About this Event
Menopause Awareness Check In
Hey there! Join us for an in-person gathering all about menopause awareness. It’s a relaxed space to chat, share experiences, and get informed. Whether you’re going through menopause or just curious, this check-in is for you. Connect with others, ask questions, and learn more about this important phase of life.
WHAT TO EXPECT 🩷
Hear Clarisa share her personal experience with menopause and surviving breast cancer and what she wishes someone had told her sooner.
🩺 A Conversation with Dr. Amber Dr. Amber will help us understand what actually happens during perimenopause and menopause, including symptoms, hormone therapy, sexual and vaginal health, preventive health, and when it's time to talk to a healthcare provider.
💍🫶🏾 Me, My Man & Our Menopause presented by Demitrie & Karen Palm. Providing a much needed perspective of navigating menopause in marriage together.
🤰🏽We're re so proud to announce our first international collaboration with UK-based medical doctor and proud member of the Menopause Network, Dr Bal Sagoo (The Mum & Baby Doctor), joining our Menopause Awareness Check-In virtually to discuss managing menopause with another health condition like endometriosis.
👩🏾🍼 We're appy to announce USF Maternal Child and Health Student Organization as a resource vendor- serves as a forum for students interested in maternal and child health. They work to educate and increase awareness of maternal and child health issues, connect students with services and learning opportunities in maternal and child health, public health and create mentorship opportunities.
💬 Anonymous Q&A Before the program begins, you'll have the opportunity to submit an anonymous question.
🙋🏽♀️ Open Q&A After the anonymous questions, we'll open the floor so you can ask follow-up questions, get clarification, or bring up something that resonated with you during the conversation. You don't need to have the perfect question. If you've been wondering about it, chances are someone else has too.
📝 Personal Check-In Reflection You'll have a chance to reflect on what you learned, what you want to ask your own provider, and what you want to take with you after the event.
📚 Resources + Connection - You'll leave with a menopause resource guide and time to connect with medical experts, panelists, resource vendors and other individuals in the room.
Optional dress code: shades of pink or purple
Come lights, camera, action ready!
This event is for education and community conversation and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice or care.
Bites & deserts generously provided by Jersey Mike's, Brandon FL. Thank you for standing with our mission and supporting women's health and wellness!
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM
Menopause Awareness
Info: EVENT FLOW
11:00 AM — Arrival, refreshments + anonymous questions
11:15 AM — Check On Your Girls Welcome
11:25 AM — Clarisa: My Experience
11:45 AM — Dr. Amber: Menopause, Let's Actually Talk About It
12:15 PM — Anonymous Q&A: What Do You Really Want to Know?
12:30 PM — Open Audience Q&A
12:40 PM — Personal Check-In Reflection
12:50 PM — Resources + Closing
1:00–1:30 PM — Optional connection, resources + individual questions
Event venue & nearby stays
Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon, United States
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