| Women's Health Workshops |
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07:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Blood Drive Saves Lives - Please Sign Up
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has an ongoing need for blood donation for patients undergoing surgery and for patients who receive blood transfusions on a regular basis.
Track: Events - Enrollment: 6 - Open Seats: 134 - Hits: 26 |
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09:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Monica Blake: Exercise and You “Moving Forward”
Speaker: MONICA BLAKE -- Monica has 14 years experience in Pilates exercise, and is also a Professional Certified Coach. She motivates and empowers people to embrace their personal, professional and physical obstacles and turn them into opportunities. Visit Monica at: InActioncoach.Com
Track: ONE: 9:30 - 10:15AM - Enrollment: 117 - Open Seats: 23 - Hits: 316 |
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09:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Kay Durairaj, M.D.: Aging Gracefully: Using Modern Technology to Look Your Best! -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: KAY DURAIRAJ, M.D. --- Dr. Kay Durairaj is a Facial Plastic Surgeon who practices at Huntington and Arcadia Methodist Hospitals. She specializes in aesthetic care of the face, including treatment with lasers, botox, fillers, and surgery. Kay has a holistic approach to preventing aging, and believes that looking good is an important part of feeling great! She believes in a natural-looking youthful face, and can help you get your glow back!
Track: ONE: 9:30 - 10:15AM - Enrollment: 91 - Open Seats: 49 - Hits: 265 |
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09:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Lawrence Charles: Tea for Health -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: LAWRENCE CHARLES --- Tea enthusiast and premium-tea purveyor, Lawrence Charles is the Founder and CEO of Charles & Company Tea. An award-winning industrial designer by trade, Lawrence fell in love with the social reward and inherent healthfulness of tea. He helps others enjoy the healthy, refreshing, and lifesaving world of tea.
Track: ONE: 9:30 - 10:15AM - Enrollment: 160 - Open Seats: 0 - Hits: 342 |
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09:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Michelle Galanti: Nature’s Way to Combat Heart Disease - it doesn’t have to hurt! -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: MICHELLE L. ALAN GALANTI, MA --- I have been Manager of Cardiac Fitness and Non-Invasive Cardiology at GMHHC for 8 years, and have worked in the Cardiac Fitness Center as a Master’s prepared Exercise Physiologist since 1993. I give lectures and presentations throughout the community on the benefits of exercise for your overall health and wellness, and I teach exercise classes to the community.
Track: ONE: 9:30 - 10:15AM - Enrollment: 36 - Open Seats: 104 - Hits: 106 |
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09:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Jayme Hirashiki: Getting Better with Age: Natural Steps to 21st Century Age Defiance - It's All About Digestion -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: JAYME HIRASHIKI --- Jayme Hirashiki is a health educator, nutritional researcher and president of the Ziquin Educational Group. She has assembled teams of top specialist to formulate natural dietary supplements that support healthy aging of the body. In addition, Jayme educates people on how nutritional science can be utilized for health, happiness and longevity.
Track: ONE: 9:30 - 10:15AM - Enrollment: 136 - Open Seats: 4 - Hits: 351 |
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09:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Peggy Mancini: The Healthy Plate -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: PEGGY MANCINI M.S., R.D., C.D.E., C.N.S.C ---
Peggy Mancini is a Clinical Dietitian II employed with City of Hope for 10 years. She is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters degree in Nutrition and a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. Peggy is a Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician with additional certifications in adult/child weight management
Track: ONE: 9:30 - 10:15AM - Enrollment: 61 - Open Seats: 79 - Hits: 157 |
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09:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Vyshali Rao: Treatment of Venous Reflux Disease -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: VYSHALI RAO, M. D. ---
Dr. Rao is an interventional cardiologist who practices at Huntington Memorial Hospital. She is the Medical Director of the Women’s Health (HEARING?) Program at Huntington. Dr. Rao serves on the Board of Director of the American Heart Association.
Track: ONE: 9:30 - 10:15AM - Enrollment: 16 - Open Seats: 124 - Hits: 67 |
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09:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Teresa Swida: K.I.S.S. For Fabulous Health -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: DR. TERESA SWIDA, D.O.
A physician in private practice for over 20 years, Dr. Swida brings a wealth of training and knowledge to aid patients in their quest for optimal health and well-being.
Track: ONE: 9:30 - 10:15AM - Enrollment: 25 - Open Seats: 115 - Hits: 93 |
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09:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Barney Rosen: Super Mom, Super Stress -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: BARNEY ROSEN, PHD -- Dr. Rosen practices clinical psychology in Pasadena and Encino. He is the Chief Psychologist at Huntington Hospital, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Keck School of Medicine, USC. He specializes in couples therapy and relationship “renewal.” In his 30 years of practice, he has given many professional talks, and been seen on numerous news programs, teaching about “translating” thoughts and feelings in empathic
Track: ONE: 9:30 - 10:15AM - Enrollment: 41 - Open Seats: 99 - Hits: 122 |
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09:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Elisa K. Jimenez: Women Preventing Violence -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: ELISA K. JIMENEZ, PHD. -- Currently, Dr. Jimenez serves on the Board of Directors for the Hata Foundation as the California Mental Health Connection. She participated in the United Nation forum to create the law on Domestic Violence in Mexico; modifying and creating the opportunity for women to be active in preventing, treating, and impacting their community.
Track: ONE: 9:30 - 10:15AM - Enrollment: 32 - Open Seats: 108 - Hits: 82 |
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09:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Tina Koopersmith: Preservation of Fertility—What can a woman do? -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: TINA KOOPERSMITH -- Tina Koopersmith, M.D., is a board-certified gynecologist and fertility specialist. Her clinical areas of expertise include fertility, recurrent loss, premature ovarian failure, and polycystic ovaries. She also offers treatment for fertility preservation for women afflicted with cancer. Dr Koopersmith provides an unequaled level of personal attention to each patient.
Track: ONE: 9:30 - 10:15AM - Enrollment: 17 - Open Seats: 123 - Hits: 38 |
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10:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Martha Dina Arguello: Women’s health and the Environment -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: MARTHA DINA ARGUELLO --- Martha Dina Arguello, Executive Director of PSR-LA, is a leader in California’s environmental-health movement. As the co-convener of Californians for a Green and Healthy Economy, she is actively engaged in developing and overseeing the implementation of California’s Green Chemistry Initiative. She is also leading the way in engaging women’s health, reproductive health and justice groups in California’s efforts to pass a ban on the use of BPA in baby products. PSR-LA is an active member of Californians for Pesticide Reform, and is leading the Healthy Homes campaign aimed at reducing the use of pesticides in low-income neighborhoods
Track: TWO: 10:30 - 11:15AM - Enrollment: 52 - Open Seats: 88 - Hits: 110 |
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10:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Kimlin Tam Ashing-Giwa: Shades of Survivorship: The Impact of Cancer on Women of Color
Speaker: DR. KIMLIN TAM ASHING-GIWA, PH.D. --- Dr. Kimlin Tam Ashing-Giwa is professor and director of the Center of Community Alliance for Research and Education at City of Hope. She is a noted leader in examining cancer disparities, quality of life and survivorship. She has authored over 50 articles and book chapters. She examines relevant historical and cultural contexts impacting health outcomes and culturally competent health care.
Track: TWO: 10:30 - 11:15AM - Enrollment: 78 - Open Seats: 62 - Hits: 186 |
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10:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Deanna J. Attai: Breast Health 101
Speaker: DR. DEANNA J. ATTAI --- Dr. Attai is a graduate of Vassar College and Georgetown University School of Medicine. She is an instructor for Breast Ultrasound Education for the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Attai is an investigator for the ACOSOG research cooperative group, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
Track: TWO: 10:30 - 11:15AM - Enrollment: 33 - Open Seats: 107 - Hits: 75 |
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10:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Chris Bledy: “Women and Cancer” – Simple Changes to Overcome the Odds and Reclaim Your Life
Speaker: CHRIS BLEDY --- Chris Bledy is an author, speaker and survivor of late-stage and recurring ovarian cancer. Her survival and amazing return to health has astonished her doctors and medical team. Chris and her book, “Beating Ovarian Cancer” is providing inspiration and hope to women throughout the world who are dealing with cancer.
Track: TWO: 10:30 - 11:15AM - Enrollment: 28 - Open Seats: 112 - Hits: 85 |
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10:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
AnaMaria Garza: A Healthy Colon… A Healthy Life
Speaker: ANAMARIA GARZA, MD --- Dr. Garza is a board-certified Colorectal Surgeon and General Surgeon, with a strong interest in women’s colorectal health and colorectal-cancer prevention.
Track: TWO: 10:30 - 11:15AM - Enrollment: 80 - Open Seats: 60 - Hits: 168 |
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10:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Sara Yazdi Gaspard:Skin and Sun 101: Everything Under the Sun You Need to Know About Keeping Skin Safe and Youthful
Speaker: Dr. Sara Gaspard is a board-certified dermatologist and the co-owner of Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena,A Medical Group. She is Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at University of Southern California, LAC+USC. Dr.Gaspard is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
Track: TWO: 10:30 - 11:15AM - Enrollment: 96 - Open Seats: 44 - Hits: 183 |
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10:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Dennis R. Holmes: 10 Things You Should Do Before Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: DENNIS R. HOLMES, M.D., F.A.C.S. --- Dr. Holmes is the Chief Breast Surgeon and Medical Director of the Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health, a multi-specialty facility dedicated to improving women’s health. He is also a clinical researcher focused on reducing the side effects of, and treatment barriers to, breast-cancer surgery and radiotherapy.
Track: TWO: 10:30 - 11:15AM - Enrollment: 19 - Open Seats: 121 - Hits: 53 |
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10:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Deborrah Carter & Diane Weisman - Panel
BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR PANEL
Track: TWO: 10:30 - 11:15AM - Enrollment: 11 - Open Seats: 129 - Hits: 46 |
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10:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Beth Leedham: Women’s Sexual Health Across the Lifespan -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: BETH LEEDHAM, PH.D. -- Beth Leedham, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and certified sex therapist. Her work focuses on helping individuals achieve and maintain sexual health throughout life. She serves cancer patients and their families at the Roy & Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, and maintains a private practice in Encino.
Track: TWO: 10:30 - 11:15AM - Enrollment: 69 - Open Seats: 71 - Hits: 138 |
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10:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Courtney Davis: Helping Women and Men to Work Together When One or Both Have Been Diagnosed with Cancer -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: COURTNEY DAVIS, LCSW -- Courtney Davis, LCSW, is a clinical social worker at the City of Hope, an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Duarte California. Ms. Davis leads the innovative gender-strengths-based partners’ clinic in the Women’s Center Breast Cancer Clinic. She is a highly experienced educator and clinician, with expertise in gender-based approaches.
Track: TWO: 10:30 - 11:15AM - Enrollment: 8 - Open Seats: 132 - Hits: 45 |
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10:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Stephanie Morton & Anya Prince: How Does My Cancer Diagnosis Affect My Family? Genetics, Law, And Family History -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: STEPHANIE MORTON, GENETIC COUNSELOR, M.S. AND ANYA PRINCE, ESQ. -- Stephanie Morton is a certified genetic counselor at Kaiser Permanente. She provides risk assessment and counseling regarding family histories of genetic conditions, including hereditary cancer.
Anya Prince is an attorney at the Cancer Legal Resource Center. In this role, she specializes in discrimination based upon family history and genetics.
Track: TWO: 10:30 - 11:15AM - Enrollment: 12 - Open Seats: 128 - Hits: 24 |
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11:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Annette Swain: Aging and Cognition: Normal Changes In Thinking Along The Life Span -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: ANNETTE SWAIN PH.D., ABPP -- Dr. Annette Swain is a neuropsychologist with 15 years private practice, specializing in cognitive evaluations of neurological, geriatric, and general medical conditions. She is affiliated with Providence St. Joseph’s and at the S+AGE clinic in Sherman Oaks. She has her own private practice in Encino, and is an associate clinical professor at UCLA.
Track: THREE: 11:30 - 12:15PM - Enrollment: 127 - Open Seats: 13 - Hits: 242 |
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11:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Faye Lee: Woman and Cardiovascular Disease – Does Sex Matter?
Speaker: FAYE LEE, M.D.Dr. actively practices both non-invasive and invasive cardiology. With a particular interest in women's heart disease, she believes in compassionate care for each patient. Board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases, she was honored as 2006 Physician Humanitarian of the Year by the California Medical Center Foundation.
Track: THREE: 11:30 - 12:15PM - Enrollment: 31 - Open Seats: 109 - Hits: 66 |
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11:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Arbi Ohanian: Guide to Stroke Prevention -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: ARBI OHANIAN, M.D. -- Currently, Dr. Ohanian is medical director of the Huntington Memorial Hospital Stroke Center. He is a board-certified neurologist with sub-specialty training in vascular neurology and stroke. He completed his medical training at USC, and neurology residency and stroke fellowship at UCLA.
Track: THREE: 11:30 - 12:15PM - Enrollment: 51 - Open Seats: 89 - Hits: 108 |
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11:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Steven A. Rabin: Hormone Truth; Cutting Through the Noise -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: STEVEN A. RABIN, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. -- Steven A. Rabin, M.D., FACOG is a board-certified OB/GYN practicing gynecology, specializing in bio-identical hormones, gynecological surgery and alternatives. For 19 years, his humor and ability to explain complex topics in an understandable way have helped thousands of women discover their own best individualized solutions.
Track: THREE: 11:30 - 12:15PM - Enrollment: 67 - Open Seats: 73 - Hits: 257 |
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11:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Jerome Lisk: What You Should Know About Women and Parkinson’s -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: JEROME LISK, MD -- Dr. Jerome Lisk is a board-certified neurologist, fellowship-trained in movement disorders, including Parkinson’s Disease, essential tremor, and cervical dystonia. His specialization includes programming and intra-operative monitoring for deep-brain stimulator surgery, and the management of Baclofen pumps. He is the only fellowship-trained movement disorder specialist in Pasadena, and one of two in the San Gabriel Valley. Dr. Lisk is a member of the Southern California Movement Disorder Specialists medical group located in Pasadena. Visit him on www.socalmds.com
Track: THREE: 11:30 - 12:15PM - Enrollment: 15 - Open Seats: 125 - Hits: 39 |
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11:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Melanie Goldfarb: The Butterfly In Your Neck -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: MELANIE GOLDFARB, MD
The Butterfly In Your Neck – Updates In Evaluation and Management Of Thyroid Nodules. Dr. Goldfarb is a fellowship-trained endocrine surgeon, who has received special training in both the medical and surgical aspects of endocrine disorders, allowing her to offer the highest standard of care to her patients. She is an expert in thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal surgery through minimal-access incisions. She is also trained to care for adolescents and young adults.
Track: THREE: 11:30 - 12:15PM - Enrollment: 45 - Open Seats: 95 - Hits: 108 |
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11:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
John de Beixedon, MD: The Magic of Medical Weight Loss -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: JOHN DE BEIXEDON, MD -- John de Beixedon, M.D., is a board-certified internist, whose medical practice is dedicated to Internal Medicine and Medical Weight Loss (Bariatrics.)
Track: THREE: 11:30 - 12:15PM - Enrollment: 49 - Open Seats: 91 - Hits: 121 |
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11:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Patricia Varga: Create to Heal ™: The Power of Creativity and the Healing Process -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: PATRICIA VARGA -- Patricia Varga is a passionate person of cause and teacher of the creative process. She teaches her Create To Heal (tm) workshops at Haven House, a domestic-violence crisis shelter in Southern California, at A Window between Worlds (awbw.org), and at several hospitals’ Cancer Centers, including Huntington Memorial, Glendale Adventist and Methodist. Patricia is a graduate of Stanford University’s English and Creative Writing program, Harvard’s Publishing Procedures (now being taught at Columbia School of Journalism), and is a perpetual student at Art Center School of Design.
Track: THREE: 11:30 - 12:15PM - Enrollment: 59 - Open Seats: 81 - Hits: 132 |
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11:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Pei-Huey Nie: Stress Management: A Lifecycle Approach -- CLICK TO ENROLL
Speaker: PEI-HUEY NIE, M.D -- Dr. Nie directs the Senior Perspectives Outpatient Program at Las Encinas Hospital, and is the Director of Geriatric Services at San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. She is a board-certified Psychiatrist. A Geriatric Fellow, she was Chief Psychiatric Resident at Emory University, in Atlanta.
Track: THREE: 11:30 - 12:15PM - Enrollment: 116 - Open Seats: 24 - Hits: 258 |
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11:30AM on Friday, Nov 02, 2012
Marta Recasens: Save Our Sight. How to Stop Diabetic Eye Diseases
Speaker: Marta Recasens, M.D.: Board certified ophthalmologist. Fellowship-trained in diseases and surgery of the retina, macula and vitreous. Paul Kaiser International Scholar Awardee; “America Top Ophthalmologists” 2002-2012 Pasadena Magazine’s Top Doctors 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012. Diplomate American Board of Ophthalmology and Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Track: THREE: 11:30 - 12:15PM - Enrollment: 12 - Open Seats: 128 - Hits: 51 |
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