Inaugural Omar Pasalodos, M.D., Memorial Lecture

April 18, 2012 - PRLog -- Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in partnership with Baptist Health South Florida and the Health Foundation of South Florida takes part in remembering Dr. Omar Pasalodos with an inaugural memorial lecture on women’s health entitled “I’m Too Young to Get Old: Healthcare for Women After 40” presented by nationally-known author, Dr. Judith Reichman.  

The lecture is one in a series of year-round events sponsored by the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) as part of its Women’s Health Initiative to help women lead healthier, happier lives. Baptist Health will provide CME and CE credits for physicians and psychologists.

Advance registration is required. To RSVP for this event, please call (305) 348-0695, e-mail aroussea@fiu.edu or register online at http://healthcareforwomenafter40.eventbrite.com/.

Physicians and psychologists, please register at www.baptisthealth.net/cme.

Who: Judith Reichman, M.D.
When: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 6:00 p.m.
Where: South Miami Hospital                  
            Victor E. Clarke Education Center
            6200 SW 73 Street Miami, FL 33143

Editor’s Note:  This event is open to MEDIA.  

Please RSVP to Teresa Estefan at testefan@evclay.com or (305) 261-6222.

About Judith Reichman, M.D.
Dr. Reichman is an award-winning physician, and is one of the leading voices in America on women’s health issues. She has been a medical contributor on women’s health for NBC’s The Today Show for over a decade and is the author of four bestselling books.

About Omar Pasalodos, M.D.
Dr. Omar Pasalodos was a highly respected physician leader and longtime member of the Baptist Health Family. A civic leader and steadfast supporter of the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, his positive impact on the community will be felt by future generations.

About the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
The FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM), which admitted its first class in August 2009, is training a new breed of high-quality physicians who are culturally sensitive and dedicated to serve the local community’s needs. Its innovative programs include the Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELPTM, which sends medical students into the community along with their counterparts in social work, nursing and public health. The HWCOM is expected to have a multi-billion-dollar economic impact on Miami-Dade County, creating thousands of local jobs and eventually contributing millions every year. For more information, visit http://medicine.fiu.edu/.