Updates from the Richmond Region

We’ve had a very busy fall here in the Richmond Region!!!

On October 17th the Richmond Region held the 11th Annual Pharmacology Conference. This has been an

outstanding service project for all NPs in the state as all were invited to attend.

We had the following topics and speakers:

Updates on antibiotics by Dr. James Brooks

Dermatology by Lynne McElroy, NP

Non-insulin Management of Type II DM by Dr. Sonja Fredrickson

Safe Prescribing Practices of Narcotics by Cynthia Straub, NP

Anxiolytics by Sean Convoy, DNP

Newest Treatments in Hepatitis C by Cynthia Solomon, NP

This was an excellent conference enabling NPs to obtain 6.25 pharmacology CEs.

We had our legislative Reception at Old City Bar on 10/20/15. It was hosted by Kevin Brigle,

Government Relations Chair, for the Richmond Region. The room was jam packed with several RNs,

NPs, and legislators. It was very effective in meeting our legislators and updating them on what we

would like to see in healthcare moving forward and what is needed to improve patient access to care.

We placed two billboards on route 195 and route 64 west honoring nurse practitioners for the work

they do on week of the NP, November 9-13th .

Lastly, we have 2 dinner meetings per month, 1 each month during the holidays. We have raised funds

so far for the American Cancer Society, Multiple Sclerosis, and we are currently raising funds for

Crossover Healthcare ministries.