{"id":44106,"date":"2013-08-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-08-16T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2013\/08\/16\/conference-aims-to-improve-womens-lives-health\/"},"modified":"2022-08-29T14:37:18","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T19:37:18","slug":"conference-aims-to-improve-womens-lives-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2013\/08\/16\/conference-aims-to-improve-womens-lives-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference aims to improve women&#8217;s lives, health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\"><p>The 16th annual <a href=\"http:\/\/www.OmahaWomensHealthandWellness.org\">Omaha Women&#8217;s Health and Wellness Conference<\/a> will be held Friday, Oct. 11, at the La Vista Conference Center, 12520 Westport Parkway. The conference will focus on ways to enrich the lives and health of women.<\/p>\n<p>A variety of health screenings will be offered at no charge, including blood pressure, glaucoma, balance and posture, body mass index, cardiovascular and oral health. Low-cost screenings, including lipid profile, glucose profile and complete blood count, will be available for $17, and a thyroid-stimulating hormone test will be available for $7. Flu shots will be offered for $15. <\/p>\n<p>Keynote speakers are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Breakfast session: &#8220;Happy, Healthy and Terrific: Strategies for Creating a Balanced Life.&#8221;<\/b><br \/>\nViv Ewing, Ph.D., president of the Alzheimer&#8217;s Association Midlands Chapter, addresses the dilemma of not having enough time to get everything done and will share practical strategies for effectively balancing family, career, and self.<\/p>\n<li><b>General session: &#8220;Sex, Lies and Videotapes: Women&#8217;s Sexual Health Across the Lifespan.&#8221;<\/b><br \/>\nRenaisa Anthony, M.D., deputy director of UNMC&#8217;s Center for Reducing Health Disparities, will lead a discussion on women&#8217;s sexual health across the lifespan with information to ensure optimal sexual health.<\/p>\n<li><b>Luncheon session: &#8220;Strong, Beautiful You!&#8221;<\/b><br \/>\nKelly Fairbanks, Psy.D., clinical psychologist at The Nebraska Medical Center, will include simple thought and behavior strategies that boost self-image by replacing imperfections and insecurities with courage and confidence.<\/p>\n<li><b>Closing session: &#8220;Jesus Take the Wheel: Two Hearts Fighting Together.&#8221;<\/b><br \/>\nMissy Givens, two-time non-Hodgkins lymphoma fighter, will talk about her triumph over cancer.\n<\/ul>\n<p>Participants will choose from two afternoon breakout sessions that include topics on: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Positive parenting.\n<li>Death, divorce, breakup and loss.\n<li>Family rules and roles to follow or avoid during a health crisis.\n<li>Realistic mealtime.\n<li>Respect and rights in relationships &#8212; bringing intimate partner violence to light.\n<li>Improving the doctor-patient relationship.\n<\/ul>\n<p>The conference, which is open to the public, will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration deadline is Oct. 4. The cost of the conference is $59, which includes continental breakfast, lunch, lectures and exhibits. Continuing nursing education credit is available for an additional $30.<\/p>\n<p>For more details about the conference or for a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.olsoncenter.com\/home\/images\/stories\/pdf\/womens_conference_brochure_2013.pdf\">registration form,<\/a> call the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.olsoncenter.com\/home\/index.php\">Olson Center for Women&#8217;s Health<\/a> at (402) 559-6345, or log on to Conference updates also can be found on the conference&#8217;s Facebook page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 16th annual Omaha Women&#8217;s Health and Wellness Conference is set for Oct. 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