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U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, New York to Speak at HERS 2010 Hysterectomy Conference

Special Screening of "un becoming"
Date: Friday, April 23, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Place: Hilton New York
Gramercy Suite A

A screening of "un becoming", a play about the physical, economic, political, and social impact of hysterectomy. Followed by a talk-back with the playwright, Rick Schweikert, and Nora W. Coffey.

"un becoming" revolves around the artist Emma Douglas. She is sensual, smart and driven. Painting is her life's breath, but a medical decision threatens everything.

"un becoming" premiered Off Broadway in 2004 and in 25 other cities. It has been compared with "Vagina Monologues" and "Wit" and portrays the environment of hysterectomy in a unique and powerful way.

HERS Foundation's Twenty-Eighth Hysterectomy Conference

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Place: Hilton New York
          1335 Avenue of the Americas
          New York, NY 10019
          212.586.7000



Conference Agenda
Saturday, April 24, 2010

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Registration

9:00 - 9:10 a.m. Welcome
Arden Schweich, MSW
Law Student at New York Law School

9:10 - 9:40 a.m.

Keynote Speaker
U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, New York
Chair of House-Senate Joint Economic Committee
Maloney has been a powerful advocate for women's rights since before her first election to the House in 1992, dubbed the "Year of the Woman" for the number of females elected to Congress. Closely allied with groups like Emily's List and the National Organization for Women, she has taken an active role in pushing for passage of virtually every major piece of women's rights legislation.

In 2008, Maloney published "Rumors of Our Progress Have Been Greatly Exaggerated," a book detailing the ongoing struggle for women on a number of fronts, including equal pay, healthcare and politics.

9:40 - 10:00 a.m. The Medicalization of Women
Sybil Shainwald, JD
The Law Offices of Sybil Shainwald
Shainwald is dedicated to advocating for safe and effective healthcare for women. She pioneered DES litigation and was co-counsel in Bichler v. Lilly, the nation's first DES Daughter legal victory in 1979. She proved that DES-exposed individuals had been harmed after the pharmaceutical industry failed to test the safety of DES, and continually promoted the drug even after it was known to be a carcinogen and absolutely ineffective.

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
The Female Pelvis

Mitchell Levine, MD
Clinical Instructor
Tufts and Harvard Schools of Medicine
What does the pelvis look like when the uterus and ovaries are removed? What fills the empty space? What happens when the blood supply, nerves and ligaments attached to the uterus are severed?

10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 - 12:00 p.m.
The Voices of Experience

Moderator
Nora W. Coffey
President, HERS Foundation

Panel
Jen Bandes
Nicole Choate, RN
Sylvia Gill
Melanie Miller
Tawanda Queen

Women describe what they were told before and after hysterectomy. They discuss the impact of the surgery on every aspect of their physical, sexual, professional, family, and social life.

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Your Vote is Mightier than the Lobbyist's Dollar

Indiana Representative Bruce Borders
District 45
Member of Insurance Committee

The legislative process, and what you can do to help pass a Hysterectomy Video Informed Consent Law. Borders will provide an insider's perspective on the opposition and support he has received for Indiana House Bill 1366.

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Common Conditions, Treatment Options, and Consequences of Hysterectomy

Mitchell Levine, M.D.
Clinical instructor
Tufts and Harvard Schools of Medicine

Alternatives to hysterectomy for common symptoms and conditions, including ovarian cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, heavy bleeding, endometrial hyperplasia, prolapse, HPV, pelvic pain and obstetric hemorrhage.

3:30 - 3:50 p.m.
Proud Flesh: A Hysterectomy Journal

Genevieve Carminati, M.A.
Associate Professor of English
Coordinator, Women's Studies
Montgomery College

Reading from the journal she began shortly after she underwent a hysterectomy at the age of 25.

3:50 - 4:00 p.m. Break

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Medical Malpractice: The Legal and Medical Issues

Robert E. Myers, J.D., L.L.M.
Senior Trial Attorney
The law firm of Coffey Kaye Myers and Olley

What constitutes medical malpractice, what to ask a lawyer, and what you should expect from your lawyer. An expert in medical malpractice, Myers will discuss the basic elements for pursuing a claim and establishing damages.

5:00 - 6:00pm
Round Table Discussion

Speakers and Attendees

Bruce Borders
Genevieve Carminati
Nora W. Coffey
Mitchell Levine
Carolyn B. Maloney
Robert E. Myers
Sybil Shainwald

HYSTERECTOMY ALTERNATIVES AND AFTEREFFECTS

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8:30 - 9:30 a.m.	Registration
9:00 - 9:10 a.m.	Welcome Arden Schweich, MSW Law Student at New York Law School
9:10 - 9:40 a.m.	Keynote Speaker U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, New York Chair of House-Senate Joint Economic Committee Maloney has been a powerful advocate for women's rights since before her first election to the House in 1992, dubbed the "Year of the Woman" for the number of females elected to Congress. Closely allied with groups like Emily's List and the National Organization for Women, she has taken an active role in pushing for passage of virtually every major piece of women's rights legislation. In 2008, Maloney published "Rumors of Our Progress Have Been Greatly Exaggerated," a book detailing the ongoing struggle for women on a number of fronts, including equal pay, healthcare and politics.
9:40 - 10:00 a.m.	The Medicalization of Women Sybil Shainwald, JD The Law Offices of Sybil Shainwald Shainwald is dedicated to advocating for safe and effective healthcare for women. She pioneered DES litigation and was co-counsel in Bichler v. Lilly, the nation's first DES Daughter legal victory in 1979. She proved that DES-exposed individuals had been harmed after the pharmaceutical industry failed to test the safety of DES, and continually promoted the drug even after it was known to be a carcinogen and absolutely ineffective.
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.	The Female Pelvis Mitchell Levine, MD Clinical Instructor Tufts and Harvard Schools of Medicine What does the pelvis look like when the uterus and ovaries are removed? What fills the empty space? What happens when the blood supply, nerves and ligaments attached to the uterus are severed?
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.	Break
10:45 - 12:00 p.m.	The Voices of Experience Moderator Nora W. Coffey President, HERS Foundation Panel Jen Bandes Nicole Choate, RN Sylvia Gill Melanie Miller Tawanda Queen Women describe what they were told before and after hysterectomy. They discuss the impact of the surgery on every aspect of their physical, sexual, professional, family, and social life.
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.	Lunch
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.	Your Vote is Mightier than the Lobbyist's Dollar Indiana Representative Bruce Borders District 45 Member of Insurance Committee The legislative process, and what you can do to help pass a Hysterectomy Video Informed Consent Law. Borders will provide an insider's perspective on the opposition and support he has received for Indiana House Bill 1366.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Common Conditions, Treatment Options, and Consequences of Hysterectomy Mitchell Levine, M.D. Clinical instructor Tufts and Harvard Schools of Medicine Alternatives to hysterectomy for common symptoms and conditions, including ovarian cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, heavy bleeding, endometrial hyperplasia, prolapse, HPV, pelvic pain and obstetric hemorrhage.
3:30 - 3:50 p.m.	Proud Flesh: A Hysterectomy Journal Genevieve Carminati, M.A. Associate Professor of English Coordinator, Women's Studies Montgomery College Reading from the journal she began shortly after she underwent a hysterectomy at the age of 25.
3:50 - 4:00 p.m.	Break
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.	Medical Malpractice: The Legal and Medical Issues Robert E. Myers, J.D., L.L.M. Senior Trial Attorney The law firm of Coffey Kaye Myers and Olley What constitutes medical malpractice, what to ask a lawyer, and what you should expect from your lawyer. An expert in medical malpractice, Myers will discuss the basic elements for pursuing a claim and establishing damages.
5:00 - 6:00pm	Round Table Discussion Speakers and Attendees Bruce Borders Genevieve Carminati Nora W. Coffey Mitchell Levine Carolyn B. Maloney Robert E. Myers Sybil Shainwald