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Upcoming Topics for OHSU’s ‘Ask The Health Experts’ Lecture Series

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WHAT

The spring session of Oregon Health & Science University’s popular Ask the Health Experts seminar series is under way. Featured speakers are leading experts in their field and will be available to answer questions following the lectures. Following is the current schedule:

Wednesday, April 20, 7 p.m.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Latest Techniques
Alex Ching, M.D.
Hear about the newest minimally invasive surgical options for treating your spine condition.

Wednesday, April 27, 7 p.m.

Treating Heartburn: The Old and the New
James Dolan, M.D.
You don’t have to live with acid reflux anymore or take medication for the rest of your life. Learn about the latest breakthroughs.

Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m.

Sex and Cancer: Is There a Link?
Neil Gross, M.D.
Learn about a new discovery connecting human papillomavirus (HPV) and throat cancer, head and neck cancer risk factors, early detection and new treatments.

Wednesday, May 18, 7 p.m.

Hip and Knee Replacements: Are You a Candidate?
Kathryn Schabel, M.D.
Learn about important advances in joint replacement for arthritis, sports injuries and aging joints, and it is an option for you.

Wednesday, June 15, 7 p.m.

Hip Pain and the Active Young Patient
Andrea Herzka, M.D.
Discover common causes of non-arthritic hip pain, injuries and treatments.

Wednesday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m.

Hip and Knee Replacements: Are You a Candidate?
Kathryn Schabel, M.D.
Learn about important advances in joint replacement for arthritis, sports injuries and aging joints, and it is an option for you.

All lectures are free and open to the public.

WHERE

OHSU Center for Health & Healing, third floor, 3303 S.W. Bond Ave., Portland. Maps and driving directions are available.

DETAILS

To attend the OHSU Ask the Health Experts lectures, register online at www.ohsuhealth.com/seminar or by phone at 503 494-1122. Free parking is available near the Center for Health & Healing. Light refreshments will be served.

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