Women as Nutritional Coaches: Feeding and Leading Your Family to Healthy Preferences

In our hectic society, many women struggle to make healthy food choices for themselves and their families.  It can be seem daunting to fight the food marketing messages and raise children who consume more than chicken nuggets and fruit punch.  Is the answer to forbid all “junk foods?”  What about our partners? Is it possible to motivate another person to change their ways?  What are some of the health conditions we face that a healthier diet could help with?  How can we prepare healthy meals that taste great?

"February’s "Women Leading Wellness" will tackle these important questions in a panel discussion with plenty of time available for audience participation.  

Moderator: 
Amy H. Mendez, MPH, RD, LD  
Seinsheimer Cardiovascular Health Program Dietitian, Division of Cardiology, MUSC    

Speakers:
Katherine Boyce MS, RD, LD Outpatient Nutrition Manager/Pediatric Endocrine Dietitian, MUSC
"Raising healthy eaters"

Joshua D. Brown, Ph.D., is the Director of Clinical Services at the MUSC Weight Management Center and is a licensed clinical psychologist.
 “Motivation—how can you encourage your loved ones to make healthy food choices?"

Holly Herrick, Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, food writer and author of “Southern Farmers Market Cookbook.”
"Preparing nutritious, tasty meals using the freshest produce available throughout the growing season."

Dr. Anne-Marie Fields, MD Internist, Clinical Instructor, MUSC
"Nutrition topics that affect women in middle-age"
 

Join us Wednesday, Feb, 10 at 6 pm on the MUSC Campus at the Basic Science Auditorium.  Event and parking are free (parking available at Ashley-Rutledge garage) 

To register, visit www.musc.edu/women or please call 792-5817.

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If you want real, noticeable results, discover what so many women have experienced - proven results with no surgery, no recovery time.  Read more... 

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Is research important to MY health?

Dr. Villers discussing a study with a research coordinatorWomen's health involves many issues that are unique. We learn about these unique issues through research studies.  For example, recent research has taught us about early detection of cervical cancer, concerns about hormone replacement therapy, urinary incontinence, risk factors for preterm labor, the importance of mammograms and prevention of osteoporosis. These sorts of studies help all women. In fact, every one of us has benefited in some way from research.

It is important that your physician and nurses know about the latest research. When your physician is also a researcher, she or he has access to the most current information and treatments. Often, they will know about the research results before they are announced to the public. This translates into improved health care for women.

For more information about Women's Health research check out our Research page.  For more information about all research at MUSC check out our MUSC HERO website.

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Radiology Adds Mt. Pleasant Location

MUSC's Department of Radiology now has a new location at 1208 Two Island Court in Mt. Pleasant.  The services offered include screening digital mammography and bone density testing.

Patients can expect the same expert sub-specialty reads from MUSC's nationally and internationally recognized radiologists as well as having their mammogram screenings on the same cutting-edge high quality equipment.

Appointments for screening digital mammography and bone density testing can be made by calling (843) 792-8439.
new location
waiting area

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Relief for Haiti

On January 12th, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck 10 miles outside the capital city of Haiti. The capital city has been devastated with collapsed buildings and people trapped in the rubble. 

In response to this crisis, the Medical University has established the MUSC Haiti Relief Fund at the Coastal Community Foundation to aid in the relief efforts.  You may designate that your donation is for the MUSC Haiti Relief Fund.

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Walk to Beat the Clock in Summerville!

Walk to Beat the Clock!January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. 

Please join Tamika & Friends, Inc. on Saturday, January 16, in beautiful, historic Azalea Park (Summerville) for the Walk to Beat the Clock! Cervical Cancer and HPV Prevention and Awareness Walk. A focus for the walk will be survivors and their caregivers.

Register today or make a general donation to the cause online at: www.tamikaandfriends.org. For more information call 866-595-2448.

Volunteer opportunities are also available!  For more information please contact DaNine Fleming at 792-7147 or danine@tamikaandfriends.org.

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MUSC opens new mammography suite in the North Area

MUSC now has a new convenient state-of-the-art digital mammography suite in the North Area.  Forget the hassle of finding a parking space or figuring out where to go!  The mammography suite is relaxing with a beautiful waterfall and comfortable setting.  Only expert subspecialty radiologists will read your image results.  The suite is located inside MUSC Specialty Care in North Charleston.  8992 University Boulevard – behind the Waffle House.  Appointments available now!  Please call 876-2700.

Please note that The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists currently continues to recommend the following services:

  • Screening mammography every 1-2 years for women aged 40-49 years
  • Screening mammography every year for women age 50 or older
  • Breast self-examination (BSE); BSE has the potential to detect palpable breast cancer and can be recommended.
 

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Free talk on women as lovers

Sexuality is a core part of being human. And yet, it is one of the most challenging topics for us to discuss with our health care providers, partners, and friends. For women, the perimenopause and postmenopause years represent a time of unique challenges for maintaining our sexual health. This interactive session will feature a panel of health providers who will focus on the social, cultural, medical and psychological influences on women's sexual health during this phase of life. We hope you will join us for what promises to be a stimulating conversation.

Panelists:
Angela Dempsey, MD, MPH
Gweneth Lazenby, MD
Linda Austin, MD
Sue Ellen Hawkins

Moderator:
Darlene Shaw, MD

Join us Wednesday, Jan, 13 at 6 pm on the MUSC Campus at the Basic Science Auditorium
Event and parking are free (parking available at Ashley-Rutledge garage

To register, please call 792-5817 or visit www.musc.edu/women

Co-sponsor:  Center for Women
Additional Sponsors: Skirt! Magazine and Wachovia Bank
Food provided by Whole Foods

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Santa Goes Mobile to benefit the March of Dimes

Santa text alerts to benefit the March of DimesThis Christmas Eve, Santa’s elves will update children on Santa’s progress with personalized text messages sent to their phone or their parents phone.  Parents can sign up their children for Santa’s text alerts at www.textsanta.net.  Packages range from one text message to a set of three texts to even a picture sent to your phone of Santa in your house!  A portion of the proceeds benefit the March of Dimes. 

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Looking for an Ob/Gyn? Read what others have said about their care...

- Dr. (Christi) Geier is WONDERFUL! She was able to diagnosis a problem, start treatment and my husband and I were able to have our son in November! She is the first MD of 7 in the area to listen and act!

- (Nurse) Margie at East Cooper Women's Center is wonderful! She shows concern for her patients and always listens with a smile!

- Anne (Brand) @ Northwoods is great!  She makes you feel comfortable & is very helpful.

- I always get a return call within the hour.

- Dr. (James) Carter is simply the best - it's not common for a woman to actually look forward to an annual GYN exam.  Dr. Carter is the epitome of a caring, easy to talk to, professional. I love the entire staff.

- Dr. David Soper is a wonderful doctor (I would recommend him to anyone).

- HIGHLY recommend (Dr.) Ashlyn Savage; she makes decisions with confidence and creates a very comfortable physician/patient relationship; very "at ease" with her.

Please visit our online directory to learn more about our providers or call (843) 792-1212 to make an appointment.

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