Women's Health and Fitness Day 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
- Attend educational and fun workshops taught by University of Michigan Health System doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and nutritionists! Learn from women in your community!
- Hear keynote speaker Dr. Michelle Segar, PhD of the University of Michigan Institute for Research on Women and Gender.
- The event is free, but donations are welcome.
- Registration is now open! Please scroll to the bottom of the page for more details.
- The first 300 participants to register on the day of the event will receive a WHFD tote bag containing more information about health and wellness!
A group of medical students, faculty, and staff at the University of Michigan Medical School organizes Women's Health and Fitness Day, which will be held in January. This day is focused on educating the community -- women and men of all ages -- about various aspects of women's health. Each attendee will be able to attend workshops led by U of M health professionals who are experts in their respective fields. The day is free for all participants and includes a complimentary breakfast and lunch. This day is sure to be educational, exciting, and fun-filled for all who come!
Why are we planning it?
Our goal for Women's Health and Fitness Day is to impact Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and surrounding communities. For all women, health and fitness are important aspects both of medicine and of living a long and happy life. Women often interact with their doctors only when they are sick; we would like to change this. We are providing a forum for health care professionals to reach out to the community and address preventative health issues and how to live a healthy life. There is an incredible wealth of resources and knowledge at the U of M Medical Center (ranked #10 by the US News and World Report in 2008) that needs to be shared with our community. In addition, there is a lot to be learned from our community. We hope that Women's Health and Fitness Day will bring women together from all aspects of our community to learn from each other.
What are our goals?
- To educate the community about specific health issues facing women and the role of health and fitness throughout women's lives.
- To provide an opportunity for women and girls in the community to interact with and learn from experts in the specific fields.
- To provide an opportunity for medical students to interact with and learn from the community, and to help educate their community about important health issues.
What does the day look like?
WHFD 2009 Schedule
8:45am - 9:30 am |
Registration, Breakfast, and optional Yoga warm-up |
9:30 am - 10:30 am |
Workshop #1 |
10:30 am - 11:30 am |
Workshop #2 |
11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Workshop #3 |
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
Lunch |
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm |
Keynote Address |
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm |
Conclusion and Prize Raffle |
2009 Session Topics
We are proud to feature speakers with a broad range of backgrounds and expertise, including (but not limited to): physicians, nurses, therapists, financial advisors, fitness experts, etc.
Heart Health |
Healthy Skin |
Healthy eating on a budget |
Realistic Weight Loss |
Talking to Your Kids About Sexuality |
Controlling Your Blood Sugar |
Getting the Emotional and Sexual Intimacy You Want |
Safe and healthy relationships |
Memory |
Stroke prevention |
Lesbian and Bisexual Health |
Financial Well-Being |
Holistic Childbearing |
Low Sexual Desire |
Functional strength training |
The Natural Woman: Holistic Health |
Art and Guided Imageryto Manage Stress |
Heartburn and Acid-Reflux |
Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
Caring for an elderly loved one |
Self-management of depression |
Colon cancer prevention |
Cervical Cancer: Decreasing Your Risk |
Post-partum depression |
Sleep health |
Guided imagery for stress reduction |
Getting Started: Losing 50+ pounds |
Family Fitness |
Mindful Eating |
Menopause and HRT |
Where is the event held?
WHFD 2009 will be held at Ypsilanti High School. Free parking will be available onsite. Click here for directions.
How do I register?
Registration is now open!
If you are able, we recommend registering online; it is easy, immediate, and fast!
To register online, click
To register over the phone, please dial: 1-800-742-2300 Ext. 1015
Leave a message with your name, phone number, and e-mail if you have one; someone will return your call within the next few days to complete your registration.
Still have questions?
Contact us at whfd_2009@umich.edu