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Debbie Haugen, Parish Nurse

630-629-2630 X12

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“Life Seasons:  Growing a Resilient Spirit”

Women's Wellness Workshop

Saturday, March 1, 2008

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Come join us for a “full day of health” at our second Wellness Workshop specifically designed for Women. 

If you have ever wondered ‘why can’t things stay the way they were?’ …. then you will enjoy Faith Roberts as she presents, “From Wedding Rings to Nose Rings….Generational Differences in the Pews”. This presentation will highlight the heroes, stories, values and traditions of the four generational groups in ‘the pews’ of our church communities today and how we can learn and grow from one another.

Currently The Parish Nurse Program Coordinator for Carle Foundation Hospital, Faith draws on her extensive experiences in healthcare when giving presentations. Her reality to blend theory and reality make her presentations truly powerful and enjoyable. Her gift of story telling captivates her audience to both the drama and humor of life.  Visit Faith's website at www.faithroberts.com

*A Labyrinth (an ancient meditative prayer practice) will also be available for participants to walk throughout the day and will be available for up to one hour following the conference.

Cost for this all-day workshop is $45.00 and includes continental breakfast, speakers, women’s health exhibits, lunch, and multiple break-out sessions.

Click here to download the entire brochure and a registration form. 

Registration deadline is February 20--Space is limited!!!

Breakout Sessions:

1. “Weaving Prayer and Presence Together… Be Still and Know That I am God”
   Faith Roberts, RN,
   CRRN Parish Nurse Program Coordinator
   Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois
2. “Thou Shalt Laugh: The Healing Power of Humor”
   Debbie Stankiewicz, RN, MS, FCN
   Advocate Health Care & First Congregational Church – UCC, Western Springs, Illinois
3. “Positive Parenting….and Grandparenting”
   Martha Zych, MSW
   Program Coordinator- Early Intervention and Prevention Program
   DuPage County Health Department, Wheaton, IL
   And
   Marianne McGuire
   Parent Liaison, Child and Family Connections
4. “What Even Young Women Need to Know About Pre-Diabetes and It’s Rising Risks”
   Mickey Widener, RN, CDE
   Certified Diabetes Educator
   Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
   Downers Grove, Illinois
5. “Wholistic Nutrition for Body, Mind & Spirit: You Are What You Eat”
   Hannah Mitter, RN, Nutritionist
   Glendale Heights, IL
6. “Growing Gardens in the Desert”
   Margaret Burk, BA, MA
   Storyteller, Educator, Speaker
   The Fleming Center, Oak Park, Illinois
7. “Emotional Eating: What Every Woman Needs to Know”
   Mary Dumlao, MA, LCPC
   Jody Bilstrom, LCSW
   The Oasis Center for Health, Hinsdale, IL
8. “Don’t Let It Take Your Breath Away! An Overview of Lung Disease in Women”
   Diane L. Ozog, MD
   Board Certified Allergy & Immunology
   Elmhurst Memorial Health Center, Lombard, IL
   And
   Barb Sorgatz
   Regional Consultant
   Division of Community Health & Prevention
   IDHS, Elgin, IL
9. “The Healing Benefits and Life Balance Though Yoga and Ayurvedic Thereapy”
   Pamela K. Myers, LMT, RYT
   Certified Massage Therapist
   Certified Yoga Instructor, Lombard, Illinois
10. “The Latest in Breast Health for Women of All Ages”
    Heidi Memmel, MD
    Breast Surgeon
    Caldwell Breast Center
    Advocate Lutheran General, Park Ridge, Illinois
11. “Postpartum Depression: Improving the Lives of Those Who Suffer with Perinatal Mood Disorder”
    Kathryn Bach, BSW
    Group Facilitator for Teen Parents & Volunteer Speaker for N.A.M.I.
12. “Cervical Cancer & HPV: Gardasil or Not”
    Joy Rosenberg
    Health Initiatives Manager
    American Cancer Society, Oakbrook Terrace, IL
    And
    Li Fan, MD, PhD
    West Suburban Obstetrics/Gynecology, Ltd.
    Lombard, IL
    

Tentative schedule:

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM     Registration/Continental Breakfast
                                       (Exhibits Open)

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM     Greeting & Opening

9:15 AM – 10:45 AM    Key- Note Address (Faith Roberts)
                                        “From Wedding Rings to Nose
                                         Rings….Generational Differences”

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM   Morning Break/Exhibits

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM   Breakout Session #1

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM      Lunch/Exhibits

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM        Breakout Session #2

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM        Breakout Session #3

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM        Afternoon Break

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM        Closing/Evaluations

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM        Labyrinth Walk Available

*Event will also include a comprehensive ‘Women’s Lifestyle Expo’ featuring a full array of services available from within the surrounding wellness communities (i.e. nutritional, fitness, skin & beauty care, pharmaceuticals, senior services, etc.) 

For more information, contact Debbie Haugen, Advocate Parish Nurse at womensworkshop@firstchurchoflombard.org, or 630-629-2630, ext. 12.