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Don’t Miss the Women’s Health Forum on 4/17/10

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:03:46 +0000

Women Physicians Ob-Gyn and California Skin Institute are partnering with El Camino Hopital to provide a morning of fun and information especially geared for women in their 30s and 40s.
Participants will enjoy free health screenings including heel bone density testing, skin analysis, blood pressure, and genetic testing information. There will also be an “Ask a Doc” room where you can ask your questions and have a one-on-one consultation with specialists after each lecture. Our event also includes:
Free membership to the Women’s Hospital membership program
Brunch
Raffle prizes
Free childcare provided by Cubes&Crayons
15 women’s health lectures in 3 tracks:

Track 1 – Women’s Health Track
9:05 – 9:35 am
Contraception Controversies by Rita Leard, MD

9:40 – 10:10 am
Hormones thru the Ages by Katherine Sutherland, MD

– Break –

10:25 – 10:55 am
Bringing home a Newborn by Amy Oro, MD

11:00 – 11:30 am
Sexuality – The Woman’s Perspective by Katherine Sutherland, MD

11:35 – 12:00 pm
Updates on Women’s Health by Rita Leard, MD

Track 2 – Skin Health and Skin Care Track
9:05 – 9:35 am
Non-Surgical Wrinkle Correction by Greg S. Morganroth, MD

9:40 – 10:10 am
Breast Health and Rejuvenation by Jerome Liu, MD

– Break –

10:25 – 10:55 am
Skin Cancer by Brian Somoano, MD

11:00 – 11:30 am
Local Anesthesia Cosmetic Surgery by Greg S. Morganroth, MD

11:35 – 12:00 pm
Adult Acne and Skin Care Secrets by Todd Anhalt, MD
and Joan Gonzalez, Licensed Aesthetician

Track 3 – Exercise and Fitness Track
9:05 – 9:35 am
Weight Management by Mariam Manoukian, MD

9:40 – 10:10 am
Bone Health by John Parker, MD

– Break –

10:25 – 10:55 am
Portion Size Me by Amanda Cooley RD, El Camino Hospital dietitian

11:00 – 11:30 am
Women and Exercise by Diane Pearce El Camino Hospital exercise physiologist

Registration
There is no cost for this event however registration is required. Please register by calling 800-216-5556 or register online.
The location is El Camino Hospital – Mountain View
Conference Center – Ground Floor
2500 Grant Road
Mountain View, CA 94040

El Camino Hospital Panel Will Discuss Mammography Screening

admin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:11:11 +0000

Learn the Facts about Mammography Screening
Tuesday, December 15, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Presented by the El Camino Hospital Breast Cancer Task Force
Conference Rooms F & G (NEW HOSPITAL), 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View

Due to recent controversy over mammography screening, the El Camino Hospital Breast Cancer Task Force is hosting a panel discussion on what you need to know to make an informed decision about when and how often to have a mammogram. The panel of physicians will discuss the new information and answer any questions on the subject.

The panel includes:

Imtiaz Qureshi, MD, Chief of Radiology
Shyamali Mallick Singhal, MD, PhD, Medical Director of the Cancer Center
Jessie Jacob, MD, Director of Breast Imaging and Intervention
Rakesh Patel, MD, Breast Cancer Specialist

To register and for more information about any of these events,
call 800-216-5556!

Join a Research Study to Discover Genes that May Contribute to Endometriosis or Preterm Labor

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:54:05 +0000

If you have suffered from endometriosis or preterm labor, you may be able to participate in medical research to determine which genes might be involved with these diseases. Such knowledge could lead to new diagnostic tests, treatments, and preventative therapies. This research is being carried out by Juneau Biosciences in Salt Lake City. To learn more about these studies and determine if you are a candidate, go to www.juneaubiosciences.com.