November Brown Bag Discussion

Examining Diabetes and Related Problems:
A Woman's Health Issue

In recognition of American Diabetes Month, the OHSU Center for Women's Health invites you to attend this month's free women's health Brown Bag at Nordstrom Downtown Portland from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 10.

No RSVP is necessary, but seating is limited so come early and bring your lunch. Or order a delicious lunch ahead of time at Nordstrom Downtown Portland Café on the 3rd floor and pick it up before you get on the elevator. See the menu >>.

Join us for our November Brown Bag on:
Examining Diabetes and Related Problems: A Woman's Health Issue
Thursday, November 10, noon to 1 p.m.
Nordstrom Downtown Portland*
701 S.W. Broadway, 4th floor conference room
(accessible through Customer Service on the 3rd floor)

Andrew Ahmann, M.D., will discuss the far-reaching impact of diabetes and related metabolic diseases, including unique implications for women, young and old. Ahmann will review diabetes in pregnancy, heart disease in women with diabetes, the related problem of polycystic ovary syndrome, and tips for prevention and therapy. Ahmann is associate professor of medicine (endocrinology, diabetes and clinical nutrition), OHSU School of Medicine; and director of the OHSU Diabetes Center.

We will kick off the lecture with a drawing. Simply enter your business card at the door for some fabulous, invigorating prizes:

• A gift basket from Nordstrom.
• A ticket to the Women's Health Conference 2006

"Examining Diabetes and Related Problems: A Woman's Health Issue" will be repeated at OHSU on Tuesday, November 15, noon to 1 p.m. in OHSU Hospital, Room 8B-60 (eighth floor) if you are unable to attend the Nordstrom session.

"Speaking of Women" Brown Bag Discussions

This is one of a series of free public lectures on women's health presented by OHSU, which occur twice monthly on Thursdays in Portland—one at downtown Nordstrom and one at the OHSU hospital auditorium. Please join us for these lively discussions on women's health. See a complete listing of the "Speaking of Women" Health series.

"Lunches To Go" menu from Nordstrom Downtown Portland Café

Please call in your order between 9:30 am - 11:00 am at 503-224-6666 ext. 1610

• Blue Cheese & Pear Salad: romaine, mixed greens, danish blue cheese, pear, candied walnuts, champagne vinaigrette, $7.95
• Mediterranean Chopped Salad: romaine, spinach, radicchio, chicken, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, $7.95
• Caesar Chicken Salad: romaine, shredded parmesan, croutons, chicken, caesar dressing, $7.95
• Chinese Chicken Salad: mixed greens, asian vegetables, crisp wontons, almonds, mandarin oranges, ginger sesame dressing, $8.50
• Cobb Salad: romaine, diced chicken, avocado, tomato, bacon, egg, blue cheese, choice of dressing, $8.25
• Pistachio Chicken Salad: mixed greens, chicken breast, sun-dried cranberries, grapes, pistachios, dark cherry balsamic vinaigrette, $8.25
• Harvest Turkey Sandwich: roasted turkey, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, harvest wheat bread, $6.95, choice of chips or salad
• Albacore Tuna Melt Sandwich: tuna salad, tomato, cheddar and jack cheeses on grilled marbled rye bread, $7.95, choice of chips or salad
• Vegetarian Panini: artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, havarti cheese, kalamata aioli, country bread, $7.95, choice of chips or salad

If you would like more information about our ongoing medical research studies, visit the the homepage of the Women's Health Research Unit.

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