Health Promotion
Good health starts with knowing what’s good—and what’s not—for you. To make smart, appropriate health choices, you need to understand the real issues. Want to know more? Attend a lunch-time Health Promotion series and learn about topics that are relevant to you and your family from experts in the field.
At each session, you’ll learn preventive health and nutrition tips, become informed about current medical issues, and find out how you and your family can be safer and healthier all year long. The interactive programs are presented by professional medical staff, most of whom are Boston University employees.
Take that step to improve your health; register for a program today!
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Health Promotion Events
HP13: Colorectal Cancer Screening: Why, When, and How
- Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Presenters
Paul C. Schroy, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine
Boston University School of Medicine
Director of Clinical Research, Section of Gastroenterology,
Boston Medical Center
Location
Boston University Occupational Health Center room (930 Commonwealth Avenue, West (Pleasant Street entrance))
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States and third-most commonly diagnosed cancer among men and women. Screening is an effective yet underutilized strategy for reducing colorectal cancer incidence and mortality. The objectives of this seminar are to review the epidemiology of colorectal cancer, understand its natural history and the rationale for screening, discuss the pros and cons of the different screening options, and become familiar with current screening recommendations. Lunch will be provided.
What You Will Learn:
• Epidemiology of Colorectal Cancer (Who’s at risk)
• Rationale for screening
• Pros and cons of available screening options
• Screening recommendations
Who Should Attend: Employees of Boston University
HP14: Women’s Health
- Tuesday, December 1, 2009 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Presenters
Andrea Kronman, MD, MSc
Clinical Instructor of Medicine, BUSM
Location
Boston University Occupational Health Center room (930 Commonwealth Avenue, West (Pleasant Street entrance))
This presentation will cover women’s health issues and provide information on signs and symptoms of common health problems. It will include the latest treatments for medical problems and a discussion of preventative measures. Lunch will be provided.
What You Will Learn:
• Physiologic changes associated with women’s health issues
• Associated psychological and emotional symptoms
• Latest treatment options
• Preventive health measures
Who Should Attend: Employees of Boston University
HP36: The Solution for Good Health: Rx Vitamin D
- Thursday, October 15, 2009 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Presenters
Michael Holick, PhD, MD
Professor of Medicine, Physiology, Biophysics, BUSM
Location
Crosstown room 4th Floor, Room 460A (801 Massachusetts Avenue)
This lecture will provide important information about the vitamin D deficiency pandemic, its health consequences and how to prevent and treat vitamin D deficiency.
What You Will Learn:
• Understanding the role of sunlight for vitamin D
• Effect of aging, latitude, time of day, and sunscreen use on vitamin D production
• Provide an appreciation for the role of vitamin D for prevention of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, common cancers, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and other chronic diseases
Who Should Attend: Employees of Boston University
HP60: Methods to Detect Heart and Vascular Disease
- Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Presenters
Gary Balady, MD, Section of Cardiology
Boston Medical Center, Professor of Medicine
Boston University School of Medicine
Location
Crosstown room 4th Floor, Room 462A (801 Massachusetts Avenue)
An overview of current methods that are used to detect disease of the heart and blood vessels. Methods to discuss: risk factors, electrocardiogram, physical exam, stress testing, CT scanning, ultrasound, MRI.
What You Will Learn:
• To increase understanding of heart and vascular disease
• To increase understanding of methods that are used to detect heart and blood vessel disease
Who Should Attend: Employees of Boston University
HP61: Healthy Eating for the Holidays
- Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Presenters
Stacey Zawacki, MS, RD, Nutrition & Fitness Center, Clinical Assistant Professor
Location
Boston University Occupational Health Center room (930 Commonwealth Avenue, West (Pleasant Street entrance))
This presentation will focus on five essential eating strategies for preventing holiday weight gain. Lunch will be provided.
What You Will Learn:
• Eating before the “party”
• Creating and sticking to the “party plan”
• When and how much to “indulge”
• How “consistency” can help
• Recipe makeover tips
Who Should Attend: Employees of Boston University
HP62: Common Cosmetic Dental Procedures
- Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Presenters
Margaret Errante, DDS, BU Dental Health Center
Location
Boston University Occupational Health Center room (930 Commonwealth Avenue, West (Pleasant Street entrance))
An overview of common cosmetic dental procedures. Lunch will be provided.
What You Will Learn:
• Whitening
• Veneers
• Bonding
• Tooth colored dental restorations
• Implants
• Braces
Who Should Attend: Employees of Boston University