Loyola Medicine

WHAT:  A ladies’ night out at the historic Cheney Mansion will feature physicians from Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, many of whom are residents of the Oak Park/River Forest area. “Some of the most frank and informative conversations about women’s health take place among friends outside the doctor’s office and we wanted to be part of that dialogue,” said Karen Deighan, chair, obstetrics & gynecology at Gottlieb, of the event now in its second year. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds benefit Trinity High School’s new fitness center.  Call (708) 450-5790 to register.

WHO:  Area women are invited to bring their medical questions for informal conversation and refreshments with the following physicians:

• Karen Deighan, MD, OB/GYN – menopause
• Recia Frenn, MD, OB/GYN – pregnancy after 40
• Ishvari Panarker, MD, family medicine – sleep issues
• Sandra Pinilla, MD, family medicine – headaches
• Julie Moore, MD, dermatology – cosmetic skin care
• Carlos Reynes, MD, internal medicine – menopause
• Jessica Bartfield, MD, internal medicine – managing weight
• Bipan Chand, MD, surgery – bariatric weight loss
• Dean Godellas, MD, breast surgery – breast cancer & genetics
• Paula Kezdi-Rogus, MD, radiology – mammography
• Teresa Cappello, MD, pediatric orthopaedics – kids’ orthopaedic injuries and conditions
• Pietro Tonino, MD, orthopaedics – orthopaedic injuries during sports, exercise

WHEN:  6:30-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 4

WHERE:  Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park, Ill.

MEDIA:  To attend, please call Stasia Thompson at (708) 417-5036

WHY:  For the price of a typical co-pay, women can share their medical concerns with physicians over wine and appetizers in an inviting, supportive environment.