Women's Expo 2012
The Women’s Expo was such a success - we’ll be doing it again in 2012. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 8th, 2012!
The Free Women’s Expo is a morning dedicated to women - with free health screenings, health presentations from the experts and booths with health-related products and services for women. Don't miss this opportunity to learn something new and to pamper yourself in the company of other health-minded women.
Here is this year's agenda!
7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cancer Center: Registration, low cost blood screening (no food or alcohol for 12 hours prior), free BMI and blood pressure screenings, mammogram appointments, per your insurance, free chair massages, and free bra fittings.
8:20 – 8:50 a.m.
Circle near medical building Zumba® Fitness Class
Join the Zumba party and experience what all the excitement is about! Zumba Fitness is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program that combines red-hot international music created by Grammy Award-winning producers featuring lively fun-filled steps. The Zumba program has grown to become an international sensation with 12 million people dancing their way to fitness. Please wear appropriate shoes.
9:00 a.m. to noon
Everyone is welcome! Join us for presentations by the experts and lively round table discussions about women’s health held in Porter’s Conference Center on the 1st floor between 9 a.m. and noon. We’ll offer three main lectures, repeated one time, including Stress, Sleep and Urogynecology. We’ll also hold fun, informal discussions throughout the morning.
We encourage you to attend our presentations and then drop by any (or all) of our open forums to share your stories and health concerns or to simply ask our experts for advice. These conversations will be safe, candid, helpful and FUN. See the schedule below (open forum/drop-in discussions are noted in blue).
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Twin Peaks – main presentation
Urogynecology Presentation
Get the latest information about diagnosing and treating female urological conditions, such as pelvic floor disorders, bladder control issues and reproductive systems. Our experts have solutions — you don’t have to suffer needlessly.
Grand Mesa – main presentation
Grab n’ Go Stress Relief/Presentation
In a hurry to slow down? Join us for a fun, discussion about universal stress relief practices that take less than five minutes. Stress can lead to many health issues if you let it run wild. Learn how to “tame the beast” for a healthier future.
Poncha Springs – round table discussion
Above the Belt: Turn Back the Years/Open Forum
Want healthier, younger looking skin? Learn how to safeguard your face from the sun’s ravaging rays and get the latest information on skin cancer prevention. Our experts will also offer tips for reversing some of the signs of aging, including suggestions for effective topical applications!
Cottonwood Springs – round table discussion
Below the Belt: Girl Talk/Open Forum
Join us for an informal discussion on women’s wellness with a focus on common issues surrounding menstruation, libido, fibroids, menopause, hormones and much more. Don’t miss this candid, educational and fun gathering of women of all ages! Plus, learn Kegel exercises designed to help you overcome specific urological and gynecological issues.
Eagle – round table discussion
Around the Middle: Healthy Habits/Open Forum
Get the latest nutrition tips for healthy aging, including facts on carbohydrates, fiber, good & bad fats, supplements, blood sugar and more.
Silver Plume – round table discussion
Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes: Headache Myths and Misunderstandings
Is my neck causing my pain? Do I need to eliminate chocolate from my diet (say it isn’t so)? Will I be on medication for the rest of my life? Understanding the misconceptions surrounding your headaches is the first step in successfully managing them.
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Twin Peaks – main presentation (repeated)
Urogynecology/Presentation
Discover the latest information about diagnosing and treating female urological conditions, such as pelvic floor disorders, bladder control issues and reproductive systems. Our experts have solutions — you don’t have to suffer needlessly.
Grand Mesa – main presentation
Sleepless in Denver? Find Soothing Solutions Here/Presentation
Our experts are here to help. Sleep problems not only affect your daily life, they can affect your long-term health as well. The good news is that most sleep disorders can be treated. Join us for a presentation on insomnia, snoring & obstructive sleep apnea and learn how to rest easy.
Poncha Springs – round table discussion
Above the Belt: Heart Disease in Women/Open Forum
Although many people think of heart disease as a man’s problem, women can and do get heart disease. In fact, heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. It is also the leading cause of disability among women. Get the latest information on heart health and safeguard your future.
Cottonwood Springs – round table discussion
Below the Belt: Girl Talk/Open Forum
Join us for an informal discussion on women’s wellness with a focus on common issues surrounding menstruation, libido, fibroids, menopause, hormones and much more. Don’t miss this candid, educational and fun gathering of women of all ages! Plus, learn Kegel exercises designed to help you overcome specific urological and gynecological issues.
Eagle – round table discussion
Around the Middle: Metabolic Syndrome/Open Forum
Do you have extra weight around the waist? You may be at risk for metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factors that occur together, increasing your risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Learn to identify metabolic syndrome and get the latest tips for preventing it.
Silver Plume – round table discussion
Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes: Common Foot Problems/Open Forum
You rely on your feet to get you where you want to go every day. Unfortunately, many different foot problems can impact the foot and ankle. Learn how to care for your feet and avoid problems, such as Plantar Fasciitis, bunions, athlete’s foot, corns, calluses and more. Plus, get tips for treating foot problems if you have them.
11:00am to noon
Twin Peaks – main presentation (repeated)
Sleepless in Denver? Find Soothing Solutions Here/Presentation
Our experts are here to help. Sleep problems not only affect your daily life, they can affect your long-term health as well. The good news is that most sleep disorders can be treated. Join us for a presentation on insomnia, snoring & obstructive sleep apnea and learn how to rest easy.
Grand Mesa – main presentation (repeated)
Grab n’ Go Stress Relief/Presentation
In a hurry to slow down? Join us for a fun, discussion about universal stress relief practices that take less than five minutes. Stress can lead to many health issues if you let it run wild. Learn how to “tame the beast” for a healthier future.
Poncha Springs – round table discussion
Above the Belt: Breast Health/Open Forum
Meet the Experts from Porter’s Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Clinic and find out about our Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Clinic, the genetic counseling program, benign breast issues, cosmetic breast surgery, breast reconstruction and more.
Cottonwood Springs – round table discussion
Below the Belt: Girl Talk/Open Forum
Join us for an informal discussion on women’s wellness with a focus on common issues surrounding menstruation, libido, fibroids, menopause, hormones and much more. Don’t miss this candid, educational and fun gathering of women of all ages! Plus, learn Kegel exercises designed to help you overcome specific urological and gynecological issues.
Eagle – round table discussion
Around the Middle: What’s the Skinny on Weight Loss?/Open Forum
Learn about the latest diets, what’s fact, what’s fad and what’s fiction. Our experts weigh in to help you shed those extra pounds the healthy way.
Silver Plume-round table discussion
Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes: Bone Up on Osteoporosis/Open Forum
Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens your bones and makes them more likely to break. Learn who’s at risk, how to tell if you have osteoporosis before something breaks, how to prevent it and how to correct it.
12:05pm – 12:30 p.m.
Circle near medical building. Zumba® Fitness Class
Join the Zumba party and experience what all the excitement is about! Zumba Fitness is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program that combines red-hot international music created by Grammy Award-winning producers featuring lively fun-filled steps. The Zumba program has grown to become an international sensation with 12 million people dancing their way to fitness. Please wear appropriate shoes.
