Keeping the Women we Love Healthy

Dr. Lukacz presenting the most recent information on pelvic health at the last Howell Luncheon  Creating awareness on pelvic floor health starts with education.  The Howell Foundation hosted Dr. Emily Lukacz last week who gave a very informative summary on what comprises pelvic floor disorders, understanding the basic anatomy  of incontinence and its symptoms,  and the latest on treating these disorders.  If we were to summarize her most important message it would be the fact that one does not have to live with pelvic floor disorders , especially when one out of three women suffer from it – a message worthwhile sharing since pelvic floor disorders  are under reported and therefore under served.   “It’s not only women who suffer from these conditions.  Family suffers as well.  Reality is there are lots of fairly simple things you can do that don’t require surgery”, she stated.  “Being here and spreading the word on p...

Speaker will discuss diagnosis and treatment of common pelvic disorders and actions to support pelvic floor health Presents Scholar Recipient of the Cheryl A. Wilson Nursing Scholarship.  La Jolla, CA. -  August 2014 .-  The Doris A. Howell Foundation has invited Dr. Emily Lucacz to present the latest discussion on diagnosis, prevention and treatment of the common pelvic disorders, incontinence and prolapse, including behavioral approaches and surgical options for women faced with these conditions on August 28.       According to the American Urogynecologic Society, one in three women suffers pelvic floor dysfunction.   Yet awareness support is not as evident as for other conditions.  “We support the efforts to create awareness of the latest research on pelvic health and are elated that Dr. Lucaz accepted our invitation to inform us the on alternatives of how to manage these conditions”, comments Pattie Wellborn, Chair of the How...