Dr. Lisa Roberts Co-Chairs Speaking of Women’s Health Conference
Raleigh, NC, January 11, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced that Dr. Lisa Roberts, president and CEO of the practice, will serve as co-chair for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health conferences executive committee. The conference is scheduled to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Raleigh Convention Center located at 2 E. South St. This marks the third consecutive year Dr. Roberts has worked in collaboration with other co-chairs, committee members and the National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation to organize the daylong women’s health event. On this committee, her responsibilities will include coordinating speakers, attracting sponsors and facilitating ticket sales. For more information about Dr. Lisa Roberts or the Speaking of Women’s Health conference, visit www.swhraleigh.com.
“I am excited to play an integral role in the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health conference in Raleigh,” said Dr. Roberts. “This event creates an interactive and supportive atmosphere that allows attendees the opportunity to learn how to live healthier lifestyles.”
About Dr. Lisa Roberts
Dr. Lisa Roberts, president and CEO of Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC, received her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. After completing her OB/GYN residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, she completed three fellowships in Advanced Gynecologic Endoscopic Surgery under the direction of Dr. Joseph Sanfilippo and Dr. Harry Reich, pioneers in the field of laparoscopic surgery. During her fellowship, Dr. Roberts gained experience with various laparoscopic procedures, including hysterectomies, the removal of large fibroids and large ovarian cysts, paravaginal suspension, bladder neck suspensions and the treatment of stage IV endometriosis. Dr. Roberts has published several chapters in text books and articles in peer-review journals, as well as serving as faculty and lecturing on post-graduate courses. For more information about Dr. Lisa Roberts and Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC, visit www.glsi.info.
About Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC:
Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC, is a Raleigh-based women’s medical practice specializing in compassionate gynecologic care and expertise in the following areas: adolescent/adult annual exams, pap smear screening, colposcopy, LEEP treatments of abnormal pap tests, hysterectomy, hysterectomy alternatives, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, advanced hysteroscopy, laser surgery, endometrial ablation, birth control and female sterilization. The practice’s special expertise is in advanced laparoscopy, which offers significantly faster recovery, less post-operative pain and much smaller scars. Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons is committed to providing superior quality medical care, and through such care, empowering their patients to achieve a higher quality of life.
The practice is comprised of three female physicians: Dr. Lisa M. Roberts, Dr. Tammy Hilbert and Dr. Elizabeth Roede Barbee. Dr. Roberts is a board-certified gynecologist and graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. She completed her OB/GYN residency at Wake Forest University Medical Center, followed by two fellowships in advanced gynecologic endoscopic surgery, one under the direction of Dr. Harry Reich, a pioneer in the field, and another under Dr. Joseph Sanfilippo at Allegheny General Hospital and Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. Dr. Hilbert earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where she was recognized with the prestigious Cincinnati Obstetrical and Gynecological Society Award. She completed her residency at St. Vincent Hospitals and Health Services in Indianapolis, Ind. Dr. Barbee attended medical school at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, where she also received a master’s degree in public health. She completed her OB/GYN residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell in New York City. Dr. Barbee has fellowship training in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at the University of North Carolina under the guidance of Dr. Ellen Wells and Dr. Tony Visco, two of the premiere urogynecologists in the Southeast. For more information on the practice, visit the Web site at www.glsi.info.
About Speaking of Women’s Health:
The National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose mission is “to educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.” Founded in 1996, Speaking of Women’s Health ® (SWH) hosts more than 40 conferences and events across the country, educating and empowering women in a pampering environment. The national foundation works with community hospitals and organizations at a grassroots level, and reinvests into local women’s health through Community Investment Grants. SWH includes two Minority Health Programs – Universal Sisters and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer; community events and education centers with free health brochures in Wal-Mart stores nationwide; and a weekly television show, Lifetime’s Speaking of Women’s Health. Please visit www.swhRaleigh.com or call 1-866-SWH-INFO for more information.
Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms Raleigh, NC
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“I am excited to play an integral role in the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health conference in Raleigh,” said Dr. Roberts. “This event creates an interactive and supportive atmosphere that allows attendees the opportunity to learn how to live healthier lifestyles.”
About Dr. Lisa Roberts
Dr. Lisa Roberts, president and CEO of Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC, received her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. After completing her OB/GYN residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, she completed three fellowships in Advanced Gynecologic Endoscopic Surgery under the direction of Dr. Joseph Sanfilippo and Dr. Harry Reich, pioneers in the field of laparoscopic surgery. During her fellowship, Dr. Roberts gained experience with various laparoscopic procedures, including hysterectomies, the removal of large fibroids and large ovarian cysts, paravaginal suspension, bladder neck suspensions and the treatment of stage IV endometriosis. Dr. Roberts has published several chapters in text books and articles in peer-review journals, as well as serving as faculty and lecturing on post-graduate courses. For more information about Dr. Lisa Roberts and Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC, visit www.glsi.info.
About Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC:
Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC, is a Raleigh-based women’s medical practice specializing in compassionate gynecologic care and expertise in the following areas: adolescent/adult annual exams, pap smear screening, colposcopy, LEEP treatments of abnormal pap tests, hysterectomy, hysterectomy alternatives, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, advanced hysteroscopy, laser surgery, endometrial ablation, birth control and female sterilization. The practice’s special expertise is in advanced laparoscopy, which offers significantly faster recovery, less post-operative pain and much smaller scars. Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons is committed to providing superior quality medical care, and through such care, empowering their patients to achieve a higher quality of life.
The practice is comprised of three female physicians: Dr. Lisa M. Roberts, Dr. Tammy Hilbert and Dr. Elizabeth Roede Barbee. Dr. Roberts is a board-certified gynecologist and graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. She completed her OB/GYN residency at Wake Forest University Medical Center, followed by two fellowships in advanced gynecologic endoscopic surgery, one under the direction of Dr. Harry Reich, a pioneer in the field, and another under Dr. Joseph Sanfilippo at Allegheny General Hospital and Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. Dr. Hilbert earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where she was recognized with the prestigious Cincinnati Obstetrical and Gynecological Society Award. She completed her residency at St. Vincent Hospitals and Health Services in Indianapolis, Ind. Dr. Barbee attended medical school at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, where she also received a master’s degree in public health. She completed her OB/GYN residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell in New York City. Dr. Barbee has fellowship training in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at the University of North Carolina under the guidance of Dr. Ellen Wells and Dr. Tony Visco, two of the premiere urogynecologists in the Southeast. For more information on the practice, visit the Web site at www.glsi.info.
About Speaking of Women’s Health:
The National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose mission is “to educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.” Founded in 1996, Speaking of Women’s Health ® (SWH) hosts more than 40 conferences and events across the country, educating and empowering women in a pampering environment. The national foundation works with community hospitals and organizations at a grassroots level, and reinvests into local women’s health through Community Investment Grants. SWH includes two Minority Health Programs – Universal Sisters and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer; community events and education centers with free health brochures in Wal-Mart stores nationwide; and a weekly television show, Lifetime’s Speaking of Women’s Health. Please visit www.swhRaleigh.com or call 1-866-SWH-INFO for more information.
Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms Raleigh, NC
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