Empower your health and well-being with a day full of expert-led discussions, creative healing workshops, and practical tools designed just for you. From the latest advances in cancer care to stress-busting techniques, you’ll find valuable insights to support your health journey. Plus, take advantage of free glucose and blood pressure checks to stay on top of your wellness.
Choose the sessions that interest you most—no need to attend them all! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and take charge of your health.
Full Event Schedule:
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Holistic Health and Supplements: Myths and Facts
Pallav Mehta, MD
Director of Integrative Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.
Breast Cancer Breakthroughs: Genetics, Genomics, and Managing Risk
Generosa Grana, MD, FACP, Medical Oncologist and Director of MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Addressing Incontinence With Confidence and Care
Lioudmila Lipetskaia, MD, MSc, FACOG
Urogynecologist and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon, Cooper University Health Care
11:15 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
Demystifying the New Era of Weight Loss Medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, and more)
Bennett S. Shenker, MD, MS, MSPH, FAAFP
Chief and Chair, Family and Community Medicine, Cooper University Health Care
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Navigating Gynecologic Risks and Screenings
Christina Chu, MD, FACOG
Gynecologic Oncologist
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Matters of the Heart: Heart Health for Women
Maritza Cotto, MD, FACC, FASE
Cardiologist, Cooper and Inspira Cardiac Care
1:15 p.m. – 1:35 p.m.
What Is Plastic Surgery?
John Bauer, MD
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Cooper University Health Care
1:45 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Speak Up for Your Health: Strategies for Effective Communication With Your Healthcare Team
Lisa McLaughlin, MSW
Oncology Social Worker, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Breathe Easy: Know Your Risk of Lung Cancer
Veli Bakalov, MD
Hematologist/Medical Oncologist, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
Additional Highlights:
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Oral and Skin Cancer Screenings
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Creative Arts for Healing and Grounding - Explore Qigong exercises and engage in meditation with clay to ground and center yourself. Brought to you by the Dr. Diane Barton Complementary Medicine Program
- 12 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. – Calm and Centered: Stress-Busting Techniques
Discover practical and effective techniques to combat stress, including foot and hand contact points, 1:1 and 1:2 breathing exercises, yoga, and more. Brought to you by the Dr. Diane Barton Complementary Medicine Program.
- Throughout the Day:
Information tables with other Cooper Programs and Services
Skincare, product advice, and chair massages from the team at Rizzieri Salon and Spa.