Newswise — The Society for Women's Health Research will host a media-only teleconference on Thursday, September 20, 2007, to discuss results of a survey on older women and their knowledge of cholesterol and efforts to screen for it appropriately.
As part of the survey release, the Society is also providing information on its Web site (http://www.womenshealthresearch.org) about cholesterol screening and Medicare preventive services. Medicare has provided coverage for cardiovascular screening blood tests since January 2005.
Teleconference Participants:
"¢ L. Jo Parrish, Vice President of Communications, Society for Women's Health Research Moderator; will discuss results of the survey
"¢ Dr. Nanette K. Wenger, M.D., Chair, Board of Directors, Society for Women's Health Research; Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine; and Chief of Cardiology, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Ga. Will discuss the role of cholesterol in heart disease in women and current cholesterol screening guidelines
"¢ Dr. Charlotte Yeh, M.D., Acting Regional Administrator, San Francisco Regional Office, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Will discuss the benefits of the cardiovascular screening service and other preventive services provided through Medicare
Biographies of teleconference participants are available upon request.
Teleconference Details:Date: Thursday, September 20, 2007Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
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