To help women learn about a minimally invasive alternative to hysterectomy and myomectomy surgery, Porter Health System’s Healthy Woman Program will present a free educational seminar entitled, “A New Option: Uterine Fibroid Embolization” by Amjad Alkadri, MD. The program will be held at 6:30 pm, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the Porter – Education and Rehabilitation Center, 1401 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso.
According to Dr. Alkadri, Chairman of Diagnostic Imaging at Porter, uterine fibroid embolization is a minimally invasive alternative to surgery which reduces the risk, pain and recovery time to a traditional hysterectomy. After the procedure, performed by Porter’s Interventional Radiology team, the patient typically returns home the next day and can resume normal activities within a week.
Porter’s Healthy Woman program is a free community resource designed to empower women with the knowledge and confidence to make informed healthcare and well-being decisions for themselves and their loved ones. Program benefits for members include monthly health and lifestyle presentations, health resources and communications.
To register for this program, or to learn more about Porter’s Healthy Woman program, visit www.nwihealthywoman.com or call 1-800-541-1861. 