PulsePoint

June, 2007

Summer Gathering

A lounge by the pool; tall glass of ice tea in hand; a warm summer breeze; relaxing conversation; the heart calming sound of children playing; people engaged in friendly challenges during a game; and family and friends laughter……..sounds like a recipe for an incredibly enjoyable afternoon.
The Association of Black Women Physicians recognizes that a number of sacrifices are made in the course of being a key individual in overseeing the care of others.  Every summer there is an event that brings friends and family together to simply relax.  There is no fan fare or extravagance,  there is quite honestly a goal of making this an occasion where the people set the pace and work is set aside, if only for a few hours. 
Last year it was held in the enchanting hills of Topanga Canyon this year it was hosted in the comfortable setting of a member’s home.  It was a day of pleasant communications and self-care.

Planning and Upcoming Events

Charity and Scholarship Dinner Dance-October 13th, 2007

The program committee lead by LaTanya Hines, M.D.,president-elect is moving ahead with all the items that make this evening a success.  The featured artist has been selected and save-the-date cards will soon be forwarded.  We are all excited about the announcement of honorees and the continued develop.  Look soon for the official release of further information.  If you have questions you may contact Michael Teta at www.mtaevents.com or call (818) 906-0240 for dinner dance information or purchases.

Beauty and Health Symposium

Please note the beautiful bulletin on our web site regarding this event that will be held on September 15th, 2007.    You can receive further information by visiting the event web site at www.beautyandhealthsymposium.com .  The following is an excerpt from the flyer announcement:  The Association of Black Women Physicians & Odyssey MediSpa present:

The 3rd Annual Beauty and Health Symposium

Come join us in a day of education
and camaraderie as African-American
women receive beauty and health insights from a group
of nationally recognized experts. This forum will provide
information that is focused on empowering, educating
and nurturing African-American women. Distinguished
industry professionals will present advice based on the latest
scientific data that specifically speaks to women of color.

Featured Speakers include:
Marcia J. Glenn, M.D., The Perfect Complexion:
Clear your Eczema, Acne and Discoloration
Nicole Williams, M.D., Tips for Weight
Management and Lifestyle Modification
Wendy Roberts, M.D., Reversing the Hands of Time:
The Latest in Laser Technology and Dermal Fillers
Special Guest, Mr. Sam Fine, Make-Up Artist
to the Stars, will share his cosmetic secrets for
Women of Color
Plus, medical specialists will discuss
the most current information on hair
loss, hair transplants and the hottest
trends in plastic surgery.
$125 early registration before Sep 1.
$150 after Sep 1 and at the door.
Luncheon Included. Proceeds from the
silent auction will benefit Hurricane
Katrina Families living in Los Angeles.
Beauty and Health Symposium
4832 Lincoln Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Phone 310.301.2500 Fax 310.821.1708
www.beautyandhealthsymposium.com
Registration 7–9am • Program 9am–5pm
Shutters Hotel On The Beach
One Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90405
Register online or by phone:
Event managed by Minor Details Productions

As stated in our previous newsletter we will be featuring physicians monthly.  Our first featured physician will be Andriette Ward, M.D.

Andriette T. Ward, MD, MPH

Dr. Andriette Ward is a general pediatrician who currently holds a position as a Clinical Instructor in the Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.  She received a BA from Yale University in New Haven, CT, an MD from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, and an MPH in Health Services Research from UCLA. 

Dr. Ward is a motivated clinical researcher dedicated to conducting culturally appropriate community-based research among ethnic minority populations.  Currently, Dr. Ward is assisting on an NIH-funded multi-site trial to evaluate Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents and Youth (TODAY).  In this capacity, she works with a multidisciplinary team to pilot test and implement this study that heavily recruits ethnic minority adolescents with diabetes.  In addition, Dr. Ward has collaborated with two commercially-available pediatric weight-management programs (Kids N Fitness and POWERPLAYMD) to assess the effectiveness of these programs for achieving initial and sustained weight-loss among overweight pediatric patients. Currently, she is developing a pilot program to design and evaluate alternative strategies for the treatment of severely overweight adolescents.   Dr. Ward was featured in the February 2006 issue of O Magazine, and was an invited guest on the Today Show because of her innovative ideas and personal weight-loss success.

Dr. Ward maintains her ties with several community pediatricians to better facilitate the translation of research to the community.  She is a member of several medical organizations, and serves on the board of the Association of Black Women Physicians.