Ethics on the big screen
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Future Dates
2027 Dates: March 30 | June 29 | September 28
The Ethical Implications of Stigma surrounding Pregnancy and Substance Use
The Fall 2026 Ethics on the Big Screen event explores the lived experience of the stigma associated with pregnancy and substance use. What are the ethical implications of stigma and bias experienced by pregnant persons and new parents related to substance use? What role might healthcare professionals play in creating spaces that are sensitive and welcoming for people with this experience? These and other questions will be explored as we view segments of the documentary
“Forest for the Trees,”
and engage with our expert panel in follow-up conversation. Special focus will be given to how stigma, social expectations, and organizational structures impact the lived (and living) experiences represented throughout this event. Using the framework of narrative ethics, we will explore ways to enhance our interactions from a place of empathy and compassionate insight and expand our moral imagination related to this topic. For additional details, please review the
Ethics on the Big Screen Schedule, Purpose and Objectives Overview.
Please note: The documentary The Forest for the Trees shown as part of this program features the real life experiences of several individuals and includes their discussions of situations that some viewers may find uncomfortable. Support resources will be available in-person and virtually during the event. To find out more about the nature of this disclaimer, click here.
Audience: The Ethics on the Big Screen program is intended for an internal audience of healthcare professionals, including physicians and advanced practice providers, licensed mental health providers, nurses, social workers, chaplains, pharmacists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and others. The films and follow-up discussions are intended for mature audiences only, as they cover advanced, complex topics related to healthcare delivery.
The views and opinions expressed in this documentary and event are those of the filmmakers and speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of CommonSpirit Health.
Hosted by the Central Region Ethics Services Office in partnership with CommonSpirit Health National Ethics & Theology Team & the Benson Theatre in Omaha, NE
RESOURCES OF INTEREST
Films
Websites
Articles
PANELIST INFORMATION
Initial Presenter
CommonSpirit Health - Central Region
Panelists
 Mark Bergeron, MD Neonatology System VP - Women and Infants Service Line CommonSpirit Health |  Pamela Edwards The Hastings Bridge |  Sean Kenney, MD, FACOG Director - Maternal Fetal Medicine CHI Health St. Elizabeth - Lincoln, NE |
 Abby Olson, MSW, ACM-SW Director - Care Coordination CHI Health Good Samaritan - Kearney, NE |  Karla Sextro, LIMHP, LDAC Mental Health Therapist CHC Clinic - Omaha, NE |  Jennie Torti, MPH System Director, Perinatal Behavioral Health CommonSpirit Health Women and Infants Service Line |
ATTENDEE INFORMATION
Benson Theatre Parking Guide.
ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
Category 1
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA accepts AMA category 1 credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.
Nurses CE
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education designates this activity for 2.75 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education and CommonSpirit Health. Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE) 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.
It is the policy of Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational activities.
All faculty participating in this activity are expected to disclose to the audience any significant financial interest or other relationship he/she has with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) discussed in an educational presentation.
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