Ask the Health Experts - Free Seminars
2010 Fall Seminar Series
Join us for informative talks about some of today’s top health concerns. Learn the latest developments in treatment, prevention and detection from the leading professionals in the field. Light refreshments will be served at all seminars.Bone & Joint
Aug. 18, 7 p.m.
Topic: Hip & Knee Replacements: Are you a Candidate?
Expert: Darin Friess, MD
Learn about important advances in joint replacement – for arthritis, sports injuries and aging joints – and whether it can help you.
Sept. 15, 7 p.m.
Topic: Osteoarthritis of the Spine
Expert: Nels Carlson, M.D.
Hear about the newest research advances and non-invasive options for treating your spinal osteoarthritis.
Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
Topic: Scoliosis & the Adult Spine
Expert: Robert Hart, M.D.
Hear more about how adults face a uniquely different set of challenges when it comes to living with scoliosis, especially in deciding when and how medical treatment can help with the
management of this spinal disorder.
Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
Topic: Hip & Knee Replacements: Are you a Candidate?
Expert: Darin Friess, MD
Learn about important advances in joint replacement – for arthritis, sports injuries and aging joints – and whether it can help you.
Heart
Oct. 13, 7 p.m.
Topic: How to Survive a Heart Attack
Expert: Kevin Wei, M.D.
Learn the warning signs of a heart attack and what to do to increase your chance of survival. Dr. Wei will also showcase the latest technology that OHSU’s Chest Pain Center is using to save lives.
Prostate
Sept. 22, 7 p.m.
Topic: The Team Approach: Advancements in Prostate Cancer Research and Treatment
Experts: Joshi Alumkal, M.D., Christopher Amling, M.D., F.A.C.S., Tomasz Beer, M.D., Arthur Hung, M.D.
Hear about therapies for recurrent prostate cancer, new advancements in prostate cancer research and treatment options for newly diagnosed prostate cancer including robotic prostatectomy and Calypso radiation therapy.
Women
Oct. 19, 7 p.m.Topic: Mammograms: What’s right for me?
Experts: Michelle Berlin, M.D., Mark Kettler, M.D., Arpana Naik, M.D., Heidi Nelson, M.D., M.P.H., Elizabeth Steiner, M.D.
What’s the correct age to get a mammogram? And how often? Find out what’s best for you and your needs. Our panel of experts will explain how scientific evidence is evaluated and how risk differs between women.
Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Topic: Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): The latest information
Expert: Paula Amato, M.D.
Get the most up-to-date HRT facts, including benefits, risks and alternative therapies.
