News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2021-03-09-womensconference
March 9, 2021
Women's Conference Returns March 25-27
The 2021 College of the Canyons Women’s Conference will be held virtually from March
25-27 with an exciting lineup of presenters and breakout sessions centered around
the theme “Empowered Women: Health, Wellness, and Balance.”
The conference’s keynote speakers will be Dr. Jane Dascalos and Dr. Mona Ranade from
UCLA Health, who will discuss the importance of breast imaging and interventional
radiology in women’s health.
“We are very excited to host a three-day Women’s Conference this year,” said Dr. Rian
Medlin, Chair of the Women’s Conference Committee and Human Resources Director, Recruitment
and Employee Services at the college. “We hope attendees learn to live healthy, empowered
and balanced lives, which is important now more than ever.”
The conference will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday,
March 26, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 27.
The keynote speeches will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27.
In “Radiology Imaging of the Breast--the Basics / Vision to Heal: Interventional Radiology
and Women’s Health,” Dascalos will explore how the breast imaging radiologist physician
utilizes different imaging modalities to evaluate breast health. She will discuss
early detection through screening and how other patient concerns can be evaluated
by physical exam, breast ultrasound, mammography, and breast MRI.
Ranade will discuss the importance of sophisticated medical imaging in the treatment
of painful and chronic conditions, such as uterine fibroids, without surgery. Interventional
radiology offers advanced diagnostic imaging and specialized, minimally invasive treatments
for many common health conditions in women.
Attendees will also benefit from breakout sessions throughout the three-day event
covering a wide range of topics, including:
- Self-Care: Avoiding Burnout
- Starting a New Career
- Multi-Tasking as a Woman in a Pandemic
- Midlife Reboot
- Grief Counseling
- Mindful Meditation
Admission to this year’s Women’s Conference is free.
Conference sponsors include presenting sponsor Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Valencia, UCLA Health, Mellady Direct Marketing, and KHTS.
A limited number of vendor advertising opportunities are available. For details please call (661) 362-3101 or email jasmine.foster@canyons.edu.
