AORN

SAN ANTONIO CHAPTER

 41^st   ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

 HEALTH  ISSUES FOR THE MATURING WOMAN 35-55

SATURDAY        SEPTEMBER 22, 2001        8:00 – 12:30 P.M.

Accreditation - 4  Type I Contact hours

TEXAS NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE

4410 Medical Drive

San Antonio, Texas 78229  

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Goals:

Many women have established their careers and families by the age of 35.  Them Mother Nature starts a new series of issues that impact on the maturing woman.  Urological changes and fear of hormonal changes as early as 35 that can add concerns of various cancers, weigh heavy for the maturing woman.  Understanding the need to develop a long-term health plan is necessary in today's ever-changing world.

7:50  -  8:00    Introduction

8:00  -  8:50    Dr. Kevin Hall  GYN Oncologist

In the maturing woman:

1. Female Reproductivity

2. Medical treatment of the female reproductive system

3. Surgical treatment of the female reproductive system

4. Present research as related to radiation/chemotherapy

9:00  -  9:50    Dr. Patricia Terry  Urologist   

In the maturing woman:

1. Female urinary system

2. Medical treatment of the urinary system

3. Surgical treatment of the urinary system

4. Social issues related to the urinary system

9:50   - 10:30    Exhibits/Refreshments

10:30 - 12:15    Dr. Cindy Johnson  Family Practice

In the maturing female:

1. Bodily changes 35-55 yrs

2. Psychological changes

3. Medical options for heart/vascular disease, hormones, and osteoporosis.

4. Baby Boomers concerns for aging

12:15 - 12:30  Evaluation and distribution of Certificates

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