Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 7:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Renown Regional Medical Center
1155 Mill St
Reno, NV 89512
Mack Auditorium
Please contact Johanna Bell for questions at bellj@med.unr.edu
Sponsored by Renown Health and UNR Med
Renown Advanced Practice Provider (APP) 3rd Annual Health Conditions Updates 2025
Overview
Renown Health is proud to announce the Renown Advanced Practice Provider (APP) 3rd Annual Health Conditions Updates 2025 on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Mack Auditorium inside Renown Regional Medical Center. This course aims to provide a forum for Renown APP’s to network and receive up-to-date guidelines on the management of chronic health conditions. Developing and experienced APPs will gain skills and education they can directly apply within their departments to promote APP utilization and practice.
Who Should Attend
The target audience for this conference are Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), including Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.
Learning Objectives
Following the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify patients in their practice, to apply principles and guidelines presented to them
- Describe new treatment options for the health conditions discussed with their patient populations(s)
- Integrate new information and guidelines into their respective practices
Registration
This is an in-person CME event. There is no charge to attend; however, pre-registration is required. Register early as space is limited.
The conference registration deadline is July 28, 2025.
For additional information, please call 775-784-1451 or email bellj@med.unr.edu.
Program Support
This program is supported by Renown Health and UNR Med.
The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of Renown Health.
Liz Kang, PA-C, Renown Surgical OncologyUniversity of Nevada, Reno – PA ProgramJamie Schnell-Blitstein, APRN, Renown Primary Care
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 - 7:50 A.M. | Registration Coffee/Breakfast |
| 7:50 - 8:00 A.M. |
Welcome and Activity Overview
Purpose and Goals of Renown APP Council Introduction of Renown APP Council Executive Committee |
| 8:00 - 8:55 A.M. | Management of Hypertension Michael J. Bloch, MD, FAHA, FASH, FNLA, FSVM, FACP Renown Vascular Care |
| 9:00 - 9:55 A.M. | Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer Liz Kang, PA-C, Renown Surgical Oncology Jamie Schnell-Blitstein, APRN, Renown Primary Care |
| 10:00 - 10:15 A.M. | Break |
| 10:15 - 11:10 A.M. | Management of Hepatorenal Syndromes/Hepatitis Christine Obregon, APRN Renown Gastroenterology |
| 11:15 - 12:10 P.M. | Pain Modalities Libby Krayk, APRN Renown Hospice/Palliative Care |
| 12:15 - 12:30 P.M. | Wrap-up/Closing Remarks Evaluations How to Obtain CME Credits |
Location
Renown Medical Regional Center
1155 Mill Street
Reno, NV
Mack Auditorium
Directions
Parking
Directions from Mill Street Parking:
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Directions from 2nd Street Parking:
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All presenters, planners or anyone in a position to control the content of this continuing medical education activity have indicated that they do not have any financial relationships with commercial entities related to the content of this activity.
CME Accreditation and Designation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Renown Health. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.
The University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Medical Education Credit
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine approves this program for 3.75 hours of nursing continuing education credit. Nevada State Board of Nursing provider number 120894-1.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is a provider of continuing education credit through the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy. This program is approved for 3.75 hours of continuing education credit for pharmacists.