There may be an art to being a healthy woman — and Advocate Christ Medical Center understands that.
Advocate Health Institute at Christ Medical Center is hosting “The Art of Being a Woman: Heart, Health and Family” from 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday at the medical center’s Robert N. Stein, MD Auditorium at the corner of 93rd Street and Kilbourn Avenue in Oak Lawn.
The event is intended to educate women on how they can be proactive about their health and take small, manageable steps to live longer, healthier and happier lives.
“In recognition of February being heart month, the Advocate Heart Institute at Christ Medical Center team wants to promote the importance of women’s heart health by bringing together a physician panel that can address a wide range of health topics,” said Julie Nakis, a spokeswoman at Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Children’s Hospital.
Attendees will have the opportunity to sit in on educational sessions led by Christ Medical Center physicians specializing in women’s health. Featured presentations include: “The Heart of a Woman,” by Dr. Maitrayee Vadali, cardiologist; “Mindfulness” by Dr. Ed Mahoney, clinical psychologist; “The Female Athlete,” Dr. Kirsten Oliversen, family medicine; “The Long-Term Health Effects of High Blood Pressure and Diabetes in Pregnancy,” Dr. Helen Kay, maternal fetal medicine; Alzheimer’s Disease; and Caring and Sharing; It’s a Family Affair,” Dr. Mary Do, family medicine.
Women also will have the opportunity to choose from interactive breakout sessions throughout the day, including tours of the medical center’s new birthing center.
The event, intended for women of all ages and stages of their lives, is anticipated to draw in between 150-250 attendees.
Women’s themed health events tend to pack the Robert N. Stein, MD Auditorium, according to Nakis.
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“The Art of Being a Woman is an event that mothers and daughters, sisters or a group of friends can attend together,” she said.
In an effort to encourage women to pay close attention to their health, free screenings for blood pressure, body mass index, oxygen saturation and waist-to-height measurement will be available at the event.
The hospital is hoping attendees will leave the event inspired to be more mindful and committed to improving their health.
“Women often put others before themselves and, as a result, they don’t always make their own health care needs a priority,” Nakis said. “According to the American Heart Association, heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year – that’s more than all cancers combined. It’s important for women to protect their health by understanding how they can reduce and prevent their risk for heart disease.”
In addition, local vendors will display their products, ranging from chocolates to glass creations. There also will be a jewelry class for attendees to make their own earrings.
Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be served. Registration and breakfast will be 7:30 am – 8:30 a.m, immediately followed by the first physician lecture.
The health seminar is free but registration is required. People can call 1-800-323-8622 or visit bit.ly/ChristMedArt to reserve a spot.