Women's Health Community Luncheon Series
WGHI's community luncheons bring the latest in women's health research to local communities. The programs, which have in the past included topics such as osteoporosis, walking and balance, and neurodegenerative disorders, feature presentations by Purdue University researchers, clinicians, and local health providers.
"Neurodegenerative Disorders" at The Stratford, Carmel, IN
May 2018
Discuss neurodegenerative disorders with Drs. Jessica Huber and S. Elizabeth Zauber. Huber is a behavioral scientist and the inventor of SppechVive, a small wearable device to improve life quality of patients with Parkinson’s disease. She also leads a research center on neurological diseases of aging. Zauber is a movement disorders specialist and seeing patients with Parkinson’s disease.
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Jessica Huber Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences, Purdue University |
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Sarah E. Zauber Clinical Neurology, Indiana University School of Medicine |
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"Walking and Balance" at West Lafayette, IN
Nov 2017
Discuss walking and balance with Dr. Jeff Haddad and Carol Krueger-Brophy. Haddad’s research explores postural stability, manual control, and locomotion in aging and disease. He examines ways to improve balance (reduce fall risk) in older individuals and Parkinson’s disease patients. Krueger-Brophy has over 30 years of experience working with individuals with neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. She is particularly interested in balance and vestibular disorders in the geriatric population.
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Jeff Haddad Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University |
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Carol Krueger-Brophy PT, JD, Staff Physical Therapist, Franciscan Health Lafayette |
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"Conversation on Osteoporosis" at Indianapolis, IN
May 2017
Learn about preventing osteoporosis from Purdue’s Distinguished Professor Dr. Connie Weaver and Dr. Linda Anne DiMeglio, Professor of Endocrinology/Diabetology at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Weaver’s research in bone health and nutrition defined national dietary guidelines. Dr. DiMeglio specializes in genetic bone disorders.
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Connie Weaver Nutrition Science, Purdue University |
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Linda A. DiMeglio Endocrinoloy/Diabetology, Indiana University School of Medicine |
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"Conversation on Osteoporosis" at West Lafayette, IN
Nov 2016
Learn about preventing osteoporosis from Purdue’s Distinguished Professor Dr. Connie Weaver and Dr. Linda Anne DiMeglio, Professor of Endocrinology/Diabetology at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Weaver’s research in bone health and nutrition defined national dietary guidelines. Dr. DiMeglio specializes in genetic bone disorders.
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Connie Weaver Nutrition Science, Purdue University |
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Linda A. DiMeglio Endocrinoloy/Diabetology, Indiana University School of Medicine |
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