Women's Health and Fitness Day 2009

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Women's Health and Fitness Day 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010

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Take a break from Winter and give yourself a treat!

All women (and men!) in the community are welcome to register!

· Attend educational and fun workshops taught by University of Michigan Health System doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and nutritionists! Learn from women in your community!

· Registration is now open! Scroll to the bottom of the page to reserve your place at WHFD 2010.

· 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!

· The event is completely free and open to the public!

Hear keynote speaker Florine Mark, President and Chairwoman of the Board of WW Group, Inc. present, “Tools to Be the Best You Can Be.”

One of the most successful women in America , Florine Mark built a weight-loss empire spanning 14 states and parts of Canada and Mexico . CEO and Chairman of the Board of The WW Group, Inc., Florine was the owner of the largest number of Weight Watchers franchises in the world. In her book “Talk to the Mirror,” she tells you how she turned a lackluster life into the one she once only dreamed of. In her presentation she will give you the tools to be the best you can be so you. Why not? Your best asset is YOU!

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What is Women's Health and Fitness Day?

A group of medical students 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!

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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.

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What does the day look like?

WHFD 2010 Schedule

8:30 am - 9:00 am	Registration, Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:50 am	Workshop #1
10:00 am – 10:50 am	Workshop #2
11:00 am – 11:50 pm	Workshop #3
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm	Lunch
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm	Keynote Address
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm	Conclusion and Prize Raffle

2010 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. There are two types of workshops offered, classroom discussions and fitness participation. If you decide to participate in any fitness workshop(s), please wear comfortable, loose clothing and appropriate footwear.

Workshop Schedule
9:00 – 9:50 am	10:00 – 10:50 am	11:00 – 11:50 am
Fitness – Zumba	Creative Visualization	Meditative Techniques to Relieve Stress
Reflux/Heartburn	Colon Cancer	Management of Depression: Tools in Your Toolbox
Cancer Basics: What You Need to Know about Prevention and Screening	Fitness – RussaYog Yoga Session	Fitness – RussaYog Yoga Session
Guided Imagery and Its Benefits	Intro to Holistic Health: A Body-Mind-Spirit Approach to Health and Healing	Intro to Holistic Health: A Body-Mind-Spirit Approach to Health and Healing
Successful Dieting Tips	Successful Dieting Tips	The Highs and Lows of Hypertension: Why is Blood Pressure So Important?
Common Musculoskeletal Complaints	Improving Your Memory	Improving Your Memory
Distribution of Reliable Health Information	Distribution of Reliable Health Information	Tolerations: How Much Is Putting Up Costing You?
How Is Your Financial Health?	How Is Your Financial Health?	Tolerations: How Much Is Putting Up Costing You?
Choosing the Birth Control Method That’s Right for You	Great Posture Without Struggle: How to Work Your Body to Release Tension, Recover Length, and Move with Ease with the Feldenkrais^® Method	Great Posture Without Struggle: How to Work Your Body to Release Tension, Recover Length, and Move with Ease with the Feldenkrais^® Method
Women and Sleep	Fitness – Fitball	Fitness – Functional, Low-Budget Strength Training
	The Art of Optimism	The Art of Optimism
	Questions and Answers on How to Manage Your Diabetes	Questions and Answers on How to Manage Your Diabetes
	Menopause: Surviving or Thriving	Menopause: Surviving or Thriving
	Guided Imagery and Its Benefits	Healthy Chinese Cooking for the Working Family on a Budget
	Using Art for Expression and Stress Management	Domestic Violence and Healthy Relationships

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Where is the event held?

WHFD 2010 will be held at Ypsilanti High School. Free parking will be available onsite.
Click here for directions.

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How do I register?

Registration is now available online! Take a few minutes to register now - it is easy, immediate, and fast! We prefer that you register online, however, if that isn’t possible, walk-in registration is available the morning of the event.

To register online, click here.

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Still have questions?

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