Category: Brief Messages or Announcements

Verbal De-escalation: University of Colorado School of Medicine Video Series cont. Chapter 4

Simpson, Scott & Sakai, Joseph & Rylander, Melanie. (2019). A Free Online Video Series Teaching Verbal De-escalation for Agitated Patients. Academic Psychiatry. 44. 10.1007/s40596-019-01155-2.

Verbal De-escalation: University of Colorado School of Medicine Video Series cont. Chapter 3

Simpson, Scott & Sakai, Joseph & Rylander, Melanie. (2019). A Free Online Video Series Teaching Verbal De-escalation for Agitated Patients. Academic Psychiatry. 44. 10.1007/s40596-019-01155-2.

CDC Covid Information

Often, I see news agency headlines claiming to have insider information about what’s going on with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), FDA, etc. I respect the opinions of others about government agencies. On the other hand, I like to get information straight from the horse’s mouth.

With that in mind, here’s what the CDC says is important to know about the Covid-19 situation.

Cribbage Tournament at Iowa State Fair Again This Year!

The Iowa State Fair will again have the Cribbage Tournament this year! It’s on August 18 (the last day of the fair) from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m at the Oman Family Youth Inn. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m.

CDC ACIP Recommendations for Covid 19 Vaccine for 2024

The CDC ACIP recommended implementation of the 2024 Covid-19 vaccine and the timeline is in the implementation slide set. CDC plans to use CDC Everything messages. Insurance plans, including Medicare, will cover the cost.

Reminder: CDC ACIP Meeting June 26-28 on Vaccines Including Covid-19 and RSV

Just a reminder about the upcoming CDC ACIP meeting on vaccines, including RSV and Covid-19.

June CDC ACIP Meeting on Covid and Other Vaccines

There’s an upcoming meeting of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) June 26-28, 2024. They’ll discuss the new Covid-19 vaccine and several other vaccines including RSV.