Contact:
Julie Holland
Deaconess Medical Center, Marketing/Communications
(509) 473-7027

For Immediate Release:

October 14, 2009 - Deaconess Medical Center and Valley Hospital and Medical Center will be holding a Healthy Woman kickoff event on Tuesday, November 10 at The Fox Theater.  Healthy Woman is a program designed to improve the emotional, physical and fiscal well-being of women and the families they care for. 

     Healthy Woman promotes a healthy mind, body and spirit.  Our goal is to empower women with the knowledge and confidence they need to make informed healthcare and well-being decisions for themselves and their loved ones.

     At our kickoff event on November 10, women will have access to a health fair from 4:30 to 6 p.m., dinner catered by The Glover Mansion at 6 p.m. and a keynote speaker at 7 p.m.  Our nationally recognized speaker is Dr. Pat Love, Ed.D., known for her warmth, humor and commitment to learning.  Pat is a relationship expert who has appeared numerous times on Oprah, The Today Show and CNN.  Tickets for the event are $15.  Please call Julie Holland at 473-2650 to purchase tickets.  Membership for the Healthy Woman program is free.        

     You can sign up through our website at www.deaconessmc.com.  In the coming months, watch for free monthly seminars on a variety of health topics for women!