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SUMMARY:2026 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit
DESCRIPTION:Where: Summersville Arena & Conference Center \nThe Annual West Virginia Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit is scheduled for May 14-15\, 2026\, at the Summersville Arena and Conference Center\, in Summersville\, West Virginia. The Annual West Virginia Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit is an educational event targeted towards public and private sector organizations with an interest in learning about infectious diseases and strategies for improving immunization rates in West Virginia. We are pleased to partner again this year with the Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services to hold this two-day conference.  \nTarget Audience:\nVarious sessions at the Summit will be targeted toward healthcare and public health professionals\, school nurses and administrators\, business leaders\, consumers\, and others interested in protecting West Virginians from vaccine-preventable diseases. \nAgenda:\n2026 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit Agenda \nPresentation Slides:\nMay 14th:  \n\nSession 1_Alpha gal\nSession 3 Tackling the Trifecta\nSession 4_HPV Associated Cancers\nSession 6_ Measles & Pertussis\nSession 7_ Animal Bites and Rabies\n\nMay 15th: \n\nSession 1_Navigating the Landscape\nSession 2_RSV\nSession 3_VFC Training\nSession 5_VAERS\n\n\n\n\nSession Evaluations:\nMay 14th: \n\nSession 1: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/alpha_gal_Summit\nSession 2: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/silostosystems\nSession 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tacklingtrifecta\nSession 4: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WV_HPVcancerburden\nSession 5: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sharedsuccessvaccinedelivery\nSession 6: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/resurgence_measlesandpertussis\nSession 7: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/animalbitesandrabies2026\nDay 1 Overall Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026Day1InfecDiseaseandIZSummit \n\nMay 15th: \n\nSession 1: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/navigatingIZPolicychanges\nSession 2: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/impactofRSVIZ\nSession 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VFCTrainingWV\nSession 4: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StatewideSurvey2026\nSession 5: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VAERSreportingWV\nDay 2 Overall Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WIN2026Summit_Day2\n\nContinuing Education:\n10.5 hours of continuing education has been approved for Pharmacy\, Physician or Nursing credits at this event.   Conference attendees can claim the appropriate amount of credit commensurate with their attendance at the sessions on Day 1 or Day 2.   \nDISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION \n The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services and West Virginia Immunization Network\, a program of The Center for Rural Health Development\, Inc.  controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempts to ensure the presentation of balanced\, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME\, faculty\, abstract reviewers\, paper presenters/authors\, planning committee members\, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters\, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.  \n Accreditation: \nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network\, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \n  \nPhysicians-.  The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \n  \nNurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 10.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-CE1113) \n  \nPharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  To receive credit\, participants must complete the sign-in sheet\, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 10.5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-26-132-L06-P) \n  \n  \nConsent to use photographic images: \nBy taking part in this event\, you grant The Center for Rural Health Development full rights to use any images resulting from the photography and/or video filming for any reproductions or adaptations of the images. This may include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in printed and digital media\, social media\, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed\, please inform an event organizer or the photographer. \n  \n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/2026-infectious-disease-and-immunization-summit/
LOCATION:Summersville Arena & Conference Center\, 3 Armory Way\, Summersville\, WV\, 26651\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: MMR-cy Me! A Comprehensive Review of Mumps and Rubella
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Description:\nMumps and rubella remain important vaccine-preventable diseases with the potential for significant public health impact\, particularly in under‑vaccinated communities. This webinar will provide an overview of the clinical presentation\, potential complications\, modes of transmission\, and diagnostic testing options for both diseases. The presenter will also cover immunization recommendations for routine immunization\, outbreak control\, and special populations. \nPresenter:  Matthew W. Thomas\, MD\, FAAP\nAssistant Professor\, Pediatric Infectious Diseases\nHealthcare Epidemiologist & Medical Director\, Infection Prevention\, WVU Hospitals\, including JW Ruby Memorial Hospital\, WVUM Golisano Children’s Hospital\, and Fairmont Medical Center\nCo-Director\, Antimicrobial Stewardship\, WVUM Golisano Children’s Hospital\n\nRegister:  Click here to register for this event.\n\nObjectives:\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the clinical presentation and transmission for mumps and rubella;\nDiscuss appropriate testing options for diagnosis and confirmation of mumps and rubella; and\nDescribe current vaccination recommendations.\n\nCost: Free\nContinuing Education:\nAn application will be submitted for 1.0 hour of continuing education credit for Pharmacy\, Physician\, and Nursing.  Credit is also available for Clinical Laboratory Practitioners in West Virginia.
URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/webinar-mmr-cy-me-a-comprehensive-review-of-mumps-and-rubella/
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SUMMARY:2027 Appalachian Health Leadership Forum
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for April 8 & 9\, 2027!\nStonewall Resort & Conference Center\, Roanoke\, WV\nRegistration coming soon! \nThe Forum is a place for thought-provoking ideas and conversations. We bring together West Virginia’s board and executive leaders from healthcare and public health\, along with business and community leaders to share strategies and resources to address the vital conditions that affect community health andwellbeing. Day One of the Forum will focus on community health improvement strategies to address social determinants of health and advance the vital conditions for health and well-being in your communities. On Day Two of the Forum\, hear from thought leaders on board governance best practices and how to nurture a more resilient workforce.
URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/2027-appalachian-health-leadership-forum/
LOCATION:Stonewall Resort and Conference Center\, 940 Resort Drive\, Roanoke\, WV\, 26447\, United States
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