NHF12-009

Ask the Experts: Hormone Therapy Across Women’s Lifespan

Speakers: Lisa Perriera, MD, MPH; Beth McDonald, RN; Moderator: Danielle Schwager

From birth control pills to estrogen replacement therapy, girls and women with bleeding disorders are often prescribed hormone therapy to address their bleeding issues. A panel of healthcare providers explain all available therapies and respond to audience questions. We discuss puberty and hormone therapy/birth control, talking to your daughters about puberty and hormone therapy, and perimenopause and menopause replacement therapy. Learn about the variety of hormone therapies and their pros and cons, and suggestions for developing a plan for your daughter with a bleeding disorder in preparation for puberty.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$12.00

$12.00

NHF12-216

Unexpected Highs: A New World in Street Drugs

Speakers: Paula Lipton, LCSW; Lance Rice; Moderator: Colleen Joiner, LMSW

This session focuses on education and information about illicit and “street” drugs that are commonly abused. We discuss the different names, types and components of “street” drugs and illicit drugs. Drug side effects and possible symptoms or warning signs of abuse are elaborated on. Learn about how common household items and normally prescribed drugs are being abused by both youth and adults today.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$12.00

$12.00

NHF12-212

A Taste of PEP: Parents Empowering Parents

Speakers: Jennifer Foster-Fausett, BSN, RN; Alex Lowe; Danna Merritt, MSW, LMSW

Come for a taste of PEP. This special session is designed to strengthen parents who have a child with a bleeding disorder. While addressing the physical and emotional issues related to raising a child with an inherited, complicated bleeding condition, participants strengthen their behavioral management and communication skills. The session is taught by a trained PEP team including a parent peer, nurse and social worker.

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NHF12-214

Art or Science: Musculoskeletal Management of Hemophilia for Physical Therapists

Speakers: Alice Anderson, PT, DPT, PCS; Moderator: Eileen San Juan, MS, PT

Art or Science: You are the PT. You know anatomy and kinesiology. You know the basic pathophysiology of hemophilia. But what recommendations will you provide for the person with a bleeding disorder who is sitting in front of you? RICE? Don’t participate in collision sports? This session focuses on what we know, what we think we know, and what we hope we know about an evidence-based approach to the musculoskeletal management of persons with bleeding disorders.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$12.00

$12.00

Subtotal

$46.00