Beachwood Buzz Magazine - September 2016 Page 42

42 Beachwood Buzz September 2016

Women's Health:

Love Your Lady Parts

A woman's health concerns are as unique as her body. Some

unique issues include pregnancy, menopause and conditions of
the female organs. Today, women are key in maintaining healthy
families. They even access health care more often than men do,
both for themselves and on behalf of their children. Since women
live longer, elder and long-term care issues impact them more
often. As a woman, how you take care of yourself has a huge
impact on your future, affecting everything from your ability to
have children to your risk of chronic diseases.

Join your neighborhood experts on the second Wednesday

of each month for these health-minded talks, which are held at
several UH locations. The next Health Matters talk on September
14 is "Women's Health: Love Your Lady Parts." Remember, when
you take better care of your body, mind and spirit, not only will
you feel better but it will also help you be more available to the
people you love.

UH Ahuja Medical Center
Jill Dietz, MD, and Sandhia Variani, MD

UH Bedford Medical Center* | Karen Ashby, MD

UH Geauga Medical Center | Maria Madden, MD

UH Geneva Medical Center
Amitabh Goel, MD, CMO, and Paula Covell, RN

UH Parma Medical Center | Lucy O'Brien, MD

UH Portage Medical Center
Annamarie D'Orazio-Skowronski, ND, CRNP

UH Richmond Medical Center* | Lisa Rock, MD

*Campuses of UH Regional Hospitals

There is no charge to attend Health Matters events, but space is

limited and reservations are required. To register, call 216.767.8435
Monday through Friday between 9 am and 5 pm or go to
UHhospitals.org/HealthMatters.

Coming up on October 12 is "What's New with the Flu."

It's impossible to predict what flu season will be like each year
since timing, severity and length will vary. But flu does affect el-
derly and those with high risk conditions in ways that tell us about
how we age and why vaccination each year is important.

Participate in the conversation on social media using

#UHHealthMatters.

Programs at

The Gathering Place

The Gathering Place is a caring community that supports, educates

and empowers individuals and families touched by cancer through
programs and services provided free of charge. The programs and
services offered provide education and information, support, and
tools to help manage the stress of a cancer diagnosis. The Gathering
Place has two locations in Beachwood and a location in Westlake.
Below is a listing of upcoming programs at The Gathering Place
located at 23300 Commerce Park in Beachwood. All programs require
advance registration by calling 216.595.9546 unless otherwise
noted. For more information, visit www.touchedbycancer.org or call
216.595.9546.

Prostate Cancer Information Session
Thursday, September 8 · 5:30 6:15 pm
For men diagnosed with prostate cancer in the past six months

Connect with prostate cancer survivors, ask questions, learn about

resources. No registration required.

Lung Cancer Updates
Saturday, September 22 · 6:30 8 pm
Presenter: Dr Afshin Dowlati
The Gathering Place West, 800 Sharon Drive, Westlake

Survivorship Symposium
Thursday, September 22 · 5 8 pm

Learn strategies to cope with fear of recurrence. Family members

welcome. Light supper provided.

Brain Cancer Symposium for Those with Primary Brain Cancer
Saturday, September 24 · 9 am 1 pm
Presenters: Dr. Glen Stevens, Dr. Lisa Rogers and Dr. Manmeet Aliwahla

Learn about the latest advances in diagnosis, treatment and

symptom management. Family members welcome. In collaboration
with Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute and University
Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center.

Chagrin Valley Camera Club

The Chagrin Valley Camera Club meets twice a month, usually on

Tuesdays at the Beachwood Library between 7 and 9 pm. Guests are
welcome.

Tuesday, September 6 · Mayfield Library

Opening Meeting for 2016-17 Season, featuring Jerry Jividen,

professional photographer, teacher and Photoshop guru will present
his favorite 50 photos.

Tuesday, September 20 · Beachwood Library

Lori Roach, CVCC photographer, will present "Do You See What

I See?" Lori is an incredibly talented photographer and her photos
make you stop and take notice.