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The WWC physicians and staff attended this years' seminar in San Diego for advanced practical applications in treating adult hormone and nutritional deficiences utilizing advanced testing protocols, hormones, and nutraceuticals. Guest speakers included Dr. Jonathan Wright, Dr. Ron Rothenberg, and Dr. Wendy Ellis with special guest speaker, Dr. Khalid Mahmud.
New Educational Seminars for 2010!
Due to patient feedback, our educational seminars have been revamped! We are excited to offer our new Signature Series seminars with the WWC physicians and the Integrated Health Series seminars with our Allied Health Team! Featured topics will include: The Hormone Symphony, Bio-identical Hormone Therapy, Mind-Body Medicine, Adrenal and Thyroid Health, Interpeting Hormone Testing.
These seminars are free of charge for all WWC Health Plan patients. Non-patients are also welcome to attend with a pre-paid registration fee of $95. This fee may be applied towards the Annual Health Plan.
Please call our office to register. Registration is mandatory due to limited seating.
We are also happy to announce that educational CD's will soon be made available with the participation of Bev Maya, our medical herbalist, to bring you informative DVD's which provide excellent information on thyroid and adrenal function.
Preventative & Regenerative Medicine Seminar - Fall 2008
The WWC physicians along with our Patient Care Coordinator attended this very informative seminar in San Diego featuring guest speakers Dr. Jonathan Wright, Dr. Thierry Hertoghe, and Dr. Ron Rothenberg, and Dr. Wendy Ellis. This educational seminar focused on the pracitcal application in treating Adult Hormone & Nutritional Deficiences and utilizing advanced testing protocols, Bio-Identical Hormones & Nutraceuticals.
WWC recognized in Suzanne Somer's Breakthrough - Fall 2008
WWC has once again been recognized as a resource in her latest book focusing on "Eight Steps to Wellness". We are listed in the back of her book in the "Resources" section.
WWC Welcomes Two Additional Physicians - Fall 2007
The Westcoast Women's Clinic would like to welcome Dr. Janet Franiek and Dr. Jessica Shintani. These two exceptional physicians bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the clinic. Please see the Medical Team section for their bios.
North American Menopause Society (NAMS) 2007 - Conference
Physicians attend the 2007 NAMS scientific conference for updates in the latest clinical research and reviews on hormone replacement therapy, bone density testing and other menopause-related topics.
From Healthcare to Self-Care - A Health Plan for Midlife
Women are living longer, but we want to make sure they are also living "better". Preventative healthcare at midlife is the key. Our personalized, integrated healthcare program focuses on preventative care and quality of life. It helps women understand their health risks and learn how to adjust their lifestyle to achieve optimum health.
Refined over the last four years of our practice, this new program is an essential tool in tailoring treatment options and guiding women to become advocates for their own health and wellbeing.
No physician referral is required for this preventative health program and although not covered by MSP, it may be part of some extended health programs.
See PERSONAL MIDLIFE HEALTH PLAN
Clinic Recognized in Suzanne Somers new book "Ageless"
Women are living longer, but we want to make sure they are also living "better". Preventative healthcare at midlife is the key. Our personalized, integrated healthcare program focuses on preventative care and quality of life. It helps women understand their health risks and learn how to adjust their lifestyle to achieve optimum health.
Refined over the last four years of our practice, this new program is an essential tool in tailoring treatment options and guiding women to become advocates for their own health and wellbeing.
No physician referral is required for this preventative health program and although not covered by MSP, it may be part of some extended health programs.
See PERSONAL MIDLIFE HEALTH PLAN
Clinic Recognized in Suzanne Somers new book "Ageless"
West Coast Women's Clinic is recognized as one of only two resources specializing in women's midlife health in Canada. Our clinic can be found in the "Resources" section at the back of the book.
Clinic Physicians attend Advanced Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Course
Internationly reowned Dr. Thierry Hertoghe was the principal instructor who has provided thousands of doctors from around the world, a cutting edge approach to managing hormone deficiences and optimizing health. The complex nature of hormone interactions of thyroid, cortisol, insulin along with femal sex hormones determines balance and health.
These exciting advances in hormone research are shaping medicine for the future. The knowledge found from Dr. Hertoghe and Dr. Jonathan Wright (Bioidentical Hormone EXPEA) is being implemented in the clinics new program.
Clinic Takes Part In BC Women's Hospital "Midlife Years"
The Westcoast Women's Clinic participated in a conference on Women's Midlife Years, sponsored by BC Women's Hospital, with a table at the Marriott Hotel April 7th and 8th. Thursday evening was open to the public to hear the key-note speaker, Dr. Alessandra Graziottin, world-renowned sexologist and gynecologist from Milan, Italy. Over two hundred women attended. Friday was an all day CME for GPs.
Dr. Graziottin highlighted the importance of dreams and visions to long-term health and sexual wellness. She pointed out that health expectancy and life expectancy are not the same. For example, in the U.S. health expectancy reaches its peak 14 years before life expectancy. In Canada, we're luckier. The average person can expect only 7 years of failing heath before the end of his or her life. Because of the tendency for disease to enter women's lives in their middle years, midlife is the perfect opportunity for preventative care to close the gap.
Dr. Graziottin said that women should not settle for unsatisfying sex in midlife and that bioidentical hormones may prove a boon for many. As for tips on how to improve our intimate relationships, she advised that we "scratch'" away at old habits that have formed and aim for better communication and tenderness. She often prescribes "dancing" for couples - with amazing results.
The Westcoast Women's Clinic participated in a conference on Women's Midlife Years, sponsored by BC Women's Hospital, with a table at the Marriott Hotel April 7th and 8th. Thursday evening was open to the public to hear the key-note speaker, Dr. Alessandra Graziottin, world-renowned sexologist and gynecologist from Milan, Italy. Over two hundred women attended. Friday was an all day CME for GPs.
Dr. Graziottin highlighted the importance of dreams and visions to long-term health and sexual wellness. She pointed out that health expectancy and life expectancy are not the same. For example, in the U.S. health expectancy reaches its peak 14 years before life expectancy. In Canada, we're luckier. The average person can expect only 7 years of failing heath before the end of his or her life. Because of the tendency for disease to enter women's lives in their middle years, midlife is the perfect opportunity for preventative care to close the gap.
Dr. Graziottin said that women should not settle for unsatisfying sex in midlife and that bioidentical hormones may prove a boon for many. As for tips on how to improve our intimate relationships, she advised that we "scratch'" away at old habits that have formed and aim for better communication and tenderness. She often prescribes "dancing" for couples - with amazing results.
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