Sponsored by

Children's Hospital Boston

Division of Gynecology

and

The Center for Young Women's Health

 

This annual conference is an opportunity for young women ages 14-22 who have been diagnosed with endometriosis, and their families to come together for education and support.

 

Our past conferences have been successfull — thanks to all of our attendees and speakers!

 

We welcome your suggestions for a successful 2012 conference!

 

To register for the 2012 conference, please fill out this form.

 

For more information, please contact Phaedra Thomas, RN, BSN at 617-355-7712 or via e-mail at phaedra.thomas@childrens.harvard.edu

 

Here's the schedule for our upcoming event:

 

Schedule
8:00-8:30	Registration and Continental Breakfast (included)
8:30-8:40	Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:40-10:00	Keynote Speaker: Marc R. Laufer, MD Endometriosis Update: New Developments, Treatment, and Fertility
10:10-10:15	Break
10:15-11:30	Managing Your Life with Endo: A Group for Teens & Young Women Supporting Your Daughter: A Group for Parents
11:30-12:15	Yoga & Relaxation Techniques
12:15-1:00	Acupucture or Reiki Info Session (choose one)
1:00-1:30	Team Panel
1:30	Close

 

Support Groups
For teens and young women	Living with Endometriosis
For parents (2 groups)	Supporting your Daughter

 

Speakers and Workshop Facilitators

Marc R. Laufer, MD

Phaedra Thomas, RN, BSN

Vicki Burke, RN, BSN

Shaunna King, RN

Francie Mandel, LICSW

Lali Haines, MD

Regina Sullivan RN, CPN

Naomi Jennings RN, BSN, CPN

Allison Amore

 

Endometriosis Conference Details

Saturday March 24th, 2012 Cost to Attendees $20 - individuals $40 - families Accommodations Rooms will be reserved at the Best Western Inn at Longwood Medical. Rooms MUST BE CONFIRMED 3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE. Please call the hotel directly at: (617) 731-4700. Mention the Children's Hospital Spring Gynecology Conference for discounted rates. The Inn at Longwood Medical Best Western Boston 342 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 (617) 731-4700 innatlongwood.com 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. Directions can be found here. Parking Reduced parking rates are available in the Children’s Hospital Garage. Additional parking information can be found here.