Meningitis Prevention at a Crossroads: Policy Changes, Real Lives, and Local Action
Virtual Presentation during the Essex Metro Immunization Coalition (EMIC) Meeting
The American Society for Meningitis Prevention (ASMP) will join EMIC to highlight the human impact of meningococcal meningitis through powerful personal stories from families affected by the disease, underscoring the critical importance of timely vaccination. Participants will gain a clear, practical overview of meningococcal meningitis, including how it spreads, potential outcomes, and proven prevention strategies, with a focus on currently available meningococcal vaccines. The session will conclude by sharing resources and partnership opportunities with ASMP to support and amplify local meningococcal meningitis prevention and education campaigns.
Target Audience: Nurses, Physicians, Community Health Workers, Health Educators
Presenters:
Mary Beth Koslap-Petraco, DNP PPCNP-BC CPNP FAANP, Clinical Assistant Professor, Stony Brook University School of Nursing, Nurse Consultant, Immunize.org, Owner/NP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner House Calls PLLC
Alicia Stillman, MPH, MBA, Co-Founder, ASMP
Patti Wukovits, BSN, RN, AMB-BC, Co-Founder, ASMP
Learning Outcome: At the conclusion of the program, participants will report an increase in knowledge related to meningococcal meningitis, prevention strategies, and community support.
Disclosure/Commercial Support: None of the speakers or planners have relevant financial relationships to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity.
Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: This program has been awarded 1.0 contact hours. The Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Provider Number: P194-4/26-29.
Approval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.
Successful Completion: To receive contact hours for attending the live continuing education program, the registrant must sign in for the meeting, attend the entire presentation (as defined by at least 80%), and complete and submit an evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within two weeks of the live program.
Cost: This program is free, but registration is required
Registration: Click Here to register