Annual Women’s Health Conference

The Annual Women’s Health Conference is a CME accredited program through MCW, ACOG and AAFP. The Women’s Health Conference, held by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, gives you information on current women’s health.

As the academic presence in Women’s Health in the Milwaukee area, we feel it is important for us to provide this educational opportunity to providers in the community and the region.

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

Medical Learners

25th Annual Conference - Friday, April 17, 2026

GUEST SPEAKER

Coral Edwards, MS, PCC
Founder & Lead Coach

Founder of root & rise strategies
ICF-certified performance coach
Evidence-based coaching, leadership development, and systemic change

"Leading With Integrity: A Facilitated Discussion on Identity, Values, and Well-Being for Providers in Medicine"

OBJECTIVES

Discuss the challenges faced by primary care clinicians and the essential role these health care team members have when serving underserved communities.
Demonstrate a practical response framework for visits where patients bring AI-generated questions or advice, focusing on trust, clarification, and shared decision-making.
Apply a values-based reflection framework to clarify priorities and guide values-aligned decisions in complex clinical and leadership contexts.
To review the evidence supporting how midwives impact & improve birth outcomes.
Deliver comprehensive adolescent gynecologic care including confidential sexual health counseling, evidence-based contraceptive options, and trauma-informed examination techniques.

AGENDA

All sessions include 5-10 minute Q & A following each topic

Am Session
7:30 - 8:00am	Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 8:50 am	“Meeting Women Where They Are: Practical Strategies for Compassionate Gynecologic Care for Patients with Intellectual Disabilities” - Kristine Graettinger, MD
8:50 - 9:40am	“Primary Care Across Generations-Addressing disparities on Milwaukee's North Side” – Camille Garrison, MD
9:40 - 10:20 am	EXHIBIT BREAK
10:20 - 11:10 am	“A Primer on Obesity Management Medications and Bariatric Surgery” - Tammy Kindel, MD
11:10 am-12:00 pm	“Leading With Integrity: A Facilitated Discussion on Identity, Values, and Well-Being for Providers in Medicine” - Coral Edwards, MS, PCC
12:00-12:40 pm	EXHIBIT BREAK AND LUNCH

PM Session:
12:40 – 1:30 pm	“Tiktok Menopause vs Evidence Based Medicine” - Tyshunda Manning, MD
1:30 – 2:20 pm	“Not Just Mini Adults: Navigating the Complexities of Adolescent Care” - Elizabeth Hovel, MD
2:20- 2:50 pm	EXHIBIT BREAK
2:50 – 3:40 pm	“Midwifery 101 - a Primer of Midwifery Care” – Rebecca Mahn, MD and Tracy Wandkte-Herrmann, CNM
3:40 – 4:30 pm	“The Clinician’s Guide to the AI Galaxy: Practical, Safe Use of AI in Women’s Health Care” - David Hotchkiss
4:30 pm	WRAP UP AND EVALUATIONS

SPEAKERS

Kristine Graettinger, MD
Associate Professor; Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Topic: Compassionate Care of Patients with Intellectual Disabilities

Tammy Kindel, MD, PhD, FACS, FASMBS
Professor of General Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin
Topic: Weight loss medications and options

Ty Manning, MD
Staff Physician, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Topic: Modern Menopause Care

Elizabeth Hovel, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Adolescent Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Topic: Adolescent Care

Rebecca Mahn, MD
Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Tracy Wandtke-Herrmann, CNM
Certified Nurse, Midwifery Program Manager, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Topic: Midwifery 101 - a primer of midwifery care

Camille Garrison, MD
Associate Professor; Vice Chair of Family Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Topic: Care of women throughout a lifetime, with a focus on the nuances of providing care in Southeast Wisconsin/our patient population

David Hotchkiss
VP Information Services, CIO
Medical College of Wisconsin
Topic: AI in Healthcare

LOCATION

Brookfield Conference Center
325 S Moorland Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005

Conference Center Website
Phone: 262-789-0220

Parking:
On-site parking is complimentary. Conference room is in the New Garage space, which is the South East side of the Campus on the corner of 5th and Seeboth St. Guests may use angle parking or the North or South Parking Garden.

ACCREDITATION

ACCME Accreditation Statement:The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals: The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 6.75 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

ACOG: Application has been submitted.

AAFP: Application has been submitted.

Annual Women’s Health Conference

This activity is intended for practitioners in OB/GYN and in primary care who provide care for women, including: