THE HERS FOUNDATION’S TWENTY-SEVENTH...

[Harrison]

This is a little off topic, but maybe not so much after all. Some time ago, this small non-profit (called "HERS") made a big difference in the treatment options my wife chose for her fibroids. As a result of learning lots from HERS, she opted for a myomectomy rather that a partial hysterectomy. It was a far less invasive procedure, and we both glad she chose that one. She's doing great.

If you know people with problematic fibroids, or any women facing the possibility of OBGYN surgery, this organization has educational material that I encourage you to review.

Like the Arthroplasty Patient Foundation, they are a non-profit, 501c3 organization.
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THE HERS FOUNDATION’S TWENTY-SEVENTH HYSTERECTOMY CONFERENCE

November 14th-15th 2008 Atlanta, GA

Screening of “un becoming”: Friday November 14, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a screening of Rick Schweikert’s teleplay, followed by a talk-back
(http://www.unbecomingplay.com)

Conference: Saturday November 15, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Keynote Address by women’s health advocate and trial lawyer Sybil Shainwald, J.D. Sybil has long been committed to education and advocacy for women and was the first woman to receive the President’s Medal of Honor from the New York Law School.

Medical and legal experts will discuss alternatives to hysterectomy and coping with the adverse effects of removal of the uterus and ovaries. A panel of women will relate their experiences before and after hysterectomy and the physical, emotional, and societal consequences of the surgery.

Location:
The Westin Buckhead, Woodruff Room
3391 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326

Conference agenda and registration are available at:
http://hersfoundation.org/conference.html

For more information contact Irene Park at HERS at 610.667.7757 or 888.750.4377.