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Insert medical practice Hosts Event to Educate and Empower Women to “Break Free from PFDs”
Day, Date, Time
What: Insert medical practice will host an educational event as part of a public awareness campaign to help women impacted by pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) and minimize any discomfort around having conversations about and seeking treatment for pelvic floor disorders. The campaign, “Break Free from PFDs,” aims to help women understand the facts about PFDs and empower them with information on how to pursue individualized solutions for improved quality of life. The campaign was launched by the PFD Alliance this fall.
Why: Research finds that 90 percent of Americans underestimate or are unsure about the prevalence of pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) which impacts approximately one in three women at some point during their lives. This means many women undertreat PFDs and suffer in silence.
Event
Happenings: Take the Floor: Break Free From PFDs
Topics may include:
· You’re not alone: Learn from leading physicians & specialists about PFDs
· Real-World Before/After Stories: Hear from patients that have overcome a PFD
· The 411 of Kegels: Learn physical therapy wellness tips to strengthen the pelvic floor
Presentations to be given by:
Doctor #1, Title
Doctor #2, Title
Interviews: Interviews will be available onsite upon request.
When/Where: Day, Date
Time p.m. – Time p.m. <Type of event – Coffee, Evening reception>
Location, Address
City, State, Zip
Contact: Insert name / (xxx) xxx-xxxx/ Email
About AUGS
The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS), founded in 1979, is the premier non-profit organization representing more than 1,700 members including practicing physicians, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, nurses and health care professionals, as well as researchers from many disciplines, all dedicated to treating female pelvic floor disorders. As the leader in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, AUGS promotes the highest quality patient care through excellence in education, research, and advocacy. For more information, visit www.voicesforpfd.org.