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2nd Annual MRKH Conference
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A Conference for Patients, Families, & Friends Saturday, October 27, 2007 8am - 2:30pm |
Sponsored by
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The Center for Young Women's Health
Thanks to all our attendees for a great conference!!
This conference is an opportunity for young women ages 12-22 who have been diagnosed with MRKH, and their families to come together for education and support.
We hope this conference will be an annual event for participants to meet other young women and their families in a safe, comfortable environment.
We welcome your suggestions for a successful conference!
For more information, please contact Phaedra Thomas, RN, BSN at 617-355-7712 or via email at Phaedra.Thomas@childrens.harvard.edu |
| Schedule | |
| 8:00-8:30 | Registration |
| 8:30-8:40 | Opening Remarks |
| 8:40-10:00 | MRKH Update Marc R. Laufer, MD |
| 10:00-10:30 | Break & Relaxation Activity |
| 10:30-12:00 | Workshops |
| 12:00-1:00 | Teen Group & Lunch (Included), Parents Lunch (Not Included), Optional - Informal Parent Group |
| 1:00-2:00 | Support Groups |
| 2:00-2:30 | Health Panel & Closing Remarks |
| Workshops | |
| Please choose one: | |
| For Teens & Parents/Families | • Fertility Options - Looking Ahead |
| For Teens | • Sexuality, Relationships & More |
| For Parents/Families | • For Dads Only |
| Support Groups | |
| • Living with MRKH Group for young women |
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| • Supporting your Daughter, Sister, Friend Group for parents, family members and significant others |
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| Speakers and Workshop Facilitators | |
| Marc R. Laufer, MD | |
| Phaedra Thomas, RN, BSN | |
| Francie Mandel, LICSW | |
| Vicki Burke, RN, BSN | |
| Esther Morris Leidolf, Founder MRKH.org | |
| Margie Smith, MS, MSW, LICSW | |
| MRKH Conference Details |
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Saturday October 27th, 2007 Cost to Attendees $20 - individuals $35 - families Accommodations Rooms will be reserved at the Best Western Inn at Longwood Medical. www.innatlongwood.com PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday, October 15th the rooms we reserved at the Best Western Inn at Longwood have been booked. To reserve a room AFTER Monday October 15th, please use Expedia, or your preferred travel service, to locate last-minute discounts and make a reservation near Children's Hospital Boston. Children’s Hospital Boston is located at 300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA, 02115. Enders Auditorium is to the right of the main entrance, at 320 Longwood Avenue. Click here for directions. Parking Reduced parking rates are available in the Children’s Hospital Garage. Click here for additional parking information. |
We welcome your suggestions for a successful conference!
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