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On Saturday, October 25, Saint Barnabas offered a half-day
symposium entitled, "Women's Health: Turning Confusion
and Concern Into Information and Insight." Over 100 people
attended to learn the most up-to-date information on important
medical issues affecting women. Participants learned whether
taking an aspirin a day can help prevent a heart attack; the
facts and fiction of hormone replacement therapy; and what
else besides annual mammography can help detect early breast
cancer.
"Our first annual Women's Health Initiative was an
outstanding program on every level," says Susan J. Weinstein,
R.N., B.S., H.N.C., Director of Women's Health Education at
Saint Barnabas. "The audience received current medical
information from our panel of experts, each of whom spoke
in the most personable manner. We held a lengthy question
and answer period, which our thirsty-for-the-facts female
audience greatly appreciated. The relaxing mind/body experiential
seemed to be a fitting end to the program. The women left
feeling refreshed and happy that they took the time to promote
their own good health through education."
Featured speakers included Veronica A. Ravnikar, M.D., Chair
of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Director
of the Center for Menopause Reproductive Endocrine Services;
Jacqueline Schwanwede, M.D., Attending Cardiologist at SBMC;
and Elissa J. Santoro, M.D., Attending Breast Surgical Oncologist
at Saint Barnabas.
A donation of $20 from participants was used to fund a Gynecologic
Clinic for the undeserved women of Essex County.
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