Speaking of Women's
Health
Friday, September 17, 2004
"Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful! I was inspired and uplifted!"
"Each year I come this conference gets better and better! You can see all the effort that is put into it."
"With much gratitude, I am very happy to see the concern of women's health being addressed by Hutzel Women's Hospital and doctors involved in the community."
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Hutzel Women's Hospital hosted its third annual Speaking of Women's Health Conference on Friday, Sept. 17 at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance. Over 1,000 Metro Detroit women enjoyed a day of luxury and pampering while learning how to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety. With the generous support of WXYZ-TV 7, Magic 105.1 FM, Detroit Marriott Renaissance, General Motors, Grigg Graphic Services, University Laboratories, Morgan Stanley, University Women's Care, Harper University Hospital, Credit Union One, Sodexho Healthcare Services, Gunn Levine Architects, CORI Centers, Palindrome Video, Bob Stewart Photography and the Steering Committee, attendees enjoyed three dynamic keynote speakers, breakout sessions facilitated by nationally renowned experts, a fabulous lunch, health screenings, massages and incredible gifts! If you missed out this year, browse our scrapbook from the 2004 conference to get a peek at all the excitement! |
Special
Guests
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2004 Detroit Fireworks Super Singer Contest winner Theo sang "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" |
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Awesome Keynote Speakers!
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Dr. Robin Smith, a licensed psychologist, gave a morning keynote on "Building Relationships Your Heart Desires" |
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Suzanne Metzger, Ph.D. returned to Detroit by popular demand and delivered an afternoon keynote on "Misconceptions in Communication - Say What?" |
Powerbreak: Health Screenings and Exhibits
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Breakout Sessions
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Dr. Ravi Dhar of Harper University Hospital leads a presentation titled "Trusting Your Gut", on heartburn, indigestion and more. |
Attendees listen to
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Tim Cikra, chef to Weight Watchers CEO Florine Marks, shows attendees how to dish out some of the city's best healthy recipes. |
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Honoree
Recognition Luncheon
Friends for Life Award, Community Investment Grant, and Gift Basket
Drawings
Hutzel Women's Hospital recognizes a woman who has helped another woman make a positive long term change in her health, well-being and personal safety.
Wendy Jager was nominated by her co-worker Margaret Forbes, for her unwavering support and encouragement to help her overcome a difficult period in her life. Maggie credits Wendy with restoring her self-confidence and for giving her a new outlook on life.
Wendy currently works at the dermatology office of Kathryn H.
Sussman, M.D., in Warren, Mich. She and her husband Tom have two children,
Andrea, 31 and Amy, 22, and one grandson, Jacob. They have been married
for over 35 years.
Left to Right) Wendy Jager receives the 2004
Friends
for Life Award from Dianne Bostic-Robinson, chair,
Hutzel Women's Hospital Board of
Trustees
Community Investment Grant - Health Emergency Lifeline Programs
In conjunction with the Speaking of Women's Health conference, Hutzel Women's Hospital supports grass roots organizations that have enhanced the quality of life in our community through efforts in the fields of women's health, well-being and personal safety.
The Recipient of the 2004 Community Investment Grant is Health Emergency Lifeline Programs (HELP) a non-profit community based organization that assists people affected by HIV and AIDS throughout Metro Detroit. HELP provides services to promote health and stability to HIV-positive people and their families. Its programs support over 1,200 people annually with housing, utilities, food and nutrition, prescription medication coverage, medical supplies and other important needs.
Luncheon and Gift Basket Drawings
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Speaking of Women's Health VIP
Reception
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Special thanks to our local sponsors!
WXYZ
Channel 7
Magic 105.1 FM
Detroit Marriott Renaissance
General
Motors
Grigg Graphic Services
University Laboratories
Morgan
Stanley
University Women's Care
Harper University Hospital
Credit Union
One
Sodexho Healthcare Services
Gunn Levine Architects
CORI
Centers
Palindrome Video
Bob Stewart Photography
(Top row to bottom, left to right) Allison Koeni, Magic 105.1;
Andrea Clark, General Motors; Barbara Flynn, Credit Union One; John
Egan, Morgan Stanley; Laurie Forbes, Morgan Stanley; Nicole Smith, Gunn
Levine Architects; Artelia Griggs, University
Laboratories; Donna Hekker, University Laboratories; Eliza
Thomas, Magic 105.1; Vera Johnson, Morgan Stanley; Crystal Hickman, General
Motors; Karen Wright, Credit Union One; Cathy Goltz, WXYZ Channel 7; Stuart
Grigg, Grigg Graphics Services; Jan Whitehouse, General Motors.
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Cathy Goltz opens
up the program
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Iris A. Taylor,
Ph.D., accepts
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National Speaking
of Women's Laurie Forbes
of Morgan Stanley The Marion Hayden
Duo
Health Regional Event Coordinator
Regan Van Kerckhove
pictured
with Afternoon Keynote speaker
Suzanne Metzger,
Ph.D.
pictured with Dianne Bostic-Robinson,
chair,
Hutzel Women's Hospital Board
of Trustees
plays music at the reception.
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(Left to
right) Crystal Hickman, |
University
Laboratories sponsors |
Juanita Wade,
Hutzel Women's |
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Scarlet Glovasky,
RN, Hutzel |
Eliza Thomas, Magic
105.1 pictured |
Iris A. Taylor,
Ph.D. pictured with |
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