MAHEC #76893 Open

The Menopause Spectrum: Clinical Insights for Patient-Centered Care

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The Menopause Spectrum: Clinical Insights for Patient-Centered Care

Location

Mountain Area Health Education Center
Blue Ridge Room
121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803-2868

Dates & Times

Mar 20, 2026 6:30 PM – Mar 22, 2026 1:30 PM

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This dynamic two-day conference brings together leading experts in menopause, perimenopause, and women's health to explore the latest clinical strategies, research, and interdisciplinary approaches to care.

Through plenary presentations, breakout sessions, case-discussions, simulation, and interactive panels, participants will gain practical tools to support patients navigating the menopause spectrum. Topics include hormone therapy, behavioral health, pelvic and sexual health, cardiovascular and bone health, and more.

As an added treat, join us Friday evening for a social and networking event featuring a screening of the PBS documentary, "The M Factor". After the film, we'll host an engaging, guided discussion with the audience.

Join us as we reframe menopause care with empathy, evidence, and empowerment.


Summit Agenda Summit Faculty


Accomodations:


DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Asheville - Biltmore
Book by: February 28, 2026
Rates Applicable: March 20-22, 2026
Rate: $121+tax
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Residence Inn by Marriott Asheville Biltmore
Book by: February 21, 2026
Rates Applicable: March 20-22, 2026
Rate: $139+tax
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Jointly Provided By:


Fosnight Center

Audience

Physicians including: OB/GYNs, Primary Care Providers, Internal Medicine Providers, and Residents/Fellows, Advance Practice Providers, Nurses, Academic Faculty and Clinical Educators, Medical Students, Sexual Health Counselors and Educators, Psychologists, Physical Therapists, and any other interested healthcare professionals

Objectives

check Apply current evidence-based guidelines to assess and manage menopausal hormone therapy, including risk stratification and patient-centered decision-making
check Demonstrate effective communication strategies for discussing health concerns with menopausal patients, using empowered and trauma-informed language
check Evaluate behavioral health symptoms associated with perimenopause and formulate integrated care plans that include psychological and pharmacological interventions
check Analyze case-based scenarios utilizing simulation-based experiences to identify gaps in care and propose improvements in clinical management of menopause-related conditions

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee - Physicians

$199.00

Applies 11/21/25–3/13/26

Early Registration Fee - APPs (NP, PA, CNM, Pharmacists)

$149.00

Applies 11/21/25–3/13/26

Early Registration Fee - All other healthcare professionals

$109.00

Applies 11/21/25–3/13/26

Registration Fee - Physicians

$214.00

Applies 3/14/26–3/21/26

Registration Fee - APPs (NP, PA, CNM, Pharmacists)

$164.00

Applies 3/14/26–3/21/26

Registration Fee - All other healthcare professionals

$124.00

Applies 3/14/26–3/21/26

MAHEC Employee Fee

$249.00

Applies 12/4/25–3/21/26

Available Credits

Contact Hours .000

MAHEC verifies this course as a live attended course according to the requirements set forth by the NC Social Work Certification and Licensing Board (NCSWCLB). The NCSWCLB does not require pre-approval of organized training events attended by the social worker. This continuing education activity is subject to audit by the NNCSWCLB. The Board considers live/synchronous webinars in which participants and instructor may engage in live interactive dialogue that benefits all practitioners as equivalent to an attended training. Please reference Chapter 63, Section .0401 of the NC Administrative Code for guidance on what constitutes appropriate and acceptable continuing education activities.

NBCC Hours .000

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors: The National Board of Certified Counselors recognizes this course in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors rules (21 NCAC 53 .0603) that continuing education training provided by an Area Health Education Center shall be approved for no more than 15 contact hours for any given renewal period. CHOOSE CONTACT HOURS.

ACPE .000

This activity does not offer ACPE. Pharmacists with advanced credentialing can report programs with continuing medical education credit. North Carolina pharmacists without advanced credentialing can go through NCAP, which will co-accredit continuing medical education programs that pharmacists attend. Individuals must submit a form, along with requested documents for NCAP to review. NCAP will decide on issuing an NC-CE number that can be used for the renewal of NC pharmacist license. This service is FREE for NCAP members and $20/credit hour for non-members. Choose contact hours.

CEU 1.100

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 1.10 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

NCBPTE Contact Hours 10.500

MAHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is a NCBPTE-approved provider of continuing competence for activities directly related to physical therapy.NCBPTE: 6.5 contact hours Day One; 4.0 contact hours Day Two. 10.5 contact hours total.

Nursing Contact Hours 11.250

11.25 Nursing Contact Hours Activity # AP 008-2484 Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

CME for Physician Assistants 11.250

AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 11.25 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Contact Hours 11.250

MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 11.25 Contact Hours.

ACOG Cognates 11.250

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has assigned up to 11.25 cognate credits to this program.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM 11.250

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Southern States CME Collaborative (SSCC) through the joint providership of Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and the Fosnight Center. MAHEC is accredited by the SSCC to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists 11.250

MAHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved Provider of Category A Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists. Approved for 11.25 hours Category A.

Speakers

Sasha Z. Davenport, MD, MSCP, IF, FACOG
Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C, CSC
Nikki Gordon, DO
Amy Hales, NP-C
Sylvia V. Kauffman, MD, MSPH
Alyse M. Kelly-Jones, MD, FACOG, IF
Kristen Murphy, DPT, PT
Ginger J. Poulton, MD, DipABLM, MSEd
Mary R. Quaile, MD
Mollie A. Scott, PharmD, BCACP, CPP, FASHP
James A. Simon, MD, MSCP, IF, FACOG
Meagan Tucker-Wiles, PhD

Sessions

The Menopause Spectrum

The Menopause Spectrum: Clinical Insights for Patient-Centered Care

3/20 6:30 PM – 3/22 1:30 PM

Friday March 20
Check-in/Social/Networking

3/20 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM

I will NOT be attending the Friday Night Social/Networking Event

3/20 6:30 PM – 3/22 1:30 PM

Saturday March 21 - 1:00 PM Breakouts (Choose 1)
1A – Menopause and Mental Health: Clinical Insights for Holistic Care

3/21 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

1B - Pelvic Health - Incorporating Pelvic Health PT into Care

3/21 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

1C - Menopause Management with Lifestyle Medicine: Evidence-Based Strategies for Providers

3/21 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Saturday March 21 - 2:15 PM Breakouts (Choose 1)
2A - Bone Health

3/21 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

2B - Menopause, Memory, and Brain Health

3/21 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

2C - Beyond Sleep Hygiene: Navigating Sleep Challenges in Menopause with Clinical Insight

3/21 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

Sunday March 22 - 9:15 AM Breakouts (Choose 1)
Filled 3A - Clinical Decision Making in Menopausal Care (Simulation with a Standardized Patient) This Session is Full

3/22 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM

3B - The Change Challenge: Menopause Jeopardy

3/22 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM

3C - Menopause in Practice: Case-Based Discussions

3/22 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Sunday March 22 - 10:45 AM Breakouts (Choose 1)
Filled 4A - Clinical Decision Making in Menopausal Care (Simulation with a Standardized Patient) This Session is Full

3/22 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM

4B - The Change Challenge: Menopause Jeopardy

3/22 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM

4C - Menopause in Practice: Case-Based Discussions

3/22 10:45 AM – 10:30 AM

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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