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Our speakers presented on a variety of topics at Head for the Hills 2016, but perhaps one of our most timely sessions was offered by Dr. Lorenzo Pence. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, we can probably all agree that big changes will be coming to the realm of healthcare in 2017 and beyond. Often considered… Continue reading Power and Politics: Leading in a Time of Change

Just in time for the holidays, we are pleased to share Dr. Kathy Hosig's presentation, Nutrition Tips for your Patients, which was initially presented at Head for the Hills 2016. She has also provided a handy guide on practical eating tips that can be distributed to clients. Dr. Hosig is the Director of The Virginia Tech Center for Public Health… Continue reading Nutrition Tips for Your Patients

Did you miss out on GMEC's annual conference, Head for the Hills,  this year? Luckily for you,  our featured speakers are generously permitting us to share some of their content over the next few weeks so that all of our providers can stay up-to-date with the latest information from experts statewide. We'll start this week with Dr.… Continue reading Don’t Head for The Hills: Managing Psychotropic Side Effects in the Primary Care Setting

Residency is an important time for new MDs and DOs fresh out of school. Achieving any semblance of work-life balance might seem like an impossible task on its own, so what's a new doc to do if s/he's also interested in starting a family sometime soon? If this is a question you've ever wondered about, check out these 5… Continue reading Starting a Family During Residency

Here's another great opportunity for continuing education here in Southwest Virginia. The Aging in Appalachia Conference, offered by East Tennessee State University, will offer a total of 7 CME credits and 7 CNE Credits, as well as up to 2.75 Nursing Pharmacology hours. The event will be held November 3 in Marion, Virginia. The link… Continue reading Aging in Appalachia Conference

We were fortunate to have the Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Dr. Bill Hazel, offer our keynote address this past weekend at Head for the Hills 2016. One of the resources he shared with us was a collection of newly developed  goals and strategies designed to improve community health in the state of Virginia by the… Continue reading Virginia’s Plan for Well-Being

In addition to our agenda full of featured speakers, Head for the Hills 2016 is also offering participants a choice of one of three breakout sessions for a customizable conference experience. The following is a description of one of the three selectable groups. Insurance 101 To many young physicians, acquiring professional liability insurance is uncharted territory. There may… Continue reading Head for the Hills Breakout Session

Head for the Hills 2016 is only a month away. Here's a summary from another of our featured speakers, Dr. Troy Reece, who will be offering insights on collaborative initiatives between medical and faith-based stakeholders. It's sure to be an enlightening session! Habit and Habitus:  A Faith-based Initiative This initiative is based at Johnston Memorial Hospital.… Continue reading Featured Speaker: Troy Reece