Healthy Conversations that Matter: Webcasts

Join us from 7 to 8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month for a live discussion, including Q&A moderated by Kelly Geer Ripken, A Woman’s Journey’s national chair. Register for one or more of these complimentary webcasts below, and visit the on-demand library for past conversations.

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Upcoming Webcasts

Walking on Pins and Needles

March 12, 2024

More than 20 million people in the U.S. are estimated to have some form of peripheral neuropathy that can be caused by diabetes, chemotherapy and other health conditions, and can result in motor, sensory and autonomic nerve damage. Neuromuscular expert Ahmet Hoke defines peripheral neuropathy and discusses ways to diagnose and treat it.

Ahmet Hoke, M.D., Ph.D.

  • Director, Neuromuscular Division
  • Director, Neuromuscular Pathology Laboratory

Expertise: Neurology, Neuropathies

Time to Play — Shoulder

April 9, 2024

With spring comes outside sports — from pickle ball to golf, from tennis to lacrosse — that rely on use of the shoulders. Join orthopaedic surgeon Edward McFarland as he describes the causes of shoulder injuries and what we can do about them.

Edward George McFarland, M.D.

  • Wayne H. Lewis Professor of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
  • Director, Division of Shoulder Surgery

Expertise: Arthritis of the Shoulder, Elbow Injuries, Elbow UCL Reconstruction, Orthopaedic Shoulder Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

Regret (You Won’t Regret Watching!)

May 14, 2024

Regret is a powerful emotion. Psychiatrist Karen Swartz delves into this emotion, its effect on us and what we can do to deal with the negative impact it may have on our lives.

Karen Lee Swartz, M.D.

Expertise: Adult Psychiatry, Bipolar Disorder, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Depression, Mood Disorders

Mood Disorders in Pregnancy and Post-Partum

June 18, 2024

Hormone changes during pregnancy can profoundly affect the mother’s mood, including long after delivery. Learn about the causes of post-partum depression from psychiatrist Lindsay Standeven, who is the clinical and education director for the Johns Hopkins Reproductive Mental Health Center.

Lindsay R Standeven, M.D.

  • Clinical and Education Director of Johns Hopkins Reproductive Mental Health Center

Expertise: Adult Psychiatry, Psychiatry, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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