Calendar of Events
Learn More about the Annual Women’s Health Conference
| Time | Topic |
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| 7:30 - 8:00 | Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 - 8:50 | Psychological Perspectives on Perinatal Anxiety Disorders Abbey Kruper, PsyD |
| 8:50 - 9:40 | Controversies in Menopause Management Vanessa M. Barnabei MD, PhD |
| 9:40 - 10:10 | EXHIBIT BREAK |
| 10:10 - 11:00 | Care for Transgendered Patient: Providing Competent and Compassionate Care During a Time of Transition Jessica Francis, MD |
| 11:00 - 11:50 | Diagnosis and Therapy of Chronic Vulvovaginal Symptoms Kelly Rae Hodges, MD |
| 11:50 - 12:35 | EXHIBIT BREAK & LUNCH |
| 12:35 - 1:25 | Best Practices in Opiate Prescribing Cresta Jones, MD |
| 1:25 - 2:15 | Lifestyle Recommendations for Breast and Endometrial Cancer Prevention Liz Gorecki, RD, CSO, CD, CNSC Clinical Dietitian |
| 2:15 - 2:45 | EXHIBIT BREAK |
| 2:45 - 3:35 | The Many Faces of Eating Disorders Keisha Adams, MD and Tasneem Alaqzam, MD Adolescent Medicine Fellows |
| 3:35 - 3:40 | DRAWING FOR GIVEAWAYS |
| 3:40 - 4:30 | Safe in Pregnancy Kate Dielentheis, MD |
| 4:30 | DRAWING FOR GIVEAWAYS & WRAP UP |
Our Women’s Mental Health Psychologist Dr. Abbey Kruper, Education Curriculum & Instruction faculty Dr. Kristina Kaljo, and Obstetrician/Gynecologist Dr. Seema Menon are presenting their research poster at MCW’s Community Engagement Week 2017: Elevating Community Voices in Health.
Student-Centered Learning – Implementing a Sexual and Behavioral Health Curriculum with Adolescent Students
Care of transgender patients requires providers to be aware of issues specific to this population. A multidisciplinary approach is essential for a safe and effective transition. This symposium addresses the counseling, hormone treatment as well as surgical options available to transgender patients.
The symposium’s objectives:
- Identify guidelines for establishing care of transgender patients
- Identify special considerations for health screening for transgender patients
- Identify options for transition with medical and surgical interventions
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:00 AM | Introduction and Case Discussions |
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Loren S. Schechter, MD - "Surgical Aspects of Transgender Care" Board Certified plastic surgeon specializing in Gender Confirmation Surgery |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Pat Connors, MA, LMFT, LCSW - Mental Health Care |
| 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Jessica Francis, MD and Raj Narayan, MD - Hormone Therapy |
Learn More about the Annual Women’s Health Conference
This activity is intended for practitioners in OB/GYN and in primary care who provide care for women, including
- Obstetricians / Gynecologists
- Internists
- Family Practitioners
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Certified Nurse Midwives
- Registered Nurses
This Year’s Topics
- Fibroid Management and Treatments
- Updates in Family Planning
- Gynecologic Care for Female Veterans
- Current Updates on Management and Treatment of Thyroid Disorders
- Current Updates in Sexual Health
- Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy
Kern Institute Cafe Discussion
Please join us for a cafe conversation led by Andrew Petroll, MD and Jessica Francis, MD on “Understanding Gender Identity: Taking a Deeper Dive”. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join us.
Miscarriage is unfortunately a fairly common occurrence among reproductive age women, but it can be an emotionally difficult event. In this lecture, we hope to educate about the etiologies of miscarriage, explain the evaluation and treatment options for recurrent miscarriages and discuss the importance of stress reduction and self-care for those struggling with miscarriage.
Speakers
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| Abbey Kruper, PsyD Assistant Professor Women's Health Psychologist | Kate Schoyer, MD Associate Professor Reproductive Endocrinologist |
Miscarriage is unfortunately a fairly common occurrence among reproductive age women, but it can be an emotionally difficult event. In this lecture, we hope to educate about the etiologies of miscarriage, explain the evaluation and treatment options for recurrent miscarriages and discuss the importance of stress reduction and self-care for those struggling with miscarriage.
Speakers
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| Abbey Kruper, PsyD Assistant Professor Women's Health Psychologist | Kate Schoyer, MD Associate Professor Reproductive Endocrinologist |
Come and listen to our panelists tell their stories about the barriers trans and gender non-conforming patients may face while seeking health care, and ways to show compassion and provide quality care. This program is designed for our clinical faculty and students but is open to all.
Panelists
- Jessica Francis, MD, Associate Residency Program Director, Assistant Professor, Department of OB/GYN
- Jenna Sarvaideo, DO, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine – Endocrinology
- Nathan Lamberton, PharmD, Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy
- Kaci Sullivan, transmasculine parent and birth giver
- T.S. Banks, poet, playwright, and disability justice advocate
Endometriosis typically presents with painful periods, painful intercourse, chronic pelvic pain or infertility. Despite being a common finding, a lot of misinformation exists on endometriosis. Gain a better understanding of endometriosis through accurate medical information.
Presentation by: Benjamin Beran, MD, and Camila Bomtempo, MD.
Learn basic information about how anxiety can present in women and develop strategies to manage distress in order to have a fuller life.
Presentation by: Abbey Kruper, PsyD, psychologist
Register Online
Register online through the link to Froedtert’s classes and events below.
Please join us virtually to learn basic information about how anxiety can present in women and develop strategies to manage distress in order to have a fuller life.
Presentation by: Abbey Kruper, PsyD, psychologist
Register Online
Register online through the link to Froedtert’s classes and events below.
Please join us as we discuss how groups can successfully navigate collective trauma with the COVID-19 pandemic as a model. It is how we cultivate resilience as a group, foster communication and individually and collectively recover and grow that determines whether an initial trauma will cause additional fall out. We propose to review some best practices for how to collectively navigate “pandexit” or recovery from any traumatic or stressful situation that affects a large group of people. In this session, we will discuss individual and group tools for resilience, go over acute and chronic reactions to trauma and discuss how leadership can steer groups of people into recovery.
Speakers:
- Kate Dielentheis, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology
- Kristy Graettinger, MD, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology
- Abbey Kruper, PsyD, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry and behavioral medicine
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Below the Belt is a movie that shows personal & inspiring stories of four patients urgently searching for answers to mysterious symptoms. It exposes widespread problems in our healthcare systems that disproportionately affect women, and especially women of color who are less likely to be believed, diagnosed & effectively treated for menstrual health issues.
Through the lens of endometriosis, a disease that affects 1 in 9 women/people, the film shows how women are often dismissed, discounted & disbelieved. From societal taboos and gender bias to misinformed doctors and profit-driven healthcare, the film reveals how millions are effectively silenced and how, by fighting back, they can improve healthcare for everyone.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” thickness=”3″][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Please join us for this free and personal viewing with a discussion and Q&A session with some of our experts. Please keep in mind this viewing is for ages 14+.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”34965″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_border” onclick=”link_image” qode_css_animation=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_separator type=”normal” thickness=”3″][vc_column_text]
Our expert panelists:
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Assistant Professor; Co-Director, Fibroid Clinic: Alternative to Hysterectomies[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”31064″ style=”vc_box_border_circle” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text]Camila Bomtempo, MD
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- 3:00pm – Welcome and Introductions
- 3:10pm – Movie Viewing
- 4:05pm – Panelist Discussion and Q&As
- 5:00pm – Conclusion
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Giving:
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Our expert panelists include:
Ben Beran, MD (obstetrician, gynecologist and co-director of our Fibroid Clinic), Camila Bomtempo, MD (obstetrician & gynecologist), Carrie Peterson, MD (a colorectal surgeon at MCW), and 2 patients willing to share their story – Emorie Harty and Emily Vanderhoef![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]