As clinicians caring for women throughout the lifecycle, we recognize the challenges our patients face as they move into menopause, a time of transition and change which touches many aspects of their lives and health.

These challenges include:

• Dealing with uncomfortable symptoms including hot flashes, decreased libido and painful intercourse, moodiness, sleep deprivation, weight control issues, irregular bleeding, and bladder problems, to name a few.
  
  
• Anticipating the long-term health issues of aging, including osteoporosis, cancer, and cognitive decline.
  


• Should she or shouldn’t she? The nagging question of using hormone replacement and if so, how much and for how long?
  


• Modifying lifestyle habits to maximize health and quality of life at a time when physical and emotional discomforts may make that difficult.
  


• Evaluating life choices she’s made and considering new opportunities for personal growth and change.

The 16th annual conference, Advances in Health Care for Women Over 40, will give you the tools you need to work with your patients to address these challenges. Designed for MD’s, NP’s, CNM’s, PA’s and RN’s from women’s health, internal medicine and family practice settings, this national conference features evidence-based approaches for assessing and managing common and complex problems experienced by women in transition.

What makes the 2008 Conference a “must-attend” event?

• A comprehensive Preconference focusing on Dermatology, the #1 requested topic from the 2007 conference attendees, which includes optional biopsy and dermoscopy training sessions.
  


• A stellar panel of experts who are actively involved in research and clinical care of women over 40.
  


• Ample time for using your critical thinking skills as you “pick the brains” of faculty and colleagues during interactive discussion panels and case study sessions.
  


• The opportunity to “design your own conference,” by choosing from 12 dynamic Concurrent Sessions.
  


• An optional Special Session for nurses to become Legal Nurse Consultants, offering career expansion, additional income and greater job satisfaction.
  


• Boston at it’s finest, showcasing the radiance of springtime against the backdrop of one of America’s most historic cities.

Plan now to join your colleagues and this esteemed faculty for what is certain to be a very unique and engaging learning experience, one which will make a difference in the health of your patients during this important time in their lives.

Anita L. Nelson, MD
Conference Chair
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Pam Jenkins-Wallace, MS, NP
Director of Program Development
Contemporary Forums