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Tufts Events
- Jul 1712:00 PMEmpowering Patients to Change Behavior Using Digital Healthcare ToolsCampus: Off-campus Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Conference/Panel Event/Symposium Event Subject: Health/Wellness Event Sponsor: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Link: https://digital.ahrq.gov/national-webinars/empowering-patients-change-behavior-using-digital-healthcare-tools To register: Go to this link: https://ahrqwebinar.webex.com/weblink/register/r3ec8f37d5d8124db106c6b2b3604de97 Click “Register” Enter your information on the registration form and click “Submit” You will receive a confirmation email message with instructions on how to join the event. To ensure successful participation, please download the WebEx app and/or test your system prior to the live event. For assistance: If you require special accommodations to participate in the Webinar, please contact DigitalHealthcareResearch@ahrq.hhs.gov. Description: Empowering patients to take an active role in their health is key to driving meaningful and sustainable behavior change. By using tools like clinical decision support (CDS) systems, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platforms, and mobile health apps, healthcare providers can engage patients in managing chronic conditions and making informed decisions about their health. AHRQ’s expert panel will explore the critical role of how these digital healthcare technologies can drive healthier lifestyles and improve patient outcomes. Eligible providers can earn up to 1.5 CE/CME contact hours for participating in the live webinar. Continuing education credits will be available for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists/ pharmacy techs, and healthcare executives. Non-physician CMEs will also be available. Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this Webinar, participants should be able to: Discuss how an interactive, family-centered digital health promotion tool can address childhood obesity. Describe how an AI-supported tool that collects patient-reported outcomes can support positive behavior change for patients with diabetes. Explain how using a standards-based CDS tool for blood pressure management has the potential to improve outcomes by empowering and engaging patients. Speakers: May May Leung, Ph.D., R.D.N. Associate Professor, Chair Division of Nutrition Interventions, Communication and Behavior Change, Tufts University Antoinette Schoenthaler Ed.D. Professor of Population Health and Medicine New York University Langone Health David Dorr, M.D., M.S. Chief Research Information Officer, Co-Director Center for AI-Enabled Learning Health Science Oregon Health & Science University Moderator: Kevin Chaney, M.G.S. Senior Advisor for Dissemination and Innovation Division of Digital Healthcare Research, Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement
- Jul 172:00 PMMonthly Drop-Ins: IIE, OUC and OEOOnline Location Details: https://tufts.zoom.us/meeting/register/CHsy7SZTRRiXgmEr6ETJEg#/registration Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty,Staff,Students (Graduate),Students (Postdoctoral),Students (Undergraduate) Event Type: Information Session/Open House/Orientation Event Subject: Diversity/Identity/Inclusive Excellence,Education,Global Engagement,Politics/Policy/Law,Research Event Sponsor: Office of the Provost Event Sponsor Department/Area: Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence Event Sponsor Details: Alaina Macaulay and Tiffany Enos Event Contact Name: Jasmine Raynor Event Contact Email: jasmine.raynor@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 8572938048 Link: https://diversity.tufts.edu/events/#summer_drop_ins Monthly Drop-Ins with IIE, OUC and OEO The Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence will also be partnering with the Office of University Council and the Office of Equal Opportunity to offer joint office hours through the summer. These 60 minute virtual office hours can serve as drop-ins for questions or consultations to faculty, staff, and students who have questions about how federal actions may impact their research, teaching, programs, or scholarship at Tufts.
- Jul 215:00 PMPracticum in Sustainable Agriculture Hands-On CourseCampus: Off-campus Location Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project farm and office: 733 Cabot St., Beverly, MA, 01915 Wheelchair Accessible: No Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Training/Workshop Event Subject: Education,Sustainability/Climate Event Sponsor: Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Event Sponsor Details: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is an initiative of the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy RSVP Information: https://newentryfarming.my.site.com/registration/s/ Admission/Cost: $800; scholarships are available Event Contact Name: Julien Barrere Event Contact Email: julien.barrere@tufts.edu Link: https://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/farmer-training/practicum-sustainable-agriculture-hands-course The Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is a hands-on course designed to help participants build their farm skills and expand their knowledge of vegetable production and sustainable agriculture. The course is designed for people who are new or beginner farmers and can prepare someone to work on a farm or start their own farm, if that is their goal.