CCML Membership Meeting, Feb. 13, 2026

Join us at the upcoming CCML membership meeting on Friday, February 13, 2026 at National Jewish Health. 

Meeting Location
Molly Blank Conference Center, J103
National Jewish Health
1400 Jackon Street
Denver, 80206
 
Parking
https://www.nationaljewish.org/patients-visitors/visiting-us/parking-directions
Free surface and covered parking is available off the Colfax Ave entrance or the 14th Street entrance. Once parked, proceed to Molly Blank conference center where someone will let you in. This building is separate from the main hospital entrances, so don’t go to either of those or you’ll just be directed back outside. 

Agenda
8:30am-9:00am           Breakfast / Networking
9:00am-9:30am           CCML Business Meeting
9:30-10:30 am               Presentation by Dr. Jim O’Brien
10:30am-10:45am        Bio Break
10:45am-11:30pm         Workshop by Tessa O’Connell
 
Presentation by James K. O’Brien, MD, MA
Philosophy in Medicine: More than Ethics
This talk will explore the broader role of philosophy in medical practice beyond traditional ethics. It will cover an overview of philosophy and its relationship to science, followed by a discussion of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and why it is necessary but not sufficient for clinical decision-making. The session also addresses questions about race in medicine—whether it exists in nature and if it can be scientifically tested—and explores the limitations and challenges of artificial intelligence in healthcare, including the debate over whether AI could ever achieve consciousness.
 
Workshop with Tessa O’Connell
Seeing Style, Shaping Dialogue: Using Extended DISC to Communicate More Effectively
Librarians work across diverse roles, expectations, and communication styles every day. This 45-minute workshop informally introduces Extended DISC as a practical tool for recognizing communication preferences and responding more effectively in real-world settings. Participants will explore how DISC styles show up in email, meetings, virtual spaces, and in-person interactions, and learn simple strategies, grounded in Crucial Conversations skills, for adjusting communication when clarity, trust, or collaboration matter most. No prior knowledge of DISC is required. While Zoom access will be available, online participation will be watch-only since the facilitator cannot offer virtual feedback.

Questions?  Contact Liz Kellermeyer or Ruby Nugent of National Jewish Health.