Calendar of Events
Sep
12
Wed
2012
Sep 12 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Sep 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Oct
24
Wed
2012
Oct 24 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Dec
19
Wed
2012
Dec 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Feb
13
Wed
2013
Feb 13 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Apr
26
Fri
2013
Apr 26 @ 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Apr
7
Fri
2017
Learn More about the Annual Women’s Health Conference
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 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 |
May
24
Wed
2017
May 24 @ 7:30 am – 11:00 am
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 |
Apr
20
Fri
2018
Apr 20 @ 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
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
May
1
Wed
2019
May 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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