Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
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After the presentation, learners will be able to:
This session is accredited for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits. Credits commensurate with participation in the session will be awarded.
*** Please note this program was a part of the MOA 2024 Midwinter Symposium. You will not want to choose this program if you completed this individual program as part of the MOA 2024 Midwinter Symposium. ***
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Dr. Courtney Pladsen DNP, FNP-C has worked in the health care safety net for over 15 years in Emergency Departments and FQHCs. She is a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner with a clinical focus on substance use treatment and harm reduction for people experiencing homelessness. She received her undergraduate degree from Boston College and her Masters and Doctoral degrees from Georgetown University where her research explored screening and addressing social determinants of health in primary care. From 2018-2022 she was a fellow with the RWJF Culture of Health Leaders program. Prior to starting as the Medical Director for MaineCare, Courtney was the Clinical Director at the National Health Care for the Homeless Council from 2020-2023. Courtney led the development of Maine’s first medical respite program, which opened in fall of 2022, in partnership with Maine Medical Center, Greater Portland Health, and Preble Street. While she continues to practice one day a week at Greater Portland Health’s Health Care for the Homeless Clinic, Courtney is passionate about improving health systems to provide equitable care for the most marginalized individuals in our community.
Courtney Pladsen has no actual or potential conflict of interest, financial relationship/arrangement or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.
Puthiery Va, DO is Maine's Director of Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, having joined the department in August 2023. Dr. Va has over 9 years of experience in public health, epidemiology, and program development, as well as a strong background in data analytics, grant writing, and collaboration. Before joining Maine CDC, Dr. Va served as the Director of Indian Health Service, where she managed and supported the delivery of health care services to American Indian and Alaska Native communities across the country. She also completed a two-year fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is passionate about advancing public health science and practice, and applying evidence-based solutions to address the health challenges and disparities faced by diverse and underserved populations. She holds a medical degree from the University of New England, and a master's degree in science from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She is fluent in French, and enjoys learning about different cultures and perspectives.
Puthiery Va has no actual or potential conflict of interest, financial, relationship/arrangement or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.
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