The Endometriosis Empowerment Symposium: Myths, Facts and Resources

1001 Locust Street,Kansas City MO 64106

25 March, 2023

Description

This Symposium aims to elevate, educate and support those fighting one of the most common chronic diseases that few have heard of - Endometriosis (Endo). According to the World Health Organization, this chronic systemic disease affects 1 in 10 women, transgender, and gender-diverse people – about 200 million people worldwide from ages 8 to 80. Endo is almost just as common as diabetes in women, yet remains to be one of the least funded diseases in medical research to date. The keynote speaker for the event is, speaker, social worker and author, LaTeisha Williams, LMSW, CLC. Learn more about LaTeisha by visiting her website https://msha.ke/positivelylateisha Registration is at 8:30 AM. Program begins at 9:00 AM. Light refreshments and lunch will be provided. No cost for parking. Parking will be validated. For information on How to become a Community Sponsor, email [email protected] Register by March 22, 2023 to become a Health and Wellness Vendor: Endo Vendor Registration Form This Symposium is open to everyone, including if you are: Experiencing possible symptoms of Endo but have never been medically diagnosed Medically or surgically diagnosed with EndoYouth or young adults with possible Endo symptoms Parents of a child who may have EndoLGBTQ+ or Transgender persons with EndoPersons with multiple disabilities and EndoPre and Post-Menopausal Women with Endo Partners or spouses of someone who has EndoCaregivers or family members of someone with Endo Medical or Healthcare Providers Employers or Human Resources Directors