Who/What:
Valley View professionals know that one doctor’s visit is often not enough to get all questions answered, so Valley View University (VVU) strives to provide an opportunity for anyone to learn more in a stress-free environment. VVU provides the community with engaging and personalized medical education by Valley View’s world-class physicians.
The next two webinars in the VVU series of free educational webinars include:
Osteoporosis and Bone Health| Wednesday, May 1 at 6 p.m. MST.
- Details: Susan Inscore, MD, board-certified internal medicine physician and clinical densitometrist at ValleyOrtho, is pleased to present “Osteoporosis and Bone Health,” a virtual discussion via Zoom on Wednesday, May 1. One in two women over the age of 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture, as will one in five men over 50. Yet nearly 80 percent of older Americans who suffer bone breaks are not tested or treated for osteoporosis. In this 30-minute webinar, followed by an open Q&A, Dr. Inscore will discuss the best ways for one to keep their bones strong and reduce their risk of a fracture due to osteoporosis. Dr. Inscore oversees the Bone Health and Fracture Prevention Service at ValleyOrtho.
- Cost: Free
- RSVP: https://vvh.zoom.us/webinar/register/8117127887962/WN_qA-pXHs4SOiNU5xlX_gZgQ
Natural Urologic Changes in Men Over Time | Thursday, May 9 at 12 p.m. MST.
- Details: Aashish Kabra, MD, board-certified urologist at Valley View’s Rocky Mountain Urology Center, is pleased to present “Natural Urologic Changes in Men Over Time,” a virtual discussion via Zoom on Thursday, May 9. In this 30-minute webinar, followed by an open Q&A, Dr. Kabra will discuss how a male’s kidney, bladder, prostate, penis and testicles will change over time and affect their biological clock. Dr. Kabra offers a wide skill set ranging from stone disease, BPH, erectile dysfunction, voiding dysfunction, oncology, upper urinary tract reconstruction and bladder surgeries. His interests range from prevention of urologic disease in the first place while offering advanced surgical options with minimally invasive techniques when needed.
- Cost: Free
- RSVP: https://vvh.zoom.us/webinar/register/6517103499906/WN_vPiS1mAYSE6Ok-tZbKswgw
For more information about Valley View’s upcoming events and classes, visitwww.vvh.org/events-classes/.
About Valley View
Valley View is an independent, not-for-profit health system based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Founded in 1955 with funds raised by the community, Valley View Hospital has evolved to serve the healthcare needs of the region. In addition to its 78-bed hospital in Glenwood Springs, Valley View now includes an integrated system of specialty centers and physicians practices providing care in multiple locations across Garfield, Pitkin, Eagle and Mesa counties. Cardiovascular care, including open heart surgery, comprehensive cancer care, spine care and orthopedic care, provides a level of specialty care that enables patients to stay close to home for key healthcare needs. A network of primary care practices supports optimal health and the management of patients’ total health. As part of Valley View’s commitment to the community, it hosts health fairs, blood drives, a Kids & Teen Safety Fair and physician-led education series. Valley View has been recognized for performance excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Pathway to Excellence), Healthgrades, J.D. Power & Associates, Truven Health “Top 100 Hospitals”, Planetree, Survey Vitals and Consumer Reports. PeopleCare. That’s Valley View. www.vvh.org.
