2009 Calendar of Events
Time Marches On, But Your Skin Can Stay Young: Prevention, Clinical Trials and Techniques for Aging Skin
Presented by Stanford Health LibraryOur skin takes the brunt of exposure to the sun and elements over time, sometimes aging us beyond our years, as well as developing different kinds of skin cancers. This talk will cover the common skin cancers that occur over a lifetime as well as focus on current research regarding aging skin.
Speakers:
Anne Chang, MD
Director of Adult Dermatological Clinical
Trials
Stanford University Medical Center
Hayes Gladstone, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Dermatology
Stanford University Medical Center
Wednesday, April 8
7:00 pm
Redwood City Public Library
1044 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
No Fee
Managing Low Back Pain
Presented by Stanford Health LibraryLow back pain is one of the most common complaints that bring people into their doctor's office. This talk will focus on techniques and treatment options available for this common malady.
Speaker: Michael Leong, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesia
Stanford University Medical Center
Wednesday, April 22
7:00 pm
Redwood City Public Library
1044 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
No Fee
Medicare, Medigaps, HMOs, and the New Prescription Benefits for Seniors: How They Work, the Choices and the Penalties
Presented by Stanford Health LibraryJust when you think you know where you stand with Medicare and your HMO, they throw a new prescription benefit into the mix and everything is confusing again! This talk will provide answers to your questions.
Speaker: Don Rush, HICAP Counselor
Thursday, April 30
7:00 pm
Stanford Health Library
G2-B Stanford Shopping Center
No Fee
Attendance is limited to the first 25 reservations.
Screening for Colorectal Cancer: Risks, Benefits, Options and Economics
Presented by Stanford Health LibraryColon cancer is one of the most common cancers in men and women, and when detected early has a very good prognosis. This talk will focus on the various screening methods for colorectal cancer, prevention strategies and lifestyle changes.
Speaker: Brian Passo, MD
Gastroenterologist, Clinical Faculty
Stanford University Medical Center
Wednesday, May 13
7:00 pm
Arrillaga Alumni Center
326 Galvez Street (corner of Campus Drive)
Stanford University
No Fee
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Presented by Stanford Health LibraryPelvic floor disorders result when the muscles and connective tissue within the pelvic cavity weaken or are injured. The function of these muscles and ligaments is to support the abdominal contents, including the bladder, the bowel, the rectum, and in women, the uterus, in place. The three main pelvic floor disorders are urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. Many people suffer in silence with these conditions and are many times misdiagnosed when they do seek care. This talk will feature three Stanford physicians who will approach this complex of problems from their particular specialties.
Speakers:
Craig Comiter, MD
Associate Professor of Urology
Kim Rhoads, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Eric Sokol, MD
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics
and Gynecology
Thursday, May 14
7:00 pm
Cypress Room
Tresidder Student Union
459 Lagunita Drive
Stanford University
No Fee
Free Skin Cancer Screening Day
Presented by Stanford Hospital Department of DermatologyThe Department of Dermatology at Stanford Hospital is offering a free skin cancer screening on Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the new Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center in Redwood City. The screening is open to everyone on a first-come, first-served basis. Dermatologists will be on hand to check for unusual moles or irregular blemishes that could signify the onset of melanoma or the more common types of skin cancer; including basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma. High risk individuals or those without regular dermatologic care are encouraged to attend. Individuals at a higher risk of developing melanoma are those who have fair skin and a history of excessive exposure to the sun, have many moles, and/or have a first-degree relative who has been diagnosed with melanoma.
What
Melanoma Screening Day presented by the Stanford Hospital Department of
Dermatology
Who
For all members of the community
When
Saturday, May 16
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Where
Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center
450 Broadway Street, Pavilion B, 4th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
There is no registration for this event, it is a first-come, first-served screening.
For information call 650-725-8400
Your Doctor and Your Brain
Presented by Palo Alto LibraryDr. Yusra Hussain, specialist in geriatric and internal medicine at Stanford University Medical Center, will speak about the importance of knowing the right questions to ask when consulting your doctor. Part three in the five part series "Feed Your Head: Nourish Your Boomer Brain @ the Library".
This series of programs, funded by a grant from the State Library, is designed with the Boomer generation in mind. These lunchtime programs are fun, fast and educational. We all want to keep our brains sharp as we age and this series of programs will show you how. Join the Palo Alto Library for any or all of these programs. Healthy refreshments will be provided.
Partners in this series include the Stanford Health Library and local restaurants.
For more information, visit the Boomer blog at http://paclboomers.blogspot.com or the Library web site at http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/library.
Speaker: Yusra Hussain, MD
Stanford University Medical Center
Tuesday, May 19
Noon to 1:00 pm
Palo Alto Downtown Library Patio
270 Forest Avenue
Contact: Ouida Charles
Contact Number: (650) 329-2620
No Fee
Register here! Find the date of the program you are interested in and follow directions to register.
Surgical Treatment of Emphysema
Presented by Stanford Health LibraryMedical treatments of emphysema provide a modest degree of palliation, but there is no medical therapy that dramatically improves emphysema patients' shortness of breath or improves their survival. Dr. Shrager will talk about newer surgical treatments for emphysema such as lung volume reduction surgery that dramatically improve symptoms and in many cases increase longevity as well.
Speaker: Joseph B. Shrager, MD
Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery,
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery
Stanford University Medical Center
Thursday, May 21
7:00 pm
Cypress Room
Tresidder Student Union
459 Lagunita Drive
Stanford University
No Fee
Long-Term Care for You or Your Loved One
Presented by Stanford Health LibraryWhat are the options?
What do they cost?
What role can insurance play?
Speaker: Don Rush, HICAP Counselor
Thursday, May 28
7:00 pm
Stanford Health Library
G2-B Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto
No Fee
Attendance is limited to the first 25 reservations.
Sleep Apnea - Surgical Treatment Options
Presented by Stanford Health LibrarySleep apnea is very common, and affects more than twelve million Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and closes during sleep. Untreated, sleep apnea can cause serious health problems, among them high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease and may be responsible for job impairment and motor vehicle crashes.
Fortunately, sleep apnea can be diagnosed and treated. Several treatment options exist, including surgical options. The benefits and risks of sleep apnea surgery will be addressed in this talk.
Speaker: Sabine C. Girod, MD, DDS, PhD
Associate Professor of Surgery (Plastic &
Reconstructive Surgery/ENT by courtesy)
Director, Stanford Plastic Surgery Adult Clinic
Stanford University Medical Center & Lucile
Packard Children's Hospital
Tuesday, June 2
7:00 pm
Cypress Room
Tresidder Student Union
459 Lagunita Drive
Stanford University
No Fee
Who Needs a Coronary Artery Stent? How to Find Out and the Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Presented by Stanford Health LibraryNew research indicates that not all coronary arteries that appear to be narrowed need to be stented. Dr. Fearon, co-principal investigator in the multi-center international FAME study, will discuss the findings of the study and address how evaluating patients with coronary artery disease with new techniques may determine which patients will benefit from coronary artery stenting.
Speaker: William Fearon, MD
Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine
Stanford University Medical Center
Tuesday, June 9
7:00 pm
Cypress Room
Tresidder Student Union
459 Lagunita Drive
Stanford University
No Fee
Minimally Invasive Liver and Pancreas Surgery
Presented by Stanford Health LibraryNew technology and surgical techniques allow the application of laparoscopic (minimally invasive surgery) surgery for liver and pancreatic disease. Innovations will be illustrated with specific cases and operative video.
Speaker: Brendan Visser, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Health Care Center and Stanford
University Medical Center
Tuesday, June 16
7:00 pm
Oak Room East
Tresidder Student Union
459 Lagunita Drive
Stanford University
No Fee
Trends in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
Presented by Stanford Health LibraryThe number of hip and knee replacements required is increasing due to aging populations, so in the not so distant future, most of us will know someone who needs or has had a joint replaced. This talk will focus on who the candidates for these surgeries are and the outcomes.
Speaker: James I. Huddleston, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Stanford University Medical Center
Wednesday, June 17
7:00 pm
Redwood City Public Library
1044 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
No Fee
2009 Archive
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