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Upstate University Hospital and the national organization WomenHeart are hosting Central NY WomenHeart—free monthly meetings that serve as a support network for women who are living with heart disease.  Upstate’s Jamie Waterstripe RN and heart disease survivor Leisha Tedford MSW talk about the support group, held at Upstate’s OASIS/HealthLink Learning Center, 1 Telergy Parkway (6333 State Route 298) in East Syracuse. The public is invited to an Open House on Monday, July 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

For more information about the Central NY WomenHeart, contact call 315-663-1712.

Interventional radiologist Chadi Zeinati talks about uterine fibroid embolization, a relatively new, minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of uterine fibroids.

Dr. Frederick Sengstacke, director of Upstate’s in-vitro fertilization (IVF) program, talks about the diagnosis and treatment of infertility and reproductive endocrinology, including Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART and IVF).

University IVF Program, call  315 464-7249 to schedule an evaluation. Most insurances accepted.

Dr. Shawky Badawy talks about the evolution and success of in vitro fertilization, and a new technique now offered at Upstate called vitrification.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Upstate Medical University

Nature Medicine Study Demonstrates Eggs Can Mature From a Woman’s Own Egg Precursor Cells

Pediatric endocrinologist Roberto Izquierdo talks about thyroid cancer – the fastest growing cancer in women – and the theory that this increase could be related to the use of dental xrays and mammograms.

Read more about: The Joslin Diabetes Center at Upstate Medical University

Dr. Lubna Wani is a clinical investigator and internist treating acute and chronic diseases and conditions such as heart disease and diabetes in adult patients, and an advocate for women and heart disease.  Dr. Wani will address the impact heart disease has on women and how the disease is different in women than in men.

View Dr. Wani’s video

Cardiovascular nurses Alicia Taylor and Elizabeth Urban talk about a new health event in Syracuse called Strong Women, Strong Hearts.  The day will feature special presentations by Upstate Cardiologist Luna Bhatta and Upstate’s Heart Failure Coordinator Lorri Langdon, among others.  The event will also provide free health screenings, nutritional information with heart-healthy tastings, exercise information and classes, and stress-management presentations that will incorporate therapeutic massage, yoga, and meditation classes, as well as Reiki therapy.

Read more about:
The Upstate Heart and Vascular Center at Upstate University Hospital
Strong Women, Strong Hearts, a free day of education, entertainment and indulgence.

Onondaga County Health Commissioner Cynthia Morrow  and Upstate’s Dr. Donna Bacchi discuss the two vaccines that are available to prevent the human papilloma virus (HPV) that cause most cervical cancers.

Dr. Antonio Culebras discusses the sleep problems that are unique to women.

Read more about: The Sleep Center at Upstate University Hospital at Community General. To schedule an appointment, call 315-492-5877.