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ForwardA Patient with Too Many Ailments: Where Do I Begin?
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If you have questions, please email the ME|CFS Clinic Minnesota. |
Target Audience
Healthcare providers.
Description
Participants will explore ME/CFS through the lens of body unity, recognizing the interconnected nature of physical, psychological, and social factors that influence health and disease. The program emphasizes the body's capacity for self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance, particularly in the context of chronic illness and functional impairment. Learners will examine the reciprocal relationship between structure and function and apply these concepts when developing individualized, patient-centered treatment plans. Rational treatment approaches based on osteopathic principles are integrated throughout the activity, encouraging clinicians to consider the whole person rather than isolated symptoms.
Through case-based discussions, clinical pearls, multidisciplinary perspectives, and evidence-informed management strategies, participants will strengthen their ability to diagnose and manage ME/CFS while addressing stigma and improving communication with patients experiencing this often misunderstood condition.
The program's interdisciplinary nature reflects the commitment to comprehensive, team-based care. Presentations include perspectives from multiple members of the healthcare team, reinforcing collaborative approaches that support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of patients living with ME/CFS.
Agenda
All times listed are in Central Time. The agenda is subject to change.
| Thursday, January 21, 2027 | |
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| 12:00 pm | Welcome Stephanie Grach, MD, MS, FACP |
| 12:15 pm | A Patient with Too Many Ailments: Where Do I Begin? Stephanie Grach, MD, MS, FACP |
1:15 pm | Nutrition for Long COVID Catherine Brown, MS, RDN, CDN, LDN, FAND |
| 2:15 pm | Pediatric Long COVID and ME/CFS Melanie Hoppers, MD |
| 3:15 pm | A Common Vein: How Venous Outflow Obstruction Links Disparate Neurological Symptoms Yoon-Hee Cha, MD, FAAN |
| 4:15 pm | A Physical Therapist’s Guide to ME/CFS, Hypermobility and Exercise Intolerance. Clayton Powers, DPT |
| 5:15 pm | Adjourn |
| Friday, January 22, 2027 | |
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| 8:00 am | Welcome Michael Peroski, DO, MBA, MMCM, CMQ, CPE, FAPA |
| 8:15 am | Is It Depressed or Chronic Fatigue? Michael Peroski, DO, MBA, MMCM, CMQ, CPE, FAPA |
| 9:15 am | "Never Words" versus "Better Words": A Clinician's Guide to ME/CFS Communication Helen Holt, MA |
10:15 am | How Can We Discharge ME/CFS Patients Who Have Normal Tests and Exams but Refuse to Follow My Recommendations? Jessica Puchalski, PA-C |
| 11:15 am | Occupational Therapy Care for Complex Conditions Amy Mooney, MS, OTR/L |
| 12:15 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm | Long COVID Logan Felix, MD |
2:00 pm | Does Lymphatic Therapy Really Work? Raymond Perrin, DO, PhD |
| 3:00 pm | Navigating Nutritional Supplements in ME/CFS with Naturopathic Medicine Crystalin Montgomery, NMD, LAc |
| 4:00 pm | Long COVID Chiarina Galvez, MD |
Adjourn | |
Accreditation Statements
- MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) and ME|CFS Clinic Minnesota. DMU designates this live activity for 13.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 13.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity. This program qualifies for AOA Category 1-A credit under an exemption approved by the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the American Osteopathic Association.
- Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 13.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURES
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Catherine Brown, MS, RDN, CDN, LDN, FAND - Speaker
- Chiarina Galvez, MD - Speaker
- Helen Holt, MS - Speaker
- Crystalin Montgomery, ND, LAc - Speaker
- Amy Mooney, MS, OTR/L - Speaker
- Raymond Perrin, DO, PhD - Speaker
- Clayton Powers, DPT - Speaker
- Jessica Puchalski, PA-C - Speaker
- Ruby Tam, DO - Activity Director
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) do not have a financial relationship with an ineligible company; however, they intend to discuss the off-label use of a commercial product or device and agree to inform learners. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
- Yoon-Hee Cha, MD, FAAN - Speaker
- Logan Felix, MD - Speaker
- Stephanie Grach, MD, MS, FACP - Speaker
- Melanie Hoppers, MD - Speaker
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated through peer review by individuals with no relevant financial relationships or through attestation to evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Michael Peroski, DO, MBA, MMCM, CMQ, CPE, FAPA - Speaker
- Self-Managed Stock Shareholder: 3M, Cisco Systems, Inc., Nutrigen, Ltd., Zoom Communications, Inc.
- The financial relationships have not ended; however, they are not relevant to the content of the education activity.
- He intends to discuss the off-label use of a commercial product or device and agrees to inform learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.
Available Credit
- 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 13.00 AOA Category 1A
- 13.00 CE Contact Hour(s)