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• Men's Health | EBPA May 15, 2025 Education Event

  • When
    May 15, 2025
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • Location
    Washington Athletic Club

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  “We all have our struggles and fears, but no one should fight them alone” ~Sterling K. Brown

  

  Supporting Men’s Health

  in the Workplace

  Join us for an eye-opening event that delves into the crucial and often overlooked challenges men face when navigating their health journey. Our dynamic lineup of speakers will unravel compelling health statistics, debunk stigmas surrounding men's healthcare, and share empowering strategies to prioritize preventive care. Discover the vital role of heart and vascular health in your life and learn how to enhance your mental wellbeing for a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Don't miss this opportunity to transform the way you approach your health and wellbeing!

  Presenters:

  Dr. John Mignone is the Robert M and Patricia Arnold Endowed Medical Director for Advanced Heart Failure at Swedish. Dr. Mignone has an extensive background in basic science research receiving his PhD from the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory working in molecular genetics and creating one of the foremost models of neural stem cell generation. He completed his medical training at Duke Medical School and Came to the University of Washington where he performed another three years of basic science research in cardiac stem cell and regeneration with Chuck Murray. Dr. Mignone Completed his Cardiology Fellowship and another subspecialty in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology before being recruited to direct the Herat Failure program at Swedish.

  Chris Nelson, is the Vice President of Federal and Tribal Affairs at Hello Heart, where he leads efforts to improve cardiovascular health among veterans and tribal communities. With a Master’s degree in Statistical Analysis, focused on medical risk, from the University of Florida, Chris brings 26 years of experience working in the federal and tribal space. He’s dedicated to bridging gaps in healthcare access and empowering individuals to take control of their health.

  Melanie Wagner, Health Engagement consultant.  Melanie began her career with UHC in 2016 as a Health Engagement Nurse, currently supporting the PNW markets as a Health Engagement consultant.  Prior to becoming a registered nurse, she was Director of Operation for a property and casualty/employee benefits consulting firm.  After graduating nursing school in 2013, Melanie found her place in Emergency and Trauma nursing. 

  Up until 2022, she continued to work a few weekends a month in the ER finding it helped to keep a pulse (pun intended) as to what the member experience are at the front lines of healthcare.  

  

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  Event Details:

  Date:  Thursday, May 15, 2025

  Location: Washington Athletic Club, 1325 6th Ave., Seattle 

  NOTE:  This afternoon event is in the Crystal Ballroom at the WAC

  
  

  Event Schedule:    
  

  2:30pm  Registration

  3:00 - 3:50pm - Presentation 

  3:50 - 4:00pm  BREAK

  4:00 - 4:50pm - Presentation

  4:50 - 5:00pm  Q&A

  5:00 - 6:30pm Social Event including hors d'oeuvres and beverages
  

  Event Registration:

  $70 Members/$95 EBPA Non members - Before 05/12 

  $100 Members/$125 Non members or Guests  After 5/12

  $140 New or Renewing EBPA Members + Event Registration **

  ** Membership with registration valid through December 31, 2025. 
  

  Online registration deadline is Monday, May 12, 2025. If you miss the online registration, call the office 206.653.7259.  No refunds or credit for future meeting granted after the deadline. 

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