Doctors Community Hospital - Passion for Caring

Women's Health Conference "A Woman's Retreat"

Saturday, October 1, 2011    

Conference Schedule

Fee: $50

The fee includes participation in the conference, continental breakfast, seated lunch, signature gift bag and garage parking.

Registration

To register for the conference, please download and print the Registration Form.

To print the full conference program information, please download the Program Invitation.

Directions to the University of Maryland University College, Inn and Conference Center

3501 University Blvd. East

Hyattsville, MD 20783

From the Beltway:

From the Capital Beltway, head toward College Park and take Exit 25 (Route 1 South).

Proceed one mile south on Route 1.

Turn right onto Route 193 West (University Blvd.).

At the 3rd traffic light (Adelphi Road), make a U-turn and turn right into the parking garage.

 Breakout Session 1: 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

1A. Gastro-intestinal Health: The Ins and Outs of It All

with Alpha Banks, M.D., Gastroenterologist

Gee, I wanna know, why I gotta go! May lifestyle contribute to our tender tummies? Dr. Banks will shed light on common GI health issues for women, what you can do to prevent gastrointestinal illness, and answer the questions you may not even want to ask.

1B. Menopause: It’s Hot Hot Hot

with Ricardo Scartascini, M.D., Gynecologist, Medical Director, Center for Women's Wellness

Hot flashes, memory loss, sleeplessness and irritability are just a few of the discomforting symptoms of menopause that affect every woman. Dr. Ricardo Scartascini will discuss the controversial issues surrounding menopause and hormone replacement therapy as well as coping techniques and options available to help live through it.

1C. Eating Healthy: ChooseMyPlate: Making It Work for You

with Kathy Kendall, MS, RD, LD, Rebecca Bitzer and Associates

What is the new USDA's ChooseMyPlate all about? How can you use it to provide healthy foods for your and your family? What are roadblocks to healthy eating and how do you overcome them? Join Kathy Kendall, registered dietitian, as she answers these questions as well as provides guidance on how to map our your food goals and achieve them.

1D. Health Screenings 

 A sampling of the screenings that will be available are blood pressure, cholesterol, carotid artery, lyphedema and podiatry.

Breakout Session 2: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

2A. Lung Cancer: Don’t let it take your breath away

with Jonathan Kiev, M.D., Thoracic Surgeon

More people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. Join thoracic surgeon, Dr. Jonathan Kiev to learn not only about the prevalence of lung cancer, but also the risk reducers and treatment options if diagnosed

2B. Sleep Health – The ABC of getting your ZZZs

with Riad Dakheel, M.D., Pulmonary Disease, Medical Director, Sleep Center at Doctors Community Hospital

Sleep refreshes us like nothing else. It is necessary to allow the brain and body to recover from all the day’s events, enabling you to think clearer and perform better in all aspects of life. Chronic lack of sleep can affect your physical and mental health, resulting in higher stress, increased mistakes and difficultly concentrating. Many of us don’t know that our fatigue is caused by sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea.  Dr. Riad Dakheel will answer your questions about the prevalent sleep disorders in women about how we can improve the sleep that is so essential to our well-being.

2C. Conditions of the Upper Extremity: Lending a Helping Hand to Your Aches and Pains

with Angela Jones, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon

Does pain in your hand, elbow, wrist or shoulder keep you from your work and favorite activities? Learn about hand and arm conditions from Dr. Jones. Fellowship trained in hand and micro vascular surgery, Dr. Jones will address what causes upper extremity pain and what your options are to address it.

2D. Health Screenings

 A sampling of the screenings that will be available are blood pressure, cholesterol, carotid artery, lyphedema and podiatry.

Breakout Session 3: 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

3A. Alternative and Complimentary Therapy for a Healthy Heart: Fad or Fact?

with Khalid Ashai, M.D., Cardiologist

One in two women in the United States dies of heart disease or stroke – so what does this mean for you? Dr. Ashai will discuss the facts and fiction about some of the popular alternative and complimentary therapies for heart disease, including herbal medicine, power of exercise, effectiveness of nutritional therapy, and how they play a role in preventing and managing heart disease.

3B.Surgical Weight Loss: A New Hope for Weight Loss

with Hitesh Amin M.D., General Surgery

Two-thirds of Americans are either obese or overweight.  For the millions of people who continue to wage a courageous battle with excessive weight, hope is finally here.  Dr. Amin will discuss the causes and medical cost of obesity.  Learn about the latest surgical weight loss options including Lap-Band Surgery.

3C. Disc and Back Pain: Deciphering Disc Disease

with Sepideh Haghpanah, M.D., Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,

Medical Director, Spine Team Maryland, Doctors Community Hospital

While disc degeneration is a normal part of the aging process and for most people is not a problem, for some individuals a degenerated disc can cause severe constant chronic pain. Learn from Dr. Haghpanah about disc degeneration vs. herniated discs, as well as symptoms, causes and treatment options available.

3D. Health Screenings

 A sampling of the screenings that will be available are blood pressure, cholesterol, carotid artery, lyphedema and podiatry.

General Afternoon Session

Yoga Demonstration

with Sarah Clarke, CYT,Yoga Trainer with Bodymotions Studio

Sarah began yoga in a quest for peace. After trying yoga at several facilities, in 2009 she took a class at Spiritual Essence Studio un Upper Marlboro, MD, and hasn't stopped practicing since. She completed her Level 1 teacher training in fall 2010 under Dana Smith, ERTY, CLC, and began teaching at BodyMotions Studio in Bowie, MD.

For Sarah, yoga connects the mind, body, and spirit, and subsequently connects her to all surrounding life. She has personally experienced an increase in her flexibility, decrease in stress, weight loss, muscle toning and overall improved health. After experiencing all of the benefits of yoga, she was compelled to share this gift.

This session with provide an introduction to the relationship of breathe and body as various basic yoga asanas, or postures, are instructed. Asanas can be done by all ages, as posture modifications will be instructed.  Come prepared to learn how to breath and move to both energize and relax in any setting. Asanas will include standing poses, twists, backbends, forward bends and hip openers. Please wear comfortable clothing.