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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

Would you like to be among the first to know the dates and locations of Focus 2019? We will be revealing this information within the next couple of weeks on social media - you don't want to miss this announcement! So if you haven't already, "like" our Essentially Women Facebook page. The link below will take you to our page, however, you will still need to click "Like" in order to get our updates and be notified when we publish the announcement! Can't wait to see you there! Essentially

Maria Markusen is the Director of Development for VGM Retail and a thirteen year veteran #caretailer, speaker and healthcare retail thought leader.  Before joining VGM, Markusen was Co-Founder of Simply Shops and Chief Operating Officer of Simply Retail, hospital retail outsource partners.  A dynamic speaker and twenty year sales trainer in both healthcare retail and long-term care, Maria is a healthcare sales and product development visionary. Maria’s career is focused on capturing

Are you feeling the pinch on time and money?  Join the club!  As a women’s health provider today, it can be just as hard to find time as it is to find a healthy budget for marketing your business.  This is why we're giving you the tools to market your business quickly and affordably each day with quick return on new business, because we know you probably wear many hats within your organization.  During this presentation, Christina Throndson of VGM Forbin will highlight

New Solutions for Fitting the Breast Reconstruction Patient This course provides innovative options for fitting the breast cancer patient who is the most challenging for Certified Fitters due to the patient; a) undergoing Staged Breast Reconstruction, b) having a failed or aged Reconstructed Breast, c) having changed Breast Tissue due to Radiotherapy, or d) simply having a ‘hard-to-fit’ mastectomy or lumpectomy surgery site.  The course will also include techniques and ideas,

Wendy Miller, BOCO, LO, CDME Chief Credentialing Officer Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) There are many ways a mastectomy fitter certification can help your business—or your career.  Most importantly, a certified mastectomy fitter provides a valuable resource for women in need of specialized information and assistance. Benefits for Your Business In today’s competitive marketplace, having a certified mastectomy fitter on staff can be the advantage you need. A

Often times, you will not only provide your mastectomy patient with bras, prosthesis, etc. But you will also provide the patient with compression products as many patients will develop lymphedema post surgery. Join Essentially Women on April 16th as we learn from Jennifer Jagielski, medi USA's clinical educator on how to choose the appropriate compression garment for your patients.  Jennifer Jagielski has been in the compression business for over 20 years as a master fitter and biller.