Health & Fitness Expo 2007- June 23rd & 24th Hynes Convention Center, Boston

The 7News Partners HealthCare Health Expo has FREE fun and educational activities for everyone to enjoy.

The two day event, taking place at the Hynes Convention Center June 23rd & 24th, includes fun activities for kids, free health screening for adults, and healthy cooking tips.

Check this site daily as our activities list continues to grow!

Family Health - Fun activities the entire family can enjoy. As well as safety and prevention tips.
Kid's Health - Is your child getting enough exercise?
Adult Health - Join 7's Dr. Deanna Lites for free Health Screens and more. And be sure to tune into 7 for special Healthcast Reports leading up to the Expo.
Sports & Fitness - Practice your swing at our Virtual Golf exhibit.
Healthy Cooking - Check out 7's Frances Rivera at The Dish Healthly Cooking Stage.
Sponsor Activities - Here's a list of just some of our Sponsored activities. Including samples, coupons, and giveaways!

Family History Project
presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital. There are common diseases that can be passed on from one generation to the next. Knowledge of your family history can be the first step you take to reduce your risk of conditions such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. Complete your Family Health History profile at one of our laptop stations with the assistance of our staff. Materials will be available for you to learn ways to reduce your health risks and live a healthy lifestyle. www.brighamandwomens.org/familyhistory

Booth 901; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Ambulance Safety and Care
presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital. American Medical Response of Massachusetts, Critical Care Transport Program Children are welcome to join the Northeast Critical Care team to learn from specially trained professionals how they care for patients as they’re transported to the hospitals on a live state-of-the-art ambulance. www.northeastcct.com

Booth 1317; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Family Injury Prevention
presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital. Through information, games, and demonstrations, learn simple preventive techniques families can use to avoid minor and major injuries. Spaulding therapists will present safety tips in areas such as bike helmet safety, water sports safety, and home injury prevention that can keep your family healthy year round.

Booth 1105; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Learn the Signs of Stroke
presented by Spaulding Rehabilation Hospital. A family-focused exhibit on the warning signs and preventive measures for stroke. Attendees can participate in blood pressure screenings, quizzes and games, and get information from Spaulding's Stroke Rehabilitation program staff. Visit the SRH website for more information

Booth 1105; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

The Brain Bank
presented by McLean Hospital. The Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center at McLean Hospital is the world’s largest “Brain Bank” and an international resource for scientists. Discover the important role this facility plays in neurological and psychiatric research and gain a better understanding of the brain in health and illness.

Room 1111; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Brain Imaging and Smoked Drugs of Abuse
presented by McLean Hospital. Scott E. Lukas, PhD Director, Behavioral Psychopharmacology Laboratory McLean Hospital. Learn how tobacco and marijuana affect the brain's reward circuitry--research that could ultimately direct more effective treatment strategies for these drugs of addiction.

Partners Stage (917); Saturday June 23, 10:30 a.m.

Teasing out ADHD
presented by McLean Hospital. The McLean Motion and Attention Test (M-MAT™) is designed to aid clinicians in evaluating individuals for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. An abbreviated version of this computer-based test will enable Expo attendees to gauge their performance on movement and attention tasks.

Booth 1305; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

When Your Teen’s Eating Becomes a Problem
presented by McLean Hospital. Thomas Weigel, MD of McLean's Klarman Eating Disorders Center Dr. Weigel will teach attendees how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder, how to cope with the confusing and often traumatic experience of having an ill family member and how to work through the maze of treatment options.

Partners Stage (917); Time Saturday, 1:00 p.m.

Wired to Win - Surviving the Tour de France (Movie).
"Wired to Win" explores the ability of the human brain to overcome adversity, accomplish the near-impossible and power us to victory and success in life. The film studies of the various aspects of the human brain and its ability to help us achieve success in the face of what seems to be insurmountable obstacles.

Room 1111; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Julie K. Silver, MD, on Cancer and the Family
presented by Spaulding Rehabilation Hospital. Cancer survivor and physician Julie Silver, MD of Spaulding Framingham and her children will present a family’s perspective on cancer with the message of hope and recovery from her book After Cancer Treatment. Visit the SRH website for more information on Dr. Silver.

Partners Stage (917); Time: Sunday June 24, 12:30 p.m.

Emergency Preparedness
presented by Center for Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology. Explore the elements of emergency preparedness through this scenario based computer simulation program. Developed especially for first responders, this audio and visually enhanced experience steps the user through a progression of emergency-related events. This tool can help evaluate a community’s preparedness for a complex medical emergency. Learn more about CIMIT

Booth 908; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Smallpox Inoculation Simulator
presented by Center for Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology. Learn how doctors and other healthcare practitioners develop the skills needed to administer a smallpox inoculation. Learn more about CIMIT

Booth 908; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Robotic Surgery: Meet da Vinci
presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital. Meet da Vinci! The da Vinci® Surgical System is a robot that allows surgeons to perform procedures in a more precise and less invasive way. See how a model robot works on a mannequin and even try your hand at “operating” the robot as well. Brigham and Women’s Hospital surgeons also will be on-hand to discuss their experiences and how da Vinci is changing the treatment they provide to their patients. www.brighamandwomens.org

Booth 901; Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24, All Day

Medical Stimulation: Interactive Emergency Training and more.
presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital.Center for Medical Simulation, Department of Emergency Medicine. Better than computer games, doctors and nurses are now trained in a simulation laboratory. Visit our exhibit where you can interact with state-of-the-art mannequins that simulate true-to-life vital signs. Interactive demonstrations will include reenactments of emergency situations requiring cardiac defibrillation, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and more.www.brighamandwomens.org">

Booth 901; Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24, All Day

First Response: What to do in an Emergency
presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital. Learn from the professionals - and mannequins - at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Center for Medical Simulation. The STRATUS (Simulation, Training, and Technology Utilization System) Center will simulate a trauma to demonstrate what to do in an emergency situation. These are the same mannequins and types of simulations that are used to train Harvard University medical students and physicians at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.www.brighamandwomens.org/emergencymedicine

Dance Place; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, 11 a.m.

Try Your Hand at Surgery
presented by Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Participants will have the opportunity to mimic the experience of minimally invasive surgery from a surgeon's point of view with the use of laparoscopic trainers. Also, you will be able to use real surgical instruments, such as staplers and harmonic scalpels , on fresh fruit and foam organs. Courtesy of Ethicon EndoSurgery, Inc.

Booth 1308; Booth 1105; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Virtual Therapy Station
presented by Spaulding Rehabilation Hospital. See the emerging virtual technologies transforming rehabilitation care. Through video and adaptive equipment, attendees will experience the latest ways patients stay motivated in their therapy.

Booth 1105; Time: Sunday 2:30p.m. - 5p.m.

COMETS
presented by Center for Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology. See video of COMETS, a self-contained autonomous full-body casualty simulator being developed to the specifications of the Army Medical Department Center and School. COMETS is a stand-alone training simulator that allows medics to train in a variety of time-sensitive, multiple location situations. COMETS enables the important Army doctrine: "Train like you fight and fight like you trained." Learn more about CIMIT.

Booth 908; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

VIRGIL
presented by Center for Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology. Learn about one of the most common medical procedures doctors need to know in trauma medicine. Whether on the battlefield, in the hospital or at the site of an accident, doctors save lives by inserting a chest tube when the patient is not breathing. By using this physiologically realistic mannequin, first responders can learn the skills they need to properly insert a chest tube. VIRGIL won the Army’s Top Ten Greatest Inventions Award in 2003. Learn more about CIMIT

Booth 908; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Partners HealthCare Information Booth
Stop by to receive a barcoded wristband that will track your visit through Partners exhibits at the Health Expo. Have your barcode scanned at four or more Partners exhibits, and return to the Partners booth to collect a small gift. Barcoded wristbands like the one you will receive are used in Partners hospitals to help prevent medication errors as part of High Performance Medicine, an initiative that uses the latest technology to provide better, safer patient care.

Booth 1101; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Booth 1111; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Aging Gracefully at Home.
presented by Partners HealthCare. Join Maryellen Rota MHA, vice president of Partners Private Services as she looks at new technologies and other resources that are helping seniors remain safe and healthy at home. Of interest to Seniors and "Baby Boomers\” who are making healthcare decisions with their elder parents and/or planning for their own future.

Booth 917; Sunday June 24, 11:30 a.m.

New England Revolution Soccer Clinic
presented by Spaulding Rehabilation Hospital. Meet players from the New England Revolution, and Slyde the Revs mascot. Learn the techniques and training tips of the pros. Revs players Marshall Leonard and James Riley scheduled to appear.

Performance Place (124); Sunday June 24, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Modern Times: The Impact on Today's Troubled Teens; Blaise Aguirre, MDand Michael Rater, MD; McLean Hospital
Ensuring the emotional well-being of today's teens poses a daunting challenge for many parents. Learn how to spot potential problems, understand modern-day stresses and their impact, access mental health services when necessary, seek support and evaluate the efficacy of modern-day treatments and options of care.

Partners Stage (917); Saturday 3:30 p.m.

Real Boys: Helping Our Sons Become Happy, Healthy and Successful Young Men; William S. Pollack, PhD, McLean Hospital.
Based upon his groundbreaking study “Listening to Boys’ Voices” and his ongoing research between McLean Hospital and the U.S. Department of Education, Dr. Pollack will speak about the crisis and problems facing many boys today across America. He will provide useful and practical suggestions for parents, teachers, mentors, clinicians and others dedicated to bringing up our young male generation.

Partners Stage (917); 2:00 p.m.

Aero Golf
Come try your luck at sinking a hole in one to win $10,000 at the Aero Indoor Golf, exhibit area.

Work on your form and technique with golf pro Jeff Dantas, receive FREE Vitamin Shoppe samples and enter to win tickets to see the Boston Red Sox!

Aero Indoor Golf uses state of the art simulation that enables both new and experienced golfers to learn and perfect their games. Golfers have the option to tee off on one of the large screen hitting bays and play 18 holes at some of the best PGA golf courses including (TPC Sawgrass, Pebble Beach, and St. Andrews).

To learn more visit Aero Golf Online.

Booth 118; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

CVS/pharmacy

Pharmacy
- Ask the pharmacist: CVS Pharmacists will be on hand to answer your questions about medications and over-the-counter products
- Enter to win a $25 CVS/pharmacy gift card when you show your ExtraCare card or sign up for ExtraCare, America's #1 loyalty program.
- Giveaways, samples and money saving coupons

Screening Area
- Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Health Information Kiosk

Life Fitness Area
- Body Fat Analysis
- Health and Fitness Information
- Life Fitness Product Display
- Giveaways, samples and money saving coupons

Booth 322; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

New England Ford
The Ford Snow Dome, featuring the new 2007 Ford Edge. Enter the Ford Snow Dome and try the Ski and Snowboard simulators.

To learn more visit New England Ford Online.

Booth 118; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Owens Corning
Owens Corning brings your basement to life. Come see what your basement could look like. They will be on-site with chances to win one of these basements fully furnished!

To learn more visit Owen's Online.

Booth 817; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Child Safety ID Kits.
presented by Massachusetts General Hospital. Free Fingerprinting and DNA kits provided by Mass General for Children.

Booth 1317; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Boston Marathon Obstacle Course for Kids
presented by Newton-Wellesley Hospital. In preparation for future climbs of Heartbreak Hill, kids can go the distance on an obstacle course inspired by the Boston Marathon route, testing their endurance and strength against the clock by performing age-appropriate exercises and other skill building activities. All children will receive a medal. Visit the Newton-Wellesley Joint Center for more information.

Booth 1308; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

It Takes Guts
presented by Massachusetts General Hospital. Learning and talking about Digestive Health is critical to understanding and preventing colon cancer and all types of digestive diseases. The Colossal Colon ® - a 40 ft. long, 4 ft high model of a human colon - will be at the Expo to help adults and kids learn more about digestive diseases and how to prevent them and stay healthy. For more information about CoCo, visit www.colossalcolon.com or www.massgeneral.org/gastroenterology

Booth 1111; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Your Body for Kids
presented by Massachusetts General Hospital. Kids learn about the heart and circulatory system through fun, hands-on exhibits presented by staff from MassGeneral Hospital for Children. Plus information on child safety and nutrition and a child I.D. program with fingerprinting. For more information about Mass General Hospital for Children, go to www.massgeneral.org/children

Booth 1316; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

In My Shoes
presented by Spaulding Rehabilation Hospital. In this interactive program, kids can learn what it is like to live with a disability, and participate in games and exercises that children with disabilities use to overcome their physical challenges.

Booth 1105; Time: Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Mass Chiropractic Society
Our activites will include spinal analysis demonstrations for subluxations, public spinal/postural screenings.

Booth 1027; Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Vein Screening
presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital. If you’re over 50 and have tired, swollen, or painful legs, then come by the Brigham and Women’s Hospital exhibit for your free leg screening. These screenings can help identify a vascular condition and you can find out if you are a candidate for new innovative treatments. The Brigham and Women’s Vein Care Center is committed to improving the health and quality-of-life of our patients by providing state-of-the-art services with compassion and care. As specialists in symptomatic varicose vein treatment, we offer a full range of treatment options. www.brighamandwomens.org/brighamir/veincenter

Booth 901; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

BMI Screening
presented by Brigman and Women's Hospital. Brigham and Women nutritionists will be available to measure your Body Mass Index (BMI), calculated using measurements of height and weight. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fat for most people and reflects changes in your body as you lose fat, gain muscle, shape up and slim down.

Booth 901; Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Yoga for Health and Wellness, Andrea Soler, Registered Yoga Instructor
presented by Brigman and Women's Hospital. Yoga is an ancient practice that fosters balance, and can improve strength, flexibility, cardiovascular health, mood and well being. This practice does not require flexibility or prior experience. Join Andrea Soler, registered yoga instructor (over 500 hours), and professionally certified Kripalu yoga teacher as she demonstrated this ancient practice. She teaches (in English and Spanish) introductory and advanced classes at Brigham and Women's Hospital. www.brighamandwomens.org

Booth Performance Place; Saturday June 23rd and Sunday June 24th, 10:30 a.m.

Caring for the Whole Person
presented by Massachusetts General Hospital. The HOPES program of the Mass General Hospital Cancer Center is dedicated to treating the mind, body, and spirit of individuals going through cancer treatment. Our exhibit provides education and wellness services like chair massages and relaxation techniques, to individuals and their families - care for the mind body and spirit. For more information visit www.massgeneral.org/cancer.

Booth 1011; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Smoking Cessation Counseling
presented by Massachusetts General Hospital. If you are a smoker who is ready to quit, you don't have to do it on your own. Counselors from the multi-disciplinary smoking cessation program at Mass General will be on hand to help you learn more about what steps you can take that will work. Visit the MGH Tobacco Treatment website for more information.

Booth 1217; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Paula Rauch, MD, MGH Child Psychiatrist and Founder of the Parenting at a Challenging Time (PACT) program.
presented by Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Rauch will offer advice to parents who need support in talking with their children about illness and keeping kids emotionally healthy while one parent battles a chronic or life threatening disease. One out of four adults diagnosed with cancer is the parent of a child under age 18, and millions of parents with young children are living with heart disease, HIV/AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, MS, diabetes, traumatic brain injury and other conditions.

Partners Stage (917); Time: Sunday 4:00 p.m.

Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement – Decisions about Incisions
presented by Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Sean Rockett, MD, orthopedic surgeon at The Kaplan Center for Joint Reconstruction Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, will discuss the latest advanced approaches to joint replacement that provide shorter inpatient stays and faster return to regular activities. www.nwh.org/jointcenter

Partners Stage (917); Sunday June 24, 1:00 p.m

New Technologies in Hip and Joint Resurfacing
presented by Newton-Wellesley Hospital.Daniel Snyder, MD, orthopedic surgeon and Assistant Director of The Kaplan Center for Joint Reconstruction Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, will discuss alternatives to total hip replacement and new procedures to relieve joint discomfort. www.nwh.org/jointcenter

Partners Stage (917); Saturday June 23, 1:30 p.m

Healthy Habits for a Healthy Heart
presented by North Shore Medical Center. Heart disease is the #1 killer in America. The good news is there are some relatively simple changes you can make in your daily habits that can pay off quickly. Professionals from NSMC will be on hand to talk about heart disease risk factors such as smoking, obesity, lack of exercise and diet, and how you can make healthy choices. Visit the NSMC Heart Center for more information.

Booth 1221; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Test your Memory
presented by McLean Hospital. Changes in memory may be due to more than normal aging. Participate in short, confidential memory screenings consisting of questions and tasks designed to test memory, language skills, thinking ability and other intellectual functions.

Booth 1305; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Think Like a Champion: Three Must-Have Mental Strategies for Sport, Business and Life with Jeffrey Brown, PsyD, ABPP.
presented by McLean Hospital. It takes more than just desire to be successful. Whether you’re an athlete, businessperson or parent, these three thinking strategies presented by McLean's Dr. Brown are essential to everyday living.

Partners Stage (917); Time: Saturday, 2:30 p.m.

Being Here, Now: An Introduction to Mindfulness, Elizabeth Torres, PsyD, Assistant Psychologist McLean Hospital.
Come see how to use the power of paying attention to the present moment without judgement and reap the benefits for mental and physical health.

Partners Stage (917); Time: Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Weight Loss Surgery
presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital. David B. Lautz, MD, will discuss robot-assisted laparoscopic gastric bypass. Learn about how this innovative technique minimizes the risks and complications of weight loss surgery. www.brighamandwomens.org/generalsurg

Booth 917; Saturday, June 23, 4:30 p.m.

The Joint Center
presented by Newton-Wellesley Hospital. See computer set-ups and interactive displays using acrylic bones, prostheses and knee replacements. Courtesy of Stryker.

Booth 1308; Booth 1105; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Healthcare Technology in the Home
presented by Partners HomeCare. Home telemonitoring has been shown to improve the quality of life for people with heart disease, diabetes and other chronic illnesses. Visit our exhibit to experience a 'virtual' check up and learn how this innovative technology helps people manage their illness at home. Have your blood pressure, pulse and weight checked and transmitted to a computerized monitoring station where a nurse will review them with you and discuss how the technology can benefit you or a family member. Visit the Partners Home Care website for more information.

Booth 911; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Staying Active without Injury
presented by Massachusetts General Hospital. The right stretches and strengthening exercises can prevent some of the most common sports injuries. Members of Mass General's Department of Orthopedics Sports Medicine Center and the Sports Physical Therapy Service will provide tips for the prevention and management of common injuries like back pain, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff tendonitis from throwing. Worried about your kids' injuries? Injury management tips for parents and youth league coaches will also be available. To learn more visit To learn more visithttp://www.massgeneral.org/ortho/sports.htm.

Booth 117, Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

The National Kidney Foundation, the American Nephrology Nurses' Association and Amgen
Do you or does someone in your family have high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease (CKD)? If so, you may be at risk for CKD. More than 20 million people in the U.S. have CKD and another 20 million are at risk for the disease. CKD is a progressive disease that impairs kidney function and can lead to kidney failure. To help combat CKD, the National Kidney Foundation, the American Nephrology Nurses' Association and Amgen are offering FREE CKD risk assessments. You will receive a blood pressure check and body mass index calculation and fill out a brief family health questionnaire. Then you will have the opportunity to talk with a medical professional about your results and risk for CKD.

Booth 1033; Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24, All Day

CVS/pharmacy

Screening Area
- Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Health Information Kiosk

Life Fitness Area
- Body Fat Analysis
- Health and Fitness Information
- Life Fitness Product Display
- Giveaways, samples and money saving coupons

Healthy Skincare Center
- Featuring CVS exclusive brands from Europe - Avene, Vichy, La Roche Posay and Lumene
- Certified Beauty Advisors can show you how to keep your skin beautiful and healthy
- Complimentary Skin Analysis
- Hydrometer/Skin Moisture Analysis
- Giveaways, samples and money saving coupons

Booth 322; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Sleepy’s the Mattress Professionals

The Most Trusted Name in Mattresses, Sleepy’s the Mattress Professionals
We all know that your sleep system can make the difference in how you feel and function! That is why we would like to take you one step closer to a stress free day! Stop by and take one of our Body Diagnostic tests on our 42 inch plasma TV! Your personal profile tells us two things about you-How your spine is aligned and where your body hits the mattress. Using over 1000 calculations, our scientifically developed Body Diagnostics system measures your body and determines which mattress will deliver you the best nights sleep.

Our new Tempur-pedic bed: The Bellasonna will be making Sleepy’s HOME SHOWS debut!
This bed is a completely new sleep experience for consumers who desire the revolutionary pressure relief and comfort benefits that only Tempur-Pedic® can provide but are reluctant to abandon the familiar feel of a traditional mattress.

To learn more visit Sleepy's Online.

Booth 423; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Leg Veins: Current Treatments
Richard Baum, MD, Director, Vein Care Center and Interventional Radiology Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) is a new revolutionary and virtually painless non-surgical procedure that can help to eliminate varicose veins. Interventional radiologist Richard Baum, MD, will discuss this fast and relatively easy way to treat varicose veins.

Booth 917; Saturday June 23, 11:30 a.m.

Hot Flashes, Hormones, & Your Health JoAnn E. Manson, MD, DrPH
JoAnn E. Manson, MD, DrPH, Chief of Preventive Medicine and Co-Director of the Mary Horrigan Connors Center for Women’s Health and Gender Biology. If you have questions about menopause and the latest options, join JoAnn Manson, MD, DrPH, as she discusses specific cases and successful strategies to manage the symptoms of menopause. Dr. Manson is the author of The 30-Minute Fitness Solution and Hot Flashes, Hormones, & Your Health. Immediately after her presentation, Dr. Manson’s books will be available for purchase and signing at the Barnes and Noble booth.www.brighamandwomens.org/preventivemedicine

Main Stage; Saturday June 23, 12 p.m.

Women’s Heart Health
presented by Massachusetts General Hospital. Heart disease is 1 killer of women and yet many people are unaware that the risk factors, symptoms, and diagnostic tests for heart disease may be different for women. The Women’s Heart Health Program is designed specifically with women in mind. At the Expo, learn from our experts about the risks, prevention, and treatment options specific to women. For more information about the Program, visit the MGH Heart Center.

Booth 1217; Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24, All Day

Breast Experts Answers to Timely Questions
presented by Faulkner Hospital. An ongoing video loop of media interviews with the Faulkner Breast Centres’ expert physicians, Dr. Elsie Levin and Dr. Margaret Duggan. In the videos, the doctors answer questions about research regarding breast health and diet, the value of regular mammograms, the suggested screening regimen for women at high risk for breast cancer, the role and value of breast MRI, and more. Learn about breast health at Faulkner Hospital.