March 11, 2026 | 2:00-3:30PM PT, 4:00-5:30PM CST, 5:00-6:30PM ET | Live Webinar
Course Director: James Gaensbauer, M.D., MScPH
Speakers: Dayson Marar, Chima Mbakwem, Dawn Tuckey
Credit Available: 1.50 AMA, ACPE, ANCC, and IPCE
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Join the Mayo Clinic Center for Tuberculosis and the Tuberculosis Elimination Alliance as they examine the Kansas TB Outbreak to highlight how collaboration, trust-building, and aligned public health efforts can strengthen TB response and inform elimination work beyond a single jurisdiction.
Tuberculosis Elimination Alliance (TEA) is a national partnership of community-based partners and organizations dedicated to eliminating TB and latent TB infection among people at risk through education, raising awareness, and innovation.
Session Description
This session highlights the critical impact of community leadership and engagement during the Kansas TB outbreak. It showcases how grassroots initiatives—driven by trusted community partners and members—are essential for building trust, encouraging participation, and shaping an effective response.
The discussion also examines how state and local health departments, federal agencies, and national organizations complement community-led efforts to ensure successful TB testing, treatment, and ongoing care.
Speakers share practical lessons, locally informed strategies, and insights on strengthening partnerships between communities and government agencies—providing approaches that inform TB elimination efforts nationwide.
Target Audience
This course is designed for allied health professionals, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, resident/fellows, healthcare professionals, and advocates working in or with a public health.
Learning Objectives
- Explain how community leadership and engagement influence trust-building, participation, and response effectiveness during TB outbreaks.
- Identify strategies for integrating state, local, and federal resources with community-led initiatives.
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Apply lessons learned from the Kansas TB outbreak to strengthen community-government partnerships
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge, or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Available Credit
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.50 ANCC
- 1.50 Attendance
- 1.50 IPCE
Accreditation Statement
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In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.50 ACPE Knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
UAN Number: UAN JA0000238-0000-26-076-L99-P
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
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