Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Women's Health Series Part 2: Menopause

Speaker: Sima Kahn, MD -

Sima Kahn, a Certified Menopause Practitioner, has always been a passionate advocate for her patients and founded Healthcare Advocacy Partners in 2009 to fill a critical gap in the healthcare system. After almost 25 years of Obstetrics and Gynecology practice, Sima’s breadth of clinical experience has given her a deep understanding of the complexities of the medical system and the overwhelming confusion patients often feel when faced with significant health situations.

A component of NAHAC’s mission is to support public education and foster effective self-advocacy.  During this teleconference session Terry will address the following topics:
  • Dr. Kahn explains the biology of menopause, discuss symptoms, review the latest findings on the use of hormone therapy and offer suggestions to manage this stage of life.
  • This session will educate you more fully on this important women’s health issue and help you to communicate better with doctors about symptoms and treatment options.

Help is a Four-Legged Word™

Speaker: Becky Miller -

Canine Companions for Independence® (CCI) provides highly-trained assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities, free of charge. The most advanced technology capable of transforming the lives of people with disabilities has a cold nose and a warm heart!”

Becky Miller is an Instructor for Canine Companions for Independence. She has been training service dogs for people with disabilities with the organization for 6 1/2 years. She has always had a deep passion for working with animals and holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in psychology with an emphasis in animal behavior from St. Mary's College of California. She is currently enrolled in veterinary technician school and holds a position on the Board of Directors for Zoofari Inc, an animal conservation/education non-profit.

Points covered include:
  • The breeding, puppy raising, and final training of the dogs
  • The application process for those seeking a canine companion.
  • The types of assistance the dogs provide
  • Outreach to Veterans
  • Prison puppy raising programs
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