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Enhancing Women's Health: Key Insights from the Primary Care Provider's Guide to Women's Health and Down Syndrome Webinar Recording (10/08/2024)

October 2024 | Hannah Graham, MD - National Down Syndrome Society Webinar

Title: Enhancing Women's Health: Key Insights from the Primary Care Provider's Guide to Women's Health and Down Syndrome 

Date: October 8, 2024

Presenter: Hannah Graham, MD

Host Organization: National Down Syndrome Society

Description: In this webinar, Dr. Graham provides an overview of NDSS' newest guide, the Primary Care Provider’s Guide to Women’s Health and Down Syndrome, discusses similarities and differences for women with Down syndrome when it comes to their health care needs, and highlights key strategies when providing care. Topics covered include menstruation, PMS, HPV vaccines, cancer screening, pelvic exams, birth control, and menopause. While this resource is designed for primary care providers, we strongly encourage family members and caregivers to watch this webinar to gain familiarity with the resource, the topics covered, and learn how to effectively communicate its benefits to their loved one's providers. Resources for family members and caregivers are also discussed.

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