11th Annual Women's Health Conference at Washington Hospital Offers Leading Strategies for Health Care Navigation
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Among the speakers at the 11th Annual Women’s Health Conference at Washington Hospital on Saturday, April 29, will be Leslie D. Michelson, author of The Patient’s Playbook. He’ll be sharing lifesaving strategies and decision-making tools that women, patients and family members can use to become savvy health care consumers.
What
Washington Hospital Healthcare System in Fremont, Calif., is presenting its 11th Annual Women’s Health Conference on Saturday, April 29, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’ll be a fun and important event filled with a variety of speakers on topics such as heart health, nutrition and much more.
“We are really excited by this year’s program,” said Nancy Farber, chief executive officer at Washington Hospital. “Of special note will be a presentation by Leslie D. Michelson, author of The Patient’s Playbook. He’ll be sharing lifesaving strategies and decision-making tools that help women, patients and family members all become savvy health care consumers.”
The conference is part of Washington Hospital’s leading commitment to events, classes and programs that support and advance community well-being. A full list is at whhs.com/events.
“This is always an inspiring event,” Farber added “We’re proud to provide up-to-date insights into health issues that are unique to women, and we think this year’s program will be our best yet.”
For registration, call 510.608.1301. The $25 fee covers breakfast and lunch.
Speakers
- William Dugoni Jr., MD, surgeon, medical director of Washington Women’s Center, Washington Township Medical Foundation
- Catherine Dao, MD, cardiologist, Washington Township Medical Foundation
- Leslie D. Michelson, author of The Patient’s Playbook
When
Saturday, April 29, 2017
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where
Washington WestConrad E. Anderson, MD, Auditorium2500 Mowry Ave.Fremont, Calif. 94538---
About Washington Township Healthcare District
Washington Township Health Care District is governed by an elected board and includes Washington Hospital Healthcare System. Unlike a municipal or county hospital, Washington Hospital’s operating expenses, research, community programs, and employee salaries are funded by revenues generated through providing patient and other health care services. Opened in 1958, Washington Hospital Healthcare System has grown to include a 341-bed, acute-care hospital; the Taylor McAdam Bell Neuroscience Institute; The Gamma Knife® Center; Washington Radiation Oncology Center; Washington Outpatient Surgery Center; Washington Outpatient Rehabilitation Center; Washington Institute for Joint Restoration and Research; Washington Township Medical Foundation; and Washington West, a complex which houses Washington Women’s Center, Outpatient Imaging Center, Sandy Amos RN Infusion Center, Washington Urgent Care and additional outpatient hospital services and administrative facilities. Discover more at whhs.com, and through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.