Grand Rounds

Grand Rounds at the UCCS Hybl Center is a recurring educational lecture series that brings together researchers, clinicians, faculty, students, and healthcare professionals to explore the latest advancements in healthcare, research, and clinical practice. Designed to promote interprofessional education and collaboration, Grand Rounds provides a forum for sharing innovative research, discussing evidence-based practices, and fostering meaningful conversations across disciplines. By connecting experts from diverse fields, the series strengthens partnerships, encourages lifelong learning, and advances excellence in healthcare education, research, and patient care.

Fall 2026

UCHealth Pannel

Date: October 14th, 2026

Time: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: 4925 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 or Virtual

Room: Hybl Center 225

Description: This session will provide an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the diverse health professions working within a hospital setting and explore current topics in healthcare through an interprofessional lens. Panelists will share insights from their respective fields, discuss how healthcare professionals collaborate as part of a care team, and highlight the importance of interprofessional communication and collaboration.

Panelists:

• Trish Mizak, Nutrition Services
• Kerrie Maline, Registered Dietitian
• Nick Stremble, Senior Director of Emergency Services
• Stacey Platt, Physical Therapist
• Dr. Sean Connolly
• LaQuisha Burks-Warner, Speech-Language Pathologist
• Sarah McDonald, Occupational Therapist

Register Here: CVENT LINK

Considerations for the female athlete: interactions between performance and the menstrual cycle

Presented by Marissa Baranauskas, PhD, this presentation overviewed factors relevant to coaches or practitioners designing exercise training programs for female athletes specific to the menstrual cycle. Additionally, the consequences of behaviors associated with high-level exercise training on ovarian hormone health, such as increasing exercise intensity/ volume and managing energy availability will be covered.

Recording Link

GLP-1 Therapies in Practice: An Interprofessional Perspective

We were joined by an interprofessional panel of providers including a physician, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, and registered dietitian, as they break down the science, patient experience, and real-world strategies for supporting individuals across the continuum of care.

Skratch Labs

Taylor Brower, RD joined us from Skratch Labs in Boulder to present  on how fueling with real food and evidence-based strategies can enhance endurance, optimize recovery, and support sustainable performance for athletes at all levels.

USOPC Sports Medicine Research Program

Eric Post, Ph.D., Manager of Sports Medicine at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). Post presented “From Surveillance to Solutions: The USOPC Sports Medicine Research Program,” sharing insights into the organization’s ongoing research efforts and their real-world applications.

The UCCS Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences has launched its new Grand Rounds Presentation Series, beginning with a session led by Eric Post, Ph.D., Manager of Sports Medicine at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). Post presented “From Surveillance to Solutions: The USOPC Sports Medicine Research Program,” sharing insights into the organization’s ongoing research efforts and their real-world applications.