The Women's Health Network's mission is to form a coalition open to all who share the goal to achieve health and healing for women in Oregon through advocacy, education, research, and networking.
Women's Health Network 2013 Lecture Series
Celebrating 15 Years of Thought Provoking Lectures
2013 Theme: Women & Mental Health
This year the Oregon Women's Health Network Lecture Series will explore a variety of mental health topics and how they impact women. Mark your calendars for the following dates: March 1, May 31, September 20 and December 6.
Upcoming Lecture:
Women's Mental Health:
The Vital Importance of Well-Being
Friday, May 31, 2013
8:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a panel discussion featuring:
Sherri Sacconaghi, AADP, NASM-CPT
Sherri Sacconaghi is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Personal Trainer. She has changed her life by making purposeful changes to her diet and lifestyle. Through her private practice she now inspires other women toward a healthy body and a joyful life.
Wendy Sample
As a community relations professional for 25 years, Wendy has gathered inspirational stories demonstrating the strength of the individual spirit. Wendy’s sister has managed living with Schizophrenia for 59 years. Through her involvement with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) she has accessed a world of guidance, help and understanding.
Della Rae
Della Rae, founder of DonorsResource.org, is inspired by a vision of engaging people of this community to work in concert for the common good. She is driven by a passion of making a difference in people's lives. And she is guided by a personal philosophy that to do well, we first must be well. For her service to others, Della has won accolades that range from 2007 Regence BlueCross BlueShield Hero Award to the 2012 Outstanding Innovative Project Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She's also been profiled as a "local hero" in Family Circle magazine.
Download the flyer for the May 31st lecture (pdf).
Details:
- All lectures are free and open to the public
- No registration required
- First come, first seated
- 8:00 a.m. - Noon (continental breakfast 8:00 a.m., program 8:30 a.m.)
- McMenamin's Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland.
- Parking in rear. Bike parking available. Take TriMet line #70.
If you are interested in speaking at a Women's Health Network Lecture or participating in the Women's Health Network Steering Committee, call: Lesa Dixon-Gray at 971-673-0360.
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For more information of for fliers in alternate formats, please contact Valerie Stratton at 971-673-2306 or valerie.a.stratton@state.or.us