Join Dr. Leslie Farland and Kelly Heslin as they discuss research, awareness, and funding surrounding women’s health issues, particularly focusing on disparities and barriers to care for women with endometriosis.
Leslie Farland, ScD, focuses her research on women’s health, particularly looking at the intersection between women’s reproductive health and chronic disease risk; etiology and risk factors for endometriosis, infertility, and polycystic ovary syndrome; and disparities in access to infertility care and fertility treatment utilization.
Kelly Heslin is a Senior Research Specialist and certified health education specialist at the College of Nursing at the University of Arizona, currently working on skin cancer prevention research. Her diagnosis of endometriosis at age 22 led to her participation in local and statewide advocacy and support efforts.
Learning objectives:
- Identify reasons for the poor awareness and diagnosis of endometriosis.
- Discuss solutions for improving the screening and recognition of endometriosis by healthcare providers.
- Define the role of the public health workforce in advocating for and normalizing conversations around gynecologic health.
Continuing Education Information: 0.75 CECH for CHES
CHES Provider number: 99036
Date Released: 9-11-19