Long acting reversible contraception (LARC) has been shown to be an effective pregnancy prevention strategy for women’s health in other communities. Could greater LARC utilization lead to better health outcomes for women and children in Milwaukee?
Join health practitioners and diverse stakeholders in women and children’s health to further our collective understanding of the science, learn about successful models of LARC implementation in other communities, and explore the best strategies for Milwaukee.
Renaisa Anthony, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor Department of Health Promotion and Social and Behavioral Health
University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health
Kathy King, MD
Medical Director, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
Assistant Professor, Department of OBGYN, Medical College of Wisconsin
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 | Optimizing Pregnancy Outcomes Through Preconception Consultation and Appropriate Contraceptive Counseling Jennifer McIntosh, DO |
8:50 - 9:40 | Genetic Counseling and Women’s Health Morgan Depas, |
9:40 - 10:00 | EXHIBIT BREAK |
10:00 - 10:50 | Management of Abnormal Pap Screening Kathy King, MD |
10:50 - 11:40 | Breast Cancer Screening Anna C. Purdy, MSN, ANP |
11:40 - 12:40 | EXHIBIT BREAK & LUNCH |
12:40 - 1:30 | Leveraging Diversity & Inclusion to Deliver an Exceptional Patient Experience Andres Gonzalez, MEd., CCDP/AP |
1:30 - 2:20 | The Evaluation and Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in 2016 Kate Schoyer, MD |
2:20 - 2:35 | EXHIBIT BREAK |
2:35 - 3:25 | Obesity and Weight Loss in Women’s Health Srividya Kidambi, MD, MS |
3:25 - 4:15 | Urinary Incontinence in Geriatrics Population Lubna Sorathia, MD |
4:15 - 4:30 | EVALUATION & WRAP UP |
We have multiple faculty who will be presenting their research posters at MCW’s 2017 Innovations in Medical Education Conference.
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.
Time | Topic |
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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 |
This talk will review the association between obesity and gynecologic cancers, our understanding of why this association exists and what changes can be made to prevent cancer and improve outcomes.
Presentation by Dr. Erin Bishop, gynecologic oncologist.
Please join us virtually. This talk will detail what constitutes a significant family history along with discussion of genetic testing. The talk will also touch on management of hereditary cancer syndromes, such as Lynch syndrome and BRCA.
Presentation by: Elizabeth Hopp, MD, Gynecologic Oncologist
Register online through the link to Froedtert’s classes and events below.
Together we will discuss these conditions and what to do to increase your chances of a successful pregnancy.
We will also explain the impact of preeclampsia on a woman’s future heart health.
Presentation by: Jayme Bosler, MD, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility physician
Register online through the link to Froedtert’s classes and events below.
Urinary issues including urgency and leakage are not something you should have to live with or schedule your life around. Learn about types of leakage and the options that exist for treatment.
Presentation by: Emily Davidson, MD, Urogynecologist