Hot Topics in Public Health — A Symposium Series: All the Lonely People: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation - October 24, 2024

Madison, WI US
October 24, 2024

Overview

The "Hot Topics in Public Health" symposium series is a forum designed to provide up-to-date information on emerging issues in public health. The series adopts various formats for education, including panel discussions, scholarly presentations, and audience-based question-and-answer sessions. Hot topics are selected by a steering committee of public health professionals, population health researchers, and clinicians at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. This session highlights the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation in the United States and provides background information on the health consequences of loneliness, tools for screening, and approaches to reduce loneliness.

In this session, we will explore various aspects of loneliness and social isolation through a series of presentations from distinguished speakers. Mary Henningfield, PhD, Scientist II in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, will discuss "Screening for Loneliness in Primary Care." Alexis Eastman, MD, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, will present on "Loneliness and Social Isolation in Elders." Traci Gaydos, MFA, CMP, Director of SMPH Signature Events, will cover "Intentional Planning to Reduce Isolation at Events." Lastly, John Beasley, MD, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, will address "Loneliness and Social Isolation in Clinicians: The Role of Changing Expectations, EHR, and Approaches for Connection." 

Following the presentations, there will be a Q&A session moderated by Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD, Associate Dean for Public Health and Community Engagement.

Intended Audience

Physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and healthcare professionals. 

Learning Objectives

  • Determine whether a participant has screened positive for loneliness based on responses to the validated UCLA 3-Item Loneliness Scale
  • Analyze the prevalence and health impacts of social isolation and loneliness in older adults
  • Apply approaches to lessen social isolation in events and the workplace
  • Articulate what they can do to reduce loneliness in their clinical life

Elements of Competence

American Board of Medical Specialties:

  • Professionalism
  • Interprofessional and communication skills
  • Patient-centered care
  • Population Health

Interprofessional communication

  • Values and ethics
  • Teams and teamwork

DEI Competencies 

  • Address health disparities
  • Engage in Self-reflection
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Registration opens: 
09/25/2024
Course expires: 
12/08/2024
Event starts: 
10/24/2024 - 5:30pm CDT
Event ends: 
10/24/2024 - 7:00pm CDT
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

5:30 PM – Presentations

  • Mary Henningfield, PhD
    Scientist II, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
    Topic: Screening for Loneliness in Primary Care

  • Alexis Eastman, MD
    Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
    Topic: Loneliness and Social Isolation in Elders

  • Traci Gaydos, MFA, CMP
    Director of SMPH Signature Events
    Topic: Intentional Planning to Reduce Isolation at Events

  • John Beasley, MD
    Professor Emeritus, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
    Topic: Loneliness and Social Isolation in Clinicians: Role of Changing Expectations, EHR, and Approaches for Connection

6:15 PM – Q&A

  • Moderator: Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD
    Associate Dean for Public Health and Community Engagement

6:40 PM – Reception with Dessert Bar

Health Sciences Learning Center Room 1335
750 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53792
United States

 

 

Presenters

Mary Henningfield, PhD
Alexis Eastman, MD
Traci Gaydos, MFA, CMP
John Beasley, MD

Planners 

Jonathan L. Temte, MD, PhD
Maureen Durkin, PhD, DrPH
Sheri Johnson, PhD
Parvathy Pillai, PhD, MPH
Patrick Remington, MD, MPH
Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, MD, MPH
Ajay Sethi, PhD, MHS

Policy on Disclosure

It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE).  In addition, speakers, presenters, and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation. For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.

Name

Role

Financial Relationship Disclosures

Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved uses of drugs/devices in presentation?

Jonathan L. Temte, MD, PhD

Course Director

Quidel Corporation (Consultant)

Yes

Maureen Durkin, PhD, DrPH

Planner

No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose

No

Sheri Johnson, PhD

Planner

No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose

No

Parvathy Pillai, PhD, MPH

Planner

No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose

No

Patrick Remington, MD, MPH

Planner

No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose

No

Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, MD, MPH

Planner

No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose

No

Ajay Sethi, PhD, MHS

Planner

No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose

No

John Beasley ,  MDPresenter No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Traci Gaydos, MFA, CMPPresenter No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Alexis Eastman, MDPresenter No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Mary Henningfield, PhDPresenter No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo

*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re‐selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on, patients.  

The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.  

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Accreditation Statement

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In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP 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.

Credit Designation Statements

American Medical Association (AMA)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live in-person activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live in-person activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours.

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs  (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.10 CEUs or 1.0 hours.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Cost:
$0.00
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Program Changes

Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.

Accessibility

The University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. The University of Wisconsin fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please notify us at help@icep.wisc.edu