Meet our partners in pelvic floor health education.
There are many fine organizations who are spending time and resources to help spread the word about pelvic floor health solutions.
PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES
Watson Pharmaceutical: Watson is a global pharmaceutical company with over $3 billion in annual revenues and commercial operations in many of the world's most established and growing international markets. Watson boasts a broad portfolio of generic products and is a leading provider of a specialty brand pharmaceuticals focused on Urology, Women's Health and Nephrology.
For more information, visit www.Watson.com.
MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURERS
Medtronic, Inc.: Medtronic offers products, therapies and services that enhance or extend the lives of millions of people, including those suffering from overactive bladder or urinary retention.
As a world leader in medical technology, Medtronic is passionate about improving the health of people and communities around the globe. The company focuses grants and outreach programs in areas where it can make unique contributions. These areas include improving the health of people with chronic diseases, educating future generations of scientific innovators, and enhancing overall community health and wellness.
For more information, visit www.Medtronic.com.
Ethicon: Ethicon Women's Health & Urology is dedicated to transforming women's health by providing innovative solutions for common pelvic health conditions.
A pelvic health issue like leaking urine, pressure in the pelvic area and exhaustion from heavy menstrual bleeding can affect a woman's daily life. Ethicon Women's Health & Urology is focused on helping women get back to feeling like themselves again with less invasive device treatments for pelvic health disorders such as stress urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, heavy periods (menorrhagia), and uterine fibroids.
For more information, visit www.Gynecare.com.
THERAPY SOLUTIONS
Renessa®, A Non-Surgical Incontinence Solution:
Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is the involuntary leakage of urine associated with laughing, coughing, sneezing, and physical activity such as exercise. Millions of women suffer from stress urinary incontinence but it is not something you have to live with. Many women may not be aware that there is a relatively inexpensive, easy treatment option for those who suffer from stress urinary incontinence but who don’t want or aren’t ready to commit to having surgery. The Renessa® treatment for is performed during a 45 minute to 1 hour physician office visit; there are no incisions, bandages or dressings. Recovery is rapid and comfortable; most women resume normal daily activities within 48 hours following treatment.
For more information, visit www.NovasysMedical.com, email Renessa@NovasysMedical.com or call 866-784-4777.
Previous Sisterhood Health Forum Sponsors
Many fine organizations have spent time and resources helping the Sisterhood Health Forum spread the word about pelvic floor health solutions to women of all ages. Learn more about our previous forum sponsors below.
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS – April 20th, 2010
Sponsoring Health System: Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
is committed to keeping women healthy – during all of life’s stages. We
offer a complete array of women’s services – from maternity and gynecologic care to advanced imaging and heart care services.
Our Women’s Center offers specialized gynecologic procedures addressing pelvic floor conditions as well as maternity services, including specialized care for high-risk moms and newborns.
Our Women’s Imaging Center
offers the latest in diagnostic procedures like bone density scans, as
well as comprehensive breast care such as mammograms, breast biopsy and
other procedures women need.
Our hospital combats heart disease – the number 1 killer of women –
with an array of services including risk assessments, surgery, cardiac
catheterization, specialized care for pregnant women, and cardiac
rehabilitation.
The OPRMC Women’s Services team fully understands that women have
unique health needs and we’re committed to meeting those needs with
advanced services and the highest level of expertise.
For more information, visit our website at www.OPRMC.com.
Presenting Physician: Charles W. Butrick, M.D.
The Urogynecology Center – 12200 West 106 Street, Suite 130, Overland Park, Kansas 66215
Phone: (913) 307-0044 | Web: www.UrogynCenter.com
Dr. Butrick is a graduate of the University of Kansas Medical School.
He completed his residency at Washington University in St. Louis,
Missouri and is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is an
active member of the American Urogynecology Society, founding member
and board director of the International Pelvic Pain Society.
Dr. Charles Butrick has trained around the world with various experts in the fields of gynecology, urogynecology and urology.
He continues to train in new techniques and procedures in order to
offer his patients the best care available. In addition, for the last
decade he has been involved in training other physicians in both
surgical and non-surgical techniques. He provides many workshops and
lectures, is involved in cutting edge research and has authored
numerous articles and textbook chapters.
Dr. Butrick is
actively involved in teaching other physicians throughout the country
some of the cutting-edge technologies that he uses. These include: a
minimally invasive outpatient surgery for urinary incontinence and an implanted device that uses pulses of energy—like a pacemaker—to control problems of urinary incontinence, urinary retention and bladder pain syndromes.
Because
of his expertise he is often selected to work with new techniques or
instrumentation prior to their release to the general medical
community. A significant part of his practice is helping patients who
have undergone previous therapy which resulted in poor outcomes such as
recurrent prolapse, incontinence and/or postoperative complications.
INNISBROOK, FLORIDA – March 25th, 2010
Sponsoring Health System: Community Hospital
Community Hospital, The
Future Medical Center of Trinity, is proud to partner with The
Accidental Sisterhood® to provide information and education about
pelvic floor health issues to the women of Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough
Counties. Our medical staff at our all private room Women’s Care Center
combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to treat a wide
range of urology and gynecology conditions. We use the most advanced
technologies to provide comprehensive diagnostic services as well as
minimally invasive surgeries and non-surgical options to assist women
in getting the treatment that best supports their life and lifestyle.
Community Hospital is recognized as a Joint Commission Primary Stroke
Center, a Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers and a
Comprehensive Community Cancer Program by the American College of
Surgeons. We provide a full spectrum of health care services to support
women and their families at all stages of life including obstetrics,
digital mammography, breast MRI and DEXA scans, spine, joint and cancer
care.
For more information, visit our website at www.CommunityHospitalNPR.com.
Presenting Physician: Parveen S. Vahora, M.D.
Women to Women – 6325 State Road 54, New Port Richey, Florida 34653
Phone: (727) 843-9350 | Web: www.ParveenVahoraMD.com
Dr.
Parveen Vahora is a Board Certified Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgeon.
She completed her fellowship in Laparoscopy and Pelvic Surgery at
Celebration Health, Florida. She did her residency training at Drexel
University in Philadelphia. She now lives in the New Port Richey area
and her practice specializes in minimally invasive procedures catering
to women’s needs.
Several of the innovative procedures and services she provides include:
• daVinci Robotic Assisted Hysterectomy
• daVinci Robotic Assisted Myomecotmy
• Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
• Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy
• Laparoscopic Myomectomy
• Essure Hysteroscopic Sterilization
• Pelvic Floor Reconstruction/Prolapse Repair
• G Spot Enhancement
• Bioidentical Hormones
• Sexual Dysfunction Therapy
• Vulvodynia & Interstitial Cystitis Treatment
Committed to offering innovative solutions for all women.
Contact us to have a cosmetically pleasing procedure.
It is not your Grandmother’s Hysterectomy.™