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For years, VGM has hosted an in-person conference at the main headquarters in Waterloo, IA called the VGM Heartland Conference. This conference has allowed HME providers to come to VGM headquarters and receive premier education, earn continuing education credits, and enjoy networking opportunities with their fellow peers.   This year, due to the risks of COVID-19, VGM Heartland Conference 2020 is going to be a little different— we're going virtual. But that's not the only big

The House of Representatives and Senate are both in session on April 15, 2020. Let’s make our voices heard and call our senators and representatives asking them to sign on to support S. 562/H.R. 1370, the Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act. The breast is one of the only body parts not covered by Medicare as a custom prosthetic replacement! Women deserve to make the choice for themselves. Please note, the call-in day that was scheduled on April 1, 2020 will now take place April 15, 2020 due

Update 3/31/20: Due to Coronavirus, the scheduled LHD Call-In has been postponed.  This was the activity highlighted in the recent Essential Advantage newsletter asking people to call their legislators to ask for support of The Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act, H.R. 1370/S. 562.  The original date referenced in the newsletter and our Facebook page was April 1st.  In the past week, we rescheduled for April 15th due to most Capitol buildings

Focus Conference ended on Monday, and wow, did we have a great show! Thank you to those who attended. For those who didn’t, here’s a little of what you missed: Great opening keynote session on Sunday by Dr. Regina Hampton, a breast surgeon and co-founder of Cherry Blossom Intimates, a fellow EW member. Dr. Hampton discussed how breast surgery has progressed through the years and how surgical scars, port placement, and surgical techniques continue to be improved. Networking lunch

AnaOno is hosting their 4th annual New York Fashion Week show benefiting METAvivor.org. This year’s show is focused on bridging the gap throughout our community, from early-stage breast cancer patients and survivors to Stage IV breast cancer patients. We experience division in our lives so often these days, but the one separation we cannot afford is the fear that early-stage patients encounter when diagnosed with breast cancer. 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, and

The Focus Conference is coming up soon! Not only are there quality educational opportunities for attendees to take advantage of, but there are also several social events for attendees to enjoy throughout the conference*. From networking with fellow peers to enjoying a sunset cruise, attendees are encouraged to have a little fun throughout the conference! See the list of events below:  Sunday, February 9 Legislative Update and Networking Lunch 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Networking

Interview with Lori Conard-Miller Breast Cancer Awareness month is only a few short months away, which means for most post-mastectomy boutiques, it’s time to prepare for the busy season! Many of our members host, sponsor or attend breast cancer awareness fundraisers, walks or runs. Essentially Women member, Lori Conard-Miller from Studio I in Saint Joseph, MI and Mishawaka, IN and Naturally Yours in Willowbrook, IL recently discussed with EW what Breast Cancer Awareness season looks like

Sunday, February 3, 2019, 9:45 - 11:00 AM Before, During and After Hair Loss: Tips for the Mastectomy Fitter Sherry Brooks, Image Recovery Specialist, Image Boutique at Georgia Cancer Center Learning Objectives: Identify the stages of hair loss and resources available Discover basic steps of care for hair loss patients Discuss ways to make patients feel comfortable and confident throughout this process List things to look for when referring a patient to a reputable organization Session

FOCUS Conference Seeking Industry Experts to Speak  Waterloo, Iowa – June 18, 2018 – Organizers of Essentially Women’s annual conference, FOCUS: The EW Conference, have announced that they’re now accepting presentation submissions from interested speakers.    “We are seeking thought leaders and industry experts to share their knowledge on a variety of topics relevant to women’s health care providers,” said Nikki Jensen, vice president

Tapping into the Customer Experience for the Mastectomy Patient, Miriam Lieber, President, Lieber Consulting, LLC Heartland attendees are invited to attend Miriam Lieber's session on the mastectomy patient experience and discussion how to become a resource for patient's regardless of their path after surgery (mastectomy with reconstruction or without).  If you are not registered for Heartland Conference, follow the link below! If you are interested in only attending the women's