Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex, often misunderstood condition affecting millions of individuals worldwide. ME/CFS presents unique challenges in diagnosis and management, often leaving patients without adequate support or treatment. This activity is designed to equip health care providers with the knowledge and tools needed to better serve this patient population.
This recorded webinar will:
- Raise awareness of ME/CFS prevalence, symptomatology, and its impact on patient quality of life.
- Strengthen diagnostic capabilities with practical tools and clinical insights.
- Explore evidence-based strategies—both pharmacological and nonpharmacological—for effective symptom management and long-term care.
Whether you’re working in primary care, specialty medicine, nursing, or behavioral health, this session will enhance your clinical confidence and improve outcomes for patients living with ME/CFS.
FREE ACCESS: The recorded webinar can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/1144617186/19945f454f
After viewing the webinar, complete the evaluation to receive a certificate for this activity. The link to the evaluation can be found in the activity description under the video. The evaluation contains a few content questions, but there is no minimum threshold score to receive a certificate.
The slides to the presentation will be sent along with your certificate upon completion of the video and evaluation.
SPEAKER
Kristi Woods, BSN, RN-BC
Kristi Woods graduated in 2014 from the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minor in Psychology and is board certified in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. She has 9 years of experience as an RN in a variety of positions including direct care as an inpatient and outpatient nurse as well as in clinical education for the University of Maine at Fort Kent and nursing management settings. Kristi began experiencing symptoms of ME/CFS in nursing school, but it took 12 years to receive the proper diagnosis of ME/CFS. She is passionate about increasing awareness and understanding of ME/CFS and advocating on behalf of those with this diagnosis in the state of Maine.
DISCLOSURES
None of the individuals in control of content for this activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
AVAILABILITY
This enduring material will be available for viewing from 12/9/2025 through 12/9/2028.
ACCREDITATION
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Connecticut Nurses’ Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education is accredited by the Maine Medical Association’s Committee on Continuing Medical Education and Accreditation to provide Continuing Medical Education (CME) to physicians.