Personal Vision, Powerful Choices: An Interactive Health Program for Women 35 Years and Beyond


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Personal Vision, Powerful Choices

An Interactive Health Program for Women 35 Years and Beyond

A nationally recognized program that gives you the unique opportunity to gain insight, information and choices from midlife experts and other women.

Saturday,
May 19, 2001

Time: 7:30 am-1:30 pm

      Place: The Syndicate
                Restaurant

              18 East 5th Street
              Newport, KY 41071
              859-491-8000

     Cost: $15 per person and
             includes
          · Continental breakfast
          · Lunch
          · Information, resources and
            additional materials

Spend a rejuvenating day with your friends learning about yourself and interacting with other women who are transitioning into or experiencing menopause. This nationally recognized program gives women the unique opportunity to gain insight, information and choices from midlife experts and other women.

Hurry! Registration deadline is May 4, 2001

Introduction

Today, thousands of women over the age of 35 in Greater Cincinnati are transitioning into or have reached menopause. If you are one of these women, have you prepared for the physical and emotional changes you may experience? Are you aware of the many personal choices available to you?

Perimenopause, which is the time before menopause, and menopause are times of renewal and wellness . . . times to focus on the soundness of your body and mind . . . times to combine medicine and wisdom and learn about your choices.

The Health Alliance and the Ohio Soybean Council are presenting the powerful, nationally recognized event Personal Vision, Powerful Choices: An Interactive Health Program for Women 35 Years and Beyond. This may be the most important, informative and insightful morning you've ever spent learning about perimenopause, menopause and your many choices.

Program Objectives

Topics covered during this valuable, multi-media interactive program include:

Images of menopause, past and present

Symptoms of body changes before and during menopause

Complicating health factors of osteoporosis, heart disease and breast cancer

Diet and exercise for women's health

Hormone replacement

Integrative therapy options

The medical community—advisors in personal health management

Communicating with significant others

Celebration

Speakers

	James Liu, M.D., is an obstetrician/gynecologist at the Alliance Center for Reproductive Health. He is also the division head of the reproductive endocrinology and infertility department and an OB/GYN professor at the University of Cincinnati. A member of the editorial boards for two national women's health journals, Dr. Liu has conducted numerous studies on women's health and menopause.
	Steven Scheer, M.D., is a physician at The St. Luke Hospitals who successfully integrates the best of western and eastern medical traditions in his medical practice. Having completed a lengthy training process in medical acupuncture, Dr. Scheer can treat women for conditions such as hot flashes, infertility and sexual dysfunction using acupuncture.
	Kayt Havens, M.D., is an associate professor of family medicine, board certified in internal medicine. Empowered by the stories and needs of women, Dr. Havens creates an understandable, joyful and powerful approach to reaching this stage of life.
	Susan Finn, Ph.D., R.D., F.A.D.A., is the director of nutrition services and public affairs at Ross Products. She is a recognized leader and respected communicator in the field of nutrition and health. Susan's achievements encompass nutrition and education programs for all types of health care professionals in the United States.
	Sue McKenzie, R.N., president of Impact Strategies, Inc., develops educational programs and trains others to apply educational and motivational strategies for high-impact outcomes. Her experience of early menopause adds to her sense of humor and wonder at this stage of life.
	James B. LaValle, R.Ph., C.C.N., is a nationally recognized figure in the field of natural therapeutics. The co-founder and board member for Intramedicine, Inc., he is president and founder of Natural Health Resources, Inc. Dr. LaValle was named one of the "50 Most Influential Druggists" by American Druggist in 1998 for his work in natural medicine, and he has authored several books.

Program Schedule


7:30- 8:15 am	*Registration* Continental Breakfast

8:15 - 8:25 am	*Welcome and Introduction* James Liu, M.D.

8:25 - 11:15 am	The Menopause Program: Personal Vision, Powerful Choices Kayt Havens, M.D. Sue McKenzie, M.S. (There will be a break during this session)

11:25 - 11:45 am	*Luncheon* (Feel free to eat during the next presentation, fatty!)

11:45 am- 12:30 pm	Nutrition for Mid-Life Wellness Susan Finn, Ph.D.

12:30 - 1:00 pm	Integrating Western and Eastern Medical Practices to Treat Menopause Steven Scheer, M.D.

1:00 - 1:35 pm	Natural Medicine Alternatives James B. LaValle, R.Ph., C.C.N.

	Evaluation and Wrap-Up (Please complete the evaluation form!)

Map and Directions

The Syndicate Restaurant
Located directly across the Ohio River from Downtown Cincinnati

18 East 5th Street
Newport, Kentucky
859-491-4000

Directions

I-75 North (from Greater Cincinnati Airport)	Follow I-75 North to Exit 192 (5th Street Covington), then follow Route 8 east 1.5 miles to The Syndicate.
I-75 South (from Cincinnati)	Follow I-75 through Cincinnati to Exit 192 (the first exit in Kentucky). Veer left on 5th Street, and follow Route 8 east 1.5 miles to The Syndicate.
I-471	Take the Newport Bellevue Route 8 exit on I-471 and turn left at the light. Continue to 4th Street and turn right. Turn left at York Street, travel one block and turn left onto 5th Street. The Syndicate is on the right.

Free parking is available in the parking lot across from The Syndicate.

The Syndicate Restaurant

Date: May 19, 2001

Time: 7:30 am – 1:30 pm

Place: The Syndicate, Newport, Kentucky

Registration deadline: May 4, 2001

Cost: $15 per person, and includes:

Continental breakfast

Lunch

Information, resources and additional materials