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When Real Women Get HPV Sep 23

Cindi Croft, DO

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Every day, many women learn they have the human papilloma virus (HPV) infection. It could happen to you or anyone you know. It’s silent, but it doesn’t have to be deadly. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease worldwide. Education, information and early intervention can stop abnormal cells from turning cancerous. Learn all the facts on protecting yourself and the ones you love.

  • History of HPV
  • The various strains
  • Disease processes that can result from HPV
  • Pathophysiology of how the virus causes disease
  • Importance of screening for sexually active women
  • Prevention of this virus with the new vaccine

Dr. Croft received her medical degree from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL, and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT. She completed her residency in family practice at Barberton Citizens Hospital in Barberton, OH. Dr. Croft enjoys working with underserved population and, before joining St. Joseph Hospital, she served as a family physician for Maliheh Free Clinic in Salt Lake City. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Osteopathy.

A Cough, A Sneeze, Pass the Pads Please: The Truth about Urinary Incontinence Oct 28

Alison Cody, PT

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Do you wake up in the middle of the night? Are you restricted to your home? Do you know where every bathroom is or are you always running to one? Urinary incontinence is loss of bladder control. Symptoms can range from mild leaking to uncontrollable wetting. It can happen to anyone, but it becomes more common with age. Women experience it twice as often as men. But for all, incontinence is frustrating, embarrassing and debilitating. Despite its prevalence and its effect on quality of life, many people are reluctant to talk about incontinence or to seek treatment. Join Ms. Cody and a team of physical therapists as they discuss diagnosis of the disease and treatment options available.

  • Understand the disease and the diagnosis
  • Contributing factors for urinary incontinence
  • The conservative treatment options
  • Benefits of physical therapy

Ms. Cody is a physical therapist at St. Joseph Hospital. She earned her bachelor of science from Springfield College and her certification in physical therapy from Simmons College. Ms. Cody aids in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, incontinence and pelvic pain. In addition, she is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and speaks at several events regarding women’s health.

Managing Menopause: How to Navigate the Change Nov 18

Kelly MacMillan, MD, FACOG

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

You’ve seen a lot of changes in your life, and one of the biggest is just beginning. Night sweats, mood swings, depression, anxiety, weight gain…join us as we highlight some of the key things that are happening to your body during menopause, how to manage those symptoms and how to select a health program that is right for you.

  • The basics of menopause: what it is, what it does and why women must face it
  • The short-term and long-term goals for treatment
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy and other alternative treatments

Dr. MacMillan is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and has a special interest in high-risk pregnancies and adolescent health concerns. She is a graduate of Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, NH, and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. MacMillan has conducted research and presented her findings about Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Ovarian Cancer.