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ICA Forum: A to Z on IC

View the webcast of the August 23, 2009 ICA forum.

ICA Forum: Your Questions Answered
Over 100 questions were submitted in person and online at the ICA forum. Presenters and ICA staff collaborated to answer all of those questions, which can be found here.
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What: A joint initiative of the Interstitial Cystitis Association and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  An overview of IC for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.

Who: Medical experts, including renowned urologist Jeffrey Proctor, MD, as well as anesthesiologist/acupuncturist Anna Kelly, MD.  Susan Bilheimer, author of “Secret Suffering”, will also host a brief discussion about the challenges of painful intercourse.

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Jeffrey G. Proctor, MD

Director of Interstitial Cystitis, Georgia Urology, PA

        • Received the Sprague Carlton, M.D., award for proficiency in urology
        • Completed numerous publications in both urology and immunology and has led research studies exploring the safety and effectiveness of IC treatments

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Anna C. Kelly, MD

Acupuncturist and Anesthesiology Consultant, Metro Anesthesia Services

        • President of the Georgia Association of Medical Acupuncturists
        • Board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and American Board of Medical Acupuncture


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Susan Bilheimer

Co-author of "Secret Suffering: How Women's Sexual & Pelvic Pain Affects Their Relationships”

        • Award-winning freelance writer and author with expertise in midlife issues, meditation, self-publishing, and technical writing
        • Currently developing “The Midlife Woman” radio show


Revised August 25, 2009