Menopause, sexuality and other hot-button topics will be the focus of this spring's
Stronger Together wellness event.
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Stronger Together 2015 is part of Duke Medicine's Women's Health
and Advocacy Initiative, a program dedicated to enhancing access to
and raising awareness about women's health issues.
"Many women find midlife health concerns difficult to discuss with
their healthcare providers," says Kathy Kastan, LCSW, MAEd, director of
the Women's Health and Advocacy Initiative. "But that doesn't make
them any less important. Our goal is to shine a light on these issues,
help people realize that they aren't alone and increase awareness about
possible solutions. Life doesn't end at midlife."
ONE DAY, TWO PROGRAMS
To help start the conversation about the medical matters that
impact women's lives, two Stronger Together 2015 educational
events will be held April 11 at the Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown
on Wake Forest Road.
Members of the public can attend the community engagement
event, "Midlife Matters: Menopause, Sexuality and Women's Health,"
which will include educational programs, breakout sessions with
health professionals, free health screenings, vendor booths, raffles,
entertainment from Duke's longtime a cappella group Rhythm and
Blue, and a presentation from best-selling author Iris Krasnow about
her book,
Sex After ….
A continuing education program for medical professionals will take
place at the same time, featuring presentations about women-specific
medical research and health concerns. The two groups will come
together for a luncheon, keynote address and question-and-answer
session with Krasnow.
"This is a fabulous opportunity for providers and the community to
mingle," Kastan says. "We have a lot to learn from each other."
Get Engaged in Your Well-being
Reserve your spot at "Midlife Matters: Menopause,
Sexuality and Women's Health."
Space is limited and the event is expected to sell out. Cost to attend is
$35. Visit events.duke.edu/strongertogether2015 or call 919-660-1760
to register.
REGISTER NOW!
This publication in no way seeks to serve as a substitute for professional medical care. Consult your physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines.
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