Medical professionals serving children are aware that technology is an important, and often vital, part of modern life that also poses certain risks for children and adolescents. This session explores what medical providers and caregivers need to know about exposure to pornography. It will also take a look at some real-life examples involving perpetrators using technology to gain access to children. By exploring these examples, the audience will be able to identify some common themes and discuss how medical providers can best advise their young patients and their caregivers.

1. Identify the various ways that technology is commonly used by adolescents. 

2. Explain how exposure to pornography affects children and adolescents.

3. Discuss case examples of children who have been sexually abused and/or exploited when the perpetrator gained access to the child using technology. 

4. List social determinants of health that may influence a child’s risk of becoming a victim.

5. Discuss practical advice that medical professionals can provide their adolescent patients and caregivers of adolescents about how to safely utilize technology.

Clinical informatics is transforming how healthcare organizations deliver care, optimize workflows, and make data-driven decisions. This session will explore practical strategies for using informatics and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve patient outcomes, enhance provider efficiency, and promote health equity. Drawing from real-world examples at Advance Community Health, participants will learn how EHR optimization, population health dashboards, and predictive analytics can uncover care gaps, support clinical decision-making, and address social determinants of health (SDOH). Attendees will leave with actionable tools and frameworks to implement informatics-driven quality improvement in their own practice settings.

1. Describe the role of clinical informatics in improving quality of care, provider performance, and organizational decision-making.
2. Identify strategies to leverage EHR data and analytics dashboards to drive measurable improvements in clinical outcomes.
3. Recognize how informatics initiatives can address social determinants of health (SDOH) and reduce health disparities among diverse patient populations.
4. Demonstrate how artificial intelligence (AI) can be integrated into clinical and operational workflows to enhance decision support and efficiency.
5. Develop an action plan for applying informatics and AI tools to optimize care delivery and advance health equity within their own organizations.

This session provides a practical and non-technical introduction to artificial intelligence for clinicians and educators. AI headlines are everywhere, yet many healthcare professionals still wonder where to begin and how it applies to patient care. Using real world examples, attendees will learn how AI is being used to reduce documentation time, improve communication, and assist with patient education. The presentation simplifies concepts such as large language models and prompt writing into clear, usable steps that any clinician can understand. Participants will leave with a realistic view of AI’s potential and limits, including privacy considerations, accuracy safeguards, and everyday ways to experiment safely. Whether you are curious or cautious, this session offers a grounded and accessible path to getting started with AI in clinical practice.

1. Define core AI terms in plain language.
2. Identify three current clinical use cases that improve efficiency and support decision making.
3. Develop beginner safe AI prompts to streamline documentation, communication, and education.
4. Explain basic safeguards for accuracy, privacy, and human judgment.
5. Outline first steps to integrate AI into daily work.

Health misinformation is a persistent public health challenge that has escalated with the rise of social media and digital platforms. As trusted sources of information, healthcare providers play a critical role in countering misinformation and fostering informed decision-making. To do so effectively, they must combine evidence-based knowledge with strong communication and partnership skills. This interactive session will equip healthcare professionals with practical tools to recognize and respond to health misinformation in clinical and community settings. The session will begin with a concise overview of the types and sources of health misinformation, followed by evidence-based communication frameworks drawn from the health professions literature. Attendees will then explore real-world clinical scenarios and engage in guided discussions to apply key strategies for building trust, correcting misinformation, and supporting patient-centered care. By the end of this session, participants will be better prepared to navigate challenging conversations and collaborate with patients to promote health decisions grounded in science.

1. Define health information, misinformation, and disinformation

2. Describe the negative impact of health misinformation and disinformation on individual and community/public health

3. Explain the role of healthcare providers as scientific communicators when caring for patients and engaging with communities

4. Discuss communication strategies health professionals can use to address misinformation in partnership with patients and with respect to psychosocial determinants of health

5. Apply communication strategies to address misinformation through discussion of clinical cases