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2012 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.

Watch recordings of past seminars

Bone & Joint Lectures

June 13 - 7 p.m.
Female Athlete Injury Prevention
Proper nutrition and smart exercise strategies are essential to avoid injury and perform your best. Learn about the right ways to stay running strong.
Expert: Andrea Herzka, M.D.

July 18 - 7 p.m.
Hip & Knee Replacement
Learn about important advances in joint replacement - for arthritis, sports injuries and aging joints - and whether they can help you.
Expert: Kathryn Schabel, M.D.

Brain Health Lectures

June 27- 7 p.m.
Can We Prevent Alzheimer's Disease?
As we age, fear of Alzheimer's disease can become a major source of anxiety, especially if you have a family history of dementia.

While there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, there are things you can do to prevent it. This seminar will review current prevention strategies for Alzheimer's and dementia, from simple lifestyle changes promoting brain health to experimental therapies offered at the OHSU Brain Institute.
Expert: Joseph Quinn, M.D.

Cancer Research Information Session

June 7 - 6 p.m.*
Unlocking the Mysteries to Better Health
Come learn how these detectives uncover the mysteries of disease and discover how to improve our health using the clues from our bodies - tissue, drops of blood, saliva.

Expert Panel discussion by:
Brandon Hayes-Lattin, M.D.
Jone Sampson, M.D.
SuEllen Pommier, Ph.D.
Devon Kelly, M.S.

*This information session is being held at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, Community Hematology Oncology Clinic in Beaverton

Fertility Open House

Baby talk, with OHSU Fertility Consultants
10th Floor, Fertility Clinic Lobby

Interested in having a baby? Want to find out more about your options? OHSU offers a full range of services not found in other fertility programs in the Portland area. Learn from our fertility experts and meet staff at our open house.

June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
November 8

Location

OHSU Center for Health & Healing
3rd Floor Conference Center
3303 S.W Bond Ave., Portland, OR 97239-4501

How to Get There

Register by Phone

If you would prefer to register by phone, please call 503 494-1122