On Saturday, October 29th, Colorado Heart & Vascular, Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates and The Urology Center of Colorado hosted the second annual State-of-the- Art Symposium: Advancing Women's Cardiac, GI and Urologic Care. More than 100 people participated in this interactive, full day educational event specifically designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses.

Physicians from the three specialty practices presented the latest advancements in care with a special focus on women's health. Topics such as managing irritable bowel syndrome and preventing and diagnosing colorectal cancer, managing liver disease and urinary incontinence, current challenges in women's cardiovascular health, the medical management of urinary incontinence and a comprehensive overview of female urology for primary care were covered. The keynote address, delivered by Mark Moyad, M.D., M.P.H., director of complementary medicine at the University of Michigan, focused on the latest research on nutrition and supplements. In keeping with the overall focus on women's health, Mandi Beman, M.D., with Aracea Women's Care, gave a special presentation on etiology, diagnosis and treatment of menorrhagia. The event concluded with an overview of potential risks and opportunities to improve overall clinical excellence from Michael Leonard, M.D., of COPIC Insurance. Eight CME credit hours, eight CNE contact hours and one COPIC ERS point were awarded to symposium attendees.

This free medical education event is the first of its kind in Denver. The third annual State-of-the-Art Symposium will take place on Saturday, October 20, 2012. Stay tuned for more information on this website!

 

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