Red Hot Mamas                                                                                             Fall, 2004

The Red Hot Mamas lecture series continues through the fall season and into early winter (see schedule below). At August's lecture, Dr. Ruth Pryor reviewed some of the many alternative treatments to hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms. Herbs, dietary changes, and prescription treatments are available, and some work better than others. Dr. James Wang reviewed the natural history of osteoporosis in September. This "silent" disease is likely to be the nation's top problem in a matter of years because of our aging population of women and men. Calcium and exercise are important tools in helping to build bone and prevent loss, but sometimes that is not enough.

In October, Dr. Robert Wool will discuss a topic that has long been ignored and now has become one of the more rapidly growing fields of medical research and treatment. In “Understanding Heart Disease and Menopause”, Dr. Wool will discuss the physiologic changes that occur during menopause, how they can affect the cardiovascular system, and how we can reduce our risk of heart attacks given some of the concerns regarding estrogen therapy.

Fall/Winter Schedule (all lectures from 7-9 pm/ Call 736-9978 to register)

October 13:  Understanding Heart Disease and Menopause, Robert Wool, MD

November 10:  Home for the Holidays: Nutrition, Health and Weight Management, Jennifer Giffune, RD, LDN December 8 – Don't Sneeze, Don't Giggle, Don't Run: Taking Control of Urinary Incontinence, Ruth Pryor,MD

 January 12:  Sex and Menopause: What's Age Got to Do With It?, James Wang, MD

Late Winter and Spring schedule is in the making.

Women's Health Associates is growing. We are pleased to welcome Annemarie Sanchez, CNM and Anne Valiant CNM to our practice. Annemarie comes to us with over 10 years of experience as a certified nurse midwife. She is fluent in Spanish. Anne relocated from the Boston area and has extensive experience as a certified nurse midwife and is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. Both Annemarie and Anne join Christine Sevigny, CNM in obstetrical care as well as caring for patients in all stages of their lives. For more information, look on our website at www.womenshealthteam.com.

To register, obtain a lecture schedule, or obtain information on our practice, call 413-736-9978.

To schedule an appointment at our Westfield office, call 413-562-8306.

To schedule an appointment at our Springfield office, call 413-736-9978.

Robert Wool, MD   James Wang, MD   Ruth Pryor, MD   Deborah Harris, OGNP

Annemarie Sanchez, CNM   Christine Sevigny, CNM   Anne Valiant, CNM