Baton Rouge, LA - Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge (formerly Summit Hospital) and Ochsner Health Center will offer a series of health-related seminars this fall. All seminars are free and open to the public. The seminar topics include osteoporosis, arthritis, young women's issues and robotic surgery options. The schedule is as follows:
The schedule is as follows:
- I Don't Want to Shrink - Osteoporosis and You
Saturday, October 28
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
17000 Medical Center Drive
Noon
And
Wednesday, November 9th
Ochsner Health Center
9001 Summa Avenue
6:00 pm
Rheumatologist, Dr. Sean Shannon and Sharon Holder, Nurse Practitioner, will discuss the causes and latest treatment options for osteoporosis. Dr. Stephen Lindsey, Department Chairman of Rheumatology, will join in a panel question and answer forum. Seating is limited for this free seminar. Please call the Arthritis Association at 761-8230 for reservations.
- Muscle and Joint Pain in Children - When to Worry
Wednesday, October 25
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
17000 Medical Center Drive
6:30 pm
And
Thursday, November 14th
Ochsner Health Center
9001 Summa Avenue
6:00 pm
Department Chairman of Rheumatology, Dr. Stephen Lindsey and Pediatrician, Dr. Jennifer Hogan, discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for children at this free seminar. Seating is limited. Please call the Arthritis Association at 761-8230 for reservations.
- Psoriatic Arthritis Arthritis and Rheumatoid Variant - They Can Cripple Too
Thursday, November 2nd
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
17000 Medical Center Drive
6:30 pm
And
Saturday, November 16th
Ochsner Health Center
9001 Summa Avenue
10:00 am
Diagnosis, treatment and the long-term outcome of Psorasitic Arthritis and Rheumatoid Variant will be discussed at this free seminar by Rheumatologists, Drs. Khanh Ho and Sean Shannon and Physician's Assistant, Michael McIntosh. Seating is limited. Please call the Arthritis Association at 761-8230 for reservations.
- Mothers and Daughters - Ages 13 - 17
Tuesday, October 24
Ochsner Health Center
16777 Medical Center Drive, Suite 200
7:00 pm
My mom just doesn't understand me. Ever heard that one from your daughter? You and your daughter are invited to join Pediatrician, Dr. Henrynne Louden and OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner, Molly McRae at a free seminar as they discuss topics involving young teenage girls today. Topics include the mother daughter relationship, dating and the sexes, when and how to say no and avoiding risky situations. The seminar will include a discussion and the issues surrounding teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Seating is limited. Please call 754-3278 for your reservation.
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