Ask the Health Experts - Free Seminars
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.
Bone & Joint Lectures
February 29 - 7 p.m. - FULL
Treating Thumb & Wrist Arthritis
Writing, grasping and holding items can be painful with arthritis. Learn about treatment options and symptom management.
Expert: Adam Mirarchi, M.D.
April 4 - 7 p.m
Hip & Knee Replacement: Right for You?
Learn about important advances in joint replacement — for arthritis, sports injuries and aging joints.
Expert: Kathryn Schabel, M.D.
April 11 - 7 p.m.
Hip Pain & the Active Young Patient
Learn about causes and treatments of non-arthritic hip pain, femoral acetabular impingement, labral tears and cartilage injuries.
Expert: Andrea Herzka, M.D.
Cancer Lectures
March 7 - 7 p.m.
Colorectal Awareness
Learn about guidelines, methods and emerging technologies for screenings and surveillance after colon cancer surgery.
Expert: Liana Tsikitis, M.D.
Heart & Vascular Lectures
February 15 - 7 p.m.
Heart Attacks: Avoiding a Broken Heart
Can we really prevent heart attacks? Learn how.
Expert: Michael Shapiro, D.O.
February 22 - 7 p.m.
The New Era of Cardiac Surgery
A special heart month treat! Learn about the latest breakthroughs from the co-inventor of the first successful artificial heart valve.
Expert: Albert Starr, M.D.
Spine Lectures
March 14 - 7 p.m. - FULL
Lumbar Spine Stenosis: Treating Lower Back & Leg Pain
This condition worsens as we age and includes lower back pain while walking and pain, numbness or tingling of the legs.
Expert: Alex Ching, M.D.
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.
February 9
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April 12
May 10
June 14
