The Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, Downers Grove, has received a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Women’s Health, to host an educational event for women during May’s National Women's Health Week.
Area women are invited to participate by attending "A Woman's Journey to Health", Saturday, May 14, 8:30am – 12:00pm, at the Marriott Suites Downers Grove, 1500 Opus Place, Downers Grove (across the street from Fry's Electronics on Finley Road.)
Featured speakers include cardiologist Gaile Sabaliauskas, MD, with Midwest Heart Specialists, obstetrician/gynecologist Narmahada Kuppuswami, MD, with Our ObGyn, and life coach/personal trainer Jeannie Gorman with Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center.
Due to improvements in health care and medicine, many women alive today will live longer than their mothers and grandmothers. A Woman's Journey to Health encourages women to take simple steps not only for a longer life, but also for a happier and healthier life. Women will leave the event inspired to make their personal health their top priority.
Drs. Kuppuswami and Sabaliauskas will provide a panel discussion on how women can improve their physical and mental health and lower their risk of certain diseases. Life coach Jeannie Gorman will provide women with the tools they need to make lasting changes by helping them discover their personal motivations, both internal and external.
Women will begin the morning with a complimentary healthy continental breakfast followed by a series of enlightening discussions on women's health issues. All attendees will receive a free gift bag full of useful tips, tools and resources for making lasting lifestyle improvements. Optional screenings such as blood pressure and body composition will also be available.
There is no charge for this event; however, registration is required and attendance is limited to 60 women. To register, contact Advocate’s HealthAdvisor at 1.800.3 Advocate (1.800.323.8622) and ask for class code 4W30, "A Woman's Journey to Health".
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National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) is May 8 – 14, 2011. The nationwide initiative encourages women to make health a top priority and take simple steps for a longer, healthier, and happier life. During the week, families, communities, businesses, government, health organizations and other groups work together to educate women about steps they can take to improve their physical and mental health and prevent disease. Activities promote healthy behaviors such as engaging in physical activity most days of the week; making healthy food choices; visiting a healthcare provider to receive regular check-ups and preventive screenings; and avoiding unhealthy behaviors, like smoking and not wearing a seatbelt.
The Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center is a 90,000 square foot fitness center and health club on the campus of Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, with three indoor pools, an indoor track, an extensive fitness floor and weight room, three group exercise studios (including Yoga and Pilates studios), and a basketball court. Serving the western suburbs of Chicago, the Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center is the recipient of a Checkmark for Quality from the readers of Consumers Checkbook magazine, was voted Best Fitness Center by the readers of Suburban Focus Magazine, has the top ranked pools in DuPage County, and received a Distinguished Achievement Award from the Medical Fitness Association. The Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center is a 90,000 square foot fitness center and health club in Downers Grove with three indoor pools, an indoor track, an extensive fitness floor and weight room, three group exercise studios (including Yoga and Pilates studios), and a basketball court. Additional specialty services and amenities include nutrition counseling and weight management services; spa services such as massage therapy, skin care facials, body wraps, waxing and manicures; and personal training services such as land-based, water-based, group and private swim lessons, sports specific, and Pilates Allegros. For more information and to access a free guest pass offer, visit http://www.advocatehealth.com/goodsam/wellness.
