CareMount Medical Announces New Community Health Education Series

CareMount Medical is pleased to announce a new community event initiative called CareMount Conversations. This physician-led patient education series is focused on the latest information about advances in women’s health, breast cancer, heart health, pediatric diabetes, screen time use for children, and epilepsy.

The events will take place across the Hudson Valley during the months of October and November. Featured speakers from the CareMount Medical staff will give a brief lecture and include time for Q&A. Light refreshments available, no registration required.

Breast Cancer & Reconstruction

Speakers: Matthew T. Lewis, MD, Karoline S. Nowillo, MD, Diana L. Silverman, DO

Thursday, October 26^th, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

30 Columbia Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Learn about the latest advances in breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment and reconstruction.

Heart Health

Speakers: Daniel A. Leonard, MD FACC, A. Garvey Rene, MD FACC

Wednesday, November 1^st, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

110 South Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549

This conversation will focus on preventing heart disease, managing stress and how medications can affect your heart.

Pediatric Endocrinology

Speakers: Sofia Shapiro, MD FAAP, Jaime Tsay, MD

Wednesday, November 1^st, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

185 New York 312, Southeast Executive Park, Brewster, NY 10509

Be a part of this family oriented forum with topics on growth, puberty, menstrual disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and Type 1 Diabetes. Parents and caregivers are all welcome to participate.

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Speaker: Amy Magneson, MD FACOG

Thursday, November 2^nd 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

110 South Bedford Road Mount Kisco, NY 10549

Dr. Magneson will present key topics including adolescent gynecology, tips for parents talking to their teens about sexual health, and women’s health including natural vs. cesarean birth.

Pediatric Health

Speakers: Allison J. Nied, MD FAAP, Amy Amin Patil, MD

Tuesday, November 7^th 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

110 South Bedford Road Mount Kisco, NY 10549

Learn how to create a healthy plan for your family to balance life in the digital age. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join the conversation with special emphasis on nutrition, physical activity and sleep.

Epilepsy

Speaker: Paul Mullin, MD

Thursday, November 9^th 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

1561 Ulster Avenue, Lake Katrine, NY 12449

Dr. Mullin will present about the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, as well as seizure safety measures.

CareMount Conversations are complimentary and open to the public. For additional information on this series and upcoming events, please visit: www.caremountmedical.com/conve....