Coming Together 2022: A Community Conference on Addiction and Recovery

Coming Together 2022 is presented by the Community Healing Centers in collaboration with the Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse at Western Michigan University. We seek to promote a better understanding of addiction and recovery by facilitating meaningful conversations and partnerships. Through the conference we will enhance public and professional knowledge of addiction and reduce the stigma associated with treatment and recovery. This conference will also provide professionals on the front line in treating substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions with the latest tools and knowledge in treatment. We will raise awareness of the programs and outreach services available in the community for those children, families, and individuals struggling in the shadows of addiction.

 

For more information, please contact Chris Garrett 513.621.3075 // [email protected]

Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Fetzer Center, Kalamazoo, MI

1. Identify the latest tools and knowledge in treatment of substance abuse and addiction
2. Describe programs and outreach services available to children, families and individuals affected by substance abuse and addiction, within Kalamazoo and the immediate area
3. Reduce stigma associated with treatment and recovery from substance abuse and addiction

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and Community Healing Centers. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 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 amount subject to change.  

Interprofessional Continuing Education

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 6.0 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 6.0 contact hours for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.  Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PAs

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 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 6.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Social Workers

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 6.0 continuing education credits.

Psychologists

This program is co-sponsored by the American Psychological Association for continuing education credit. The American Psychological Association retains responsibility for the program.  This activity is designated for 6.0 APA CE Credits.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), Other Learner Attendance (6.00 hours), ACE CE Credits (6.00 hours), General Attendance (6.00 hours), Continuing Nursing Credit- ANCC (6.00 hours), IPCE Credit (6.00 hours), Continuing Pharmacy Education ACPE (6.00 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME (6.00 hours), APA CE Credits (6.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Wednesday, October 26, 2022