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Women's Health & Aging: Better Health Strategies
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Wednesday, February 22 | 5-6pm | Virtual Event
Explore an array of topics related to women's health and aging, and what you can do to improve your quality of life. Learn about pessaries and how they can help, ways to alleviate painful sex, and how to decrease your risk of dementia. Questions are welcomed!
Part of the Wellness Speaker Series, offered in collaboration with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham
Featured Presenter
Dr. Salamon is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She is a geriatrician and practices primary care geriatrics at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She is the Geriatrics Editor of the Harvard Health Letter and has been the Medical Editor for Harvard Medical School Special Health Reports including “Better Balance” and “Aging in Place.” She is active in community public health, serving on the board of the Brookline Senior Center, writing a monthly column for their newsletter called “Ask a Geriatrician” and she belongs to the Medical Reserve Corps.
Expand Your Mind and Enhance Your Health
Join us at our Wellness Speaker Series events, where we explore a variety of topics and developments in healthcare and wellness.
With a focus on post-pandemic challenges, aging, and more, our series offers a chance to explore new perspectives and engage in meaningful dialogue. Featuring leading medical experts and professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, you'll have the unique opportunity to learn from and connect with some of the most knowledgeable professionals in their fields.
View Past Webinars:
Achieving a Better Night’s Sleep
Receive expert advice for achieving consistent and quality sleep. What are the best practices for falling and staying asleep? Learn about common sleep disorders, how they can be treated and when to seek medical advice.
Rena C. Holzer, Senior Nurse Practitioner, Sleep Division, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Men’s Health and Aging
Reduced muscle mass, changes in skin and hair, difficulty sleeping, lower libido - learn first-hand about these common health issues & more that affect men as they age and tips for staying healthy through the “golden years”.
Dr. Jeremy Whyman, Geriatric Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
The Road Back to Wellness Post-COVID
“Long COVID” refers to persistent symptoms or new symptoms that develop a few weeks after the initial infection with COVID-19. Receive information about what “Long COVID” is, and how the Critical Illness and COVID-19 Survivorship Program is working to better understand “Long COVID” and help patients improve symptoms over time.
Dr. Jason Maley, Program Director, Critical Illness and COVID 19 Survivorship Program, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Myths & Truths about the COVID Pandemic
The COVID pandemic continues to generate lots of questions, concerns and anxiety about rising infection rates, variants, vaccination rates, boosters & more. Receive the latest information and data about COVID transmission, how to stay safe, and expectations about the future.
Dr. Dana Pepe, Associate Hospital Epidemiologist, Medical Director of Infection Control, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center