The Office of Public Affairs announces its fall 2005 community outreach Health and Wellness Seminar Series, now in its 11th year. The fall session will include four seminars in October and November. Dates and topics are listed below. All seminars are free and open to the public. Each seminar will be held on a Tuesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Uris Auditorium (1300 York Ave. at 69th St.), and will include a moderated "Q & A" session. Seating is available for 250 people on a first-come, first-served basis. For a disability-related accommodation, call (212) 821-0888. For more information, visit www.med.cornell.edu/seminars/index.html.
Dr. Michael Stewart
October 18 — Back to Basics: Back Injury, Prevention and Recovery
Dr. Andre Panagos, Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine
Tracy Maltz, Physical Therapist
October 25 — Makeover Reality: What TV Doesn't Tell You About Dental and Facial Enhancement
Dr. Anthony LaBruna, James A. Moore Clinical Scholar in Otorhinolaryngology, Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery)
Dr. Robert Sorin, Clinical Instructor in Surgery (Dental and Oral)
November 8 — Women on the Verge: From PMS to Menopause, How Hormones Affect Mood and Sleep
Dr. Margaret Altemus, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Associate Professor of Psychiatry in Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Dr. Patricia Murphy, Associate Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry
November 15 — From Apnea to ZZZZZZ: Better Breathing for Better Sleep
Dr. Michael Stewart, Chairman and Professor of Otorhinolaryngology
Dr. Ashutosh Kacker, Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology