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Registration and Parking Cost

Free

Agenda

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Event Description

The 2019 HBOC and Lynch Syndrome Family Day is a patient-focused educational event designed to bring together people and families who have been impacted by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) or Lynch syndrome. Attendees at this free event will learn about hereditary cancer risks and ways to manage risk. They will also learn useful tips for talking about health history with family members. There will be chances to talk with experts in the field and other families, to receive helpful resources, and to connect with support groups.

Upcoming Dates & Locations

Saturday, September 21, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Western Michigan University
College of Health and Human Services
1101 Cass St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Corner of Cass St. and Oliver St.

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Directions

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Presenters
  • Sue Friedman, FORCE
  • Dr. Mark Pearlman, Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Dr. Casey Hay, Gynecologic Oncologist
  • Dr. James Ogilvie, Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Dr. Sreenivasa Chandana, hem/onc and in a CRC comp clinic
  • Dr. Mili Thakur, Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Keven Myers, FAP; Patient Advocate
  • Eileen Kastura, HBOC; Patient Advocate
  • Julie Helm, LS; Patient Advocate
  • Mary Mobley, Cancer GC
  • Angie Trepanier, Cancer GC; MDHHS
  • Samantha Carlson, Clinical Social Work
All participants registering in advance will receive a confirmation letter, including a map and directions. If you do not receive a confirmation letter one week prior to the event, or if you have any questions regarding registration, please contact MPHI at (517) 324-8330.
Substitutions are encouraged and preferred.
Cancellations will only be considered when received in writing. Telephone requests will not be honored.
Cancellations received 30 or more calendar days prior to the event start date will be honored. If payment has been received a refund will be issued.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 calendar days prior to the event start date and all unpaid invoices will be due in full.
No refunds will be issued for no-shows and all unpaid invoices will be due in full. Please email your cancellation requests to: Email: EandTReg@mphi.org

The full policy is available for you to read during the registration process under "Terms and Conditions" prior to submitting your registration.

Please Note: Due to flu season, we ask that if you experience any symptoms related to the flu, please stay home and do not attend the event. Contact MPHI either by phone or email if you will not be attending. To learn more about the flu and what you can do, please visit www.flu.gov or call (800) 232-4636.