A Woman's Journey Presentations and Other Health Information

Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia
Breast Cancer
Cancer
Heart Disease
Gastroenterology/Integrative Medicine
General/Personal Stories
Geriatric Issues
Mental Health
Neurologic Issues
Nutrition
Rheumatology
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Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia

Constantine Lyketsos, M.D., M.H.S.
The Elizabeth Plank Althouse Professor in Alzheimer’s Research
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Listen to Dr. Constantine Lyketsos discuss The Use of Wii, diet, cognitive challenges and other strategies to stave off dementia

Peter Rabins, M.D., MPH
Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Associate Chairman, Faculty Affairs

Listen and Watch this 22 minute excerpt from Dr. Peter Rabins' presentation on what is commonly referred to as Senior Moments



Breast Cancer

Lillie Shockney, R.N., B.S., M.A.S.
University Distinguished Service
Associate Professor of Breast Cancer
Departments of Surgery and
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Administrative Director,
The Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center

Listen to Lillie Shockney, breast cancer survivor and Administrative Director of the Avon Foundation Breast Center at Johns Hopkins speak about:

• Age and Lifestyle
• Advice for Newly Diagnosed Patients
• "Knowing Your Options for Breast Reconstruction"
• Facing Recurrence
• Cutting Through the Controversy - What Are Appropriate Screening Recommendations for Breast Cancer?
  

Nagi Khouri, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science
Director, Breast Imaging Division

Listen to Dr. Nagi Khouri discuss the differences between MRI, digital mammography, ultrasound and other imaging technologies

Lisa Jacobs, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery

Listen to Dr. Lisa Jacobs  present new management and operative strategies to improve the rate of breast preservation and cosmesis

One Woman's Journey: Surviving Cancer with Humor
Lillie Shockney, R.N., B.S., M.A.S.
University Distinguished Service
Associate Professor of Breast Cancer
Departments of Surgery and
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Administrative Director,
The Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center

Listen to Lillie Shockney talk about Surviving Breast Cancer with Humor




Cancer

New Cancer Research That May Affect Your Life
William G. Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.
Marion I. Knott Professor of Oncology and Professor of Medicine, Pathology, Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation, and Urology

Listen to Dr. William G. Nelson discuss New Cancer Research that May Affect Your Life

Heart Disease

Pamela Ouyang, M.B.B.S.
Professor
Department of Medicine
Director, Women's Cardiovascular Health Center
Deputy Director, Institute for Clinical and Translational Research

Listen to Dr. Pamela Ouyang discuss A New Predictor of Heart Disease in Women 

Wendy Post, M.D., M.S.
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine

Listen to Dr. Wendy Post discuss Predictors of Heart Disease in Women




Gastroenterology/Integrative Medicine

Linda A. Lee, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Director, Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine & Digestive Center
Clinical Director, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Watch and listen to gastroenterologist Dr. Linda Lee as she discusses traditional treatments available to heal and manage chronic GI and other symptoms that may benefit from an integrative medical approach.



General/Personal Stories

Watch and listen to Pamela Paulk, Vice President of Human Resources for The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, whose organ donation contributed to eight kidney transplants, reveals her personal story and the motivation that led here to save the lives of strangers.


Around the holiday season we are reminded how lucky we are to have our good health and our loved ones.

 Watch this video and listen to the inspiring story of a young woman’s experience of being diagnosed and surviving Hodgkins Disease. 


Lunch with the Faculty - It Was Brain Surgery
WBAL investigative reporter Jayne Miller

Listen and Watch Jayne Miller as she shares how an unexpected and traumatic moment has altered her perspective on life

One Woman's Journey
Leslie Mancuso, PhD, RN, FAAN
President and CEO, JPIEGO

Listen to Dr. Mancuso describes how she was inspired to become an advocate for women's and children's rights around the world.


Geriatric Issues

Dolores Benedicta Njoku, M.D.
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Assistant Professor of Pathology and Pediatrics

Listen to Dr. Dolores Benedicta Njoku talk about Preventing Injury from Commonly-Used Medications


Mental Health

Karen Swartz, M.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Director of Clinical Programs,
Johns Hopkins Mood Disorders Center

Listen to Dr. Karen Swartz as she discusses self-esteem in women



Neurologic Issues

Henry Brem, M.D.
Harvey Cushing Professor and Director
Department of Neurosurgery
Professor
Departments of Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Biomedical Engineering
Neurosurgeon-in-Chief

Listen to Dr. Henry Brem discuss The Ability of the Brain to Recover


Nutrition

Gerard E. Mullin, M.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Director, Integrative GI Nutrition
Services

Listen to Dr. Gerard Mullin talk about Food as Medicine

Shedding Light on Vitamin D
Suzanne Jan de Beur, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine

Listen to Dr. Suzanne Jan de Beur discuss the importance of Vitamin D. 



Rheumatology

Joint Pains - Why We Hurt and What We Can Do About It
Ira Fine, M.D.
Assistant Professor 
Department of Medicine

Listen and Watch this 20 minute excerpt from Dr. Ira Fine's presentation on Joint Pain

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