Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Riding the Waves of Primary Care 2025

1. Overview
The Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Riding the Waves of Primary Care 2025 provides an essential update for primary care practitioners, covering diverse clinical challenges. The course focuses on the latest evidence-based strategies for managing chronic diseases like diabetes and COPD, addressing mental health conditions such as ADHD and depression, and navigating complex cardiovascular, metabolic, and preventive care scenarios.
Course Date: November 10-14, 2025
Providence Hawaii Conference – Riding the Waves of Primary Care will include several interesting and useful topics all aiming to assist the PCP in decision-making with their patients. The focus will be on practical skills and recommendations from specialists in a variety of fields that can help the PCP succeed in the rapidly changing healthcare field. This will be an exciting exploration of new and emerging information specifically designed to aid the PCP in their daily practices. Attendees will learn best-practices and evidence-based information on a variety of both conventional and atypical conditions seen in a primary care practice.
Being held on the Rainbow Island of Maui, Hawaii, this course lends itself to a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of opportunities for attendees to discuss hot topics, what they have learned and what they have questions about with faculty, their peers and collaborators.
2. Learning Objectives

Evaluate current pharmacotherapies for Type 2 Diabetes and apply the updated 2025 GOLD Guidelines for COPD management.

Analyze advanced treatment options for depression, including ketamine and TMS, and manage ADHD in patients with concurrent medical conditions.

Implement effective preventive health strategies, including HPV and meningococcal vaccinations, and conduct comprehensive pre-participation evaluations.

Assess and manage Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome, advances in heart failure, and renal denervation for hypertension control.

Enhance clinical proficiency in thoracic radiology interpretation, ophthalmologic assessments, and navigating difficult patient communications.

3. Target Audience

Best for primary care clinicians and general practitioners who want updates on chronic disease management, mental health, and vaccinations.

This activity is targeted toward healthcare professionals who diagnose, treat and manage patients in the Primary Care setting. It is particularly relevant for the following disciplines: physicians, advanced practice nurses, medical directors, physician assistants, nurses and nursing leadership, healthcare administrators and leadership practicing in hospitals and medical centers. The following specialties are encouraged to attend: Internal Medicine, Hospitalists, Family Practice, Primary Care, Preventive Medicine, Administrators and anyone wanting to refresh their Primary Care skills
4. Topics

Type 2 Diabetes – Exploring Current Pharmacotherapies

Updates in COPD – Gold Guidelines 2025

A Papulosquamous Potpourri

Depression Update – Beyond SSRI & Non-SSRI Medications – CBT, Ketamine, ECT, TMS & Other – New Treatment Options

ADHD Update – Diagnosis and Management Including Interactions With Other – Common Medical Conditions in Adolescents & Adults

Vaccinating for a Healthier Future – HPV & Meningococcal Disease Prevention

Renal Denervation – For the Control of Hypertension

The Pre-Participation Evaluation

Dealing With Difficult Situations – Patient and Family Communication

Male Hypogonadism – 2025 Update

Thoracic Radiology – Survival Skills for the Primary Care Team

Ophthalmology Show and Tell

Advances in Heart Failure

Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome