Classes & Events

Join us for our free virtual Smoking Cessation 4-week program courtesy of Renown Health. This class is available to all who want to learn the risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting. In addition, participants will learn about their triggers to smoking, ways to cope while quitting, and available products to assist with becoming tobacco-free. This program begins on the 1st Wednesday of each month and will meet every Wednesday for four weeks from 4 to 5 p.m. Upon registering, you will receive instructions on virtually connecting 1-2 days before the class.

Breastfeeding Circle Gatherings are a great place for breastfeeding moms to find support, exchange experiences, and discuss any concerns. Popular topics include: Milk supply Pumping Returning to work Sleeping, or lack of sleep Weight checks Weighted feedings And more! If you need more direct support please call Breastfeeding Medicine to schedule a 1:1, in person appointment at 775-982-6365. This gathering is FREE to join.

Accreditation This program has been submitted for review for up to 11.0 prescribed Credits to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Tuition Registration fee includes the two-hour SBIRT/Ethics CME, welcome reception, continental breakfast, and break service each day, Saturday evening dinner, and information and program materials available at renown.org/trends. Registration fee for physicians is $265 for the conference. For all other registrants, the fee is $189. Spouses and guests are also cordially invited to attend the Saturday evening dinner/keynote presentation at an additional charge of $50 per person. Onsite registration /payment will also be available at the conference. Location & Accommodations The program will be held at the Everline Resort & Spa in Olympic Valley, California, approximately 45 minutes from Reno, NV. A block of deluxe guestrooms have been reserved at the Everline Resort starting at a special rate of $174+/night, single or double occupancy. Fireplace and deluxe fireplace suites are available upon request, also at a special rate. Everline Resort Reservations: 1-800-327-3353 Online Reservations When calling the Everline Resort, please mention Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular Health to receive the group rate. Reservations for lodging must be made by October 13, 2023 to ensure room availability/pricing. Cancellation & Refund Policy If written notice is received by Friday, October 27. 2023, a full refund of the registration fee will be made. No refunds will be made after October 27, 2023. In the event the program is canceled, we are responsible only for the full refund of the registration fee and not for hotel accommodations or transportation. Overview This three-day continuing medical education program is designed for the primary care physician/provider, hospitalist, internal medicine physician, cardiovascular specialist, advanced practice provider, pharmacist, nurse, and all other physicians and healthcare professionals interested in the most recent advances and current established guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, stroke, and diseases or problems associated with heart disease. At the completion of this conference, attendees should be able to: Be able to list and explain three (3) screening tools to assess unhealthy alcohol and drug use. Identify clinical clues suggesting a diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis. Discuss why blood pressure guidelines need to focus more on implementation of recommendations for accurate diagnosis and strategies for improved control for patients being treated for hypertension. Gain a better understanding why the differential diagnosis and patient history is key to evaluating patients with syncope. Assess the accuracy and effectiveness of various tests and tools used in atrial fibrillation screening. Determine the appropriate diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension. Develop and hone the evidence-based information presented for the assessment and treatment of patients who present as overweight or obese. Keynote Learning Objectives – TBD. Understand the role of screening for carotid disease in asymptomatic patients. Differentiate normal ECG from abnormal ECG in young adults. Identify current evidence-based approaches to address glucose management in individuals with diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Describe the evolving lipid management landscape, quantifying current gaps in treatment implementation, and assessing future approaches to improve care. Gain a better understanding of transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) as an alternative therapy for a specific subset of patients with acute mitral valve regurgitation (MR). Through various case presentations, assess adherence to medicines and lifestyle modifications and address factors that influence poor adherence in patients with cardiovascular disease. Trends 2023 Informational Downloads 2023 Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine Conference Brochure 2023 Trends Agenda   2023 Guest Faculty for “Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine” Abhilash Akinapelli, MD Cardiac Valve & TAVR Program Director Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular Health Renown Medical Group Reno, NV Jad AL Danaf, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI Interventional Cardiologist Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular Health Renown Medical Group Reno, NV Daniel H. Bessesen, MD, FTOS Professor of Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU-SOM) Executive Director, Anschutz Health & Wellness Center Chief of Endocrinology Denver Health Medical Center Denver, CO Michael J. Bloch, MD, FACP, FASH, FVM, FNLA Associate Professor Department of Internal Medicine University of Nevada School of Medicine Medical Director, Vascular Medicine and Anticoagulation Services Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular Health Reno, NV Melissa Cheng, MD, MOH, MHS, FACOEM Associate Professor University of Utah School of Medicine Medical Director, University of Utah Occupational Medicine Clinic Medical Director, Biofire Diagnostics, Inc. Utah Medical Director, CoMagine Health Founder & Director, Utah SBIRT Training Program Salt Lake City, UT John M. Flack, MD, MPH, FAHA, MACP, FASH Sergio Rabinovich Endowed Chair of Internal Medicine Professor of Medicine and Chair Department of Internal Medicine Chief of Hypertension Section Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Springfield, IL Michelle M. Kittleson, MD, PhD, FACC Professor of Medicine Director, Post-Graduate Medical Education in Heart Failure and Transplantation Director, Heart Failure Research Smidt Heart Institute Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles, CA Deborah Jo Levine, MD, MS, FAST, FCCP Clinical Professor, Medicine Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine Stanford Health Care Stanford, CA Kenneth A. Mayuga, MD, FHRS, FACC, FACP Assistant Professor of Medicine Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University Director, Syncope Center Section of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH Bradley C. Nelson, MD, MBA, FACC Interventional Cardiologist Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular Health Renown Medical Group Reno, NV Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD Corporate Vice-President Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute at Scripps Health Director, Community Engagement Research Scripps Research Translational Institute Associate Clinical Professor (voluntary) UC San Diego – Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism San Diego, CA Shining Sun, MD Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular Health Renown Medical Group Reno, NV Pam R. Taub, MD, FACC, FASPC Professor of Medicine Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Founding Director, Step Family Foundation Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Wellness Center UC San Diego Health System La Jolla, CA   Program Agenda 4:00 PM Hotel Check-In 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM “Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for Clinicians” Melissa Cheng, MD, MOH, MHS, FACOEM (2 hours SBIRT/Ethics CME) Located in Grand Sierra Ballroom A 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Welcome Reception – Grand Sierra Ballroom C & D (Located in Exhibit Room) Hosted by Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular Health Saturday, November 4, 2023 – Grand Sierra Ballroom A & B 7:25 AM – 7:30 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks Jayson A. Morgan, MD, FACC 7:30 AM – 8:20 AM (50 minutes) “Cardiac Amyloidosis: Evolving Diagnosis and Management for the Primary Care Provider” Michelle M. Kittleson, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA 8:20 AM – 9:10 AM (50 minutes) “Current Evidence-Based & Guideline Recommendations for the Treatment of Hypertension: Clinical Pearls for Primary Care” John M. Flack, MD, MPH, FAHA, MCP, FASH 9:10 AM – 9:25 AM Break 9:25 AM – 10:15 AM (50 minutes) “Improving the Understanding and Recognition of Cardiac Syncope” Kenneth A. Mayuga, MD, FACC, FACP, FHRS 10:15 AM – 10:40 AM (25 minutes) “Atrial Fibrillation Screening” Shining Sun, MD 10:40 AM – 11:05 AM (25 minutes) “Exercise Treadmill Testing: A Clinical Guide” Bradley C. Nelson, MD, MBA, FACC 11:05 AM – 11:20 AM Break 11:20 AM – 12:10 PM (50 minutes) “Pulmonary Hypertension: Updates in Epidemiology and Evaluation of Patients for Primary Care” Deborah Jo Levine, MD, MS, FAST, FCCP 12:10 PM – 1:00 PM (50 minutes) “The Practical Evaluation and Management of Obesity” Daniel H. Bessesen, MD, FTOS 1:00 PM Meeting Adjourned for Lunch – Lunch on your own. 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Arthur J. Lurie, MD Memorial Dinner/Keynote Presentation Grand Sierra Ballroom A & B Hosted by Renown Institute for Heart & Vascular Health 6:30 – 7:00 PM Reception Bar – Grand Sierra Pre-Function C & D 7:00 – 8:00 PM (60 minutes) Dinner/Brief Acknowledgements @ 7:45 PM 8:00 – 9:00 PM Keynote Presentation: Topic TBD Speaker TBD Sunday, November 5, 2023 – Grand Sierra Ballroom A & B 7:40 AM – 8:05 AM (25 minutes) “The Optimal Approach in the Management of Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis” Michael J. Bloch, MD, FACP, FASH, FSVM, FNLA 8:05 AM – 8:30 AM (25 minutes) “Interpretation of Electrocardiograms in Primary Care: A Brief Review” Jad AL Danaf, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI 8:30 AM -9:20 AM (50 minutes) “Where Are We with Respect to Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes? A 2023 Update” Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD 9:20 AM – 9:35 AM Break 9:35 AM – 10:25 AM (50 minutes) “What’s New in the Lipid Management Landscape?” Pam R. Taub, MD, FACC, FASPC 10:25 AM – 10:55 AM “Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair: A Clinical Case Study” Abhilash Akinapelli, MD 10:55 AM – 11:00 AM Short Break 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon (60 minutes) Case Studies/Q&A – Panel Discussion Panel: Various RIHVH Cardiologists 12:00 Noon Adjournment

Designed for busy parents, this all-in-one-day Childbirth Education Course will help prepare mom and her partner for the many aspects of childbirth. You’ll learn the many facets of delivery, with the opportunity to ask questions helping you make informed decisions about critical issues surrounding your baby’s birth. Some topics include: Healthy developments in your pregnancy Stages of labor Warning signs Breathing and relaxation techniques Comfort measures Role of the support person and labor support Birth planning How to tell when you are in labor Pain relief options during labor/medical procedures How a birth doula can help Cesarean birth and Postpartum All of our instructors are certified educators who will offer you support and guidance through education in a unique way to meet your individual needs. We believe that childbirth is a process, not a method, and we recognize that there is no one right way to give birth. * Note: This class will not include a Baby and Family Suites Tour. To schedule a tour, please call 775-982-RSVP (7787). To attend, please register using the expecting mother’s name and information. Your instructor has requested that you bring to class. 75 cm exercise/yoga ball 2 bed pillows A mat or towel for breathing and relaxation practice Please Note: Masks are required to enter the hospital and while you are navigating to and from your class(s).  Once inside your class room masks will be optional to wear during your class.

Joint pain can affect all aspects of life, so if you’re considering total joint replacement surgery, these classes taught by the experts at Renown Health will help you with the following: Understand your procedure, including basic anatomy and explanation of surgical intervention. Prepare for surgery, including home setup, preoperative and pre-admit appointments. Know about your hospital stay, including infection prevention, early mobility, physical and occupational therapy, and adaptive equipment. Learn what happens after surgery, including recovery, medical management, post-operative therapy and exercises, to help you return to your normal activities. We highly encourage you to bring a “surgery buddy” for support.

Breastfeeding Circle Gatherings are a great place for breastfeeding moms to find support, exchange experiences, and discuss any concerns. Popular topics include: Milk supply Pumping Returning to work Sleeping, or lack of sleep Weight checks Weighted feedings And more! If you need more direct support, please call Breastfeeding Medicine to schedule a 1:1, in person appointment at 775-982-6365. This gathering is FREE to join.

Renown Institute for Cancer offers one-hour weekly classes to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and their families. Classes are facilitated by an oncology nurse navigator, social worker, and surgical nurses. In this class you will: • Meet your navigator and learn about cancer support services available to you • Hear about pre-surgery instructions and your pre-admit appointment • Receive education in prehabilitation and lymphedema prevention • Have your questions answered about treatment, including chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy and clinical trials Video enabled attendance is available. Patients can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device (smart phone, iPad, laptop or webcam/desktop). Upon registering, you will receive instructions on how to virtually connect. Please note: Masks are required to enter the hospital and while navigating to and from your class. Once inside your classroom, masks will be optional to wear during your class.

This 7 week childbirth preparation, which also includes preparing for postpartum, infant care and breastfeeding education, meets for seven consecutive weeks.  This class will help prepare mom and her partner for the many aspects of childbirth and beyond.  This class is designed to provide you with a great forum to ask lots of questions and to help you make informed decisions about key issues surrounding your baby’s birth. Weeks 1-5 will include topics such as: Healthy developments in your pregnancy Stages of labor Warning signs Breathing and relaxation techniques Comfort measures Role of the support person and labor support Birth planning How to tell when you are in labor Pain relief options during labor/medical procedures How a birth doula can help Cesarean birth Week 6: During the Newborn Care segment, newborn appearances and behavior, daily care of the newborn, signs of illness, and when to call the doctor will be covered.  Tummy time, comfort and soothing techniques, how to keep your baby safe, newborn screenings and vaccinations will also be discussed. Week 7:  You will learn breastfeeding benefits and techniques, the physiology of making milk, positioning and latch, how to know baby is getting enough milk, keeping up your milk supply, where to go for help, learn about our lactation consultants and breastfeeding forums.  Pump rentals, and a visit to our Lactation Connection resource center is also included in this class. Please note: This class also includes a Baby and Family Suites Tour. All of our instructors are certified educators who will offer you support and guidance through education in a very unique way that will meet your individual needs. We believe that childbirth is a process, not a method and we recognize that there is no one right way to give birth. To attend, please register using the expecting mother’s name and information. Please Note: Masks are required to enter the hospital and while navigating to and from your class. Once inside your classroom, masks will be optional to wear during your class.

This class is for anyone who has undergone or is currently undergoing breast cancer treatment. The class focuses on educating patients on lymphedema and ways to reduce the risk of its occurrence. During the class, we will review the basic anatomy of the lymphatic system and describe common procedures performed during the treatment course for breast cancer that affects lymphatics. Prevention strategies, including compression sleeves, will be reviewed in addition to the typical presentation of early lymphedema. Additionally, a brief description of Axillary Web Syndrome will be reviewed, and basic stretches/exercises to implement if cording is present.

The American Heart Association Family & Friends “Infant CPR and Choking” (birth to one year) course is for those who want to learn infant CPR but do NOT need a course completion card in CPR for their job. This course is ideal for schools and students, new parents, grandparents, babysitters and others interested in learning how to save a life. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment using the AHA’s research-proven “practice-while-watching” technique, which provides students with the most hands-on CPR practice time possible. Please Note: Masks are required to enter the hospital and while navigating to and from your class(s). Once inside your classroom, masks will be optional to wear during your class.

This 7-week childbirth preparation, which also includes preparing for postpartum, infant care and breastfeeding education, meets for seven consecutive weeks. This class will help prepare mom and her partner for the many aspects of childbirth and beyond. In addition, this class provides a safe forum to ask questions and help you make informed decisions about key issues surrounding your baby’s birth. Weeks 1-5 will include topics such as: Healthy developments in your pregnancy Stages of labor Warning signs Breathing and relaxation techniques Comfort measures Role of the support person and labor support Birth planning How to tell when you are in labor Pain relief options during labor/medical procedures How a birth doula can help Cesarean birth Week 6: During the Newborn Care segment, newborn appearances and behavior, daily care of the newborn, signs of illness, and when to call the doctor. Additionally, we’ll cover tummy time, comfort and soothing techniques, how to keep your baby safe, newborn screenings and vaccinations. Week 7: You will learn breastfeeding benefits and techniques, the physiology of making milk, positioning and latch, how to know baby is getting enough milk, keeping up your milk supply, where to go for help, and learn about our lactation consultants and breastfeeding forums. Pump rentals and a visit to our Lactation Connection resource center are included in this class. Please note: This class also includes a Baby and Family Suites Tour. Our certified instructors will offer you support and guidance via education in a unique way that will meet your individual needs. We believe that childbirth is a process, not a method, and we recognize that there is no one right way to give birth. To attend, please register using the expecting mother’s name and information.

Breastfeeding Circle Gatherings are a great place for breastfeeding moms to find support, exchange experiences, and discuss any concerns. Popular topics include: Milk supply Pumping Returning to work Sleeping, or lack of sleep Weight checks Weighted feedings And more! If you need more direct support please call Breastfeeding Medicine to schedule a 1:1, in person appointment at 775-982-6365. This gathering is FREE to join.