CARIBOU, Maine — Cary Medical Center, in partnership with The New England Regional Genetic Network, is teaming up with the Weitzman Institute to inspire primary care innovation in the screening and treatment of patients with genetic conditions.
“Cary Medical Center received a grant from NERGN to help educate and connect underserved populations with resources and support related to genetic conditions,” said Angel Murchison, grant outreach coordinator for the genetics program.
“To better serve these communities, we are also promoting educational opportunities for primary care providers.”
The NERGN Genetics webinar series will be offered by the Weitzman Institute, which aims to improve access to genetics services for underserved populations by offering primary care providers educational support through free webinars that enhance provider knowledge, practice, and attitudes regarding genetic services.
This series will also provide perspectives from other providers and participants in the New England area.
Webinar dates, times and topics are as follows.
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 12-1 p.m.: genetics referrals.
Tuesday, Jan. 11,12-1 p.m.: financial aspects of genetic testing.
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 12-1 p.m., newborn screening and genetic therapies.
Tuesday, March 8, 12-1 p.m., school-aged patients and considerations.
To register for one or all of these free seminars, visit chc1.zoom.us/webinar/register/WNUUKAgqr5QUGpb8caMKLgAg. Continuing education credits will be given for attending the live event.
Genetic webinars, as well as genetics-related ECHO sessions, will be archived on NERGN’s website https://www.negenetics.org/professionals.
For more information visit www.negenetics.org.
