that could change your life. Seize this rare opportunity to learn about a wide variety of women’s health issues from renowned Johns Hopkins faculty physicians.
Dear Friends, After nearly a decade, A Woman’s Journey remains profoundly personal. This annual Johns Hopkins Medicine women’s health program reminds us that no one escapes the ravages of disease. Whether you or a loved one have survived cancer or heart disease, or have combated GI issues, emotional distress or other health issues, we value our health and want to stay well. The initial step for most of us is to acquire information. That’s why Johns Hopkins Medicine is proud to invite you to attend its award-winning health program, A Woman’s Journey. This breakfast and luncheon is devoted to keeping you up-to-date with the latest health findings and medical discoveries. It is a rare opportunity to learn from Johns Hopkins physicians and faculty members who are exploring the root causes of and innovative treatments for diseases. Learn what you can do to remain healthy. Gather with other women to gain vital information that will help you make informed health care decisions, live well, and improve your health and the health of those you love. Join us for A Woman’s Journey on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Attend this extraordinary program and take this day for yourself. A Woman’s Journey will inspire you. Discover the benefits of knowledge and walk away empowered. We urge you to register today. Whatever your generation, share this day with your family and friends, or come by yourself to learn from Johns Hopkins doctors and from one another. We hope to see you on February 4. Sincerely,
Mary Freitas
Erin McGould
Betsy Meany
Debra Vasilopoulos
Co-Chairs Susan Keenan
Susan Telesco
Honorary Co-Chairs
A Woman’s Journey is grateful for the generous support of our corporate, individual and media sponsors.
Susan Telesco
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Thursday, February 4, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Boulevard • West Palm Beach
9:00 a.m.
Johns Hopkins Heart-Healthy Breakfast
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Plenary Session - The Future of Cancer Oncologist Julie Brahmer reveals breakthroughs in cancer treatments, including immunotherapy, a promising new strategy to recruit the body’s own defense mechanisms, and the role of DNA testing to enable precision medicine to treat cancer. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Select one of four seminars for Session I
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Select one of four seminars for Session II
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
unch With the Faculty - Changing Matters of the Heart L Why is heart disease still the No. 1 cause of death among women? Learn what women can do to decrease their risk of heart disease and discover new research in the field of cardiology with cardiologist Gordon Tomaselli.
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The Pulse of Medicine SESSION 1
Game Changers
The Goldern Age
Live Well
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The Role of Inflammation in Diseases
10 Tips to Reduce Your Risk Emotional Aspects of Aging of Cancer Is the best really yet to come? Most people have experienced Soon cancer will become the Geriatric psychiatrist Susan inflammation from a cut leading cause of death in the Lehmann considers how aging or bee sting. But how does U.S. Understand potential affects our emotional health inflammation affect your cells? causes of breast, ovarian and and self-identify, and the Learn about inflammation— other cancers, and why some profound impact of life events what it is; its role in heart women may be at greater on our physical and cognitive disease, cancer, arthritis and risk for the disease than well-being. In sensitive remarks, a host of other diseases; others as oncologist Deborah she also explores how we and strategies to reduce Armstrong shares how to can find meaning, enhance inflammation throughout our reduce our risk of cancer. resilience and diminish stress bodies—from rheumatologist as we age. Lisa Christopher-Stine.
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SESSION 2
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Skin Deep Doctors have an unexpected aid in their toolbox. Your skin can reveal a great deal about your general health. Dermatologist Manisha Patel examines the body’s largest organ and reveals how your skin can lead to diagnosis of common medical conditions, from vitamin deficiencies to jaundice.
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11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Don’t Sweat It Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, can be a warning sign of underlying thyroid, diabetes, infection, Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, heart failure and some cancers. Surgical oncologist Malcolm Brock explains the two types of hyperhidrosis and various therapies, including Botox, medication and surgery that can be used to combat this sometimes embarrassing condition. PM2
Just What the Doctor Ordered
The Gut Balance Revolution Love and Forgiveness
Trillions of bacteria live Recommendations have in our digestive tract. changed for a panoply According to recent research, of screening tests, this microbiome can from colonoscopies to influence our metabolism, mammograms. Which tests appetite, energy, hormones, are appropriate, and how inflammation and insulin frequently should you get resistance. Gastroenterologist them? Internist Redonda Gerald Mullin explains how Miller distinguishes between to reseed your gut with the various available diagnostic healthy flora and discusses screenings, and unveils bacteria’s role in helping to screenings women should make control metabolism, burn a priority and those no longer calories and restore health. necessary as we age. GC2
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The act of forgiveness can be very powerful. Psychiatrist Karen Swartz pursues factors that enable some people to easily forgive family members, friends and colleagues, while others may struggle to let go. The emotional stress from conflict can also lead to negative health consequences, including anxiety and depression.
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Deborah Armstrong, M.D. Associate Professor of Oncology and Gynecology and Obstetrics Director, Breast and Ovarian Surveillance Service Julie Brahmer, M.D. Associate Professor of Oncology Interim Director, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins Bayview Malcolm Brock, M.D. Professor of Surgery and Oncology Medical Director, Center for Sweat Disorders Director, Clinical and Translational Research in Thoracic Surgery
Lisa Christopher-Stine, M.D., M.P.H. Assistant Professor of Medicine and Neurology Director, Johns Hopkins Medicine Myositis Center Susan Lehmann, M.D. Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Director, Geriatric Psychiatry Day Hospital Program The Johns Hopkins Hospital Redonda Miller, M.D., M.B.A. Associate Professor of Medicine Vice President for Medical Affairs The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Gerard Mullin, M.D. Associate Professor of Medicine Director, Integrative Gastroenterology Nutrition Services, The Johns Hopkins Hospital Director, Johns Hopkins Celiac Disease Clinic
Gordon Tomaselli, M.D. Professor of Medicine Michel Mirowski Professor of Cardiology Chief of Cardiology Co-Director Heart and Vascular Institute
Manisha J. Patel, M.D. Assistant Professor of Dermatology Karen Swartz, M.D. Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Director, Mood Disorders Clinical Programs Director, Adolescent Depression Awareness Program
Note: Unless otherwise noted, all physicians are faculty members of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and practice at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and/or Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
Natalie Alvarez
Esther Feldberg
Nancy Maio
Nancy Parker
Kathleen Barr
Anita Gabler
Carla Harrod Mann
Beth Pine
Wilma Bernstein
Lori Gendelman
Patricia McGrew
Laurie Rappaport
Kathleen Bleznak
Sandra Heine
Judy Messing
Cari Rentas
Sandy Bobb
Shelly Pechter Himmelrich
Marilyn Meyerhoff
Sharada Shankar-Alducin
Sue Brands
Trisha Keitel
Michelle Millard
Didi Shields
Rosemary Bronstien
Kathleen Kiernan
Margaret Moore
Eddy Taylor
Jonna Brown
Sasha Klein, Esq.
Marsha Moskowitz
Patty Walzack
Cindy Cerone
Paulette Koch
Patricia Myura
Mary Weiss
Arlene Cherner
Jessica Koch
Allison Nicklaus
Jan Willinger
Glanna Copeland
Dorothy Kohl
Barbara Nielsen
Cathy Wilson
Judi Donoff
Melisa Krupnick-Ferro
Kiki Norman
Judy Wyman
Susie Elson
Sylvia Leigh
Polly Norris
Ramona Zapper
Kiki Esrick
Ellen Levy
Nancy Offit
Elizabeth Fago
Karen Lombardo
Mary Ourisman
As of July 10, 2015
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