Free CME on Off-Label Use of Pharmaceuticals thru 11/30/10

Off-Label Use of Pharmaceuticals

Earn 1.0 CME credits
Provided by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Description: Are you confused about when it is ok to prescribe medications for off-label uses? Do you ever wonder if drug information you see from ads or industry representatives has been approved? This educational module will provide an overview of permissible and non-permissible marketing of pharmaceuticals and discuss the differences between on-label and off-label uses of pharmaceuticals.

Free CME on Accessing Unbiased Drug Information thru 11/30/10

Accessing and Appraising Unbiased Drug Information

Earn 2.0 CME credits
Provider: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Description:
Have you ever wondered where to get sound, objective information on pharmaceuticals? This educational activity will help you identify resources for accessing and appraising unbiased drug information, identify high quality sources of evidence, identify strengths and weaknesses of clinical trials, and compare medications within a drug class.

5th Annual Basket Raffle 2/17 & 2/18 on the Bridge

The Montgomery Hospital Auxiliary Basket Raffle starts tomorrow after 2 snow delays! Come on over to the Bridge and check out the 38 wonderful baskets. I am excited to be part of this with my mosaic business Nutmeg Designs, and have donated a Hope mosaic sign that I made from stained glass, and Italian glass tile on Pennsylvania slate.

Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and payroll deduction is also available; bring your badge to verify employment.

Wednesday February 17th, 7am-7p
Thursday Februrary 18th, 7am-2pm

This fundraising event benefits our cardiac and emergency services this year.

Communicating Awareness (of NSAIDs) Risk Effectively (CARE) CME

Communicating Awareness (of NSAIDs) Risk Effectively (CARE)

The Communicating Awareness (of NSAIDs) Risk Effectively (CARE) program is an interactive, multi-modal educational program providing primary care physicians with the resources and tools they need to share the risks and benefits of NSAIDs with patients from diverse backgrounds.

• Up to 6 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™ at no charge
• Innovative educational format
• Printable online CME certificate

Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Pfizer.
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