An Introduction to Primary Dysmenorrhea
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An Introduction to Primary Dysmenorrhea
This course includes
The instructors
You will learn:
- The importance of treating primary dysmenorrhea
- How to utilize a multidisciplinary approach to treating primary dysmenorrhea
- Why it is critical to bridge the gaps in care for primary dysmenorrhea
Audience
This course is for all healthcare professionals including physiotherapists (physical therapists), occupational therapists, kinesiologists, OTAs/PTAs, nurses, and midwives.
The instructors
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Founder/CEO of WombCare
Amoy Jacques successfully completed a Master of Public Health and graduated Summa Cum Laude at the University of Montana on May 12, 2018. She has a sincere passion to improve the health, wellness and policies that support and protect women (particularly those of African descent) during their reproductive years. She was fortunate to gain exceptional experience at two graduate internships in Los Angeles, California. She worked as a public health intern with the Association of Wholistic and Maternal Newborn Health (AWMNH). Together with the executive director, they planned, implemented and evaluated the 2015 Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative (MFCI) conference to improve community-based doula care and midwifery services for minority group women. As a graduate student at the Pasadena Public Health department, she worked with the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health director to develop evaluation tools for the Black Infant Health Program to improve its effectiveness for future expectant black mothers. Additionally, she has been invited as a guest speaker at local Afro-Caribbean events on various topics such as fibroid management, and restoration of physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
Amoy currently works as a Registered Kinesiologist for over 13 years with Altum Health – University Health Network on the planning, implementation and evaluation of chronic disability management programs for injured workers. She is also the Founder/CEO of WombCare – a reproductive health and wellness agency seeking to conduct research with health agencies across Canada and create equitable programs, and policies for women, particularly those from marginalized communities.
Material included in this course
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An Introduction to Primary Dysmenorrhea
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Welcome
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Background
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Approaching Primary Dysmenorrhea
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Closing Thoughts
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What's next
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