2013 SoCal Women's Conference Magazine

26 Workshops Feature Renowned Health Experts MAGAZINE

VOL. 2, NO. 1

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2013 Your Health, Your Way – YOU are the Driver

– Bios & Schedule begin on Page 14

Huntington Memorial Hospital:

The Huntington Difference Pages 18–19

Methodist Hospital:

Determined to Succeed – A Story of Weight Loss Triumph Pages 22–23

Wells Fargo:

Seven Tips for Creating a Healthy Savings Account Dr. Jeannie Shen, Huntington Memorial Hospital

Erica E. Tejeda, Vice President Wells Fargo

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Communities are like families

When everyone comes together, wonderful things can happen. This event is the result of a lot of hard work by many talented people. The spirit of community is alive and well, right here and now.

We proudly recognize the 2013 Southern California Women’s Health Conference.

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Laparoscopic surgery is performed with surgical tools inserted through several small incisions. Compared with conventional surgery, these techniques offer many benefits.

Patients usually experience shorter hospital stays, earlier return to normal activities and less scarring and pain.

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During Maria’s surgery, Dr. La Mar created a small pouch in her stomach and connected it directly to her small intestine.

This greatly limited the amount of food her stomach could hold. This procedure also reduced the amount of calories Maria could absorb, since the food was no longer passing through most of her stomach or the first part of her small intestine.

Conference Director’s Notes Mistresses of Ceremonies Invocations Morning Session Speakers

After surgery, Maria only spent one night on the hospital’s dedicated weight-surgical floor under the eyes of the specially trained staff. The next day she went home, and the weight soon started coming off.

Afternoon Session Keynote Speaker

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There is no magic to what we do. We give our patients a tool.

If they use it correctly forever, it can work for them forever.

It has been four years, and Maria feels that any lifestyle changes she has had to make have been completely worth it.

Certain foods, especially greasy items, are completely off the menu. But she has been pleasantly surprised by some of the spicy foods she is still able to enjoy. For Maria, it came down to choices. And she has no doubt she made the right one. “I’m the kind of person who, once I make up my mind, I am set,” she said. “I did my research, and I made my decision. There is no going back.”

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Track One – Beauty & Exercise

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For more information about weight-loss surgery at Methodist Hospital, call 626-462-2736.

A Cure for Type 2 Diabetes

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Troy La Mar, MD Bariatric Surgeon

Maria Koeppel: After

The American Endocrine Society has endorsed gastric bypass surgery as a treatment for diabetes. According to recent studies, this surgery may cause changes in gastrointestinal hormones that improve insulin resistance. Many patients with Type 2 diabetes experience complete remission within days of metabolic surgery, long before significant weight comes off.

Track Two – Female-Related Cancer

Track Three – Other Female-Related Diseases

“We can cure type 2 diabetes the day after surgery,” Dr. La Mar said. He has performed more than 1,600 weight-loss surgeries since 2000 and was among the first in the Los Angeles area to perform laparoscopic gastric bypass.

“About 90 percent of our patients go home the next day already off their diabetes medications.”

Photos: Opposite page, Maria’s “before” picture.

Above right: Maria chats with Dr. LaMar at Methodist Hospital in 2013.

The Gold Standard Procedure

Expected Loss of Excess Body Weight

Gastric bypass

about 75 to 80%

Sleeve Gastrectomy

50%

Gastric Banding

25 – 30%

(Individual patient results will vary.)

According to Dr. La Mar, Roux-En-Y gastric bypass surgery is considered “the gold standard,” particularly for patients with diabetes, sleep apnea or severe gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD). Patients typically experience more overall weight loss as well.

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From the Conference Director

Welcome!

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t is my pleasure to welcome you to the 13th Annual Southern California Women’s Health Conference and Expo. Our theme for this year, “Your Health, Your Way, You are the Driver,” was suggested by Tia Strozier, a law school student: Hamilton University and Indiana University Maurer School of Law. I am always impressed with how young minds come up with great ideas.

This year we will be challenged to create a healthier lifestyle for ourselves, and each of us will take on this challenge it in our own unique and individual ways.

Choosing what works for us ensures that our healthy practices are sustained lifelong.

Today’s conference will also provide an opportunity to learn more about the Affordable Care Act. We will have a workshop on the new healthcare opportunities, as well as educational booths on what the Affordable Care Act means for the insured and the uninsured. Assistance is available right here to address your questions and concerns. We have provided you with links to more information in the ‘Resources’ section of the magazine.

The Committee Chairs have worked diligently, with heart and soul, to make this event successful. They have given generously of their time and resources.

Today, please join me in thanking them for their dedication:

This is a conference that is produced by the community, and funded by individuals and corporations who believe in giving back. Everyone – conference planners, attendees and sponsors – is committed to helping to create a healthy community. I congratulate and thank our sponsors, who include our Premier Sponsors: Wells Fargo and Huntington Hospital; Gold Sponsors: Southern California Edison, Arbor Vista-Bella Vista, Teena Hostovich, Methodist Hospital; Wellness Sponsors: US Bank, Bayer, Southern California Gas/Sempra, Healthcare Partners; Educational Sponsors: Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Southern California Reproductive Center, InterValley Health Plan, Kaiser Permanente, The California Endowment, SonoCine; Influencer Sponsors: Dignity Health, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, AVIIR, Friend Sponsors: Humana, Enterprise, City of Pasadena, Temple Hospital. I extend my deep appreciation and thanks to each and every sponsor for your investment in the health future of our community!

Congratulations to all of you for being here today and for taking steps to gain more knowledge about how to achieve greater health and wellness for you, your family, and your community.

Elizabeth Ellis, Classie Ferguson, Jayme Hirashiki, Dianne Kennedy, Haidee Lagunday, Elise Mallory, Gwendolyn McMullins, Denise Morey, Beverley Morgan-Sandoz, Serge Nelson, Jerry Robin, Monique Stennis, Alma Stokes, Gerry Sudduth, Rosario Quintanilla Vior, Angela Williams, Mrs. Sam Yarbrough, Nasley Zelaya My heartfelt gratitude and appreciation goes to all of our workshop presenters for sharing their expertise on such a wide range of health and wellness topics.

We are so very grateful that we can host this talented group of thinkers and leaders.

Back by popular demand is Dr. Juanita Watts, our keynote speaker for the day.

Thank you, Juanita! Congresswoman Judy Chu has embraced this conference and supports us unconditionally, and we thank you, Congresswoman, for your leadership!

This publication, which will also be available online at www.socalwomenshealth.org, features news articles, information and resources from leading healthcare practitioners. Our mission is to keep you updated on the latest news and information about staying healthy and celebrating life.

I am delighted and excited that all of you could attend today’s conference.

It is my sincere wish that you take the information you learn here today and use it to your greatest benefit. Please share your new insights with your family, friends and colleagues, so that we may all enjoy improved health and wellness.

Sincerely, Lena L. Kennedy Founder/Conference Director

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From the Conference Co-Director

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reetings and welcome to the 13th Annual Southern California Women’s Health Conference & Expo. We’re so happy you decided to spend the day with us. We hope you’ll learn and be inspired by all that you see and hear.

This conference is important because it gives each of us an opportunity to give back to the community in which we live. What better way to help our community than to provide resources for individuals to prevent life threatening illness or to gain information on how to treat those illnesses.

We are blessed to have healthcare professionals who donate their time, talents and knowledge at the various workshops hosted during the event. The information they share can help us and can help us help others.

As a founding member, I have seen this event grow, the depth of information expand and the number of attendees and participants increase. I’ve seen first-hand the positive impact it’s made on the lives of the attendees and their families. Many times there are people who have information and those who need information and the two don’t come together. Today is an opportunity to bridge that gap.

As the old saying goes, ‘Knowledge is Power’ and we’re finding out we have the power to change – our eating habits, our diagnosis and our lives, once we’re armed with the knowledge we need.

Enjoy, Engage, Empower, Samella Yarbrough Co-Director Southern California Women’s Health Conference, 2013

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Conference Executive Team Alma Stokes Decorations

Linda Birch Twitter Dianne Kennedy Co-Chair, Swag Bags

Nasley Zelaya Hospital Outreach

Classie Ferguson and Elizabeth Ellis Directors, Fashion Show

Kelly Russell Writer Beverley Morgan-Sandoz Director, Workshop Presenters

Rosario Quintanilla Vior Director, Keynote Speakers

Jerry Robin Director, Magazine

Serge Nelson Director, Volunteers

Gerry Sudduth Director, Exhibitors

Pat Means Co-Chair, Press

Denise Morey Director, Reservations Yuni Parada Outreach Charlene Brown Website Monique Stennis Director, Press/ Social Media Jayme Hirashiki Chair, Workshop Descriptions

Elise Mallory Co-Chair, Swag Bags

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Morning Session Speaker Hon. Judy Chu U.S. Congresswoman, California 32nd District

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epresentative Judy Chu was elected in July 2009 to the U.S. House of Representatives as the Representative of California’s 32nd District, which includes East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley. She

immediately got to work representing the interests of her constituents, voting on several environmental bills and working through the night on her first day in office during a marathon debate on the health care reform bill.

In the 112th Congress, Rep. Chu serves on the House Judiciary Committee, where she is a member of the Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security and the Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet subcommittees. She is also a member of the House Small Business Committee, where she is leading the Contracting and Workforce Subcommittee as the Ranking Democrat and serves on the Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access Subcommittee.

In 2011, she was elected as the Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC).

She has been heavily involved in crafting legislation to create new jobs, help small businesses and improve our nation’s education and immigration systems.

Congresswoman Chu’s career in politics spans 24 years. Prior to her election to Congress she served three terms as the Assemblymember representing the 49th District, where she chaired the important Assembly Appropriations Committee. A lifelong educator, Congresswoman Chu taught community college classes in Los Angeles and East Los Angeles for 20 years. She holds a Ph.D. in psychology and a B.A. in mathematics.

Mistress of Ceremonies Teena Hostovich female partner internationally, she is recognized as a leading global authority on professional liability and complex risk. Her professional achievements have garnered major recognition.

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eena Hostovich is executive vice president of Lockton Insurance Brokers, LLC and a Los Angeles business leader who is actively involved in the community. As Lockton’s top

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Teena has been named one of 50 Fabulous Women of Pasadena, 50 “Women to Watch” internationally by Business Insurance, “Top 40 Women in Los Angeles” in the “Executive of the Year” category by the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Risk and Insurance Magazine’s 2011 Power Broker® and Responsibility Leader®. She also has been recognized by the California State Legislature as “Outstanding Corporate Woman” for her contributions to the community, which have focused on organizations committed to diversity,

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the arts, at-risk girls and their families, as well as the professional development of young women.

Her positive leadership, intellectual creativity, integrity and strong work ethic has served as an inspiration to young women she has mentored, many of whom are now in senior positions in the industry. She represents the ideology that there are no boundaries to what a woman can achieve in business. Teena is Presidential Partner to Barack Obama; Trustee of the Clinton Foundation and on the Strategic Planning Committee for Huntington Hospital. She is teaching at USC Marshall School of Business as a CAP Mentor. She also teaches workshops on issues facing women in the corporate world.

Invocation Pastor Jean Burch Community Bible Church of Greater Pasadena

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astor Jean Burch is the senior pastor of Community Bible Church of Greater Pasadena. Prior to her appointment as senior pastor in April 2000 she served the church as assistant pastor under her father, Pastor Emeritus John W. Burch. In March of 2000 Pastor Jean ended a 20-year career in the legal profession to become a full time pastor.

She is simply and affectionately known as “Pastor Jean.”

and the Reconciliation! Ministries team, teaching a class on “Women in Ministry.”

She earned her B.A. degree from Biola University in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Biblical Studies and is currently in the Master of Arts, Global Leadership program at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Pastor Jean was awarded the 2003 29th Congressional Women in Leadership Award presented by Congressman Adam Schiff. On July 15, 2004 she was invited by the U.S. Congress to deliver the opening prayer at a session of the U.S. House of Representatives at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. She was the 2008 recipient of the NAACP “Faith” award from the Pasadena branch. Most recently Pastor Jean was the recipient of the Police-Community Partnership Award presented by the Pasadena Police Department, May 2010.

Pastor Jean served as an instructor at the Southern California School of Ministry, teaching a class entitled, “Women in Ministry.” She is an occasional guest lecturer for courses at Fuller Theological Seminary and previously served three years on the faculty of the Lloyd Ogilive, “Preaching with Passion Conferences.”

Most recently she traveled to South Africa with Bishop Joseph Garlington

She currently serves as President/CEO of the Community Bible Community Development Corporation (formerly known as Northwest Pasadena Development Corporation) that owns and operates the Community Arms Apartments and is co-owner of the Kings Villages Apartments providing 436 units of affordable housing in Pasadena. She is also a founding

member and President of the Clergy Community Coalition, a Christian group of Pastors representing the greater Pasadena area.

Pastor Jean has been greatly influenced by two godly women who she refers to as her “heroes,” her grandmother and her mother, the late Mrs. Willa Burch.

She finds her greatest joy in spending time with her family, in particular with her grandchildren who keep her young and busy.

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Conference Co-Sponsors Hon. John J. Kennedy Councilmember, City of Pasadena

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s a leader of complex and diverse organizations, John J. Kennedy has significant experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. He has devoted his life to community service as a civic leader and community organizer.

Since September 2011, Mr. Kennedy has served as the Senior Vice President of one of the oldest and most respected civil rights organizations in the United States. Prior to that position, Mr. Kennedy was Director of Special Projects for Southern California Edison (SCE) for seven years.

Locally, he worked in the Finance, City Attorney, Police and Public Works Departments of the City of Pasadena. He served as Founder and Secretary of the Pasadena Police Foundation; Chair of Community Health Alliance of Pasadena; Board Member of the Pasadena Child Health Foundation; Chair of the Community Development Committee; Co-Chair of the Library Task Force for Alternate Funding; and Chair of the Developers’ Selection Committee for Heritage Square. He wrote Pasadena’s first recycling ordinance, the Pasadena taxicab ordinance and waste haulers ordinance.

At the age of 25, he was the youngest person to serve as President of the Pasadena Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He has dedicated much of his spare time to community organizing and working to elect and support Democratic Candidates.

Mr. Kennedy is a board member of the Tom Bradley Legacy Foundation at UCLA; Black Alumni Council at the University of Southern California (USC); and serves on the National Finance Committee for the President of the United States.

A Pasadena native, Mr. Kennedy was Student Body President at Blair High School and a Student Senator while at USC. He holds dual degrees from USC in International Relations and Social Science Communications (Economics) and several professional certificates as well as his Juris Doctor Degree from Howard University School of Law.

Hon. Jacque Robinson Vice Mayor, City of Pasadena

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ice Mayor Jacque Robinson is serving her second term as member of the Pasadena City Council, District 1. First elected in 2007 at age 28, Jacque became the youngest elected female in the history of the city. Born and raised in Pasadena, Jacque is a product of the district she now represents. Her policy initiatives and interests lie in economic and business development, public safety, transportation, and youth violence prevention. Ms. Robinson has worked professionally on electoral campaigns for multiple labor unions and taught as adjunct faculty at Pasadena City College. She is Chair of the Foothill Workforce Investment Policy Board and a Commissioner to the Bob Hope Airport Authority.

Can Training Program and the Los Angeles African American Women’s Public Policy Institute. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In 2011, Ms. Robinson was selected as one of four U.S. fellows for the New Generation Seminar at the East-West Center studying Asia Pacific-U.S. policy and was chosen by the American Council of Young Political Leaders for international exchange to China. She is the recipient of multiple community awards and recognitions including being featured as 1 of 15 “Power Women of Pasadena” in Pasadena Magazine.

A proud public school graduate, she earned her B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and M.A. in Public Administration from California State University.

Jacque is a graduate of now President Barack Obama’s Hopefund – Yes We

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Morning Session Speakers Chiqeeta Jameson Director of Women’s Health Advocacy, SonoCiné, Inc.

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fter graduating from Illinois State University, Chiqeeta became a high school English Teacher and Speech Team Coach. After one year, she moved into an advertising sales career with Verizon (formerly GTE Directories).

After 17 years, and having held various management and sales positions all over the country, she left to become the President of Hot Rock Productions, a film and television production company

located in Los Angeles. Two years into her career with the film industry she developed breast cancer, which set her back for an entire year. She was then re-hired at Verizon where she stayed for five years becoming one of the top producing Account Executives in the company. She left Verizon to fill a Key Accounts position at AT&T Yellow Page Advertising (formerly SBC Directories) where she was the top yellow page online advertising representative for the last five years she was employed.

Having breast cancer changed her life.

Three years ago she left AT&T and became an Account Representative for SonoCiné, Inc., a company that manufacturers SonoCiné AWBUS, an automated whole breast ultrasound screening technology designed to find small invasive breast cancer in women with DBT (dense-breast tissue).

Chiqeeta knows that the inventor of

this technology, Dr. Kevin Kelly, Breast Imaging Radiologist, saved her life because of his belief that ultrasound can detect in dense-breast tissue what mammography may miss.

Today, she is the Director of Women’s Health Advocacy for SonoCiné, Inc. and, knows exactly why she had breast cancer; to educate as many women as possible about their breast density and what to do about it. She travels the country giving a fun, educational and clinically sound presentation, “Know Your Density.” Her audiences include cancer organizations, breast imaging facilities, hospitals, churches, women’s organizations and large companies. She is also on the Board of Directors of the National Women’s Survivors Alliance, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to educate, connect and inspire women whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Eric G. Walsh MD MPH Dr.PH (c) Director, City of Pasadena Public Health Department

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r. Eric Walsh is the Director and Health Officer for the City of Pasadena’s Health Department in Pasadena, CA. He oversees one of only three city based health departments in the state.

In his current role he champions maternal child issues such as exclusive breastfeeding for at least the first six months of life, violence prevention and intervention work, availability to affordable fruits and vegetables and access to quality health care. He is a strong believer in servant leadership and collaboration with community partners.

Dr. Walsh is committed to the highest level of care for individuals infected with HIV. Dr. Walsh was born in Hartford, CT. He is a graduate of Oakwood University in Huntsville Alabama, The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

in Miami Florida, and Loma Linda University School of Public Health in Loma Linda California. He is currently completing his Doctorate in Public Health. He is board certified in Family Medicine and is Board Eligible in Preventive Medicine and Public Health.

Dr. Walsh is on staff at the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in the Family Medicine Department. Dr. Walsh served on the current and previous Presidents of the United States on the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/ AIDS. He has been on CDC committees and served on a committee for the former Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher.

Dr. Walsh is a sought-after speaker on issues such as health disparities, racism’s impact on health, maternal child health issues, and violence as a contagious disease just to name a few.

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Afternoon Session Keynote Speaker Juanita L. Watts, MD Kaiser Permanente Glendale Medical Office, has dedicated her medical career to women’s health.

Dr. Watts takes her commitment to the well-being of her patients to her role as the Regional Coordinator for Women’s Health for the Kaiser Permanente Southern California Region. She directs Kaiser Permanente’s ongoing efforts to maintain excellent women’s health care services to Kaiser Permanente members, as well as disseminating that knowledge to thousands through her public speaking engagements.

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o know Dr. Juanita Watts is to know that her passion is advocating for women’s health issues. Dr. Watts, a board-certified Family Practice physician at Kaiser Permanente’s

One of the foremost leaders in women’s health, she is the only physician who has presented four times at the California Women’s Conference and most recently spoke on health disparities at the 100 Black Men National Conference and the NAACP National Convention.

Women’s Health” and CNN’s report, “Doctors under the Knife” and is a columnist for Kaiser Permanente’s “Partners in Health.”

She has garnered awards from the California State Assembly for Leadership in Women’s Health, the AKA’s Health Management Award, and the California Black Women Health’s Project and was named an Everyday Hero by Kaiser Permanente.

Dr. Watts, a graduate of the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, is tenured at USC’s School of Medicine.

She lives her health messages while balancing a thriving medical practice, community outreach, and a family life, which includes a twin son and daughter who have recently graduated from college.

Her national television appearances include, Lifetime’s “Speaking of

Afternoon Session Opening Remarks David DiCristofaro Wells Fargo President Greater Los Angeles

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ells Fargo is proud to help support the important work done by the Southern California Women’s Health Conference. We are happy to play a role in helping to empower local women to make smart decisions about their health, wellness and lifestyle.

At Wells Fargo we know we can only be as strong as the community we serve, which is why we seek to build a healthy and prosperous society for us all. We do this by volunteering, giving grants to help fund community organizations, sponsoring wonderful events like the Conference, and by offering a noncommercial financial literacy education program.

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The Wells Fargo Hands On Banking program is available for all age groups, parents, members of the military and entrepreneurs. Hands On Banking is free of charge, available in-person or online at HandsOnBanking.org, and in English or Spanish at ElFuturoEnTusManos.org. If you would like to schedule a Hands On Banking workshop for a group that is important to you, please don’t hesitate to contact your nearest Wells Fargo location. We hope all the women attending the Conference have an uplifting and educational experience.

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Seven Tips for Creating a Healthy Savings Account

By David DiCristofaro, Wells Fargo President Greater Los Angeles Wherever you are in your stage of life, it is always a healthy idea to make informed financial decisions, and Wells Fargo believes that financial education holds the key. That’s why Wells Fargo developed our educational program that is non-commercial, free of charge, available in-person or online at HandsOnBanking.org, and in English or Spanish at ElFuturoEnTusManos.org.

Here are seven savings tips from the Hands on Banking educational program to help you make healthy financial decisions: 1. Do you want it or need it: Are you buying products or services you don’t really need? You can save money by cutting back on non-essentials. Also give some thought to items on which you could spend less.

2. Make savings an automatic habit: Put a portion of every paycheck you or your spouse receives into a savings account by using direct deposit or automatic transfer. Many people are much less likely to spend the money this way.

3. Pay yourself first: Set aside money for savings at the beginning of each month, rather than waiting to see what’s left at the end. Decide on a percentage of your monthly income (for example, 5-10%) to direct deposit or transfer into your savings account.

4. Set aside “extra” money into savings: If you receive a tax refund, deposit it directly into your savings account. If you or your spouse gets an increase in pay, put the extra amount into your savings.

If you receive cash as a gift, save at least part of it. If you have paid off a loan, keep making the monthly payments — to yourself, in your own savings account.

5. Pay your bills on time: When you pay your bills on time, you avoid late fees, extra finance charges, disconnection of (and re-connection fees for) utility services, the cost of eviction, the cost of repossession of cars, and other issues such as bill collectors.

6. Avoid check-cashing stores: Check cashing stores charge for each check you cash. This can add up to a considerable amount each year. Consider opening a checking account at a bank and cashing your checks there instead. Check cashing is part of the service you receive as an account holder.

7. Save for retirement: If you or your spouse works for a company that has a retirement savings plan, don’t pass up the opportunity to participate. Many employers will match a portion of your contribution free of charge.

© 2013 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.

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Track One Workshops – 9:30 a.m.

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1. The Three Secrets to Get Your Health and Fitness Back on Track Presenter: Kim Acedo (Transformation Fitness)

Kim Acedo’s passion and purpose lie in empowering women to build confidence and to live their best life through a physical, mental, and emotional transformation. She specializes in fat loss training that includes effective, results-based exercise and intelligent, safe nutrition programs delivered in a supportive and positive environment.

This presentation helps women understand that they are neither failures, nor alone, when it comes to getting healthy through fitness and nutrition. Most of us understand what it means to live a healthy lifestyle, so it’s not necessarily the education that is lacking; rather it’s a shift in mindset. With clear direction and ample motivation, women can transform their health.

Moderator: Annette Spence

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2. Women I Want to Grow Old With Presenter: Margaret Bhola (NSA) Margaret Bhola is a national marketing director with NSA, a company that promotes healthy living worldwide. The former teacher and principal brings her leadership to philanthropic boards dealing with issues such as youth violence, poverty, education and entrepreneurship.

Margaret’s new book is Women I Want to Grow Old With.

This workshop blends well-founded research about the benefits of female friendships, fun ideas for action, and compelling stories to stir thinking and affect behavior with women sharing with and learning from each other. Participants will receive tips that come directly from the book Women I Want to Grow Old With.

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3. Exercise and a Happier Healthy You Presenter: Monica Blake, Certified Pilates Instructor and Certified Professional Life Coach (In Action Enterprise) Monica Blake, a certified Pilates instructor and certified professional life coach, has fourteen years of experience in Pilates exercise. Monica motivates and empowers people to embrace their personal, professional and physical obstacles to turn them into opportunities. Visit Monica at: www.

InActioncoach.com Learn about gentle exercise movements that support health and wellness for women and motivational tips to keep you moving.

Moderator: Rene Richard

Room #: 214

4. Is Your Body Talking?

Presenter: Linda Clemons (Sisterenpreneur Inc.) Linda Clemons is a global speaker and expert in sales and body language. Her clients and audiences include Southwest Airlines, Nestle, MGM, US Customs, Department of Defense, FBI, and Major League Baseball. The Indianapolis, Indiana native is gifted with the ability to interpret messages from words, tone, touch and movement.

Approximately 80% of communication is expressed nonverbally. In this power session, you will learn how to decode behaviors, establish trust, and understand your family, friends and coworkers as well as the signs of deception and intent. Bonus tip: Nonverbal moves that make you attractive to the opposite sex.

Moderator: Jeane Ward

Room #: 212

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5. Tea for Health

Presenter: Lawrence Charles Tea enthusiast and premium tea purveyor Lawrence Charles is the founder and CEO of Charles & Company Tea. An award winning industrial designer by trade, Lawrence fell in love with the social reward and inherent healthfulness of tea. Lawrence helps others enjoy the healthy, refreshing, and lifesaving world of tea.

Gain insight into tea for health and longevity for a busy lifestyle, taking the complexity out of tea preparation, tea application for our daily lives, and understanding the value of tea towards your health.

Moderator: Phyllis Beech

Room #: 208

6. The Secrets of Looking Great at Any Age Presenter: Kay Durairaj, M.D. (Huntington Hospital) Dr. Kay Durairaj is a facial plastic surgeon and otolaryngologist. She is specially qualified to treat a full range of ENT Medical and Surgical problems as well as facial cosmetics. As both an artist and a surgeon, Dr. Durairaj is skilled in the newest techniques for the face.

Learn about longevity, facial rejuvenation and new technology to help you look and feel your best. Dr Kay will discuss lasers, skin care and aesthetic rejuvenation to help you age gracefully and youthfully. Learn how to prevent changes that estrogen loss and menopause causes to your face, hair and skin.

Moderator: Doris Flectcher-Wallace

Room #: 209

7. Look and Feel Wonderful By Eating Right For Your Age Presenter: Jayme Hirashiki (Zinquin Education Group) Jayme Hirashiki is a health educator, nutritional researcher and president of Ziquin Educational Group. She has assembled teams of top specialist to formulate natural dietary supplements that support healthy aging of the body. In addition, Jayme educates people on how nutritional science can be utilized for health, happiness and longevity.

More than ever before, women are challenged by aging caused by stress and nutritional imbalance.

Let’s explore how to eat right for your age. Learn how to improve energy, sleep, weight, digestion, body tone and alertness. With this knowledge, prepare for a beautiful “before and after” health makeover.

Moderator: Bernetta Driver

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Room #: 211

Track One Workshops – 9:30 a.m.

8. Fertility 101 Presenter: Carrie Wambach (Southern California Reproductive Center) Carrie Wambach, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. is a Reproductive Endocrinologist and infertility specialist with expertise in fertility preservation, recurrent pregnancy loss and premature ovarian failure.

Dr. Wambach feels privileged to help couples achieve the family of their dreams and enjoys partnering with her patients to overcome their unique challenges.

This workshop will discuss the many fertility treatment options currently available, fertility preservation (egg freezing, sperm freezing, embryo freezing), egg donation, surrogacy and understanding success rates.

Moderator: Maria Coppertino

Room #: 205

9. You are What you Eat: Nutrition and Brain Health Presenter: Victoria Buxton-Pacheco (Methodist Hospital) Victoria Pacheco is a Registered Dietitian for Methodist Hospital in Arcadia. She is also a part-time faculty member at Pasadena City College and Cal State Los Angeles. Victoria has her Masters Degree in Nutritional Sciences.

Dementia care costs are expected to double by the year 2040. Optimal nutrition may help to keep our brains youthful. Find out how a variety of antioxidant rich foods and healthy habits may help to improve your memory and cognitive function.

Moderator: Kathy Murrell

Room # 210

Workshop Committee Members – Bottom Row from far left: Judy Matthews, Jayme Hirashiki, Beverley Morgan-Sandoz Middle Row from far left: Karen Draine, Haidee Lagunday, Nasly Zelaya, Julie Tillman Top Row from far left: Diane Franklin, Pamela Kermgard, Gwen McMullins, Marilyn Commodore

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About us.

Huntington Memorial Hospital is a 625-bed not-for-profit hospital that is home to the only Level II trauma center and the only level III NICU in the San Gabriel Valley. Renowned for its programs in neurosciences, cardiovascular services and cancer care, Huntington Hospital is an active teaching hospital with graduate medical education programs in internal medicine and general surgery. Consistent with its mission, the hospital provides millions of dollars annually in charity care, benefits for vulnerable populations, health research, education and training, and support programs that may otherwise be absent from the community.

Huntington Hospital was granted MagnetÂŽ status in 2001. For more information, please visit www.HuntingtonHospital.com.

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SoCal Women’sMemorial Health Conference & Expo Huntington Hospital | 1002013 West California Boulevard | Pasadena, California 91105 | (626) 397-5000

The Huntington Difference.

We care for more than just the disease.

We focus on you as a whole human being with specific individual needs. The Huntington Hospital Breast Cancer Program brings together a specialized team of highly trained breast cancer experts who integrate multiple disciplines in a compassionate, comprehensive approach.

Our treatment techniques range from today’s most innovative 5-day radiation therapy to the ancient art of acupuncture. At the center of it all, is you.

Huntington Hospital is renowned for its cancer expertise.

Our state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging means more cancers are found at their earliest stages, when more treatment options are available and survival chances are improved.

Our leading edge treatments lead to survival outcomes on par with results from university medical centers and research institutes. Huntington Hospital has received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

We devote registered nurses to coordinate every aspect of your care.

Our nurse navigators personally guide you through every step of your journey, from diagnosis to survivorship. Our premiere facility offers the most up-to-date technology in a tranquil, spa-like setting where every care-team member is committed to supporting you and your loved ones.

Your privacy is paramount.

Everything has been designed for your comfort and convenience.

Parking is next to the Cancer Center. A discreet private access card lets you in directly, without going through the main entrance to the center.

Over 200 survivors, family members, friends and employees showed up for Huntington Hospital’s first ever Paint the Wall Pink event on September 28, held in honor of those who have or are fighting breast cancer — and to raise awareness about breast health.

Our core services include: • Advanced diagnostic imaging • Oncoplasty and microvascular surgery for conserving breast tissue and achieving beautiful aesthetic results • Innovative radiation oncology • Genetic screening and counseling • Emotional support • Appearance management resources • Clinical trials close to home Please visit us at www.HuntingtonForHer.com.

Women’s Health Conference & Expo 2013 The Huntington Hospital Breast Center | 625 South Fair Oaks Avenue |SoCal Pasadena, California 91105 | (626) 397-2524

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Track Two Workshops – 10:30 a.m.

Female-Related

CANCER

Sponsored by

1. Technology Used in Pain Management & Health Screenings Presenter: Cherilyn Lee R.N., NP, CNHP, PhD (Nutrimed Integrated Health Care Center) Cherilyn Lee has over 25 years’ experience in integrated medicine with an emphasis on using radiation-free breast screening, pain management and health screening. Nutri-Med Healthcare Clinic treats obesity and most diseases using alternative care. “Written Before I Was Born” is Dr. Lee’s audiobook. She hosts an internet radio show - TheCherilynLeeHealthShow.com Lecture and demonstrations on the latest technological tools for managing pain and for health screening—both noninvasive, non-radioactive and painless. Audience members will be able to experience any one of two machines that will be made available, as time permits.

Moderator: Sarah Tramel

Room #: 207

2. Colorectal Health: “ What Women Need to Know” Presenter: Anamarie Garza, M.D. (Glendale Memorial Hospital) Dr. Garza is a board certified Colorectal Surgeon and General Surgeon with a strong interest in women’s colorectal health and colorectal cancer prevention.

Dr. Garza will talk about the latest information in colorectal health in an interactive, relaxed format. The presentation will leave attendees with an understanding on which of their own symptoms are normal and which should prompt further examination. She’ll talk about common problems such as anal pain and incontinence.

Moderator: Bertha Downs

Room #: 214

3. What Every Woman Needs to Know About Cervical Cancer Presenter: Ginamarie Farino, MPAS, PA-C (Methodist Hospital) Currently serving as the Manager of the Cancer Resource Center at Methodist Hospital, Ginamarie has over 20 years of oncology experience. She is a certified Physician Assistant, holds a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. She works with communities to bring resources to patients, survivors, and their family members.

Cervical cancer will claim over 4,000 lives in 2013. There’s good news! It’s preventable by following screening guidelines, and curable when detected early. Effective vaccines exist that can protect younger generations from contracting or spreading the virus. Learn about screening, early detection and treatments to protect you and your family.

Moderator: Diane Franklin

Room #: 205 SoCal Women’s Health Conference & Expo 2013

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Track Two Workshops – 10:30 a.m.

Female-Related

CANCER

Sponsored by

4. Let’s Face Cancer Together Presenter: Beverly Rouse (Cancer Support Center) Beverly Rouse has served as the executive director at Cancer Support Community for nearly eight years and has spent her entire career in the nonprofit field. As a cancer survivor herself, she is passionate about her opportunity to expand cancer support services. She holds a Master of Business degree and is active in community events.

Research shows that when we become informed about cancer, play a proactive role in determining treatment, and engage in healthy living activities, cancer outcomes improve. Cancer Support Community has introduced several new programs during the past few years that expand and augment our traditional support groups – all free of charge!

Moderator: Tina Hooper

Room #: 212

5. More Than Just Pink Presenter: Dr. Robina Smith (St. Jude Hospital) Dr. Smith has been called a “lifesaver” and a “revival artist” for her unique ability to combine her talents as a surgeon and an artist with her gifts to help women face and overcome the challenges of breast cancer. She can effectively communicate, diagnose and remedy a woman’s complex problem.

This workshop will explore the myths around breast cancer. It will provide participants with information that dispels these myths. Risk factors will be explored. Participants will leave the workshop with insights that will assist them in making decisions about treatment options for themselves or a loved one.

Moderator: Ellen Ligons

Room #: 211

6. Emergency Preparedness Presenter: Hilary Anderson (American Red Cross) Hilary Anderson has been with the American Red Cross for the past three and a half years as a volunteer and staff member, holding various positions. She has a master’s degree in International Policy Studies with an emphasis in humanitarian assistance. She has worked for non-profits abroad in Israel, Bolivia and Germany focusing on grant writing, youth and education and also feeding and sheltering vulnerable populations.

This presentation will provide practical information on how to get prepared for disasters like earthquakes and wildfires.

Moderator: Doris Fletcher-Wallace

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Room #209

Track Two Workshops – 10:30 a.m.

7. Navigate Resources When Chronic Illness Occurs Presenter: Dr. Kimlin Tam Ashing, Ph.D (City of Hope) Dr. Ashing is a notable researcher-advocate. Her work increases the voice of underrepresented women by documenting their cancer experiences. Under her leadership, CCARE-City of Hope has partnered with diverse, community-based organizations to form the Multiethnic Cancer Coalition to enhance community capacity to address health needs by partnering in research.

Unfortunately, cancer and chronic illnesses can occur together. People of color are more likely to have disease co-occurrence. This seminar will present a survivorship template that was formed by breast cancer survivors to improve their quality of care and well-being through engagement in their care and health-related research.

Moderator: Phyllis Chestang

Room #: 204

8. B reast Cancer: Breaking Down the Myths from Prevention to Screening to Treatment Presenter: Jeannie Shen, M.D. (Huntington Hospital) Dr. Jeannie Shen is a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist who has spent the last ten years dedicated to the early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and breast-related diseases. She is currently the medical director of Huntington Hospital Breast Surgery, and she is also the surgical director of UCLA Pasadena Oncology.

A lively informative presentation on some of the most common breast cancer myths, and discussion on strategies for breast cancer prevention, signs and symptoms, early detection, and new treatment options. Everything a woman should know about keeping her breasts healthy.

Moderator: Esther Watkins

Room #: 208

Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California Ovarian Cancer Symptoms • Pelvic or abdominal pain

Take action if any symptoms

• Constipation or frequent urination

last more than 2–3 weeks.

• Nausea, indigestion, or gas

for pelvic/rectal exam, CA 125

• Bloating or feeling of fullness

blood test, and a transvaginal

• Abnormal bleeding

sonogram.

See your doctor or gynecologist

Risks

Our mission is to save lives through education, early detection, awareness and research.

“Until there’s a test, awareness is best.”

All women are at risk. Family history of ovarian, breast, or colon cancer can increase these risks.

President Chris Bledy SoCal Women’s Health Conference & Expo 2013 OCC: 818 985-0288 • OvarianCA@aol.com • www.OvarianCancerCalifornia.com

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“Providing Premium Quality Care at an Exceptional Value Since 1984” ABOUT US Family owned and operated, Arbor Vista and Bella Vista have proudly served the Pasadena community for more than 25 years.

Founded in 1984 because of a need within our own community to provide seniors with an option for quality care, our residents are able to remain in their own familiar community and receive support and assistance with their daily living needs.

Today, both communities proudly continue to provide our local seniors with service that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations.

INDIVIDUAL CARE PLAN We work with each resident and their loved ones to develop a customized Care Plan that best meets their individual needs.

In addition to our regularly scheduled reassessments, we give each resident close daily attention to ensure that when tier needs change, we’ll be there for them.

But the best part is that at Arbor Vista and Bella Vista, basic assistance with most daily activities is provided at no additional cost.

AMENITIES INCLUDE • Three nutritious meals daily plus snacks • Trained Staff 24 hours • Daily housekeeping • Laundry service • Exercise and wellness program • Planned activities • Emergency call system • Safe, secure environment

• Hospice Care • Award winning local hospitals • Scheduled transportation for errands, medical appointments • Field Trips • Memory Care • Financial assistance programs – ask us about the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program

“I support women’s health and I look forward to this conference going international.” – Ann Hamilton

Arbor Vista

BellaVista

811 E. Washington Blvd.

Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 797-7296 www.seniorlivingatarborvista.com

1760 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 794-4103 www.seniorlivingatbellavista.com

Senior Living

Senior Living

Track Two Workshops – 10:30 a.m.

Female-Related

CANCER

Sponsored by

9. Why Do I Care If I Have Dense Breasts? – Know Your Breast Density and What to Do About it Presenter: Chiqeeta Jameson Chiqeeta Jameson is the Director of Women’s Health Advocacy for SonoCiné, Inc., a medical company that manufacturers SonoCiné AWBUS, an automated whole breast ultrasound technology designed to find small invasive breast cancer in women with dense-breast tissue. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Women’s Survivors Alliance. Her mission is to educate as many women as possible about breast density and what to do about it.

Over 40% of all women in the U.S. have Dense-Breast Tissue (DBT). Over 70% of all breast cancer occurs in women who have DBT. In this workshop, learn the difference between Fatty and Dense Breast Tissue, why mammography is not enough of an examination for women with DBT, what additional examinations (such as ultrasound) are necessary and what legislation is now in place mandating that doctors notify their patients about their breast density and what that means…But is it working?

Moderator: Janet Wood

Room #: 210

Institute for Advanced Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence in Spine & Orthopedic Surgery

Mission Community Hospital is proud to support the So. Calif. Women’s Health Conference For more information about Mission Community Hospital please contact us at (818) 787-2222.

14850 Roscoe Boulevard, Panorama City, CA 91402

www.mchonline.org

Scan this QR code with your smartphone to learn more about Mission Community Hospital.

Quality Care, Closer to Home.

A Member of Deanco Healthcare, LLC

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REPRODUCTIVE CENTER

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310-277-2393 805-569-1950 805-658-9112 661-253-3633 800-600-9112

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Mark Surrey, MD Hal Danzer, MD Shahin Ghadir, MD Wendy Chang, MD Carrie Wambach, MD

Track Three Workshops – 11:30 a.m.

Sponsored by

Other Female-Related Diseases 1. What You Should Know About Diabetes, Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease Presenter: Sevag Balikian, M.D. (Arcadia Hospital) Dr. Sevag Balikian, a Nephrologist in Pasadena, completed his Nephrology training at HarborUCLA Medical Center. Dr. Balikian offers expertise in the prevention and management of all aspects of kidney disease; hypertensive diseases; mineral and bone metabolism; dialysis efficacy; renal transplantation; and fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disorders.

Did you know that diabetes and hypertension can hurt your kidneys and eventually lead to requiring dialysis? Learn important things that you need to know about the diagnosis, prevention and management of chronic kidney disease.

Moderator: Denise Jones

Room #: 204

2. O bamacare and You: How the Affordable Care Act is Good for Women’s Health Presenter: Stephanie Fajuri (Cancer Legal Resource Center) Stephanie Fajuri serves a staff attorney with the Cancer Legal Resource Center, a joint program of the Disability Rights Legal Center and Loyola Law School. She earned a B.A. in History at the University of Michigan and a J.D. at Chicago-Kent College of Law. Health care reform can be confusing. Learn how women will benefit from new health coverage benefits brought about by the Affordable Care Act. This workshop will cover what you need to know about getting insurance coverage through the new health insurance exchange provided in California.

Moderator: Kathy Murrell

Room #: 211

3. Women’s Mental Health: Is it Really That Important?

Presenter: Loren M. Hill, PhD Dr. Hill, the Director of the Forensic Training Institute and an Assistant Professor at the Los Angeles campus of the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Her areas of expertise include positive psychology, addiction studies, diversity and trauma.

The importance of women’s health is often last on the list of things that women address. When coupled with the slightest physical health issue, a woman’s mental health can easily become stressed.

Learn about the importance of practical mental health self-care and how it can support overall well-being.

Moderator: Karen Draine

Room #: 214

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Track Three Workshops – 11:30 a.m.

Sponsored by

Other Female-Related Diseases 4. Take Control of Your Bladder: A Guide to Female Urinary Incontinence Presenter: David D. Kim, M.D. (Healthcare Partners and Huntington Hospital) Dr. Kim, a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist with special interests and training in minimally invasive surgery and urogynecology, believes in compassionate and personalized care to meet his patients’ healthcare needs. Dr. Kim practices in Sierra Madre and integrates behavioral and dietary modifications, medications, physical therapy and surgical interventions.

Urinary incontinence afflicts a quarter of all women and a higher percentage of older women. This presentation describes in simple terms the different types of urinary incontinence and its causes. This presentation also outlines self-help interventions to address symptoms and quality of life and provides guidance for when to seek help from a medical professional.

Moderator: Elise Preston-Mallory

Room #: 207

5. Birth Control = Life Control: Know Your Options Presenter: Dr. Diana E. Ramos (Bayer) Dr. Diana E. Ramos, an Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, teaches at the Keck USC School of Medicine. Her areas of expertise include health disparities, preconception/ interconception health, contraception, and quality improvement. Dr. Ramos has written and contributed to numerous articles about obstetrics and gynecology and public health.

The presentation will review the various contraception choices available and their efficacy as well as their frequency of use. The benefits of using the various contraceptive methods will be highlighted.

Moderator: Yvonne Brown

Room #: 209

6. Preserving Your Vision as You Age Presenter: Marta Recasens, M.D. (Glendale Adventist Medical Center) A board certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Marta Recasens completed fellowships in disease and surgery of the retina and vitreous. Dr. Recasens received her education at Loyola Marymount University; Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Kresage Eye Institute in Detroit; and LSU Eye Center, New Orleans.

We live in a tremendous world. The principal way that we experience life is through vision. Protecting our precious eyesight is a great responsibility. We will explore what can affect our ability to see as we get older.

Moderator: Joyce Cox

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Room #: 212

Track Three Workshops – 11:30 a.m.

7. Sex As You Age – A Must Have Conversation Presenter: Kenneth E. Smith, M.D. MBA (InterValley Health Plan) Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Smith has held senior executive positions in managed care, including the National Committee for Quality Assurance, for over 25 years. At Inter Valley Health Plan, he facilitates classes for the aging population and programs for continuing education for nurses.

While sex may not be the same as it was in your 20s, it can still be as fulfilling and perhaps in some ways better. Learn about your sexual health as you age, and how you and your partner can adapt.

Moderator: Rosalind Kemp

Room #: 205

8. Y our Guide to a Healthy Heart and a Brighter Future For Your Health Presenter: Emil Avanes, M.D. (Glendale Adventist Medical Center) Dr. Emil Avanes is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He trained at Los Angeles County Harbor UCLA Medical Center after completing a bachelor’s degree at Duke University and medical doctor degree at the Chicago Medical School.

Explore the causes of heart disease, which include high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and more. Learn how to prevent and treat these conditions. Envision a brighter future for your health by making educated health decisions today.

Moderator: Jo Yeargin

Room #: 208

TEMPLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL TEMPLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is a 170-bed fully accredited medical facility. For more than 70 years, our hospital has been an active and respected member of the community, providing high quality healthcare to the diverse people of Central Los Angeles and the surrounding areas.

In addition to our full range of primary care services, Temple Community Hospital is proud of our specialty programs, including: •F emale Alternative Surgery •E chocardiography/Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory •S urgical Weight Loss Program •E EG & EMG •F emale Incontinence Program • C ardiopulmonary Laboratory •S pine Program •

A cute Hemodialysis •W ound Care Program •S ocial Services •G astrointestinal Laboratory • P harmacy •C linical Laboratory •S ub-Acute Unit for Neurological Care •R adiology/X-Ray • I npatient and Outpatient Physical •N uclear Medicine Rehabilitation Services •M ed Surg II for primary medical patients •U ltrasound with secondary psychiatric illness

235 North Hoover Street Los Angeles, CA 90004

213.382.7252

Additional information is available at our website:

www.templecommunityhospital.com SoCal Women’s Health Conference & Expo 2013 Herbert G. Needman

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No Looking Back

• American Society of Bariatric Surgeons • Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Blue Shield Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery • CIGNA Certified Hospital for Bariatric Surgery Health Net of California Designated Bariatric Surgery Program • Aetna Institutes of Quality Bariatric Surgery Facility

Bariatric Surgery at Methodist Hospital There is no magic to what we do. We give our patients a tool.

If they use it correctly forever, it can work for them forever.

Troy La Mar, MD Bariatric Surgeon Read her story at www.methodisthospital.org.

Maria Koeppel: After

Maria Koeppel: Before

To attend a free seminar, call 1-888-388-2838.

300 W. Huntington Drive • Arcadia, CA 91007 • 626-898-8000 www.methodisthospital.org

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A great event inspires more than just the attendees.

It inspires the entire community.

At U.S. Bank, we are committed to making the communities in which we work and live a better place. Our commitment means supporting the programs and organizations that enrich the quality of life for our neighbors.

Because when our community succeeds, everyone wins.

Proud to support The Southern California Women's Health Conference & Expo Pasadena 720 E. Colorado Blvd.

626.397.4924

usbank.com Member FDIC

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Free 30-Day Trial* * No obligation. It is against company policy to charge for Kangen Water ® – or even to ask for a donation!

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Fashion Show 2013 Greetings from the Fashion Show Director!

This year the fall of 2013 we bring to you “Affordable luxury for all”; the spirit of beauty in fashion through jeans, soft wear and evening apparel. We hope that you vision yourselves gliding with the beat of your style; because each one of us is unique, beautiful and wonderfully made!

Special thanks to: Katey Townsend of Katey’s Salon, “Q” of StarMakers Costumes & Parties, Lincoln Avenue Nursery, Connie Tyson, Alma Stokes, and the students at Pasadena City College Cosmetology Program

2013 FASHION SHOW EXECUTIVE TEAM AND MODELS Standing: Classie Ferguson, Briel Emani, Octavia Clayton, Alicia Patterson, Rhona Harris, Cherol Nellon, Hannah Franksi, Nicole Patterson, Elizabeth Ellis Seated: Hayley Easton and Bethany Easton

Fashion Show Director Elizabeth Ellis

VIP/Green Room Directors: Classie Ferguson (above) and Angela Williams (right) Right: Designers Diane and Kasandra Kimberly of Velvet Monkey, Celebrity Fashion Designer Leontine Abdullah and Fashion Show Director Elizabeth Ellis

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Our Designers: Angela Williams Design – Interior Landscape & Fine Art Kasandra and Diane of Velvet Monkey Celebrity Fashion Designer Leontine Abdullah Professional services provided by: Zenobia Millet – Lighting/Technical Services Entertainment: BT Express

Agnes Herz Imani Haywood

Sade Moore

Lauren Sutton

David Evans

Keye Lawson

Adrianne St. Clair

Alexis Bridges

A huge “Thank You” to all the models who graced our runway today: Octavia Clayton Hayley Easton Bethany Easton Briel Emani David Evans Hannah Franksi

Rhona Harris Imani Haywood Agnes Herz Keya Lawson Jackie Milan Sade Moore

Cherol Nellon Alicia Patterson Nicole Patterson Adrianne St. Clair Lauren Sutton

To our very talented designers: Leontine Abdullah

Kasandra & Diane

And to our very talented makeup artists: Pasadena City College Cosmetology Program Students SoCal Women’s Health Conference & Expo 2013

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In-Kind Donors

Thank you to our In-Kind donors: Amara Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Kaiser Permanente

American Cancer Society

Katey’s Salon

Bank of America

Larabar

Bayer Corporation

Laura Zhang

Blue Diamond Almonds

Leontine Collection

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Brighton Collectibles

Logix Credit Union

UPS

California Credit Union

Macy’s

VFW Baseball Caps

CocoaVia

Miss Jessie’s Hair Products

Wet n Wild Beauty

Debra Francis

Motions Hair Products

Dianne Kennedy

Nature Valley (General Mills)

www.TheWaterForHealth.net (Kangen Water® – Jerry Robin)

Elle LDL HealthCare Partners In Control Medical Judy Matthews

Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California Penny Lane Centers Pepsi

NCBW O’Keeffe’s Working Hands OPI Products, Inc.

Special Thank You to Knott’s Family Agency, our Fiscal Sponsor Special Thanks to International Unions of Operating Engineers - Local 12

Edison International is proud to sponsor the Knott’s Family Agency 2013 Southern California Women’s Health Conference and Expo.

LIFE. POWERED BY EDISON.

Expo Participants

We thank the expo vendors for providing valuable information Abbvie Patient Advocate Program AIDS Service Center Alzheimer’s Association, California Southland Chapter Ambiance by Bernadette American Cancer Society, California Division Inc. American Diabetes Association American Heart Association Angela William Design Athena Naturals

Farm Fresh To You Foothill Unity Center Glendale Adventist Medical Center Glendale Memorial Hospital Gourmet Blends GuardaHeart Foundation Hazelbagz Healthcare Partners Healthylife Meals Humana

Bayer Health Care

Huntington Memorial Hospital

Be The Match

Inter Valley Health Plan

California Mental Health Connection

Jewish Family Service /Haven House

Cancer Control Society

Juice Plus

Captel-Captioned Telephone

Kaiser Permanente

CareMore Health

Kangen Water® – www.TheWaterForHealth.net (Jerry Robin – Ind. Rep.)

Center for Health Care Rights Chapcare Children’s Hospital Los Angeles City of Hope

LAC Department of Public Health Immunization Program

Organo Gold – www.jrobin.organogold.com (Jerry Robin – Ind. Rep.)

Temple City Dental Care

Planned Parenthood Pasadena

The Ovarian Cancer Circle

Pour Moi, LLC

U.S. Food & Drug Administration

Rose Hills Memorial Park Sahara Clinic

Temple Community Hospital

U.S. Security & Exchange Unlimited Solutions One, LLC

Sex-zy Haire n Face Social Security Administration

USC Memory & Aging Center Velvet Monkey Fashions

SonoCine Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound Soroptimist Altadena/ Pasadena Southern California Reproductive Center

Wells Fargo Wet n Wild Beauty You’re the Reason YWCA-Pasadena Foothill Ziquin Educational Group

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Los Angeles County Affiliate

We are honored to have provided the plants for today’s fashion show.

Lugenia’s Jewerly

Media Technologies Marketing

Lincoln Avenue Nursery, Inc.

Methodist Hospital

Ramon & Teresa

Connie Turner, Author

Mission Community Hospital

Tel: (626) 792-2138

CSULA Student Nurses Association

NAMI Los Angeles County

City of Pasadena Public Health Department Comprehensive Community Health Centers

Delta Hospice of California, Inc. Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation

Marina Del Rey Hospital

New York Life Office of Women’s Health Ovarian Cancer Coalition

Fax:

(626) 792-2139

Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7 – 5 • Sat. 7–4 Spring & Summer: Sundays 8:30 –3

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For health and vitality.

Not for profit.

Inter Valley Health Plan is a not-for-profit company and a Medicare Advantage Organization with a Medicare contract, focused on improving the health and vitality of it’s members and the community since 1979. For more information about Inter Valley Health Plan please visit our website at www.ivhp.com, call us at

800-251-8191 or TTY/TDD 800-505-7150 7 days a week, 7:30 am to 8 pm.

Inter Valley Health Plan congratulates Southern California Women’s Health Conference & Expo

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Staying True To Making A Difference.

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Enterprise proudly salutes all those with drive to make a difference ... in the workplace, in the community and in lives of others.

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By working hard to make a difference we can help make our community a better place for all of us.

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Floriculture Don Antonio Lugo High School Floral Design The beautiful floral centerpieces at the Women’s Health Conference were designed and constructed by the Floriculture students, under the instruction of Christine Dominguez, at Don Antonio Lugo High School. Students enrolled in Basic and Advanced Floral courses practice their skills through projectbased curriculum that takes their work out of the classroom and into the community. Don Lugo students regularly produce floral designs for events both on campuses in the Chino Valley Unified School District, and for civic functions in the surrounding areas; they are called upon by community groups to personalize their events with magnificent, well-crafted, floral arrangements. These opportunities enhance student learning and enthusiasm by providing students with “real life” career situations and the immediate feedback from clients and receiving public. Mrs. Dominguez has taught floral design, at Don Lugo High School, since 1996 in a program that has grown to include award winning floats in the Chino Christmas parades, themed designs for the Tournament of Roses committees, and student-led workshops.

Don Antonio Lugo High School is located in Chino, a part of the Chino Valley Unified School District, San Bernardino County, California. Don Lugo High School offers a diverse educational experience for both academic/collegian and vocational career paths, including preparation in engineering, culinary arts, agriculture, and medical fields.

So Cal Women’s Health Conference Committees – 2013 BOOTH/VENDORS

Gerry Sudduth, Director Cecelia Walker Julie Brice Woodyard Robin Turrentine Beverly Bogard

DECORATION

Alma Stokes, Director Diane Franklin Norma Bell Sharon Brown Edichi Byerly Yolanda Hullis

FASHION SHOW

Elizabeth Ellis, Director Classie Ferguson Yuny Parada Dr. Marcia Coppertino Flo Stevens Octavia Clayton Smith Carmelitta Pittman

FASHION SHOW VIP ROOM

Classie Ferguson, Director Angela Williams, Director Swag Bag Committee Elise Mallory Denise Morey Dianne Kennedy

GREEN ROOM

Juanita West-Tillman Connie Tyson Keynote Speakers Lena L. Kennedy Rosario Quintanilla Vior Denise Cook

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MAGAZINE

Jerry Robin, Director Kelly Russell

REGISTRATION/ TABLE HOST/R.S.V.P.

Denise Morey, Director Sam Yarbrough, Volunteer Director Serge Nelson, Director Lola Warlick-Bryant

OUTREACH

Yuny Parada, Chair

PUBLIC RELATIONS/MEDIA

Monique Stennis, Director Pat Means, Co-Chair Linda Birch, Director of Twitter COMMITTEE MEMBERS Yvonne Brown Dr. Marcia Coppertino Debra Francis Stella Franco-Allen Rosalind Kemp Rim Manaa Zenobia Millet Rosario Quintanilla Vior Kelly Russell Teresa Samaniego Debra St. John Bertha Wellington

SIGNAGE

Ann Hamilton Jerry Robin

WEBSITE

Charlene Brown

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WORKSHOP PRESENTERS

Beverly Morgan-Sandoz, Director CHAIRS: Haidee Lagunday Presenters and Training Jayme Hirashiki Co-Director, Communications Judy Matthews Workshop Descriptions Gwen McMullins Moderators Nasly Zelaya Selection Process COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Marlo Afflalo Rosemary Boston Lola Bryant Deborrah Carter Marilyn Commodore Karen Draine Diane Franklin Pamela R. Kermgard Jane Lee Esther Mc Dowell Carole Omoumi Julia Tillman Lorne S. Wellington

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Community Resources AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

SUSAN G. KOMEN FOUNDATION

Cancer Information and Patient Services Available 24 hours, seven days a week Telephone: 1-800-ACS 2345 or 1-800-227-2345 (toll free) Internet: www.cancer.org

Telephone: 1–800–IM AWARE or 1–800–462–9273 (toll free) Internet: www.komen.org

NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Cancer Information Service Telephone: 1–800–4–CANCER or 1-800-422-6237 (toll free) Internet: www.nci.nih.gov

NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF BREAST CANCER ORGANIZATIONS (NABCO) Telephone: 1-888-80-NABCO or 1-888-806-2226 Internet: www.nabco.org

Y-ME NATIONAL BREAST CANCER ORGANIZATION Telephone: 1–800–221–2141 (toll free) Internet: www.y-me.org

PLANNED PARENTHOOD PASADENA AND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Women’s basic health care services - learn how Planned Parenthood can help you access care under the new health care law, the Affordable Care Act. 626-798-0706 – www.pppsgv.org To access state law and pending legislation regarding cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and cure visit: www.leginfo.ca.gov

BOOKS

RADIO

The Saving of Gordon: Lifelines to W-I-N Against Cancer www.thecancerlifeline.com (You or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer…)

www.W4WN.com Listen free, no downloads or apps. #1 Women’s Radio Network in the World/Programming for Women

The Losing of Gordon: A Beacon Through the Storm Called Grief www.griefbeacon.com (You have within you what you need to find your beacon through the grief process!)

www.W4CS.com Listen free, no downloads or apps.

The World’s Only 24/7 Cancer Support Network for the whole patient, their caregivers and family!

Connecting Through Compassion: Guidance for Family and Friends of a Brain Cancer Patient www.connectingthroughcompassion.com (A brain cancer diagnosis is different…the patient may look the same, and sound the same… but they’re not the same.)

Understanding With Compassion: Help for Loved Ones and Caregivers of a Brain Illness Patient www.understandingwithcompassion.com (A brain illness such as dementia, stroke, etc., requires “building a bridge” to the patient. You must go to their world.)

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Joni Aldrich shows at 2:00 p.m. ET, 11:00 a.m. PT M-F: Monday, Cancer SOS (general cancer info); Tuesday, Advocacy Heals U (for many, advocacy spells survival); Wednesday, Caregiving SOS (caregiving 101); Thursday, Treatment SOS (treatment breakthroughs); Friday, Ladies Who Inspire (highlighting the powerful life of a different woman every week) www.JoniAldrich.com

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UPS is proud to support the Southern California Women’s Health Conference.

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