This session discusses what we know about long COVID, including long-term effects, wide range of symptoms, the role of vaccinations, and individuals at increased risk for long-term health problems.

Identification and early intervention for pregnant and postpartum women with substance-use disorders (SUD) are critical for optimizing maternal and neonatal health and wellbeing. The risk factors, common barriers to treatment, evidence-based practices around screening and interventions, and the framework for collaborative strategies to support pregnant and postpartum women with SUD will be discussed.

This activity will provide learners with an overview of clinical considerations in adults with IDD and improve communication skills and practices that can better guide treatment choices to address the specific needs of these individuals. Learners will take a closer look at existing bias, stigma and discrimination toward these individuals and learn strategies to address these issues in practice. Lastly, the value of improved interprofessional team collaboration between health care professionals (HCPs), caregivers and direct support professionals will be discussed.

This activity will discuss emerging therapies for DMD and the importance of incorporating a personalized interprofessional care plan, along with the role of health disparities and how these impacts access to care and outcomes for these individuals.