Emmi Program Updates and Enhancements - January 2024

The following programs have been released on January 31, 2024. Click here to preview our new interactive programs.
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New programs

RSV Immunizing Shots

Program Code: 42717

Subscriptions: EmmiSafety;  EmmiEngage; Faith-Based EmmiEngage

Program Goal: To inform patients about the immunizing shots to protect against serious problems from respiratory syncytial virus. It reviews:

  • Explains who is eligible for both the vaccine and antibody shots
  • Discusses why these groups may decide with their doctor to get an immunizing shot

Modernized Programs

Your Heart: Overview

Program Code: 31946

Subscriptions: EmmiHealth; EmmiEducate; EmmiEngage; Faith-Based EmmiEngage

Main Changes:

  • This program is now available in EmmiEngage and EmmiEducate
  • Updated language for accessibility
  • Adjusted to improve understanding as a standalone video
  • Art and animation modernized

Updated Programs

Depression During or After Pregnancy

Program Code: 21296

Subscriptions: EmmiHealth;  EmmiEngage; Faith-Based EmmiEngage

Main changes:

  • Harmonized content with UpToDate
    • Changed scope of program to include antenatal and postpartum depression. Updated program titles to align with new scope.
    • Added definition of antenatal depression to mirror UpToDate’s topics
    • Added information about the National Domestic Violence Hotline for those who may be struggling with intimate partner violence
    • Added language to include optional preventive care for those who may be at an increased risk of depression
    • Added information about thoughts of suicide and to call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if needed
    • Added information about the new FDA approved medication, zuranolone
  • Updated program for inclusivity
    • Added more diverse artwork
    • Updated for accessibility
    • Updated for gendered language
DVT: About

Program Code: 17272

Subscriptions: EmmiHealth; EmmiEngage; Faith-Based EmmiEngage; 

Main changes: 

  • Harmonized content with UTD/CDI
    • Added possibility of sonographer squeezing leg muscle during test.
    • Edited language around anticoagulants to reflect that most patients will receive them after major orthopedic surgery
  • Made references to medicine given for blood clotting more general to focus on anticoagulants
  • Updated for inclusivity and accessibility considerations
Breast Cancer (Early-Stage, Invasive): Surgical Treatment Options

Program Code: 757

Subscriptions: EmmiDecide;  EmmiEngage; Faith-Based EmmiEngage

Main changes:

  • Harmonized content with UpToDate
    • Changed hormone therapy to endocrine therapy throughout program
    • Removed details about breast reconstruction options, which will be covered in the Breast Reconstruction Options program
    • Adjusted survival language to match UpToDate materials
  • Updated program for inclusivity
    • Added more diverse artwork
    • Updated for accessibility
    • Updated for gendered language
Program Name Change : Depression During or After Pregnancy

Program Code: 21296

Subscriptions: EmmiHealth; EmmiEngage; Faith-Based EmmiEngage

Previous title: Postpartum Depression


Program Name Change: Breast Cancer (Early-Stage, Invasive): Surgical Treatment Options

Program Code: 757
Subscriptions: EmmiDecide; EmmiEngage; Faith-Based EmmiEngage

Previous title: Breast Cancer (Early-Stage, Invasive): Treatment Options