On-going satellite broadcast series sponsored by the School of Public Health in partnership with the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Women's Health; features clinical experts paired with public health experts to provide continuing medical education on current women's health issues with both clinical and public health significance.
Women's Health Grand Rounds in cooperation with the March of Dimes
presents
Folic Acid Update for Pharmacists
Satellite broadcast originally aired November 13, 2003
- Version available via videostreaming (Requires basic RealOne Player which is available as a free download.)
- Continuing education for pharmacists available for viewing video or videostreaming
(Please print and return to School of Public Health.)
- PowerPoint handouts
- Free videotape of the broadcast available (while supplies last)
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This broadcast provided pharmacists and
pharmacy students information on the pharmacology of folic acid and its role
in the prevention of certain types of birth defects, called neural tube
defects. It will assist pharmacists in developing and
strengthening interactive strategies to inform patients about the health
benefits of folic acid.
Objectives:
After the broadcast, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the pharmacology of folic acid.
- Review the role of folic acid in the prevention of birth defects.
- Develop interactive strategies to inform patients regarding the role of folic acid.
Featuring:
Thomas P. Lombardi, Pharm.D., FASHP, Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY, and Clinical Associate Professor, Albany College of Pharmacy, Albany, NY
Moderator: Mary Applegate, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Bureau of Women’s Health, New York State Department of Health
The Women’s Health Grand Rounds series has been endorsed by the New York State Chapters of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
CPE
Continuing education credits will be available through the Albany College of Pharmacy. The Albany College of Pharmacy is approved by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education.
Videos
Videos of this and previous Women's Health Grand Rounds are now available.
For further information, contact Cheryl Reevees at the School of Public Health via e-mail and include "folic acid" in subject line. creeves@albany.edu
Last update: Nov. 26, 2003
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