PORTSMOUTH — Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in America. It is for that reason Portsmouth Regional Hospital developed and held a day-long program to inform women about heart disease, how it affects them and how to prevent it.
The keynote speaker was Dr. Nieca Goldberg, the national spokesperson for the American Heart Association’s “Go Red” campaign and author of the books “The Women’s Healthy Heart Program” and “Women Are Not Small Read the rest of this entry »

Money, time, opportunity, a lack of information — these are some of the reasons women give for not taking care of themselves.
Even if money isn’t tight and insurance isn’t an issue, it’s still easier to overlook your own health because going to the doctor, clinic or ER takes time, or requires finding a baby sitter or maneuvering through an increasingly complex health-care system.
Tennessee ranks 46th in the nation in women’s health, according Read the rest of this entry »

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“The coverage becomes a lot more expensive just as your income drops,” said Karyn Schwartz, a senior policy analyst for Kaiser.
And the cost is easy to overlook in your emergency planning.
For one, because employers pay a portion of the annual premium, you may not know the total bill. Also, any contribution you make to the premium is deducted automatically from your paycheck, pretax. With some planning, though, you can make sure you don’t become Read the rest of this entry »

KENOVA — The Kenova United Methodist Church is hosting a women’s health celebration at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9.
The event will include guest speakers Sandra Budden, a seven-year cancer survivor; Linda Pleasants, from the United Bank and a supporter of women’s health issues to the Legislature; and Marsha Dillow, director of the Breast Health Centers at the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center and Cabell Huntington Hospital.
The event also will Read the rest of this entry »

COLUMBIA — More than 200 people gathered Thursday morning at the Activity and Recreation Center to jump start their New Year’s resolutions of staying fit and healthy.
The Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health hosted “Happy New U” to demonstrate the variety of exercise opportunities in Columbia.
Fitness experts from the ARC, Columbia Jazzercise Center, Key Largo Fitness and Tanning, Wilson’s Fitness Read the rest of this entry »

BEDFORD, Pa.
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Medical Center (UPMC), the resort is holding its annual three-day event with a focus on women’s health, fitness and stress reduction. Doctors, health professionals and fitness experts will offer practical tools for living a balanced life. A diverse educational program — including topics such as osteoporosis, weight training, joint and bone health, menopause and stress — is interspersed with Read the rest of this entry »

“This is the largest event that provides free cardiac screenings, demonstrations, medical experts and service providers all in one place for a complete, pro-active experience,” said Allison Buchalter, campaign director for Sister to Sister Baltimore.
Last year’s fair attracted 3,000 women, a turnout that Buchalter attributed to support from the business community and local government. Sister to Sister is hoping for a turnout tomorrow like last Read the rest of this entry »

“This is the largest event that provides free cardiac screenings, demonstrations, medical experts and service providers all in one place for a complete, pro-active experience,” said Allison Buchalter, campaign director for Sister to Sister Baltimore.
Last year’s fair attracted 3,000 women, a turnout that Buchalter attributed to support from the business community and local government. Sister to Sister is hoping for a turnout tomorrow like last Read the rest of this entry »

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Sunday, February 22, 2009 12:08 PM CST
Red Cedar Medical Center-Mayo Health System welcomed more than 180 women to its signature annual event, Wake Up to Wellness, on Saturday, Feb. 7, at UW-Stout’s Memorial Student Union in Menomonie.
“We were delighted this year to have such a vast variety of health screenings, several breakout sessions and a keynote speaker that focused on cancer,” said Jan Pejsa, community education specialist. Read the rest of this entry »