Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:

1|Recognize clinical indicators of interpersonal violence, self-directed violence, and community violence in rural patient populations. 
2|Analyze how social determinants of health influence violence risk in rural regions. 
3|Evaluate upstream policy and community-based interventions that demonstrate measurable impact. 
4|Develop a framework for integrating screening and referral pathways in resource-limited settings.

Presenter 
Alexis Nickols, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Alexis NickolsSpeakerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Session date: 
02/19/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am EST
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Chestnut 1A&B
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
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  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
    Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PA’s should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 American Board of Surgery MOC
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
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