Date: Sat., Apr. 5, 2008
Time: 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Place: CentraCare Health Plaza, 1900 CentraCare Circle, St. Cloud
Cost: $5 suggested donation - Proceeds benefit Women's Health Education fund of CentraCare Health Foundation

Schedule of Events

• 8 a.m. - Registration begins
  
• 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Educational booths and free screenings
  View the list of free screenings and activities
• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Cardiac risk assessment and blood pressure check
• 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Choose from eight different presentation options each hour!
  View the list of topics and presenters
• 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  View the list of areas included in the tours
  
  

What you need to know:

• Open to the public.
• Come and go as you please.
• Breakfast and lunch can be purchased at the Health Plaza Café.
• No childcare provided.

For more information, call (320) 229-4980.

Women's Health 101
Presented by:

with support from the St. Cloud Hospital Auxiliary.

Sponsored by:

Women's Health 101 - Presentation Descriptions
Addiction
Addiction 101: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Presentation Times: 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
Addictions may range from alcohol, drugs and other substances to gambling. This presentation will provide a basic overview of addiction from a biological, social and psychological perspective with particular emphasis on the impact to women both directly and indirectly. Participants will be provided with education and resources to assist themselves and their loved ones.
Joyce Halstrom, MSW, LISW, LADC and Diane Seegers-Kyle, BS, LADC
St. Cloud Hospital Recovery Plus

Balance & Dizziness
Not Falling For You
Presentation Times: 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
Falls are the number one cause of emergency room visits for all age groups. About one-third of people older than 65 fall each year. This presentation will provide information on the most common causes of balance and dizziness problems, who is at risk and what can be done to help you prevent falls before they happen.
John Sipe, PT
St. Cloud Hospital Rehabilitation Center

Breast Cancer
Armed and Dangerous: How to Talk to Your Doctor About Breast Cancer Screening and Treatment
Presentation Time: 9 a.m.
Healthy choices and active screening are the best defense against breast cancer. This presentation will include information on breast cancer screening, what we have learned about breast cancer in the last decade and new treatment techniques.
Barbi Kaplan-Frenkel, DO, Coborn CancerCenter and
Maria Mallory, MD, CentraCare Clinic – River Campus, Surgery

Cancer
New Developments in Women’s Cancers
Presentation Time: 1 p.m.
Cancer treatments are continuously growing and becoming more specialized and effective. Get the latest news on the four leading cancers affecting women today. We’ll highlight new treatments for breast, ovarian, lung and uterine cancers.
Mark Hauge, MD
Coborn Cancer Center

Caregiving
Caring for Older Adults Safely at Home
Presentation Times: 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
The senior population is rapidly growing. If you are already a caregiver or may become one, this presentation is an excellent resource. Physical and occupational therapists, who together have 25 years experience caring for loved ones in the home, will present home safety information and equipment recommendations.
Julia Holscher, PT and Margaret Hubbard, OTR
St. Cloud Hospital Home Care & Hospice

Diabetes
Diabetes – Are You at Risk?
Presentation Time: 9 a.m.
In the United States, 7 percent of the population have diabetes. Nearly one-third are unaware they have the disease. What are the risks of diabetes? Learn about diabetes prevention, treatment and importance of control. You can make simple lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes and keep yourself healthy.
Amy Kramer, RN, CNP
CentraCare Clinic – Health Plaza Internal Medicine

Estate Planning
Effective Estate Planning
Presentation Times: 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Who needs estate planning? You do—whether your estate is large or small. Either way, you should designate someone to manage your assets and make health care and personal care decisions for you if you ever become unable to do so for yourself. Finding the time to complete this daunting task can be a challenge. Learn the basics that will motivate you and help you take the next step to planning your estate. At this session you will learn basic estate planning concepts, simple wills and trusts, other probate alternatives, powers of attorney and health care directives.
Sharon G. Hobbs, J.D.
Rinke-Noonan Law Firm

Exercise
Exercise for Stress Relief
Presentation Time: 9 a.m.
Life is full of surprises…not all of them good. Life’s little events can often cause stress and anxiety. Exercise has been proven to help control and relieve stress. This presentation will show you ways to control stress through exercise and breathing. Don’t let stress take its toll on you.
NiCole Broman, MPT
St. Cloud Hospital Rehabilitation Services

Female Urology
Basic Female Urology – An Overview
Presentation Time: 11:45 a.m.
Learn more about urinary tract infections, incontinence and urologic cancers in women. This presentation will give you a basic overview of common urology issues for women and what to look for as an indication of urologic cancers.
Gayle Leen PA-C, CUP
Adult & Pediatric Urology

Food Myths
Top Ten Food Myths
Presentation Times: 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
When it comes to nutrition, it seems everyone thinks they’re an expert. Add the media to that and nutrition can be very confusing. Just what should you believe? This talk will walk you through some of the top nutrition myths to clear up some confusion.
Diane Giambruno, RD
Central Minnesota Heart Center

GYN Surgical Options
New Surgical Options for Bleeding:  It's Not Your Mother's Hysterectomy
Presentation Times: 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Pelvic pain and/or bleeding are common reasons for women’s clinic visits. Come and learn about the newest treatments that are less invasive, less costly and have a quicker recovery time.
Vickie Nash, MD, CentraCare Clinic-Women & Children

Health Care Directives
Heath Care Directives: A Gift to Your Family
Presentation Times: 10:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
Help your family avoid tension during a difficult time. This presentation will reveal how your written health care directive can help to promote family harmony when difficult health care decisions are required. Additional information will be available at a booth.
Karen Kleinschmidt, RN
St. Cloud Hospital

Health Maintenance
Health Maintenance Guidelines & Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Presentation Time: 10:15 a.m.
This presentation will discuss recommended guidelines for health maintenance and disease prevention along with a discussion regarding risk factors known to lead to cardiovascular disease.
Kathryn Katka, C.F.N.P. and Tami VonWahlde, MSN, CNP
CentraCare Clinic-River Campus, Internal Medicine

Health Tips
Simple, Healthy Tips
Presentation Times: 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Discover new ways you can become healthier from dawn-to-dusk, every day! These tips could be anything from eating the right breakfast, smart snacking and moving more during the day.
Jodi Regan, MD, CentraCare Clinic-Women & Children

Meditation
Meditation – It’s More Than You Think!
Presentation Time: 1 p.m.
How we respond to stressors in our lives determines their impact on our body, mind and spirit. Meditation practice cultivates ease, compassion and clarity so that we can live life more openly and less reactively. Meditation can be especially helpful for those who feel stressed, experience anxiety, depression, chronic pain and illness, cardiac disease, the demands of caregiving, grief, spiritual emptiness and difficulty finding balance in current cultural lifestyles.
Patsy Murphy, Yoga Alliance and KHYF registered and certified, MBSR
Know Your Direction

Midlife Sexuality
Women’s Midlife Sexuality
Presentation Times: 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
This talk will feature common sexuality changes in midlife women. It will review related anatomy and sexual response, the impact of menopause and aging, common problems and approaches to these problems.
Deborah McCarl, MD and Marilyn Skurdahl, NP
CentraCare Clinic–Women & Children

Osteoporosis
Surgical Options for Osteoporosis
Presentation Time: 10:15 a.m.
Osteoporosis affects millions of older adults -- mostly women. It usually strikes after age 60. Vertebral compression fractures are the most common type of fractures caused by osteoporosis. These fractures can cause debilitating pain. Kyphoplasty is a surgical option for fractures that do not heal with conservative measures.
Lorinda Zigan, PH-C
CentraCare Clinic-River Campus, Neurosurgery

Restless Legs Syndrome
What’s Shaking!?! Restless Legs Syndrome
Presentation Times: 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Up to 10 percent of the United States population may have Restless Legs Syndrome. People of all ages can suffer from this condition. This talk will discuss common questions on Restless Legs Syndrome including what is restless legs syndrome, how it’s diagnosed and possible treatments. Dr. Troy Payne also will share the latest research findings.
Troy Payne, MD
CentraCare Clinic - Sleep Medicine

Skin Care
Relax, Rejuvenate and Reduce
Presentation Times: 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
Dr. Rachel Schuneman will discuss how Botox can RELAX wrinkles and facial expression lines to create a more youthful appearance. To REJUVENATE the skin, dermal fillers can soften deep creases and make you look 10 years younger. Maybe a laser treatment is your answer to REDUCE redness, brown spots and unwanted hair.
Rachel Schuneman, MD
CentraCare Clinic-Dermatology

Stress
From Frazzle to Dazzle – Making Stress Work for You
Presentation Times: 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Managing stress in a stress-filled world can seem impossible…but it’s not! Come learn how a few simple practices can neutralize stress and its harmful effects on your body, mind and spirit. Change your life from frazzle to dazzle!
Ruth Stanley, OSB, PharmD, MA, FASHP
Central Minnesota Heart Center

FREE screenings and activities - 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Body Composition: For best results do not work out within 4-6 hours prior to the test. You should be well-hydrated. Provided by St. Cloud Area YMCA.

Cardiac Risk Assessment (includes cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure): Fasting is recommended 4-6 hours prior to the lab tests but is not necessary. Lab tests are limited to the first 275 people and must be completed before noon so the cardiac risk assessment results will be ready before you leave. Turn-around time is approximately one hour. Provided by Central Minnesota Heart Center & CentraCare Laboratory Services. 

Depression: Is it the blues or something more serious? This is an interactive questionnaire, taken in the privacy of your home to help you determine if you have signs of depression. Provided by St. Cloud Hospital Behavioral Health.

Hemoglobin: Hemoglobin helps diagnose and monitor anemia (iron deficiency). 8 a.m.- noon. Provided by CentraCare Laboratory Services. Limited to the first 275 people.

Sleep: Take a written quiz to learn if you have a serious sleep condition. Provided by St. Cloud Hospital Sleep Center. 

Stroke Screening: Use your cholesterol and blood pressure results to identify your risk for stroke. Provided by St. Cloud Hospital Stroke Center.

Pulse Oximetry: A pulse oximeter is a probe we attach to your finger which is linked to a computer. It measures the amount of oxygen in your blood. Provided by St. Cloud Hospital Home Care & Hospice.

Is It Time for a Medical Alarm?: How do you know if and when a medical alarm (such as LifeLine) would be beneficial to you or a loved one? Take this simple written questionnaire to help determine if you could benefit from the peace of mind of a medical alarm. Provided by St. Cloud Hospital Lifeline.

Balance Self Test: Balance problems are known to increase significantly with age. Take this simple written questionnaire to determine if you may be headed for a fall. Your provider can help you determine if you may need a balance screening test from a qualified clinician. Provided by St. Cloud Hospital Balance & Dizziness Program. 

Vision Screening: Half of all blindness can be prevented. A vision screening does not replace an eye doctor’s exam, but it can help to identify people who are at risk for eye disease. The screening covers near and distant visual acuity and takes approximately 3-5 minutes per person. Provided by St. Cloud Eye Clinic.

Hearing Screening: Hearing screening tests provide a quick and cost effective way to separate people into two groups: a pass group and a fail group. Those who pass are presumed to have no hearing loss. Those who fail are in need of an in-depth evaluation by an audiologist and also may need follow-up care from other professionals. It is recommended that adults be screened at least every decade through age 50 and at three year intervals thereafter. The screening takes approximately 5-10 minutes per person. Provided by St. Cloud Ear, Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Clinic. 

Breathing Test: A spirometry (breathing) test screens for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The test measures the amount of air you can blow out after you have taken in the deepest breath you can. The results of this test give two important numbers that measure airway obstruction. If you have any of the following symptoms you are a candidate for this screening.
1. Do you cough several times a day?
2. Do you bring up phlegm or mucus most days?
3. Do you get out of breath more easily than others?
4. Are you older than 40 years old?
5. Are you a current or ex-smoker?
Provided by St. Cloud Hospital Respiratory Care.

Free CPR Training Class: Learn the basics of CPR and defibrillator use in 20 minutes. Provided by Take Heart St. Cloud: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Initiative.

Massage: A short pause in your day to relax and quiet your mind can be rejuvenating. Try a seated massage. Provided by Marilyn Nelson and StillPointe Natural Health Center.

Glow Germ Light: How effective are you at washing the germs away when you wash your hands? Stop by this booth to see. Rub a liquid on your hands and then wash and dry as you normally would. An ultraviolet light illuminates the simulated “germs” that remain on your hands. Provided by CentraCare Health System.

Health Care Directives: Pick up a packet that will help you complete a legal, health care directive. Provided by CentraCare Health System.

Osteoporosis: Women are four times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis. Our experts will measure you for height loss and discuss with you the results of an osteoporosis risk survey. Provided by CentraCare Clinic Women & Children.

Posture and spinal check: This check will put you on the path to a healthy spine, good posture and an active physical life. Provided by StillPointe Natural Health Center.

Impaired vision goggles: What does someone legally drunk see from behind the wheel? Experience the view through our impaired vision goggles, which simulate the effects of various levels of alcohol in the bloodstream. You'll be amazed! Provided by St. Cloud Hospital Behavioral Health.

Value of Free Screenings

 TOTAL VALUE:  $639

CentraCare Health System is pleased to provide a forum for women to receive health information from health care specialists at no cost. Thank you to our speakers who donate their time so we can continue to meet this important need in our community.

Lab Tests through Direct Access Testing

You also have the option of purchasing lab tests through Direct Access Testing, a service offered by CentraCare Laboratory Services. When you register at lab, please indicate which additional lab tests from this list you’d like to purchase.

• You must pay for the tests in advance by cash or check; insurance will not be billed.
• Most test results will be mailed to you within 3-5 working days. You are encouraged to share them with your health care provider.
• You are responsible for contacting a physician regarding your test results, if necessary.

Tours - 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Optional tours will be offered of these areas within CentraCare Health Plaza:

CentraCare Clinic Obstetrics & Women’s Clinic
- Reproductive Medicine/LIFE Program
- Ultrasound
- Dexascan

Women & Family Specialty Center
- Perinatology Clinic
- Women & Family Resource Center
- Women’s Behavioral Health
- Genetics Clinic

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Coborn Cancer Center

CentraCare Surgery Center

Breast Center

CentraCare Digestive Center