2014 Calendar of Events
Caregiving Seminar: At the End of the Day, How Can I Care for Myself? Identifying Resources and Coping Skills for Healthcare Professionals
Presented by Cancer Prevention Institute of California and Stanford Hospital Health Library
Thursday, January 9
7:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826 
Forgive for Good: The Art and Science of Forgiveness
Presented by Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine
The workshop is led by Dr. Frederic Luskin, director of the Stanford Forgiveness Project and author of Forgive for Good, published by Harper Collins. The importance of practicing forgiveness has been extolled for centuries, but only recently has research demonstrated that forgiveness can reduce anger and depression as well as enhance hopefulness and self-efficacy. This workshop series has four sessions of lecture and discussion interspersed with guided practice of forgiveness tools. The format is not intended as group therapy but rather to teach self-care skills to heal old wounds and prevent new ones.
Instructor: Frederic Luskin, PhD Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project
Tuesdays: January 14 - February 4
6:45-8:45 pm
Tuition: $250.00
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94304
To register, call 650.498.5566
Children and Adolescents Living with Epilepsy: Medical and Surgical Management
Presented by Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford Hospital Health Library
Neurosurgeon Dr. Gerald Grant will talk about
different surgical options for treating epilepsy.
Neurologist Dr. Brenda Porter will discuss the
evaluation involved in deciding which children
would benefit from epilepsy surgery.
Thursday, January 16
7:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
When is a Senior Moment Just a Senior Moment? The Latest on Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Presented by Stanford Hospital Health Library
Each of us experiences changes in memory and thinking as we age. Exciting new research opens windows onto early and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and brings hope for new therapies that may help.
Speaker:
Geoffrey A. Kerchner, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurology and
Neurological Sciences, Stanford Center
for Memory Disorders, Stanford University
School of Medicine
Thursday, January 23
7:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
Robotic Surgery for Gynecologic Cancer
Presented by The Stanford Gynecologic Cancer Program
This talk will focus on the very current robotic surgical techniques used for treating ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancers and its advantages and outcomes.
Speaker:
Amer Karam, MD
Associate Clinical Professor, Associate
Director Division of Gynecologic Oncology,
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Thursday, January 30
6:30 pm
Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
326 Galvez Street, Stanford 94305
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
Getting to the Root of the Complex Diagnosis
Presented by Stanford Hospital Health Library
Diagnosing mysterious medical cases has captured the imagination of the general populace through shows like House MD. At Stanford, a real-life diagnostic clinic called the Consultative Medicine Clinic has been started by Dr. Bryant Lin. In his lecture, he will discuss how a real-life diagnostic clinic compares to TV, explain the traditional diagnostic process and review a few interesting cases. He will also describe new methods he is testing to assist in complex diagnosis.
Speaker:
Bryant Lin, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine –
General Medical Disciplines, Stanford
University School of Medicine
Thursday, February 6
7:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
Positive Psychology: The Pursuit of Happiness
Presented by Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine
This 6-week workshop will explore the new strength-based approach to positive psychology (aka “happiness”). We will discuss research on happiness for the purpose of developing improved personal well-being. Each class will include group guided practice, class discussion and personal reflection. Texts for the class are Awakening Joy: 10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness by James Baraz and Shoshana Alexander and Stress Free for Good: 10 Scientifically Proven Life Skills for Health and Happiness by Fred Luskin and Kenneth Pelletier. (Books are not included in class fee.)
Instructor: Frederic Luskin, PhD Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project
Tuesdays: February 11 – March 11
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Tuition: $250.00
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto, 94304
To register, call 650.498.5566
Coming to Terms with Where You Are:
Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos
part of The Ernest Rosenbaum Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series
Presented by Stanford Cancer Supportive Care and Stanford Hospital Health Library
The Ernest Rosenbaum Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series is open to all cancer patients and their support. The series covers topics relevant to physical, emotional and practical issues of cancer patients in any phase of treatment and survivorship.
Speaker: Sangeeta Agarawal, MS, RN, CAS
Thursday, February 13
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
Hearing, Hearing Loss, and Current Technology
Presented by Stanford Hospital Health Library
This talk will cover hearing, hearing loss, the causes of hearing loss, especially age-related hearing loss, and what can be done about it. Current hearing aids will be described including the many effective improvements they provide. After this comprehensive explanation of current devices, anticipated future interventions will be described and explained..
Speaker:
Gerald R Popelka, PhD
Professor and Chief of Audiology,
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at
Stanford University Medical Center
Thursday, February 20
3:00 pm New Time!
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
Pelvic Pain
Presented by Stanford Hospital Health Library
Pelvic pain affects both women and men. This talk will discuss common causes of pelvic pain as well as associated symptoms and treatment options from the perspective of a pain medicine specialist. A range of causes spanning urology, gynecology, and gastroenterology will be discussed.
Speaker:
Jennifer Hah MD, MS
Instructor, Stanford Pain Management
Center
Thursday, February 20
7:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Pain
Presented by Stanford Hospital Health Library
In addition to medications, there are other modalities that people can use to help reduce and manage their chronic pain. This talk will focus on some of these methods.
Speaker:
Ravi Prasad, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor, Anesthesiology,
Perioperative and Pain Medicine,
Stanford University Medical Center
Thursday, February 27
7:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
Chronic Sinusitis
Presented by Stanford Hospital Health Library
Nasal and sinus problems are among the most common health conditions for which patients seek medical attention. Rhinosinusitis is the number one self-reported chronic health condition in the United States, affecting between 30 and 40 million people each year. This talk will explore current evidence based updates on the medical and surgical management of chronic rhinosinusitis.
Speaker:
Jennifer Lee, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor,
Otolaryngology, (Head and Neck Surgery)
Stanford University Medical Center
Thursday, March 13
7:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
Bowed Legs, Knock Knees and Pigeon Toes in Children: What’s Normal and What’s Not
Presented by Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford Hospital Health Library
This talk will provide an orthopaedic perspective on bowed legs, knock knees, in-toeing and out-toeing in children.
Speaker:
Jeffrey Young, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor,
Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University
Medical Center
Thursday, March 20
7:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
The Healthful Properties of Spices and
How to Add Them to Your Diet
part of The Ernest Rosenbaum Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series
Presented by Stanford Cancer Supportive Care and Stanford Hospital Health Library
The Ernest Rosenbaum Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series is open to all cancer patients and their support. The series covers topics relevant to physical, emotional and practical issues of cancer patients in any phase of treatment and survivorship.
Speaker: Sangeeta Agarawal, MS, RN, CAS
Thursday, March 27
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
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