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NAMS provides answers to end menopause confusion
September is National Menopause Awareness Month in the
United States. Congress declared this special designated month
to draw attention to the large public health challenge that menopause brings—and to reinforce that women and their healthcare providers must have accurate, unbiased menopause-related information to make informed decisions that will lead to improved health and quality of life both around menopause and beyond. That's where NAMS can help. To see how, click here.
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Have you seen the new NAMS referral service?
The NAMS Web site now offers a sophisticated search function to help women find local clinicians who have special expertise in providing health care through menopause and beyond. NCMPs are highlighted.
Log on now to see what your patients are seeing!
The Web is wonderful—but it contains a lot of junk!
How can you help your patients navigate the Web? Of course, your patients (and you!) can always rely on the NAMS Web site for accurate, unbiased information. What you may not know is that the site also offers visitors links to other Web sites that have been evaluated by NAMS as having worthwhile information on 21 topics related to menopause.
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NAMS Annual Meeting—don't miss out!
 Time is running out to register for the NAMS 2009 Annual Meeting in San Diego, California. Don't miss your opportunity to join the world's menopause experts, review the latest research, and benefit from the clinical pearls you can put into practice when you return home. Plus, to make the most of your trip, participate in the Pre-Meeting Symposium about perimenopausal depressive symptoms and cognitive complaints, supported in part by the NIH. It's almost sold out—so register today!
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Look for NAMS in Geriatrics and Contemporary OB/GYN
NAMS is reaching an ever-growing audience through its collaborations. Two articles recently published in Menopause e-Consult, the NAMS member e-newsletter, have been chosen for republication in these two Advanstar publications read by thousands of healthcare providers. | • | "Exercise and weight gain: Does exercise attenuate or prevent the weight gain that occurs during peri- and postmenopause?" by
Wendy M. Kohrt, PhD, was published in the June issue of Geriatrics. |
| • | "When to consider prophylactic bisphosphonate" by Risa Kagan, MD, will be featured in the November issue of Contemporary OB/GYN. |
Also be sure to learn from the NAMS educational initiatives developed with MedscapeCME and Penn State College of Medicine. Access is free and most activities offer CME.
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Will it happen in 2010?
Will you become an NCMP (NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner) next year? The competency exam leading to this prestigious credential will be offered on four dates at 16 locations, including Johannesburg, South Africa, and immediately following the American Association of Nurse Practitioners meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Complete information will be available in the 2010 Candidate Handbook in mid-October.
Wear your NCMP lapel pin
 We hope you proudly wear your NCMP lapel pin to show others that you have demonstrated your special expertise in the field by passing the NAMS competency examination.
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Come to Cleveland for Utian tribute
 | You are invited to join Dr. Utian's Cleveland-area associates, friends, and former patients for an elegant Gala Tribute and Benefit the evening of October 24.
A reduced room rate is available at the hotel.
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Meet our donors
 | | It is our pleasure to introduce Ms. Mary Waterman, a consumer from Heber, Utah, the next donor in our series to be spotlighted on the NAMS Giving Center Web page. Learn why she supports the NAMS Mission through her | | gifts. | |
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NAMS spotlight on therapies
By popular request, NAMS provides ongoing information regarding news about therapeutic options in menopause management. Note, however, that this mention does not imply endorsement.
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