HealthLink—Events and Programs

Controlling Obesity through Bariatric Surgery

February 5, 2007
6:00-7:00 pm

Presenter: Howard M. Simon, MD, Division Chief/Director of Bariatric Surgery and Marcy Walser, FNP, Program Coordinator, Bariatric Surgery Center, University Hospital/Upstate Medical University

Obesity as a chronic disease will be discussed, as well as treatment options including types of weight loss surgery and who is eligible for bariatric surgery.

Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

February 7, 2007
6:00-7:00 pm

Presenter: Rochele Clark, RN, BS, Stroke Program Coordinator, University Hospital

Awareness of stroke symptoms is critical to survival. Learn risk factors, types of strokes, treatments and ways to reduce your risk. Find out how to recognize the onset of a stroke and why it's important to get to an ER fast!

Colonoscopy: Who Needs It? And When? **

**Note Location: North Syracuse Library, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse**

February 7, 2007
6:00-7:00 pm

Presenter: Debra Malay, RN, BSN, Endoscopy Suite, University Hospital

An overview of the colonoscopy procedure, colon cancer screening protocol, virtual colonoscopy and barium enema testing.

Diagnosis Detective: Confirming Your Doctor's Diagnosis **

**Note Location: Liverpool Library, 310 Tulip Street, Liverpool**

February 12, 2007
6:00-7:00 pm

Presenter: Trisha Torrey, Every Patients' Advocate, Post Standard Columnist, Host of University Hospital's HealthLink On Air

A medical diagnosis is your doctor's opinion about what is wrong. Sometimes it's difficult to accept, or we aren't sure it's correct. Review resources for confirming your diagnosis, or finding possible alternatives to discuss with your physician.

A Taste of Meditation

February 24, 2007
8:30 am-1:00 pm

Presenter: Lisa Kaufmann, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine, University Hospital/SUNY Upstate Medical University and Pauline Cecere, LCSW, Clinical Faculty, SUNY Uptate Medical University and private-practice psychotherapist

Many of us work, eat and live on autopilot, missing out on much of our lives. Mindful meditation brings full awareness of each moment and makes our lives richer and happier. Learn and practice four different meditation techniques.

Mindful Eating: Jumping off the Diet Treadmill

February 26, 2007
6:00-7:30 pm

Presenter: Lisa Kaufmann, MD, Internist, Department of Medicine and Terry Podolak, RD, University Hospital/SUNY Upstate Medical University

This popular, non-traditional approach to weight loss helps participants learn what triggers eating, how to manage weight without dieting or sucumbing to fads. Learn about an effective, multi-session program developed by Dr. Kaufmann.

After Your Total Knee Replacement

February 27, 2007
6:00-7:30 pm

Presenter: Dale Avers, PT, DPT, PhD, Director Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, College of Health Professions, SUNY Upstate Medical University

For individuals who are at least three months post total knee surgery. Research indicates that total knee surgery does not improve functional mobility as much as was hoped. Learn how to improve your physical mobility so you can do all the things you want to do!