Spread the Word about the 2011 Women’s Empowerment Conference

womens healthWe are delighted to spotlight the upcoming 2011 Women’s Empowerment Conference hosted by the Women’s Empowerment Group on May 21, 2011 at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, Beaufort Campus, Beaufort, SC, happening at 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Dedicated to educating and assisting women to live “Healthier Lives Through Education,” the Women’s Empowerment Group has created their very first Women’s Empowerment Conference for all women of the Lowcountry to attend. In an effort to educate women and young females about common health issues, the conference will work to educate females about heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and chronic diseases. Attendees may also receive HIV tests, as well as breast exams.

Throughout the day at the conference, there will be a variety of breakout session topics, including . . .

Dream Big, Live True: This is an entrepreneurial workshop hosted by Elizabeth Millen, editor and publisher of Pink Magazine.

Breast Health 101: This workshop will focus on what females can do to take care of their breasts and work to prevent breast cancer. The workshop will be hosted by Lucy Spears, a mission / coordinator survivor.

Sexy Senior: This workshop will focus on sex throughout life and will be hosted by Gwen Bampfield, JD.

Fats: The Good, Bad and the Ugly: Hosted by Sarah Smith, RD, LD, CDE, this workshop will focus on how to prevent chronic diseases.

Your Body is Your Temple: This discussion will focus on how to nourish the body and soul, and will be hosted by Gina Jordan, MD.

Sexual Health: With a focus on women’s sexual health issues, this workshop will be hosted by Ardra Davis-Tolbert, MD.

Teen Conference: This discussion will focus on a broad range of health topics for teenagers ages 13 – 18.

The event will also feature health screenings, door prizes, fitness demonstrations, heart health discussions, snacks and beverages, and giveaways.

**Since seating at the event is limited, please pre-register prior to Saturday, May 14. Registration is completely free. Click here to fill out your pre-registration form.

Spread the word and bring your daughters, mothers, grandmothers, and girlfriends for a day of fun and health education you’ll always remember.

For more information, click here to visit the Women’s Empowerment Group website.

An Unforgettable Ladies’ Night: East Cooper Medical Center’s Garden Party

garden partyDon’t miss the East Cooper Medical Center’s exciting Garden Party Event happening Thursday, May 12 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. This wonderful event will take place in the front lobby and outdoor garden area of the East Cooper Medical Center, and will feature free wine tastings, cheese, appetizers, and chocolates, as well as great giveaways! In addition to yummy snacks and beverages, guests will also enjoy live music in the garden, a unique “Peace, Love, & Hip Hop” exercise performance, maternity floor tours, and will have the chance to enter to win great giveaways.

Event attendees will also have the opportunity to listen to 12 informational talks given by local doctors and health professionals and ask questions pertaining to healthcare. In fact, one of the information talks will be given by The Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction’s Dr. James Craigie and Dr. Richard Kline on Flappers Do the Charleston: The Free Flap Breast Reconstruction Method.

Some of the other talk topics of the night include:

  • How to Talk to Your Teenagers
  • Breast Screening and Diagnosis: It Could Save Your Life
  • Shining Light Where the Sun Don’t Shine: From Hemorrhoids to Colon Cancer
  • Face Lifts: Rejuvenate Your Look
  • And more!

The address of the event is East Cooper Medical Center Lobby & Garden, 2000 Hospital Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC.

Women are encouraged to register for this event so that the East Cooper Medical Center can purchase enough food and wine for all attendees to enjoy! To register for this free event, please call 843-884-7031.

All women are invited to this event, so share this post with your mothers, sisters, aunts, best friends, and grandmothers. We hope to see you there!