Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Providence Experts Offer Free Advice for Women

Mar. 18, 2008

WHAT: Let’s Talk About It: Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Women
Learn more about living with this condition that affects twice as many women as men.

WHEN/WHERE: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, April 10
Providence Milwaukie Hospital
Mother Gamelin Room
10150 SE 32nd Ave., Milwaukie

7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 15
Providence Portland Medical Center
Cancer Center Amphitheatre
4805 NE Glisan Street, Portland

7 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 23
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Souther Auditorium
9205 SW Barnes Road, Portland

DETAILS: Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common disorders doctors see. As many as one in five Americans has IBS. For some, IBS is simply a bother. For others, it gets in the way of daily life - keeping them from going to work or even traveling short distances. Experts don’t know what causes IBS, and there is no cure. But it can be controlled.

Learn how to ease symptoms through diet, exercise, medication and lifestyle changes at these free women’s wellness forums.

Providence Women’s Health is proud to offer this opportunity for women to learn the latest information about your most important asset - your health and the health of your family. Relax and enjoy refreshments provided by Providence Women’s Health as our experts discuss issues relevant to women today.

The lectures are free, but registration is requested. You can register online at www.providence.org/classes or by calling the Providence Resource Line: 503-574-6595.