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La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa $279 per night, single or double occupancy King bed, or $359 per night for 2 Superior Queen beds.

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Dr. Kathleen Besinque, PharmD.,M.S.Ed., FASHP, FCSHP, FCPhA

Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Dr. Kathleen Besinque is a Professor of Pharmacy and the Director of Experiental Education at Chapman University School of Pharmacy. Her clinical practice area is community pharmacy and she specializes in women’s health and public health issues. She is actively involved at the leadership level with several professional organizations including the California Pharmacists Association, the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, the California society of Health-Systems Pharmacists, and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.

Friday April 25, 2025

PILLS, PATCHES, AND PHARMACISTS: EXPANDING ROLES IN CONTRACEPTIVE CARE

ACPE# TBA

Objectives:

1.   Discuss rates of unintended pregnancy and contraceptive use in the U.S.
2.   Compare the contraception options available in the U.S. including the OTC hormonal product.
3.   Apply evidence-based guidelines to contraceptive provision using the CDC MEC.
4.   Compare state protocols for pharmacist prescribing of hormonal contraceptives.
5.   Apply protocols to cases.
6.   Provide resources and referral to persons seeking care for reproductive health related conditions.

Saturday April 26, 2025

COMMON CONDITIONS IMPACTING WOMEN’S HEALTH THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN

ACPE# TBA

Objectives:

1.   List common conditions impacting the health and well-being of women including PCOS, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, and obesity.
2.   Describe the epidemiology of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, and obesity.
3.   Review the risk factors for developing endometriosis, PCOS, obesity, and dysmenorrhea.
4.   Review the pathophysiology of each condition.
5.   Summarize the diagnostic criteria utilized for each condition.
6.   Summarize the treatment guidelines and management options available for each condition.
7.   Communicate with patients and healthcare providers regarding management strategies including lifestyle changes and follow-up to improve heath outcomes for women.—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Sunday April 27, 2025
   

   HOT FLASHES AND COOL INSIGHTS: UPDATES ON THE MENOPAUSE JOURNEY

   ACPE# TBA

   Objectives:

8. 1.   Differentiate between symptoms of menopause and aging related symptoms
9. 2.   Compare currently available products including hormones and complimentary therapies for managing the symptoms of menopause.
10.  3.  Using a case-based approach, evaluate treatment options for a specific patient’s symptoms.
11.  4.  Evaluate the risks and benefits of menopause treatment options based upon current research.
12.  5.  Advise patients seeking relief from menopausal symptoms.