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Women’s Health Forum In Great Neck
In mid-May, the Katie Oppo Research Fund hosted a Women’s Health Forum at the Great Neck EOC Gym. Northwell Health Physicians discussed visiting the gynecologist/OBGYN, STD’s, risks of reproductive cancers and other general health topics for women.
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The Katie Oppo Research Fund began in 2011, after Katie Oppo passed away due to Stage IV Small Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary. Katie was passionate about helping others and wanting to be a doctor. To honor Katie’s dedication, her friends and family formed the non-profit in 2011. Since then, they have hosted Annual 5K Memorial Runs and Dinner Galas to raise money for the research fund. All proceeds go directly to the research fund and are granted to cancer research institutions and individual researchers.
“We find who researchers who are working on immunotherapy or potential prevention, or any diagnostic tools that would help us in this dire fight,” said Elizabeth.
In an effort to raise awareness, the research fund began hosting Women’s Health Forums. The Women’s Health Forum in Great Neck educated 21 women on gynecological health at the event. The forum panel consisted of two Northwell Health physicians giving a detailed presentation on topics such as vaccines and safe sex.
“Thank you to our incredible physician presenters, Dr. Vallejo and Dr. Tymon-Rosario, for your informative presentations and openness with discussing the hard-hitting topics related to women’s health,” said Christine Patti from North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health.
The two physicians provided knowledge and perspectives for women of all ages to consider when thinking of their health. In addition to gynecological, STD, and reproductive cancer, the physicians touched on general health topics such as nutrition, exercise, and mental health.
Northwell Health had two table presenters who brouht important education resources for the forum attendees. The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and Nassau Cancer Services Program had tables set up at the forum to share information about their respective organizations.
“I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who participated in and assisted with the coordination of last night’s Women’s Health Forum,” said Patti. “Thank you to Paul and especially Liz Oppo who reached out with an idea that set everything in motion and made this event possible. It takes a village to make events like this possible.”
