Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Health and Kinesiology is celebrating Women’s Health Awareness Week Oct. 14-16 with presentations that empower women to make healthier choices.
“As in past years, we are working with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle to bring speakers who can address topics of interest,” said Dr. Irene Pintado, associate professor of health education. “We have some excellent topics and excellent speakers lined up.”
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, Dr. Robbie Godwin, an interventional radiologist at the hospital, will be presenting “Varicose Veins: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment,” at a luncheon sponsored by The W and Baptist Memorial Hospital. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will take place in Pope Banquet Room on the second floor of the Hogarth Dining Center.
Katymay Malone, an instructor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, will be discussing sexual health. “Let’s Talk about Sex” will take place Thursday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. in the Pohl building, Room 201.
“Vaccines: Q & A,” a panel discussion about vaccination will be held Friday, Oct. 16 at 9 a.m. in Pohl 201. Members of the panel are Dr. George Pinchuk, professor of biology; Matthew Reeves, health education graduate assistant; and Cole Phillips, public health education student and intern.
Light refreshments will be served at both the Thursday and Friday presentations. The luncheon on Wednesday is free, but tickets are limited and must be reserved in advance.
For more information and to reserve tickets for the luncheon, please contact the Department of Health and Kinesiology at (662) 329-7225.
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