Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, and the pathophysiology, prevention strategies, screening, and treatments are often different from men. This session will discuss differences and similarities in heart disease between women and men and offer recommendations for prevention, evaluation, and treatment.

Karol E. Watson, MD, PhD

Professor of Medicine/Cardiology, Co-director, UCLA Program in Preventive Cardiology, Director, UCLA Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Health Program David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

Understand the implications of recent practice-changing studies in women’s health in this 60-minute course covering important topics such as genetic testing for high-risk mutations for breast cancer, osteoporosis and cervical cancer screening, and symptoms associated with the menopause transition.

Stephanie Faubion, MD, MBA, FACP, NCMP, IF

Professor and Chair Department of Medicine Mayo Clinic Florida,, Director, Mayo Clinic Women's Health,, Medical Director, The North American Menopause Society

Men face a unique set of health challenges. With an average lifespan of seven years less than women and leading women in 14 out of the 15 leading causes of death in the United States, comprehensive and preventive care for men is essential. In this men’s health overview, learn of the healthcare gender gap and understand its long- and short-term health implications for men. Gain knowledge of other factors influencing male life expectancy with special consideration for age and race. Considering the healthcare gender gap is the first step to closing it. Use knowledge from this session to better serve your male patient population.

Gregory L. Hall, MD

Medical Director, Cutler Center for Men, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Associate Professor of Integrative Medical Sciences, Northeast Ohio Medical Center, Rootstown, OH, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical Center, Rootstown, OH, Assistant Clinical Professor in Medicine, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, Executive Director, National Institute for African American Health, Cleveland. OH

Men face a unique set of health challenges. With an average lifespan of seven years less than women and leading women in 14 out of the 15 leading causes of death in the U.S., comprehensive and preventive care for men is essential. Experts with Cleveland-based University Hospitals Cutler Center for Men are on a mission to re-write the men’s health narrative through the establishment of all men with a passionate primary care provider. Help drive the men’s health movement with this curriculum to engage and better serve male-identifying patients.

50 percent of men have significant BPH symptoms by age 50 – increasing with each decade of life. About 1 in 5 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime – with elevated PSA levels the primary driver. Learn the 411 about prostate cancer screening, as experts address the controversies and discuss the changing viewpoints over the years.

Jonathan Shoag, MD

Urologic Oncologist, Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, CWRU School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Men face a unique set of health challenges. With an average lifespan of seven years less than women and leading women in 14 out of the 15 leading causes of death in the U.S., comprehensive and preventive care for men is essential. Experts with Cleveland-based University Hospitals Cutler Center for Men are on a mission to re-write the men’s health narrative through the establishment of all men with a passionate primary care provider. Help drive the men’s health movement with this curriculum to engage and better serve male-identifying patients.

Sexual and reproductive health has been a focus of men’s health experts for some time now. The area is crucial for a man’s wellbeing, yet due to age, comorbidities or sometimes nothing at all, many things can go awry. Be it issues of function or fitness or fertility, primary care doctors may be the first point of contact for many male patients with sexual health concerns. Recognizing issues and understanding the path to treatment or a specialty visit swiftly and discreetly is key.

Aram Loeb, MD

Attending Surgeon, Urology Institute, University Hospitals Parma Medical Center, Assistant Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Nannan Thirumavalavan, MD

Chief of Male Reproductive and Sexual Health, University Hospitals, Assistant Professor of Urology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Men face a unique set of health challenges. With an average lifespan of seven years less than women and leading women in 14 out of the 15 leading causes of death in the US, comprehensive and preventive care for men is essential. Experts with Cleveland-based University Hospitals Cutler Center for Men are on a mission to re-write the men’s health narrative through the establishment of all men with a passionate primary care provider. Help drive the men’s health movement with this curriculum to engage and better serve male-identifying patients.

Faculty will discuss areas with the opportunity for true impact in men’s health: the transition of individuals from pediatric to primary adult care and the treatment and maintenance of mental health. These aspects of care are often overlooked for men – labeled unimportant by individuals and society – but our experts are here to tell you they are key to unlocking optimal male health and wellness. Tune in to make a real difference for your male patient population.

Justin Rondinelli, MD

Clinical Senior Instructor, CWRU School of Medicine, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Associate Residency Program Director, University Hospitals/Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, OH

Laura Schapiro, MD

Clinical Senior Instructor,, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Associate Program Director,, University Hospitals/Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital

Patrick Runnels, MD, MBA

Director, Population Health Education, UH Cleveland Medical Center, Director, Public and Community Psychiatry, UH Cleveland Medical Center, Chief Medical Officer, Population/Behavioral Health, UH Cleveland Medical Center, Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry, UH Cleveland Medical Center, Associate Professor, CWRU School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH