The pink ribbons common throughout October, indicating breast cancer awareness, represent just one of the health concerns women face throughout their lives.
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Judy Culver, left, a radiology technician at Auburn Memorial Hospital, shows Linda Reyes, of Union Springs, the benefits of digital mammography over film at last year's Women's Health Institute.
Judy Culver, left, a radiology technician at Auburn Memorial Hospital, shows Linda Reyes, of Union Springs, the benefits of digital mammography over film at last year's Women's Health Institute.
Breast cancer and other topics will be covered in a day-long conference on women's health in Auburn this weekend. The annual Women's Health Institute, organized by Auburn Memorial Hospital, will take place Saturday at the Holiday Inn.
In its 12th year, the conference will feature almost a dozen talks on health topics specifically related to women's bodies and concerns. The “Our Mothers, Our Daughters, Our Health” event is also unique because it's not a conference for health care professionals - it's for members of the general public.
Issues like osteoporosis, heart disease and stroke will be discussed by AMH health care personnel, who will cater their talks to everyday life situations.
“There are quite a few women who have come every single year,” said Beverly Miller, spokesperson for AMH, who also said about 200 people attend every year.
“We base (the topics) on the areas of greatest interest to women,” Miller said.
Not all the discussions will be from health care professionals. The keynote speech talk will feature Wells College President Lisa Marsh Ryerson.
Miller said Ryerson has raised a high level of recognition for women's causes in education and other areas.
“She is an outstanding speaker ... and she has national recognition,” Miller said of Ryerson.
But much of the day's focus will be on health, including a session on cardiovascular disease by AMH cardiologist Nelly Kazzaz. The discussion will likely focus on risk factors, symptoms, prevention and treatment of a condition that is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States.
Women, Kazzaz said, are more likely to have atypical symptoms with cardiovascular disease than men. They also are more likely to self-diagnose and self-treat because of their everyday responsibilities.
And as women live longer, the instances of the condition rise.
“The main goal is not to create more fear, but to create awareness,” Kazzaz said. “If you are aware of your risk as a woman, you're more likely to seek medical health and preventative medicine.”
Miller said some new issues will be covered this year, including dental health and caring for someone with Alzheimer's. Topics are often added, she said, because of attendees' requests and suggestions.
All the speakers, Miller added, are volunteering their time, allowing the hospital to keep prices reasonable.
“I don't think you can go anywhere and even get breakfast and lunch for $15,” Miller said.
Staff writer Christopher Caskey can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 282 or christopher.caskey@lee.net
If you go
What: AMH Women's Health Institute
When: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17
Where: Holiday Inn, 75 North St., Auburn
Cost: $15 covers conference and meals
To learn more: Call 255-7350 or 255-7444
In its 12th year, the conference will feature almost a dozen talks on health topics specifically related to women's bodies and concerns. The “Our Mothers, Our Daughters, Our Health” event is also unique because it's not a conference for health care professionals - it's for members of the general public.
Issues like osteoporosis, heart disease and stroke will be discussed by AMH health care personnel, who will cater their talks to everyday life situations.
“There are quite a few women who have come every single year,” said Beverly Miller, spokesperson for AMH, who also said about 200 people attend every year.
“We base (the topics) on the areas of greatest interest to women,” Miller said.
Not all the discussions will be from health care professionals. The keynote speech talk will feature Wells College President Lisa Marsh Ryerson.
Miller said Ryerson has raised a high level of recognition for women's causes in education and other areas.
“She is an outstanding speaker ... and she has national recognition,” Miller said of Ryerson.
But much of the day's focus will be on health, including a session on cardiovascular disease by AMH cardiologist Nelly Kazzaz. The discussion will likely focus on risk factors, symptoms, prevention and treatment of a condition that is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States.
Women, Kazzaz said, are more likely to have atypical symptoms with cardiovascular disease than men. They also are more likely to self-diagnose and self-treat because of their everyday responsibilities.
And as women live longer, the instances of the condition rise.
“The main goal is not to create more fear, but to create awareness,” Kazzaz said. “If you are aware of your risk as a woman, you're more likely to seek medical health and preventative medicine.”
Miller said some new issues will be covered this year, including dental health and caring for someone with Alzheimer's. Topics are often added, she said, because of attendees' requests and suggestions.
All the speakers, Miller added, are volunteering their time, allowing the hospital to keep prices reasonable.
“I don't think you can go anywhere and even get breakfast and lunch for $15,” Miller said.
Staff writer Christopher Caskey can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 282 or christopher.caskey@lee.net
If you go
What: AMH Women's Health Institute
When: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17
Where: Holiday Inn, 75 North St., Auburn
Cost: $15 covers conference and meals
To learn more: Call 255-7350 or 255-7444
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