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Breast/Ovarian Health 101 Educational Workshops

Workshop Overview
Breast/Ovarian Health 101 is a one-hour educational workshop created for all women between the ages of 18-45 who are interested in understanding what their lifetime risk of breast/ovarian cancer is and what steps they can take today to be proactive with their health. The workshop consists of a medical professional presentation given by an OB/GYN, a genetic counselor, and community advocate followed by a Bright Pink Girl testimonial, and a question & answer session.

 Breast/Ovarian Health 101 workshops are held nationwide and are customized to meet the unique needs of women living in diverse communities. This workshop is generously funded by the Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, which is a local affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

Workshop Structure
The Breast/Ovarian Health 101 Workshop is an hour-long program consisting of the following components:
  • Medical Professional Presentation: The Medical Professional Presentation is an engaging and informative presentation divided into Five Chapters and a sixth supplemental section. A genetic counselor and an OB/GYN (or other qualified medical professionals) co-present information, tips and guidance for young women who want to be proactive with their breast & ovarian health, and a community advocate offers tips for overcoming barriers to care.
  • Bright Pink Testimonial: A high-risk young woman advocate shares her personal story, discusses what she learned from her experience and how she is being proactive with her health. She will sometimes also discuss how she got involved with Bright Pink and how other women can become involved also.
  • Questions & Answer Session: Participants are given the chance to engage in a dynamic question and answer session with the medical professionals to address questions or concerns that arise during the presentation.
  • Evaluation: All participants are given a brief pre-test before the presentation begins, and a post-test with the same questions at its completion to test efficacy of the presentation. Completing these evaluations are critical to allow Bright Pink to continue to receive funding for this program.
  • Networking & Socializing: Most sessions are followed by a pink cupcake reception or other similar opportunity to allow participants the opportunity to meet one another and socialize with other women who may have had similar experiences.

Workshop Materials
These workshops are designed to give medical professionals, community health advocates and young women the tools to educate and empower their communities about Breast and Ovarian Health. It is a comprehensive, engaging and flexible toolbox of material designed to meet the needs of a diverse group of presenters and attendees. Here is what you will find in a Breast/Ovarian Health 101 Workshop Kit:

Breast/Ovarian Health 101 User Manual
This manual outlines the purpose, structure and contents of the Breast/Ovarian Health 101 Workshop and guides you through the process of planning and executing a successful Breast/Ovarian Health 101 Workshop.

Breast/Ovarian Health 101 Medical Professional Presentation Kit
The Medical Professional Presentation Kit is a PowerPoint/PDF slideshow and accompanying Presentation Guide designed as a resource for medical professionals who are presenting the medical information component of the workshop. The 61-slide educational presentation combines informative and appealing visuals with a thorough and engaging verbal presentation.

  • Part 1: Medical Professional Power Point/PDF
  • Part 2: Medical Professional Presentation Guide

Breast/Ovarian Health 101 DVD
This DVD was designed to model a successful Breast/Ovarian Health 101 Workshop and can also be shown to an audience if no medical professionals are available to conduct a Workshop. A medical professional who will be delivering this presentation for the first time using the Medical Professional Presentation Kit should consider viewing the DVD to understand best practices as they prepare for their presentation.

  • Medical Professional Presentation: Bright Pink Expert Panel members Dr. Deborah Lindner & Genetic Counselor Amber Trivedi walk the audience through an informative factual presentation, and community advocate Kimberly shares strategies for identifying and overcoming barriers to care.
  • Bright Pink Testimonials: Real high-risk Bright Pink girls share their stories. These stories represent the diverse experiences of high-risk young women involved in Bright Pink!

The Breast/Ovarian Health 101 Workshop comes in two formats: a slideshow, designed specifically for medical professionals and a DVD designed for a Bright Pink girl or community health advocate.

Hosting a Breast/Ovarian Health 101 Session
If you would like to host this one-of-a-kind workshop in your community, click here to download and submit an application. We will work with you to customize your Breast/Ovarian Health 101 Workshop to ensure it has the greatest impact for your intended audience.

If you have any questions about Breast/Ovarian Health 101 workshops, please email Melissa Snyder at Melissa@BeBrightPink.org.