Health Seminars

Online Seminars

Lung Cancer – Serious Treatment for a Serious Cancer

Lung cancer is frequently detected when the disease has progressed, making it a frightening diagnosis for patients. Join Johns Hopkins oncologist Russell Hales, M.D. in a discussion of screening and diagnosis, staging and treatment for different kinds of lung cancer.

February 28
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
US Residents: Register here
International Residents: Register here

Shaping Up: An Overview of Cosmetic and Functional Rhinoplasty

Are you or a loved one considering rhinoplasty, more commonly known as a nose job? Rhinoplasty can help reshape your nose for cosmetic reasons or to alleviate chronic nasal congestion. Dr. Chad Gordon discusses the plastic surgery to reshape your nose, creating a balance of size, shape, and proportion that is natural to your unique face.

May 2
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
US Residents: Register here
International Residents: Register here

Reversing the Years: Anti-Aging Plastic Surgery Procedures

Are you considering plastic surgery to reverse the years? Dr. Ariel Rad will discuss your options such as brow lift, eyelid lift, face and neck lift, wrinkle-smoothing Botox, and tissue-plumping dermal fillers. Ask your questions in an anonymous setting and feel comfortable getting the expertise of a board certified Johns Hopkins plastic surgeon.

May 15
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
US Residents: Register here
International Residents: Register here

Updates in Stroke Risk & Prevention

Join Johns Hopkins neurologist Victor Urrutia as he discusses the latest research in stroke risks and shares advice on how to lessen your risk, especially if you have had a stroke or have a family history of stroke.

May 22
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
US Residents: Register here
International Residents: Register here

In for the Long Run?
Medical Considerations for a Lifetime of Running

Join Johns Hopkins sports medicine specialist Dr. Sameer Dixit for an in-depth discussion about common running injuries, why they occur and how to prevent them.

May 24
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
US Residents: Register here
International Residents: Register here

Overuse Injuries in Pediatric Athletes

Join Amy Valasek, M.D., a Johns Hopkins pediatric sports medicine specialist, as she discusses common overuse injuries in pediatric and adolescent athletes, tips for managing overuse injuries and prevention.

June 5
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
US Residents: Register here
International Residents: Register here

Updates in Treatment Options for Brain Metastases

As many as one third of patients with primary lung, breast, kidney, colon and skin cancers may develop brain metastases. Hear from Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon Michael Lim as he talks about the latest treatment options available for people with brain metastases.

June 11
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
US Residents: Register here
International Residents: Register here

Epilsepy Surgery: Putting the Puzzle Together

For patients with epilepsy and their family members, the decision to have surgery to treat the seizure disorder can be a difficult one. Join Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon William Anderson for an online discussion about surgery as a treatment option for epilepsy and recent surgical advances that may offer help where medical management has not.

June 28
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
US Residents: Register here
International Residents:  Register here

In-Person Seminars

Weight Loss Surgery Information Sessions

Join the staff and surgeons of the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery to learn more about the surgical weight loss options we offer and how to navigate the insurance approval process.

Sessions are held in Baltimore, Annapolis, Columbia and the Washington, DC metro area. To register for the next session in your area, visit www.hopkinsbayview.org/bariatrics/infosession.

Handle with Care: Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Common Hand Conditions

Don’t ignore the symptoms of these common culprits of hand numbness. Johns Hopkins plastic and reconstructive surgeons Scott Lifchez, M.D. and Jaimie Shores M.D., discuss diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger and other common hand conditions. Minimally invasive approaches to surgery will be discussed.

March 15
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
Register online
or call 877-546-1009

Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: What Should I Be Doing?

Join Dr. Gordon Tomaselli, Johns Hopkins Chief of Cardiology and President of the American Heart Association, as he discusses the important steps you can take to reduce your risk factors for heart disease--including how to make healthier choices, and how to identify key warning signs.

March 20
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
Register online
or call 877-546-1009

Battle of the Bulge – Common Hernias and Their Treatment

Join Johns Hopkins minimally invasive surgeon, Hien Nguyen, M.D., for an in-depth description of common types of hernias (inguinal, incisional, hiatal, umbilical, ventral, and sports hernias), what causes them, how they are repaired, when to have surgery for a hernia, and how to prevent them. Minimally invasive advances in surgery will be described.

March 28
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Sheraton Baltimore North
Register online
or call 877-546-1009

Cholesterol - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Join Roger Blumenthal, MD, director of the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease, to learn about blood pressure and cholesterol and how they affect your health and risk for cardiovascular disease. You'll learn about the good cholesterol, the bad cholesterol and how to improve your cholesterol and blood pressure levels through diet, medications, and alternative approaches.

June 7
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sheraton Baltimore North
Register online
or call 877-546-1009