Media Advisory: James C. Tyree Diabetes Education Library dedication

What: dedication of the James C. Tyree Diabetes Education Library
Who: The University of Chicago medicine Kovler Diabetes Center
When: 18:30 Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Where: Duchossois Center for advanced medicine, 5758 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago
How: RSVP by 9 Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Diabetes at the University of Chicago medicine Kovler Center will dedicate a new diabetes education library to honor the legacy of the late James C. Tyree, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Mesirow Financial Holdings, President of Sun-Times Media Group and member of the Board at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

The library which patients and their families have access to educational materials and provide space for classes and support groups. It is the last component of the program for Diabetes Care and innovation to promote clinical programs for diabetes, collaboration in research and education and outreach to patients and professional doctors James C. Tyree.

Tyree, who suffered from diabetes for about 25 years, was an advocate for patient counseling and wellness and behavioral health services. He died in March at age 53 from complications of cancer of the stomach while being treated at the medical center of the University of Chicago.

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American Epilepsy Society and the National Association of Epilepsy Centers Debuts Free Online Medical Education Series on Safety - www.EMUCaring.org

 The American Epilepsy Society (AES) and the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) are pleased to announce a free online continuing medical education series “Safety in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.” This specially structured learning presentation is intended to educate healthcare providers on the best ways to create a culture of safety in the epilepsy unit. Meant for all members of the epilepsy team, including physicians, nurses, EEG technologists, pharmacists, social workers, and other staff in the unit, this program presents best practices as identified by a group of national experts in epilepsy.

“The relationship between how cohesively epilepsy monitoring units function and how effectively they can address the unique needs of their patients should not be understated,” says Patricia O. Shafer, R.N., M.N., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Content Chair for EMUCaring. “The finer attention that is paid to this relationship the greater probability of improved safety outcomes.”

The online program consists of seven modules addressing topics such as Seizure Observation, Environment and Activity, Managing Seizures and Comorbidities, and Preparing for Transition to Outpatient Care. For ease of learning, each module can be completed independently.

This tool can be used for continuing in-service education and as a training tool for new members of the team. At present, the program has been approved for physicians, nurses and EEG technologists to receive up to a maximum of 3.5 continuing education credits by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), EduPro Resources LLC (EDUPRO), and ASET – The Neurodiagnostic Society.

About the American Epilepsy Society
The American Epilepsy Society (AES) is the premier professional organization in the United States representing multi-specialty members including physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and research scientists that provide care to people with epilepsy. The Society promotes research, interdisciplinary communication, and education for professionals dedicated to the prevention, optimal treatment, and cure of epilepsy.

About the National Association of Epilepsy Centers
With the goal of no seizures and no side effects, the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) strives to make high quality healthcare available and affordable for epilepsy patients across the country. NAEC is a non-profit association with a membership of more than 190 specialized Level 3 and 4 epilepsy centers in the United States. Founded in 1987 by physician-leaders committed to setting a national agenda for quality epilepsy care, the NAEC connects people with epilepsy to specialized epilepsy care and supports epileptologists in the operation of their epilepsy centers.