Free Women’s Wellness Event
Posted for Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital
“A Thoughtful Approach to Women’s Wellness” is a free event crafted exclusively for women. The day includes a continental breakfast, lunch and information on how to become healthier.
Women’s Wellness will be Feb. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Loffler Senior Center, 21905 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills, Maryland. Pre-registration is required. Call 301-475-6019 to learn more and to register.
The day’s program is presented by St. Mary’s Delicados, Inc. and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. There will be free health screenings available, educational materials, and speakers addressing women’s health topics.
“Women take care of so many people in their lives, and they often don’t take the time to be mindful of their own health. We want to empower women with knowledge about preventative measures and specific health concerns so they may live healthy, rewarding lives,” said guest speaker, Lorraine Diana, CRNP with MedStar Georgetown Gynecology. Ms. Diana will be speaking on women’s health concerns across the continuum of life.
“A Thoughtful Approach to Women’s Wellness” will be relaxing and informative. The day will provide time to sit back and focus on your own well-being.
Other speakers include Roxanne Richards, MD, of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Primary Care, who will speak about the symptoms of sickle cell disease. Arthur Flatau III, MD, vascular surgeon, MedStar Vascular Institute, will provide information on the most minimally-invasive procedures for varicose veins and venous disease. Yvonne M. Dawkins, RN, of MedStar St. Mary’s, will address what women need to know about domestic violence. Andrea Hamilton, program coordinator with Health Connections, will present “Lifestyle Changes to Create a Healthier You.”
“A Thoughtful Approach to Women’s Wellness” is Feb. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Loffler Senior Center, 21905 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills, Maryland. Pre-registration is required. Call 301-475-6019 to learn more and to register.
About MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is a full-service community hospital, delivering state-of-the-art emergency, acute inpatient and outpatient care in Leonardtown, Md. Nestled in a waterside community, MedStar St. Mary’s provides advanced technology with a dedication to excellence in all services provided. The not-for-profit hospital has been named among the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals™ and is an eight time recipient of the prestigious Delmarva Medicare Excellence Award. Our staff is committed to providing quality and compassionate medical care for all patients by coupling innovation with our outstanding team of Medical Staff members, associates and volunteers. Visit MedStarStMarys.org to learn more.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system dedicated to caring for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation and research. MedStar’s 30,000 associates, 6,000 affiliated physicians, 10 hospitals, ambulatory care and urgent care centers, and the MedStar Health Research Institute are recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University, MedStar trains more than 1,100 medical residents annually. MedStar Health’s patient-first philosophy combines care, compassion and clinical excellence with an emphasis on customer service. For more information, visit MedStarHealth.org.
