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WASHINGTON, DC ENDOMARCH
WHAT: Washington, DC 2018 Endometriosis March (EndoMarch)
WHEN: Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 12pm-5pm
WHERE: Howard University Hospital, Towers Auditorium,
2041 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20060

DIRECTIONS: See below
PARKING: See below for main campus parking instructions
METRO: Shah-Howard Univ. Metro Stop (Green Line) – See below for details
HOTELS: See below for a list of several hotels near the event
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE

PROGRAM WASHINGTON, DC ENDOMARCH
1 – Introduction of Dr Ceana Nezhat Co- Founder of World Wide Endometriosis March
and Endometriosis Day by Dr Bada
2 – Welcome to Worldwide Endomarch Washington D.C.
Why we founded Worldwide Endometriosis March (Endomarch) and Worldwide Endometriosis Day, its impact for the past 5 years.
By Dr Ceana Nezhat

Testimonials:
3 – Gabrielle Martinez-Planned Parenthood (endo impact in DC)
4 – Jennifer Chu- ITR Phys Ther (phys thx approach to endometriosis/ pelvic pain mgmt)
5 – Dr Morozov- WHC (new developments in diagnosing endo. Surgical treatment.)
6 – Dr DeCherney- NIH (developments in medical mgmt of endo)
7 – Further patients opinions, testimonies, opinions, question and answers.
8 – March (May Be virtual) and closing ceremonies.

DIRECTIONS
The Washington, DC EndoMarch takes place at the Howard University College of Medicine, located at 520 W Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20059. Just bear in mind that this location is about 3 blocks away from the main Howard University campus (about a 6 minute walk, per Google Maps). Click here for directions to Howard University’s main campus parking lot.  Once at the main campus, walk south on 6th Street, NW for 3 blocks, and then turn left at W Street NW. The entrance to the College of Medicine will be on your right side.

PARKING
For those who are driving, you can park for free in the main Howard University campus parking lot: Just tell the attendants you are with the EndoMarch event. Street parking is available on 6th Street NW if the Howard University main campus parking lot is full, though this is unlikely. Click here for the driving directions to the parking lot.

METRO
The Metro stop nearest to Howard University College of Medicine is the Shah-Howard Univ. Green Line stop. The Yellow Line also serves the area during off-peak hours. Click here for Google Map directions on how to get from the Shah-Howard Univ. Metro stop to Howard University College of Medicine.

HOTELS
Click here for a list of hotels that offer discounts for visitors to Howard University.
Click here for a list of other hotels near to Howard University College of Medicine.

Kudos to our Co-Founder Chandelis Duster for her courage and using her journalism skills to spread awareness about endometriosis. You can read her story below:

http://www.today.com/health/pain-uncertainty-young-woman-shares-her-struggle-endometriosis-t77606

It’s here! The Worldwide Endomarch taking place in DC is on March 19, 2016 and we can’t wait to see you there! Details below:

WASHINGTON, DC ENDOMARCH

WHEN: Saturday, March 19, 2016 – 1:00 pm  Start Time

WHERE: Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 201 4th St, SE, Washington, DC 20003

WHAT: 3rd Annual Worldwide Endometriosis March (EndoMarch)

No registration required-All are welcome to attend. Just show up.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Registration Check-in | Exhibitors | ENDO QUILT

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Opening Ceremony | Panel of Experts*

Dr. Ceana Nezhat
Dr. Paya Pasic
Mr. Sean Tipton

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: 30-MINUTE BREAK

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Speeches

4:30 pm – 4:50 pm: 20-MINUTE BREAK

4:50 pm – 5:00 pm: Ramp-up to start the March

5:00 pm – 5:15 pm: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Press Conference

5:15 pm – 6:30 pm:  We March! | Candlelight Vigil**

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Post-March Gathering | Awards | Speeches

* * Welcome and Introduction by Dr. Ceana Nezhat, MD, Co-Founder of Worldwide Endometriosis March and
Dr. Paya Pasic, MD, PHD, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health, University of Kentucky, Louisville Kentucky,
The Dilemma of Endometriosis: Lack of Awareness
Opening Remarks by Mr. Sean Tipton, Vice President of American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
Closing Remarks and Session Transition by Dr. Ceana Nezhat, MD

There will also be a screening of the movie ENDO WHAT? at the march. Time is TBA.

For more information visit endomarch.org.

For the second year in a row, Governor Terry McAuliffe has declared March as Endometriosis Awareness Month in Virginia. Thank you Governor McAuliffe for supporting our efforts and helping us raise awareness.

https://governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/proclamations/proclamation/endometriosis-awareness-month-2016/

Save the date! We’re headed back to D.C. on March 19, 2016 for the third annual Worldwide Endometriosis March. Register online here and for updates visit DC Endo Events.

Are you or someone you know struggling to start a family? The Richmond Fertility Workshop will be held on November 7th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University of Richmond. This workshop is FREE and open to everyone. For more information and to register visit http://www.richmondfertilityworkshop.com/.

Join us in Baltimore, Maryland on October 20, 2015 for a panel discussion with Endometriosis Association Founder Mary Lou-Ballweg for an Endo Q&A. Other panelists include Endometriosis Researcher Kevin Osteen, and NIH Endometriosis Doctor and Researcher Pam Stratton. This event will take place at Light Street Presbyterian Church (809 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230) at 6:15 p.m. It is FREE and open to all, but you must RSVP by calling (414) 355-2200  or by emailing Gloria@EndometriosisAssn.org.

Virginia HOPE is holding a raffle to raise funds for our DC event in March! 14k white gold, .35 karat, 18″ diamond pendant. Tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. The Appraisal certificate also free: $756 value. Drawing will be held December 5, 2015 and you don’t have to be present to win. This is a great gift in time for the holidays. Please reach out to one of co-founders or send us an email for your ticket!