and titrate antidepressants 
2. Explain when and how to discontinue antidepressants
3. Manage switching between antidepressants
4. Discuss and address key antidepressant drug interactions and adverse effects 

Migraine Matters: A Case-based Approach for Primary Care, Updates on Acute Treatment

Presented by Dr. Christopher Voll (sponsored by Pfizer) 

In the session, participants will be better able to

• Differentiate migraine from other types of headaches
• Discuss treatment goals and expectations with patients suffering from migraine
• Optimize the acute treatment of migraine attacks