Earn CME credits for National Mental Health Month
May 2023Education/Webinars
Caring for your patients’ physical and mental health needs is essential to their overall well-being. These free continuing medical education (CME) courses centered around mental health aim to help you increase the depth and quality of care you provide:*
*Provider is responsible for verifying CME eligibility.
- Suicide and Depression in the Primary Care Office
- Get information on the prevalence of depression, suicide, and suicidal thoughts. Learn about the importance of screening for depression and suicide within primary care (including an overview of screening tools), best practices for the treatment of depression (including prescribing practices for antidepressants), preferred pathways for primary care to treat and/or refer patients to best address their behavioral health needs, and behavioral health resources and tools provided by UPMC Health Plan.
- Perinatal Psychiatry: Updates for the OB-GYN in a Rapidly Evolving Field
- Learn about perinatal psychiatry and the impact that COVID-19 has had on maternal mental health, updates in pharmacological management of perinatal depression, and implementing awareness of health care disparities as it relates to perinatal psychiatry.
- Suicide Prevention and the 988 National Lifeline
- Educate yourself on the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s 24/7 mental health crisis support and prevention resources so you can increase awareness of the lifeline among patients, families, and communities.
- Pediatric Behavioral Health: Best Practices for Primary Care
- Enhance your knowledge of pediatric screening for behavioral health issues.
*Provider is responsible for verifying CME eligibility.
Recent Announcements
CME Webinar: Evaluating Antimicrobial Stewardship Techniques in the Outpatient Setting
Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from noon to 1 p.m. that will share an overview of evaluating antimicrobial stewardship techniques in the outpatient setting.Aug. 2025Education/Webinars
Voluntary nationwide recall: Lactated Ringers and 0.9% Sodium Chloride (B. Braun-Aug)
B. Braun Medical, Inc. is recalling two lots of Lactated Ringers Injection USP 1000 mL and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 1000 mL. These are intravenous (IV) fluids commonly used in the hospital to treat dehydration and other conditions.Aug. 2025Pharmacy Updates
Understanding available resources for substance misuse and addiction
Information available on the internet can be overwhelming when searching on the topic of substance misuse and addiction. UPMC Health Plan has a dedicated webpage containing information and links to treatment service options, harm reduction services, and other supports. The webpage includes local, state, and national resources to help streamline the search process for members and their families who may be experiencing challenges related to substance misuse and addiction, and for providers who may be looking for information on how to best support their patients.Aug. 2025Important Notices