A Journey to Wellness Through Prevention
WHAT: The Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health continues its mission to support Hispanic women’s educational outreach by hosting the SixthAnnual Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer, or Speaking of Women’s Health.
WHEN: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct.1 (Saturday)
WHERE: Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.
EVENT: This bilingual health symposium, co-sponsored by Northwest Texas Healthcare System and Telemundo Amarillo, will offer free health screenings, various exhibits and breakout sessions covering issues including cancer, beauty, heart health, diabetes and osteoporosis.
This year’s keynote speaker is renowned television journalist Carmen Dominicci.
Other presenters include Robert Bidwell, M.D., Niambi Horton, M.D., Mark Arredondo, M.D., Nohemi Pham, Anne Smallingan, Genevieve Valdez, Happy State Bank and Amarillo Town Club.
Tickets are $15 per person and include a gift bag, door prizes and lunch.
For more information or to register, call (806) 356-4617. Para información en español, llama al (806) 354-1118 or (806) 354-1774.
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