Past Events
March 21, 2026: The California Long COVID & IACCI Clinical Implementation Forum
(Santa Barbara, CA) - 3/21/2026 - Specialists, general physicians, researchers, community leaders, and patients came together at the Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara on March 21, 2026 to learn about clinical guidance and best practices. The event was available for CME accreditation by the California Medical Association (CMA).
February 26, 2025: Louisiana Roundtable: Long COVID & IACCI
(Baton Rouge, LA) - 2/26/2026 - Dr. David Putrino (Mount Sinai CoRE) is an expert in Long COVID and IACCI Clinical care and research. The Chesley Initiative convened the Louisiana Roundtable - bringing together some of the leaders in healthcare across the state to share the latest in education and determine next coordinated steps for increasing diagnosis and improving quality of care.
September 18, 2025: U.S. HHS Long COVID Roundtable
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - 9/19/2025 - For the first time the U.S. HHS assembled the Long COVID Roundtable titled "Invisible Illness: Leading the Way on Long COVID". Our collaborators along with other experts from around the U.S. joined to discuss urgent strategies for diagnostic tests, effective treatments and how to combat the stigma and misunderstanding that pervades the lives of patients.
January 24, 2025: CME Accredited Lecture in Santa Barbara, CA
(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) - 1/24/2025 - The Chesley Initiative hosted a CME accredited lecture, "Long COVID and Other Infection-Associated Chronic Conditions: A pragmatic guide to assessment, management, and following emerging research trends" with keynote speaker Dr. David Putrino (Mount Sinai, CoRE). The in person and virtual event was supported by the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, CenCal Health and the James S. Bower Foundation. Thanks also to the California Medical Association for providing medical credit to our medical professional attendees!
March 13, 2024: 1st Dinner Lecture in Santa Barbara, CA
(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) - The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department in collaboration with nonprofit organization The Chesley Initiative hosted a distinguished dinner lecture on the intricate facets of Long COVID. This enlightening event, titled Long COVID: Demystifying Diagnosis, Pathobiology, and Treatment, was held at the prestigious Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara.
Packed Event Spreads Hope for Long COVID Victims: Will County Take National Role?https://www.montecitojournal.net/2024/04/16/the-chesley-initiative/
Santa Barbara Health Leaders Hear About Latest Long COVID Research
https://www.noozhawk.com/santa-barbara-health-leaders-hear-about-latest-long-covid-research/
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