What a day we had yesterday, learning new ways to think about pain and sharing strategies for individuals and workplaces. Handouts and recordings will be posted mid-June. We thank our presenters, discussion leaders and participants for helping us make this a successful event.
Chet Brandon kicks off the day: Pain free workplaces are key to our futureDr. Kevin Cuccaro: How to understand pain
We need to think differently about pain
Dr. Jim Carson: Mindfulness and yoga – promising treatments for chronic pain
Evidence and experience support mindfulness and yoga in pain management.
Dr. Catriona Buist: 5 domains of best pain care
Changing the conversation about pain – new Oregon Pain Management Commission training for providers.
Ryan Olson, Ph.D., introduces speakers
Dr. Gary Franklin: Delivering community-based care: Preventing disability in injured workers
Kelsey Parker, Ph.D., facilitates afternoon brainstormSheri Sundstrom shares tips and experienceDede Montgomery introduces speakers and wraps up.
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Dede Montgomery
Dede supports the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences and the Oregon Healthy WorkForce Center's research, engagement and education programs. She is a certified industrial hygienist. She's also a published author. Learn more: https://www.ohsu.edu/people/dede-montgomery.
