The United States has battled with illegal drugs for well over 100 years. Yet prohibition of these drugs, especially cocaine and opioids, is implemented in an inequitable way in this country, with criminalization of substances used strategically to target people…
This webinar (recorded on October 27, 2022), shares the story of how Dr. Jim O’Connell, President and Founder of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, transitioned from the role of Internal Medicine resident at Massachusetts General Hospital to one…
Presented by the Committee on Ethics, Grievances, and Professional Standards, the Ethics Forum alerts physicians to the ethical implications of issues that arise in daily practice and offers information on issues at the intersection of ethics, medicine, and professionalism. This…
In 2020, 42% of United States households reported owning a firearm. While access to firearms is associated with increased risk for injury and death, safe firearm storage is associated with decreased risk. Clinicians need information on how to appropriately screen…
Although deaths from prostate cancer have dropped substantially in recent decades among all men, Black/African American men are twice as likely as White men to die of prostate cancer and continue to have the highest prostate cancer mortality among all…
The US EPA estimates that 21,000 radon-related deaths occur annually in the United States. In Massachusetts, radon, a colorless, odorless, tasteless and radioactive gas, is the second leading cause of lung cancer. It is important to understand that health risks…
Creating a culture of inclusion and belonging is critical to advancing diversity and health equity. While it has become an organizational imperative, it can be hard to know exactly where to start. This webinar addresses best practices for evolving your…
This CME activity is intended for primary care providers to understand the importance of lung cancer screening for their patient population. This activity includes a patient testimonial, review of available literature and research, updated screening guidelines, and ways to increase…
Approximately 80% of all cases of pregnancy loss occur within the first trimester, and more than 1 million people in the US annually experience early pregnancy loss (EPL). This activity presents the most up-to-date scientific evidence, detailed steps for medical…
The role of racism in the history of modern medicine is unpleasant and difficult to discuss. These chapters, however, continue to have an impact on disparities in health outcomes in the US and must be addressed head on if our…
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