Breast Cancer – Discussion of the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Review methods of detection, types of biopsy and alternatives for surgical treatment. Contact: Mary Lou Patton, MD., F.A.C.S., F.I.C.S., F.S.S.O., 610-619-7400.

Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention – Presentation of the incidence of breast cancer and who is high risk for developing breast cancer, focusing on personal and family history and genetic risk factors. Management of high-risk individuals will be discussed, with recommendations for increased monitoring, lifestyle and prevention. Self-breast examination technique may be reviewed. Opportunity exists for individual risk assessment, using the Gail Model, an option as part of this program.

Breast Cancer: Treatment of Early Breast Cancer – Discussion of the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Review methods of detection, types of biopsy, and alternatives for surgical treatment, comparing breast conservation therapy and mastectomy. Talk includes discussion of sentinel lymph node biopsy. 

Breastfeeding – A consumer friendly presentation on breastfeeding. Presentation is available by request only, also available in Spanish; there may be scheduling and location limitations. Contact:  Ursula Watson, Health Education Coordinator, or Carolina Gonzalez, Case Manager, Crozer-Keystone Healthy Start Program, 610-497-7460.

Breast Health – Discussion including recent media reported studies, screening methods and breast self-examination techniques. Contact: Mary Lou Patton, MD., F.A.C.S., F.I.C.S., F.S.S.O., 610-619-7460.

Breast Health for All Ages - Cancer Awareness – Discussion of risk factors, screening recommendations, film demonstrations, breast self-examination techniques, and practice models. Program can be tailored to specific needs. Contact:  Marie DeStefano, Administrative Director of Oncology, 610-284-8182.

Cancer Overview –  Discussion of what cancer is, and specific types of cancer including prostate, breast, colorectal, lung, cervical, ovarian, skin, etc. Topics can be tailored to specific needs. Contact: Marie DeStefano, Administrative Director of Oncology, 610-284-8182

Cancer Related Topics – The Crozer-Keystone Health System Cancer Program has speakers available to address all aspect of cancer. This includes site-specific cancers, treatment options, symptom management, prevention and early detection, and genetics. There is no charge for these programs.  The sponsoring organization must provide the date, time and location, as well as audiovisual equipment as needed and marketing of the program. Contact:  Marie DeStefano, Administrative Director of Oncology, 610-284-8182.

Chronic Pelvic Pain: What Can Be Done About It? – Presentation will deal with evaluation, understanding of basic principals of treatment modalities. Contact: Albert El-Roeiy, MD, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-447-2727 or email at albert.el-roeiy@crozer.org

Domestic Abuse: The Hidden Secret – Presentation on how to detect abuse or identify someone you believe may be in an abusive relationship. This presentation is especially helpful for those in the medical field, mental health field, students, interns, clergy or family and friends of those in abusive relationships.  Legal mandates, resources, and county agencies are explained. Physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and mental abuses are discussed. Contact: Theresa M. Agostinelli, MSW, LSW, CBC, office 610-497-7593, cell 610-656-1424 or email at theresa.agostinelli@crozer.org

Endometriosis: Why Life is So Difficult With It? – Presentation will deal with evaluation, understanding of basic principals of treatment modalities. Contact: Albert El-Roeiy, MD, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-447-2727 or email at albert.el-roeiy@crozer.org

Folic Acid Intake – A consumer friendly presentation on why and how women can benefit from folic acid. Presentation is available by request only, and there may be scheduling and location limitations.  Contact: Ursula Watson, Health Education Coordinator, Crozer-Keystone Healthy Start Program, 610-497-7460.

Healthy Start – Presentation on Crozer-Keystone Healthy Start Services, a program for pregnant women and parents with children age 24 months and younger living in Eddystone, Woodlyn, Parkside, Chester, Toby Farms, Upland Chester Township, Trainer, Marcus Hook and Linwood, PA. This free program provides case management, care coordination, social work and health education for enrolled program participants. The program helps enrolled participants to meet identified needs, access a variety of services, navigate systems and manager their lives. Presentation is available by request only, also available in Spanish; there may be scheduling and location limitations. Contact:  Myrna Acevedo, Community Liaison, Crozer-Keystone Healthy Start, 610-497-7460.

“I Am Woman” – Which Hormones Are Involved? – Presentation will deal with evaluation, understanding of basic principals of treatment modalities. Contact: Albert El-Roeiy, MD, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-447-2727 or email at albert.el-roeiy@crozer.org

Infertility: Past, Present and Future Treatments – Presentation will deal with evaluation, understanding of basic principals of treatment modalities. Contact: Albert El-Roeiy, MD, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-447-2727 or email at albert.el-roeiy@crozer.org

Irregular Menstrual Cycles – Why? Do I Need to Be Treated? – Presentation will deal with evaluation, understanding of basic principals of treatment modalities. Contact: Albert El-Roeiy, MD, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-447-2727 or email at albert.el-roeiy@crozer.org

Osteoporosis Prevention – Bone Matters:  Taking a Stand Against Osteoporosis – This is a general overview of osteoporosis – its prevalence and impact on our society.  It will emphasize what can be done to prevent as well as treat/improve from three different perspectives:    

¨       Medical – diagnostic procedures and medications

¨       Nutrition – diet and nutrition supplements to maximize calcium intake

¨       Fitness/Activity – explanation and introduction to specific types of bone building

Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: What is it and How do We Treat It? – Presentation will deal with evaluation, understanding of basic principals of treatment modalities. Contact: Albert El-Roeiy, MD, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-447-2727 or email at albert.el-roeiy@crozer.or

Prenatal Care:  The Importance of Prenatal Care – A consumer friendly presentation on why pregnant women need to obtain early and regular prenatal care; including details on the many tests and screenings pregnant women may receive. Presentation is available by request only, also available in Spanish; there may be scheduling and location limitations. Contact:  Joanne Craig, Director, Ursula Watson, Health Education Coordinator, or Myrna Acevedo, Community Liaison, Crozer-Keystone Healthy Start Program, 610-497-7460.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases – Contact: Rima Himelstein, MD, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-490-1755 or email at rima.himelstein@crozer.org

Smoking Cessation for Pregnant Women – A consumer friendly presentation on the importance of smoking cessation for pregnant women. Presentation is available by request only, also available in Spanish; there may be scheduling and location limitations.  Contact: Ursula Watson, Health Education Coordinator or Carolina Gonzalez, Case Manager, Crozer-Keystone Healthy Start Program, 610-497-746.0

Teen Pregnancy – Contact: Rima Himelstein, MD, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-490-1755 or email at rima.himelstein@crozer.org