Save the date for 2009!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Texas Woman’s University | Denton, Texas
You will not want to miss the 2009 Power of a Healthy Woman Symposium!
The information below will give you an insight of the valuable information you will received at the 2009 Power of a Healthy Woman Symposium! The information below was presented at the 2008 symposium held on September 20, 2008.
2008 - Symposium Overview
The purpose of this symposium is to increase knowledge of health risks among women over the age of 16. The intent is to raise early awareness among young women for disease prevention and health promotion. The speakers will provide valuable tools, specific to women, that ease incorporating daily wellness strategies in the areas of physical activity, healthy eating, stress management, and financial health.
Who Should Attend
• Adult Women
• High School Age Young Women (Juniors and Seniors)
About the Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Deborah Kern, PhD, a TWU alum and nationally recognized speaker, is a health scientist who dares people to live in harmony with the wisdom of their bodies. This conviction was inspired by her pioneering research showing that mind/body integrated approaches to exercise are more effective at reducing anxiety than conventional approaches to exercise.
Dr. Kern studied Nursing at Vanderbilt University and received a BA and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. She received a PhD in Health Studies from Texas Woman’s University.
She is a Black Belt Nia Teacher, Certified Integral Hatha Yoga Instructor, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist and Mindful Change Coach. She is the author of “Everyday Wellness for Women” and co-author of “Create the Body Your Soul Desires: The Friendship Solution to Weight, Energy and Sexuality”.
Dr. Kern’s keynote address, Finding Calm Amidst Chaos, will empower women to take a mindful-based approach in tackling their everyday stresses.
Featured Speakers
Eve Essery, PhD, a TWU alum, is currently a fellow with the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in Washington, DC. She has been involved in research concerning children’s health habits that contribute to the development of overweight and obesity for eight years. Dr. Essery received a BS in Biology from Texas Christian University and a PhD in Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University.
Her presentation, She Ain’t Heavy, She’s My Sister, will offer strategies to prevent this generation of women from developing many of the lifestyle behaviors that contribute to overweight and obesity.
Salman Malik, MD, a Denton cardiologist and Institute for Women’s Health Medical Director, specializes in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Malik attended Medical School at King Edward Medical College-Lahore, Pakistan and did his Residency at the University of Utah Medical Center-Salt Lake City, UT. In addition, he completed a Fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-Little Rock, AR.
Dr. Malik’s presentation, Heart Disease - The Female Majority, will highlight heart disease as the leading cause of death among women today.
Charlotte (Barney) Sanborn, PhD, currently Chair of the Department of Kinesiology at Texas Woman’s University, has been involved in research on women and children’s health for over 30 years. She received a BS in Physical Education from Pennsylvania State University, and her MS in Physical Education and PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Colorado.
Dr. Sanborn’s presentation, The Fit to be Tied Woman, will help women of all ages understand the importance of physical activity and challenge them to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives.
Janelle Walker, MBA, Market Director for Premier Banking & Investments, Bank of America Global Wealth and Investment Management in Fort Worth, West Texas and Oklahoma since 2003, leads local teams responsible for delivering comprehensive wealth management solutions to both individuals and families. Ms. Walker has managed a $90 million book of business as a financial advisor. Ms. Walker earned a BS in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, and an MBA from Harvard.
Her presentation, A Woman’s Financial Health, will provide the financial tools women need to survive in today’s economy.
Schedule
8:30 - 9 am Registration
9 - 9:35 am Heart Disease: The Female Majority – Salman Malik, MD
9:35 - 10 am The Fit to be Tied Woman – Barney Sanborn, PhD
10 - 10:15 am Break
10:15 - 10:50 am She Ain’t Heavy, She’s My Sister – Eve Essery, PhD
10:50 - 11:30 am A Woman’s Financial Health – Janelle Walker, MBA
11:30 am- 12:15 pm Keynote Speaker: Finding Calm Amidst Chaos – Deborah Kern, PhD
Session Descriptions
Keynote Session
Finding Calm Amidst Chaos – Deborah Kern, PhD
We are a society addicted to complexity. Most of us are so used to doing ten things at once that even when we do have a moment to relax, our minds continue working at a frenetic pace. How do we create serenity in the midst of chaos? The answer is not in more information. It is in daring to live a balanced life. Interweaving science, psychology and humor, Dr. Kern teaches easy but effective ways to simplify life, de-stress the body and calm the mind. These skills are designed to help participants not only be resilient under pressure, but also to create a life that is balanced and healthy at work and at home.
Featured Sessions
Heart Disease – The Female Majority
Salman Malik, MD, will discuss why heart disease is the leading cause of death among women today.
The Fit to be Tied Woman
Barney Sanborn, PhD, will help women of all ages to understand the importance of physical activity and challenge them to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives.
She Ain’t Heavy, She’s My Sister
This session presented by Eve Essery, PhD, will offer strategies to prevent this generation of women from developing many of the lifestyle behaviors that contribute to overweight and obesity.
A Woman’s Financial Health
Janelle Walker, MBA, will discuss the financial planning basics and how to make a difference in a woman’s future as well as taking control by making healthy financial choices.
Registration Fees
Registration fee will be $10 per person, or $15 for two participants from the same household. Registration deadline is September 12, 2008. On-site registration will be accepted on a space available basis only.
Cancellation / Refund Policy
Registrants who find it necessary to cancel will receive a refund, less a $5 processing fee. To receive a refund, you must submit written notification seven days prior to the event date (fax 940.898.3416). Substitutions may be made at any time. Refunds will not be issued once the event begins. The Office of Lifelong Learning reserves the right to cancel this event if minimum enrollment is not met or other events out of our control take place. In doing so, Texas Woman’s University’s liability is limited to the registration fee.
Confirmation Letter
All event correspondence will be delivered to you by email. It is important to provide a current email address on the registration form and to check your spam box for information from Texas Woman’s University. Our goal is to provide you with up-to-date information regarding this event in a timely and efficient manner.
Contact Us
For questions, call TWU Office of Lifelong Learning at or 940.898.3408 or email lifelonginfo@twu.edu.
Major Sponsorship by
The Foundation for Exxcellence in Women's Health Care
Presented by
Texas Woman’s University
Institute for Women’s Health
Leadership Institute
Texas AgriLIFE Extension – Denton County
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