SKINtegrative Series 2024
Why SKINtegrative?
The Lecture:
Illuminate Your Skin
A discussion about dyspigmentation
Speaker:
Tracee Blackburn, PA-C
Duration:
40 Min
Presentation Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, the provider should:
- 1- Be able to differentiate between the types and causes of dyspigmentation.
- 2- Be able to enhance the patient consultation by engaging the patient and getting to the root cause of dyspigmentation in order to improve patient outcomes.
- 3- Become more comfortable with complementary and alternative treatment options for dyspigmentation.
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Avoiding TOXINS: Let's "Tox" about it
SKINtegrative Medicine Series
Speaker:
Brittany Scurto, PA-C
Duration:
45 Min
Presentation Objectives:
- 1- State ways in which we are exposed to toxins and practice ways in which to avoid them.
- 2- Compare and contrast chemical regulations among different countries.
- 3- Analyze ingredients in everyday products.
- 4- Cite how certain chemicals may affect our body's homeostasis.
- 5- Identify healthier alternatives and be capable of recommending them to patients.
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Eating your way to good health PART 01
SKINtegrative Medicine Series
Speaker:
Brittany Scurto, PA-C
Duration:
30 Min
Presentation Objectives:
- 1- Associate how our diet affects our health and identify how our food has changed over time.
- 2- Give examples of common chemicals in the Standard American Diet.
- 3- Explain the concept of the Bliss Point.
- 4- Identify how to read food labels.
- 5- Outline basic recommendations for choosing healthier food options.
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Eating your way to good health PART 02
SKINtegrative Medicine Series
Speaker:
Brittany Scurto, PA-C
Duration:
45 Min
Presentation Objectives:
- 1- Compare and contrast GMO to Organic foods.
- 2- Assess how to choose dairy, egg and meat products.
- 3- Identify how to read food labels.
- 4- Provide dietary recommendations to patients.
- 5- List resources to gain further knowledge and understanding.
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Invest in yourself, Invest in your health.
SKINtegrative Medicine Series
Speaker:
Brittany Scurto, PA-C
Duration:
35 Min
Presentation Objectives:
- 1- Summarize reasons why healthcare providers are more likely to experience burnout.
- 2- Identify ways in which healthcare providers neglect their health.
- 3- Describe techniques that providers can apply to improve relationships with their patients.
- 4- Provide examples of Integrative Health Practices that one can use to improve overall health and wellness.
- 5- List sources of Happiness.
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Cannabis -- a budding industry
SKINtegrative Medicine Series
Speaker:
Brittany Scurto, PA-C
Duration:
30 Min
Presentation Objectives:
- 1- Cite the differences between Hemp and Marijuana.
- 2- Discuss the Endocannabinoid System and illustrate its function in the body.
- 3- Analyze labels of hemp products and differentiate healthier, safer options.
- 4- Assess and determine appropriate patients for hemp use.
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Skintegrative Medicine Series: Gluten Free or Full?
SKINtegrative Medicine Series
Speaker:
Brittany Scurto, PA-C
Duration:
30 Min
Presentation Objectives:
- 1- Distinguish between celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and wheat allergy.
- 2- Give examples of possible reasons for people to experience problems with gluten.
- 3- List commonalities between celiac disease and glyphosate exposure.
- 4- List differences between American wheat and European wheat.
- 5- Identify dermatologic diseases that may be worsened by gluten exposure.
- 6- Formulate a treatment plan for patients with gluten issues.
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Skintegrative Medicine Series: EMFs: What's a Buzz About?
SKINtegrative Medicine Series
Speaker:
Brittany Scurto, PA-C
Duration:
35 Min
Presentation Objectives:
- 1- Identify the different types of EMFs.
- 2- Analyze different ways in which we are exposed to EMFs.
- 3- Interpret EMF studies and how they relate to human health.
- 4- Review measures that can be taken to reduce EMF exposure.
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What Do I Do Now ?
How to evaluate patients when biopsies are not healpful.
Speaker:
Dr. David Altman
Duration:
45 Min
Presentation Objectives:
- 1- Understand the clinical and histopathologic pattern of "Dermal Hypersensitivity Reaction" and how it differs from urticaria.
- 2- Provide a systematic way of approaching this diagnosis.
- 3- Understand the clinical presentation and histopathology of " Interstitial Granulomatous Dermatitis".
- 4- Provide a systematic way of approaching this diagnosis
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Small Vessel Vasculitis
Speaker:
Dr. David Altman
Duration:
50 Min
Presentation Objectives:
- 5- Understand the different pathophysiology of these two conditions.
- 6- Review the clinical patterns of vasculitis & Wokup of vasculitis.
- 7- Review the clinical patterns of vasculopathy.
- 8- Workup and treatment of vasculopathic conditions.
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The Speakers :
About Tracee Blackburn, PA-C
Tracee Blackburn is a Board-Certified Physician Associate and licensed by the state of Illinois. She has been serving in the healthcare industry since 1998 and has specialized as a PA in Dermatology since 2005. She has worked in several entities of healthcare but found her passion in Dermatology where she has extensive experience in general, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology. She diagnoses and treats common dermatologic conditions, performs surgical procedures, and performs cosmetic and laser services. Her special interests are acne, eczema, psoriasis, benign skin lesions, hidradenitis suppurativa, and hair loss. She chose to further her education in Integrative Medicine, as she believes every patient deserves an individualized treatment plan focusing on the root cause of their condition and supporting their journey to optimal health. Tracee is a published author and has written and self-published two childrens’ books entitled “Wally The Wart” and “Xzema, A Children’s Guide to Happy Skin.” She has partnered with Sanofi-Regeneron to write a free e-book entitled “My Eczellent Day at Camp.” She is a key opinion leader and has published articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. She is a speaker, mentor, and creator of Project Skin-X, her passion project to help those in need of help for their skin, hair, and nails.
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About Brittany Scurto, PA-C
Brittany Scurto is a board-certified Physician Assistant who specializes in Medical, Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology. She graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science with a Master’s Degree in 2006. Prior to specializing in Dermatology in 2015, Brittany practiced in a number of different medical fields including Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Surgery and Urgent Care. Her passion lies in treating the whole person and she strives to help her patients understand their medical conditions and improve their well-being through partnership and education. Brittany’s goal is to assure that her patients are not only healthy on the inside, but confident about their outside as well. Brittany loves to educate and often speaks about various medical topics including Integrative Medicine. She also teaches pre-PA, PA and medical students. Brittany values a strong work life balance that allows her to spend quality time with her 2 children, friends and family. She is an avid reader who enjoys cooking, dancing and singing. Having lived and worked abroad, she also loves to travel and donate her time/resources to various non-profit organizations. Brittany speaks fluent conversational and medical Spanish.
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About Dr. David Altman
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