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2007-2008 "Speaking of Women" Events
Bras & Breasts: Separating fact from fiction about breast cancer
A brown bag discussion and bra fitting event at Nordstrom, Downtown
Can antiperspirant really cause breast cancer? What about underwire bras? Elizabeth Steiner, M.D., will clear the air about bras and breasts by giving the straight story on popular myths in an interactive presentation about what does and doesn’t cause cancer. Steiner’s presentation will include a fun trivia game to test your knowledge of the real risks. Steiner, assistant professor of medicine, OHSU Family Medicine, takes special interest in the prevention and early detection of cancer.
A streaming video of this event is now available
(RealMedia Player software is required and can be downloaded at http://www.real.com)
More information
Click here for information on breast cancer and breast health. |
Date: Thursday, Oct. 11
Place: Nordstrom, Downtown 4th floor conference room, 701 S.W. Broadway, Portland OR 97205 (S.W. Broadway and Morrison)
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Hot Topics: HPV Vaccine
A brown bag discussion at PSU
 Who should get the HPV vaccine? Am I too old? Michelle Berlin, M.D., M.P.H., will answer this question and others you might have in this hour - long presentation and question and answer session. Berlin is associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, medical informatics and clinical epidemiology, public health and preventive medicine, and general internal medicine at OHSU.
A streaming video of this event is now available
(RealMedia Player software is required and can be downloaded at http://www.real.com) Click here for information on HPV and the HPV Vaccine. |
Date: Thursday, Jan. 24
Time: noon - 1 p.m.
Place: PSU Multicultural Center, room 228, in the Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 S.W. Broadway, Portland OR 97201 |
What You Need to Know About Women’s Heart Disease
An evening with the experts at OHSU
  How do women’s cardiovascular systems differ from men’s? How do I know if I’m having a heart attack? How can women be tested for heart disease? Joaquin Cigarroa, M.D., and Diana Rinkevich, M.D., will discuss the basics of women’s heart health. Self-care for your heart and the prevention of heart disease will also be discussed. Cigarroa is associate professor of cardiovascular medicine, associate chief of clinical affairs, and director of Cardiac Catheterization Labs. Rinkevich, is Director of the Heart Disease in Women Program Cardiovascular Medicine and associate professor of cardiovascular medicine.
A streaming video of this event is now available
(RealMedia Player software is required and can be downloaded at http://www.real.com) Click here for information on women and heart health. |
Date: Thursday, Feb. 7
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Place: OHSU Center for Women’s Health Lobby, Peter O. Kohler Pavilion, 7th floor
Parking for this event is available in the Peter O. Kohler Pavilion.
Download map and parking directions. |
Foods and Moods
A brown bag discussion at Nordstrom, Downtown
 What drives us to eat, even when we know better? And what can we do to have more control about what, when, and why we are eating? Jillian Romm, R.N., L.C.S.W., will help us to better understand ourselves and our relationship to food. Romm is associate professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology, director of mental health and co-director of Integrative Health Programs at the OHSU Center for Women’s Health.
A streaming video of this event is now available
(RealMedia Player software is required and can be downloaded at http://www.real.com) |
Date: Thursday, March 13
Time: noon - 1 p.m.
Place: Nordstrom Downtown, 4th floor conference room, 701 S.W. Broadway, Portland OR 97205 (S.W. Broadway and Morrison) |
Fertility and Your Biological Clock
An evening with the experts at South Waterfront
 I’m not that old! Why am I having trouble getting pregnant? Paula Amato, M.D., will delve into the world of fertility issues, including how age affects fertility and different methods for increasing chances of conception. She will also answer questions after the lecture. Amato is a reproductive endocrinologist and adjunct associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at OHSU.
Click here for links and information on fertility. |
Date: Wednesday, April 23
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Center for Health and Healing, E. Paul Kirk Conference Center, 3rd floor, 3303 S.W. Bond Ave., Portland, Oregon 97239
Map and directions. |
Your Pelvic Floor- Gotta Go, Gotta Go and More
An brown bag discussion at OHSU
 Why do women suffer from incontinence as they get older? What can we do to keep our pelvic floors healthy? Renee Edwards, M. D., will discuss these and other pelvic floor issues that affect women. Edwards will also discuss what causes incontinence, what we can do to avoid it and the treatment options available. Edwards is clinical director of Pelvic Floor Health & Reconstructive Surgery Services, OHSU Center for Women’s Health, and assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology.
Click here for links and information on urogynecology services at OHSU. |
Date: Wednesday, May 14
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Place: OHSU, University Hospital South, UHS 8B60. From the main lobby of the hospital (9th floor) take the elevator or stairs to the 8th floor. |
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