March 2021
Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor Level 2B Satellite Course
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Team Based Pain Care Presenter: James Hudson, M.D. Click here to register. (Mary Free Bed employees should log in through their desktop…
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Understanding the Brainstem Presenter: Nathan Carlton, M.D., PGY-2 Click here to register. (Mary Free Bed employees should use their desktop icon.)
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Interprofessional Grand Rounds
Pain Management Basics for Inpatient Rehabilitation - Part 1 - Basics Presenter: M. Margaret Snow, M.D., Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare…
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Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Presenter: Jeannette Pollatz, DNP, MSN, BSN, BS, RN Click here to register. (Mary Free Bed employees should…
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The "So What" of Neuromuscular Ultrasound Presenter: John Rizik, D.O., PGY-2 Click here to register. (Mary Free Bed employees should use their…
Find out more »West Michigan Brain Injury Network Virtual Symposium
Thursday, April 22. Live, virtual presentation. Click here for the event brochure. Visit the Mary Free Bed Education Academy to register and…
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Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Prognosis and Outcomes Presenter: Adam Lamm, M.D., M.A. Click here to register. (Mary Free Bed employees should use…
Find out more »Betty Bloomer Ford Cancer Rehabilitation Conference
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Find out more »May 2021
Mary Free Bed Limb Loss Conference
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Find out more »LSVT Loud Training and Certification Course
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Find out more »June 2021
Interprofessional Grand Rapids
Topic: Hospice and Palliative Medicine: Truths, Myths and Lies Presenter: Dr. Naomi Kaplan, MBBS Click here to register.
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Topic: Human Trafficking: What Medical Professionals Need to Know Presenter: Andrea Rocafort, MSN, RN, CPEN, TCRN, Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Childrens’ Hospital…
Find out more »July 2021
Motivational Interviewing – Grand Rounds
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical method or a “guiding” process that seeks to bring forth and strengthen a person’s own motivation…
Find out more »Back Injury Prevention: Understanding the Causes, Types and Treatment
Back pain is prevalent in the society and workplace. Healthcare professionals must work in a way to avoid injury and backpain. This…
Find out more »Changes in Demographics and Outcomes in Traumatic Brain Injury
Inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF) are under increased pressure from payers and governmental agencies to prove good outcomes for patients. This presentation will…
Find out more »Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel – Grand Rounds
A cohesive approach to the management of neurogenic bladder and bowel will decrease the amount of incontinence episodes of spinal cord Injury…
Find out more »August 2021
Rehabilitation-based Management of Functional Neurological Disorder
Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) is an undertreated/mistreated condition commonly treated in the rehab setting. Presenters: Roger Erickson, Ph.D., Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation…
Find out more »Grand Rounds – The Relationship Between ACEs, Trauma, and Pain
Presenter: Brenda Nordstrom DNP, BS, RN-BC, CHPN, Muskegon Community College Course Description: Health professionals will gain knowledge on the relationship between ACEs, trauma and pain…
Find out more »Grand Rounds – Autonomic Dysreflexia
Presenter: Jennifer Weekes, M.D. Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare Autonomic Dysreflexia is a life-threatening complication in spinal cord injury patients that is often…
Find out more »Grand Rounds – The Role of Rehabilitation in Conversion Disorder
Presenter: Clayton Luyk, M.D., Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital A mental condition that cannot be explain by medical evaluation, in which a person…
Find out more »Grand Rounds – Treating Two Diseases: Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorder
Presenter: Bruce Springer, M.D., Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Course Description: Chronic pain and Opioid Use Disorder occur together frequently. If not understood…
Find out more »Grand Rounds: Applying the Biopsychosocial Model in Physical Therapy
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Find out more »September 2021
Grand Rounds – Bowel & Bladder Basics
Presenter: Ian Gonzales, M.D., Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare Course Description: Neurogenic bowel and bladder are common symptoms for patients on the inpatient…
Find out more »Grand Rounds: High Intensity Gait Training for Patients with Apraxia following Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke
Presenter: Jess Evans, PT, DPT, Ph.D., Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Course Description: High intensity gait training (hereafter HIGT) emphasizes neurorecovery of gait via…
Find out more »Grand Rounds: Resident Case Presentation
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Find out more »Grand Rounds: De-escalation of Workplace Violence
Presenters: Brad Estep and Maria Opoku-Agyeman, RN, CRRN, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Course Description: To empower staff to report workplace violence concerns, this presentation…
Find out more »October 2021
Post Traumatic Seizure Disorder – Grand Rounds
Topic: Post Traumatic Seizure Disorder Presenter: Babatunde Babalola, M.D provides rehabilitative care for adults, specializing in those with brain injuries, in Mary Free…
Find out more »Prevalence of AAV2.5 Neutralizing Antibodies in patients with Osteoorthritis – Grand Rounds
Topic: Prevalence of AAV2.5 Neutralizing Antibodies in Synovial Fluid and Serum of Patients with Osteoarthritis Presenter: Lola Abdul, D.O. - PGY-4 resident…
Find out more »November 2021
Stress Reinvented: How to Thrive Under Pressure – Grand Rounds
Topic: Stress Reinvented: How to Thrive Under Pressure Presenter: Evan Parks, Psy.D. is psychologist on staff at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital working…
Find out more »Predicting Falls Using Quality Reporting Program (QRP) – Grand Rounds
Topic: Predicting Falls Using Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Presenters: Steve Brodnicki, MS, PT has 20 years of experience as a clinician and…
Find out more »How to Motivate the Unmotivated Patient – Grand Rounds
Topic: How to Motivate the Unmotivated Patient Presenter: Nia Billings, Ph.D., LP is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who joined the inpatient rehabilitation…
Find out more »Improving LGBTQAI+ Patient Care with Inclusive Humility and Understanding – Grand Rounds
Topic: Improving LGBTQAI+ Patient Care with Inclusive Humility and Understanding Presenter: Joel Maurer, MD is the Assistant Dean for Admissions at Michigan State…
Find out more »Transitions of Care – Grand Rounds
Topic: Transitions of Care Presenters: J’nise Ramsey, MBA, MS, ATC completed her Maters of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from Baker College…
Find out more »December 2021
Pressure Injuries in Spinal Cord Injury and Rehabilitation Implications – Grand Rounds
Topic: Pressure Injuries in Spinal Cord Injury and Rehabilitation Implications Presenters: Jennifer Carrier-Masse, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, WCC, CRRN is a nurse practitioner…
Find out more »Common MSK Pathologies of the Lower Extremity – Grand Rounds
Topic: Common MSK Pathologies of the Lower Extremity Register at the Education Academy here.
Find out more »January 2022
Human Trafficking and the Mental Health Professional – Grand Rounds
Topic: Human Trafficking and the Mental Health Professional Presenter: Brenda Nordstrom DNP, BS, RN, PMGT-BC CHPN, Lakeshore Human Trafficking Task Force Description: Health…
Find out more »Preparing for Joint Commission – Grand Rounds
Topic: Preparing for Joint Commission Presenters: Rosalie Glowney, RN, BSN, MSHLP, CPHRM, NE-BC & Andrew Jakubik, MHA, PMC-III, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation…
Find out more »Being on the Other Side of the Bed – Grand Rounds
Topic: Being on the Other Side of the Bed Presenter: Yunna Sinskey, M.D., PGY-3, Mary Free Bed PM&R Residency Program Description: By…
Find out more »Successfully Navigating Stressful Times – Grand Rounds
Topic: Successfully Navigating Stressful Times Presenter: Jean Holthaus, LISW, LMSW, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Description: Taking care of our whole…
Find out more »February 2022
Opioids: Special Topics – Grand Rounds
Topic: Opioids: Special Topics Presenter: Naomi Kaplan, MBBS Description: Providers typically do not learn about synthetic opioids such as Methadone and Fentanyl…
Find out more »Healthy Aging: Enhancing Care Transitions – Grand Rounds
Topic: Healthy Aging: Enhancing Care Transitions Presenters: Kelsey Boersma, MPH, Allan Kozlowski, Ph.D., & J’nise Ramsey, MBA, MS, ATC, Mary Free Bed…
Find out more »Pediatric CNS Cancer, Posterior Fossa Syndrome – Grand Rounds
Topic: Pediatric CNS Cancer, Case Reports of Posterior Fossa Syndrome Presenter: Gregory White, D.O., PGY-3, Mary Free Bed PM&R Residency Program Description:…
Find out more »Managing Worry & Anxiety – Grand Rounds
Topic: Managing Worry & Anxiety Presenter: Jean Holthaus, LISW, LMSW - Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Description: This presentation will explore…
Find out more »March 2022
LSVT BIG Training and Certification Course
The LSVT BIG Training and Certification Course is a mix of online pre-recorded learning and live virtual interactive learning designed to train…
Find out more »Get Moving Early: Inpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation – Grand Rounds
Topic: Get Moving Early: Inpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Presenter: Daniel Fechtner, M.D. Description: Cardiac rehabilitation has been shown to be beneficial, but it…
Find out more »Anatomy of a Data Breach – Grand Rounds
Topic: Anatomy of a Data Breach Presenter: Will Sparks, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Description: Technology is being used in the medical…
Find out more »April 2022
Implicit Bias Training: LGBTQIA+ Compass Series
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Find out more »Recent Developments in Alzheimer’s Disease – Grand Rounds
Presenter: David Morgan, Ph.D., Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Alzheimer's Alliance Description: This presentation will provide all health care workers…
Find out more »Healthy Boundaries – Grand Rounds
Topic: Healthy Boundaries Presenter: Jean Holthaus, LISW, LMSW, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Description: Have you ever felt burned out and…
Find out more »May 2022
Oral Care in the Inpatient Setting – Grand Rounds
Topic: Oral Care in the Inpatient Setting Presenter: Elizabeth Cronkrite, MA, CCC-SLP, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Description: Oral hygiene is often…
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