Meharry Medical College Symposium Focuses on Fighting Disparities in Women’s Health
Meharry kicks off observance of National Minority Health Month with seminar focusing on fighting disparities in women's health. Keynoter is Sterling Williams, M.D., vice president of education of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Washington, speaking on “The Future of Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology: The Probable Impact on the Health Care of Underserved Women."
NASHVILLE, TN (PRWEB) March 25, 2004 -– April is Minority Health Month, and
Meharry Medical College will kick off the observance with a symposium on
addressing disparities in obstetrics and gynecology.
“Fighting
Disparities in Women’s Health—2004” is the theme of the 16th Annual W.F.B. James
Symposium in Obstetrics and Gynecology to be held Friday, April 2 at Meharry.
The one-day, physician-education event will be held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the
Compton-Nelson Auditorium of the S.S. Kresge Learning Resources Center on Albion
Street between Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard and 21st Avenue
North.
Participating physicians will gain knowledge of how to utilize
current changes in medical education and apply them to the health care of women.
“The Future of Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology: The Probable
Impact on the Health Care of Underserved Women” is the subject of the keynote
Carr A Treherne Heritage Lecture presented by Sterling Williams, M.D., vice
president of education of the American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists, Washington.
Other sessions will cover topics on
identifying patient risk for urinary incontinence, the impact of socio-economic
factors on perinatal outcomes, modern management of hormone therapy, factors
affecting perimenopausal symptoms in hysterectomies, female pelvic floor
dysfunction and disparities among women with HIV.
The symposium offers
continuing medical and nursing education credits. Further details, including
registration fees, are available at the Meharry Medical College Web site, www.mmc.edu, or by
calling 615-327-6284.
Meharry Medical College is the nation’s largest
private, independent historically black institution dedicated solely to
educating health science professionals. Since its founding in 1876, it has been
a leading educator of African-American physicians, dentists and biomedical
scientists. Black Issues in Higher Education’s ranking of institutions annually
lists Meharry as the top educator of African Americans with M.D. and D.D.S.
degrees and Ph.D. degrees in the biomedical sciences. The College is
particularly well known for its uniquely nurturing, highly effective educational
programs; preeminence in health disparities research; culturally sensitive,
evidence-based health services; and significant contribution to the diversity of
the nation’s health professions workforce.
In Tennessee, the Office of
Minority Health recognizes that raising the awareness level about
life-threatening illnesses and increasing access to affordable, available
culturally competent health services is the first step in elimination of health
disparities. For more information on Minority Health Month in Tennessee, contact
the Office of Minority Health at 615-741-9443 or toll free 1-877-606-0089.
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Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/3/prweb113622.htm