"The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause" film explores the hidden impact of menopause on women's lives.
Menopause has ramifications beyond just an individual woman's well-being. With evidence-based information, the film empowers women to make informed health decisions and aims to remove the stigma surrounding menopause and aging.
Now there’s a movement to change the culture and transform our future. "The (M) Factor" turns the spotlight on the progress being made.
With input from emboldened physicians, healthcare advocates and leaders in the menopause movement, the film focuses on what is being done to address this health crisis and offers solutions.
Meet our panel of experts who will lead a discussion and Q&A following the film:
Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, MSCP, CCD
Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri is a board-certified internist and national leader in midlife women’s health, specializing in menopause, osteoporosis, and bone health. She trained at the Cleveland Clinic and previously directed the Women’s Bone Health program at Northwestern Medicine. In 2023, she founded Bone and Body Women’s Health to provide personalized care for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. A certified menopause practitioner and clinical densitometrist, she is also a sought-after speaker, educator, and advocate for women’s health.
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Dr. Sonya Ephraim
Raised in Western New York, Dr. Sonya Ephraim has always had a passion for women’s health. From the age of 8 when she opened her favorite toy, The Visible Woman, she knew she wanted to be a physician. Through the encouragement of her parents and excellent mentorship she realized her dream earning her medical degree at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY.
Dr. Christine Kress
Dr. Christine A. Hart Kress, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, NEA-BC, MSCP, is an experienced Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Administrator with a demonstrated history of success in the hospital and healthcare industry. She is skilled in nursing education, operational planning, strategic leadership, defense, and medical training. Dr. Kress is committed to healthcare reform to achieve quality, safety, and patient outcomes while promoting team success and workplace satisfaction.
Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP, is a board-certified osteopathic family physician and a Certified Menopause Specialist, with 18 years of medical experience. She specializes in supporting women navigating the unique challenges of perimenopause and menopause, and her goal is to provide you with the personalized expert care and guidance you need to thrive during this transition.
Be part of this special event and watch the film alongside the trailblazers transforming the conversation around menopause.
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