Events

Well Being/Being Well - 2008
Sylvester’s inaugural Well Being/Being Well conference assembled more than 650 participants to become more proactive in their own health care. The event was part of Sylvester’ continuous commitment to provide the community with the resources and tools to lead a healthier life.
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Session 1: Can Cancer Be Prevented?
presented by W. Jarrard Goodwin, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Session 2: Men's Health - How to Be Proactive and Stay Active
How to Be Proactive
presented by Raymond J. Leveillee, M.D., FRCS-G

Prostate Health
presented by Mark S. Soloway, M.D.

You CAN Prevent Colon Cancer
presented by Laurence R. Sands, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Lifestyle Changes That Make A Difference
presented by Robert Schwartz, M.D.

Session 3: Surviving Cancer - The Positive Side
Living Life to the Fullest After Cancer
presented by M. Beatriz Currier, M.D.

The Value of Being An Active Patient
presented by Peggy Rios, Ph.D.

Session 4: Women's Health - The First Half of Life
Breast Health
presented by Eli Avisar, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Food IS Medicine
presented by Karon Rzad, R.D.C.D.E., LD/N

Cervical Cancer Prevention
presented by Leo B. Twiggs, M.D.

Session 6: Raising Healthy Children & Proactive Parents
Connecting the Science to Meaningful Choices For Parents
presented by Steven E. Lipshultz, M.D.

Pediatric Nutrition
presented by Tracie Miller, M.D.

Session 7: How to Feel Better - Mind Over Matter
Developing An Integrative Approach to Treatment
presented by Rosa M. Caiseda, M.S.W.

Session 8: New Directions In Research
Breaking New Ground
presented by Joseph D. Rosenblatt, M.D.

New Breast Cancer Research
presented by Joyce Slingerland, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.P.(C)

Session 9: Our Sun and Your Skin
Looking Healthy and Beautiful in South Florida
presented by Leslie Bauman, M.D.

Our Sun and Your Skin
presented by Shasa Hu, M.D.

Session 10: Creating Your Personal Life Plan
A Personal Wellness Plan
presented by Susan Luck, R.N.

Mindfulness Meditation and Cancer Survivorship
presented by Peggy Rios, Ph.D.

Integrated Medical Approaches
presented by John E. Lewis, Ph.D.

Session 11: Advocating for Good Health - Developing a Team Approach
Learning to be An Effective Advocate
presented by Penny Fisher, M.S.R.N., C.O.R.L.N

Finding Good Information On the Internet
presented by Julie Kornfeld, M.P.H.

Communicating Effectively with Medical Professionals
presented by Donna S. Lundy, Ph.D.

Session 12: Women's Health - The Second Half of Life
Annual Physicals and Health Screenings
presented by Michel Dodard, M.D.

Menopause, Osteoperosis, Clinical Trials
presented by Stefan Glück, M.D., Ph.D.