Advances in Women’s Health

Pittsburgh, PA US
November 18, 2023

Learning Objectives

THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE OF COMMON WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE TOPICS
• Learn the origins of and potential solutions to Obstetrical Racism
• Learn the diagnosis and management of Urinary Incontinence
• Learn the diagnosis and management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• Learn about Birthing Resources within the Community
• Obtain updates from Allegheny County survey and on trending women’s health topics

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 5.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 5.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
11/02/2023
Course expires: 
12/31/2023
Event starts: 
11/18/2023 - 8:00am EST
Event ends: 
11/18/2023 - 4:00pm EST
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
7:30 am to 7:50 am: Check in and Registration

7:55 am to 8:00 am: Welcome Remarks
Lisa Issac, MD
President, Gateway Medical Society

Program Moderator Amaris Yandel, DO
Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

8:00 am to 9:00 am Understanding Obstetrical Racism: An Ob/Gyn’s Perspective
Danielle Smith-Lubsey, MD, Ph.D
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Allegheny Health Network

9:00 am to 10:00 am Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Kersthine Andre, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist
Allegheny Health Network

10:00 am to 11:00 am Management of Urinary Incontinence
G. Sarah Napoé, MS, MD
Urogynecology
University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

11:00 am to 11:30 am Lunch

11:30 am to 12:30 pm Panel Discussion: Birthing Resources within the Community
Syreeta Gordon
Kangaroo Birthing & Maternity Concierge

Chaunda Cunningham, LSW
Director of Clinical Practice and Home Visiting
Healthy Start Inc.

12:30 pm to 1:30 pm: The Plan for a Healthier Allegheny
LuAnn Brink, MD
Chief Epidemiologist
Allegheny County Health Department

Dannai Wilson
Deputy Director
Community and Family Health
Allegheny County Health Department

1:30 pm Closing Remarks/ Adjournment
Tajh Ferguson, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Allegheny Health Network

Community College of Allegheny County
808 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
United States

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PROGRAM FACILITATOR:
Tajh Ferguson, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology, AHN

PROGRAM MODERATOR:
Amaris A. Yandel, DO
Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, UPMC

SPEAKERS:
Kersthine Andre, MD
The Center for Diabetes and Endocrine Health
Allegheny Health Network

LuAnn Brink, PhD
Chief Epidemiologist
Allegheny County Health Department

Chaunda Cunningham, LSW
Director of Clinical Practice and Home Visiting
Healthy Start

Syreeta Gordon, Certified Birth Doula
Founder, Kangaroo Birthing & Maternity Concierge

G. Sarah Napoe, MD, MS
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
UPMC Magee

Danielle L. Smith, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UPMC

Dannai Wilson
Deputy Director, Community and Family Health
Allegheny County Health Department

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Pittsburgh and Gateway Medical Society. The University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 5.0 contact hours.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. 

Available Credit

  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 5.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 5.00 Attendance
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