Portland Menopause Collective
About Portland Menopause Collective
The Portland Menopause Collective represents a powerful force in women's healthcare—a diverse group of women physicians united by their commitment to advancing awareness and education around women's midlife health issues.
Born from the recognition that menopause and midlife health challenges have been historically underaddressed in medical training and practice, this collective stands as a beacon of expertise and advocacy for women navigating this critical life transition.
Co-founded by Dr. Andrea Matsumura, a board-certified sleep specialist and menopause expert, the collective emerged from her profound understanding of the intersection between sleep health and women's hormonal changes.
The Portland Menopause Collective embodies the belief that when women physicians come together to share knowledge and advance education, they create ripple effects that improve care for countless women. Through their collaborative approach, they're not just changing how menopause is understood and treated—they're transforming the landscape of women's midlife healthcare, one provider and one patient at a time.
About the Hot Flashes & Cool Solutions Conference 2025
This comprehensive menopause education conference brings together Portland's leading experts to deliver evidence-based insights across the full spectrum of midlife women's health. This intensive program addresses the multifaceted challenges women face during this critical life transition.
The conference features four distinguished medical doctors who provide practical, solution-focused education covering:
regenerative medicine
musculoskeletal health
weight management
body positivity
sleep optimization
hormonal balance
This multidisciplinary approach ensures participants gain a holistic understanding of menopause care that extends beyond traditional hormone therapy discussions.
Healthcare professionals will learn how to address not only the physical symptoms of menopause but also the psychological and social aspects that impact women's well-being during midlife. The expert faculty combines clinical excellence with real-world application, offering attendees actionable strategies they can immediately implement in their practice.
Presented by the Portland Menopause Collective, this conference reflects the collaborative spirit of women physicians working to elevate menopause care standards. Participants will leave equipped with evidence-based tools, enhanced confidence in managing complex menopause cases, and a renewed appreciation for the transformative impact comprehensive midlife care can have on women's lives.
This intensive educational experience empowers healthcare providers to become advocates and experts in women's midlife health, ultimately improving outcomes for the millions of women navigating menopause.
How Pinnacle Supported the Portland Menopause Collective Through Joint Providership
Pinnacle's joint providership model enabled the Portland Menopause Collective to offer accredited continuing education without the complexity of pursuing independent accreditation. Through this partnership, Pinnacle delivered comprehensive compliance oversight, ensuring the conference met all requirements established by relevant accrediting bodies including ACCME for physicians.
Our team managed the complete accreditation process, from reviewing educational content for bias and balance to handling all official documentation and paperwork. We guided the Portland Menopause Collective through critical compliance checkpoints, including faculty disclosure management and conflict of interest reviews, ensuring their educational content maintained the highest standards of medical education integrity.
Pinnacle's expertise allowed the collective to focus entirely on delivering exceptional educational content while we handled the administrative complexity behind the scenes. We managed participant evaluation data collection, issued CE certificates to attendees, and submitted all required post-activity reports to accrediting bodies.
This streamlined partnership model demonstrates how organizations can offer high-quality accredited education without investing years in building internal compliance infrastructure. Pinnacle's role as compliance partner and accreditation liaison ensured seamless credit eligibility for healthcare professionals attending this important menopause education conference.
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