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SEPTEMBER
Patient Know More - Patient No More!
How to Advocate for Your Health
When: September 11, 2019 | 10:30am - 11:30am (PST)
Where: Lake Hills Library - 15590 Lake Hill Boulevard, Bellevue, WA 98007 (Map)
Cost: FREE!
Where: Lake Hills Library - 15590 Lake Hill Boulevard, Bellevue, WA 98007 (Map)
Cost: FREE!
This presentation is an introduction to health advocacy. Come to learn more about how to improve your health care experience with insights into becoming more active in your own health. Everyone has the ability to seek better choice and control in health care decision-making., which is especially important as we age. How do we bring a focus for improved quality of life into our health care discussions with our providers? This session will focus on some of the most important ways people can become full Participants in their healthcare, by applying common health advocacy skills. Be ready for an interactive, hands-on session, with must-know tips for anyone who has ever assisted family, friends or themselves in navigating the health care system.
Taming the Medicine Cabinet
When: September 12, 2019 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm (PST)
Where: Greenwood Senior Center - Baker Room - 525 N 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 (Map)
Where: Greenwood Senior Center - Baker Room - 525 N 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 (Map)
The majority of Americans take at least one medication and 20% take five or more medications. But keeping track of your medications, especially when experiencing a temporary hospitalization can be challenging and with more than a million people harmed each year from medication errors, it would be helpful to understand what medication management strategies are under our control. This session explores some of the common causes of medication errors and challenges that most people face. We will also identify practical tips, including how to take back medicines that are expired or no longer needed. Be ready for an interactive, hands-on session, with must-know tips for anyone can use.
RSVP by calling the Phinney Neighbhorhood Village receptionist at (206) 297-0875
RSVP by calling the Phinney Neighbhorhood Village receptionist at (206) 297-0875
Professional Networking Meeting
When: September 25, 2019 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm (PST)
Where: Skyline Community - 725 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 (Map)
Cost: $20 for WASHAA Members | $25 for Non-Members
Where: Skyline Community - 725 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 (Map)
Cost: $20 for WASHAA Members | $25 for Non-Members
Join experienced advocates working in the Northwest who are interested in sharing success and challenges in working in the field for networking, light hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Ever thought it might be nice to partner with another advocate to cover client load or be a back up to cover for you when you travel? Are you considering a job in health or patient advocacy and want to learn more about what the field is all about? Join advocates and other professionals who support advocates and patients for a peer-to-peer sharing event. Bring questions, challenges and success.
OCTOBER
WASHAA 7th Annual Meeting
Understanding Pain & Healing
When: October 17, 2019 | 8:00am - 4:00pm (PST)
Where: Center for Urban Horticulture | 3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle, WA 98105 (Map)
Where: Center for Urban Horticulture | 3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle, WA 98105 (Map)
Why is pain such a crucial, but elusive topic? While everyone feels pain differently according to their genetic makeup and other factors, pain is often misunderstood. If pain is individualized, how do physicians treat pain effectively and consistently? How can we conquer pain and focus on healing? The WASHAA 7th Annual Meeting will focus on defining the many aspects of pain and how to heal. Join us for a day of learning, engaging with our WASHAA community and practicing techniques in an interactive and fun way.
Agenda Includes:
- What is Pain and How Do We Define It?
- Managing Pain During an Opioid Overdose Crisis
- The Language of Pain
- Integrative Strategies to Address Pain and Healing (Mind-Body, Diet, Cannabis)
- Creating A Safe Haven Workshop, Afternoon Experience Session
Confirmed Speakers Include:
- David Tauben, MD, Medical Student Education Director in Pain Medicine and Medical Director for UW TelePain
- Steven Stanos, DO, Medical Director of Swedish Pain Services
- Steve Overman, MD, MPH, Senior Advisor, KenSci and Professor of Clinical Medicine, UW
- Brad Lichtenstein, ND, BCB, BCB-HRV, Physician, Writer, Educator, Associate Professor, Bastyr University
- David Hansom, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Founder, Vertus, Inc.
- Sharna Prasad, DPT, physical therapist at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital
We are in the process of applying for 5 CEUs
DECEMBER
Professional Networking Meeting
When: December 3, 2019 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm (PST)
Where: Skyline Community - 725 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 (Map)
Where: Skyline Community - 725 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 (Map)
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