Women's Health: Our Mothers, Ourselves March 5, 2008

Registration is free on the event homepage.

As a part of Step Up's (www.suwn.org) ongoing commitment to women's health, we invite you to join us for an informative panel at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The event will focus on the female body, what is a realistic depiction of it, how it ages, how our mom’s issues become our own either literally (via genetics) or emotionally, and how to support one another.
Panelists:
Dr. Donna Benton, Ph.D. Director of LACRC--Clinical Psychologist, Research Assistant, Professor of Gerontology, Director of the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center.

Dr. Peggy Miles, M.D. Cedars Sinai Internist --Associate Director of the Division of General Internal Medicine, Medical Director of the Internal Medicine Clinics, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine.

Nancy Redd, Author of Body Drama --Harvard graduate in Women's Studies, 2004 Miss America participant, Who Wants to be a Millionaire $250,000-winner, National Board of Trustees for 4H who has appeared on Oprah and Friends, Good Morning America and in People Magazine.

Dr. Sonja Rosen, M.D. UCLA Geriatrician --Assistant Clinical Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Internist and Geriatrician with UCLA Geriatrics.
Topics:

What You Need to Know Now The panel will demystify what is realistic about the female body as it ages, including photos, sagging breasts, cellulite, varicose veins, etc.

Your Mother, Yourself Medical concerns targeting genetic illnesses, illnesses specifically impacting women, and taking preventative measures now.

Sexy Mama The panel will address menopause, libido, and sexual function as a woman ages.

Support Systems Organizations, companies and practices that will help you support your mother as she ages, support your emotional wellbeing and strategize for the future.
Wellness Bag Program Drive
Help Step Up kick off our Wellness Bag program by bringing a pair of new pajamas (size M or L) or slippers (Size 7 or 8) for the wellness bags that are distributed to women with cancer at USC Norris. During the reception of the event, we will create hand-made cards for inclusion in our Wellness Bags. This is a simple way to support the women who need our care most.
Feedback Request
If you have any specific questions or areas you would like addressed by the panelists, please feel free to email: alanna AT suwn DOT org

Official Website: http://www.suwn.org/eventDetails.aspx?d=7e3e080a-ecfa-f6d8-f13d-28fcc3215fb6