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FULL: Mayo Learning on Women & Alcohol Misuse

Posted by Colleen Young, Connect Director @colleenyoung, Aug 21 11:53am

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Mayo Clinic Connect is working with researchers at Mayo Clinic on a project to involve more women in patient-centered research on alcohol misuse. Studies show that women experience more health problems related to alcohol use than men. Unfortunately, it's often more challenging for women to get treatment and participate in research studies for alcohol misuse.

Connect and Mayo Clinic are hosting a virtual event on Tuesday, September 16th from 6:30-8:00pm ET (5:30-7:00pm CT) for attendees to learn more and share their perspectives on the following:

  • Health and treatment-related disparities in alcohol misuse among women
  • Patient-centered comparative effectiveness research
  • Perceptions and experiences on how to address treatment barriers
  • Perspectives on areas for future research on alcohol misuse in women

Female attendees ages 18+ are welcome to join if they meet any of the following criteria:

  • Lived experience with alcohol misuse (past or current), or
  • Family member of a woman with alcohol misuse, or
  • Healthcare provider or trainee specializing in alcohol misuse

We are looking for 10 participants. You do not need to be a Mayo Clinic to participate. The session will be held online.

For more information about this project, please visit: https://www.pcori.org/research-results/2024/building-womenwise-empowering-women-through-capacity-building-patient-centered-research-alcohol-use

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 7 9:09pm
In reply to @hraka13 "I’m a little bothered that the lead is a young man. Is Dr. Sharma the moderator..." + (show)
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I’m a little bothered that the lead is a young man. Is Dr. Sharma the moderator , as well?

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@hraka13, good question. Dr. Sharma is the lead investigator of the research project. The session on Sept 16 will be moderated by 3 women: Brianna, Audrey and myself.

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madelynewing | @madelynewing | Sep 7 11:32pm
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi group members @diverdown1 @roch @surechamp @rubyslippers @wisfamily @hraka13 @linnie52 @mkwong @gingerw @hopeful33250, I'm tagging you..." + (show)
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Hi group members @diverdown1 @roch @surechamp @rubyslippers @wisfamily @hraka13 @linnie52 @mkwong @gingerw @hopeful33250, I'm tagging you in case you might be interested in this virtual opportunity on September 16 if you haven't already registered.
- Mayo invites you to a Virtual Learn & Share about Alcohol Misuse in Women https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-invites-you-to-a-virtual-learning-on-women-alcohol-misuse/

The project is called WomenWise. I believe that you have experiences and wisdom that the research team would benefit from. There are a couple of seats still available. Hope you can join us.

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Hello Colleen:

I understand this session is full and I'm so disappointed. I come from a family of alcoholics - parents on both sides, and two brothers are alcoholics. My father was a brilliant surgeon and in spite of his alcoholism, he was regarded as one of the top surgeons in our city and there is a plaque on a hospital wall with his name engraved.

I also have been struggling with A.U.D. for many years, but have been successful in moderating my drinking to 2-3 drinks a night. This is not good, as I have severe Crohn's Disease and a heart condition, so I should not be drinking at all. So if you plan another session, I would love to reserve a spot.
Many thanks,
Madelyn Ewing
Temecula, CA

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