University of Chicago Medicine at the 2015 Black Women's Expo
Susan Peters
Published: March 26, 2015
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Join the University of Chicago Medicine
at the
2015 Black Women's Expo
Care2/Prevent
10:00am-3:00pm
Booth: 114
Avoiding Sexually Transmitted Diseases. The University of Chicago's Care2/Prevent Adolescent HIV Program Team provides information on avoiding sexually transmitted diseases including HIV. They will share information appropriate for youth and adults.
All this and much, much, more!
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Affairs of the Heart
1:00pm-2:30pm
Room: N231
Join University of Chicago Medicine professionals for a discussion on Affairs of the Heart, Stunning facts about stroke and heart attacks.
(This seminar should not take the place of regular consultation with your personal physician.)
- Tamar Polonsky, MD-Cardiologist, The University of Chicago Medicine
- Chef Brian Alston-Xclusive Catering, representing the American Heart Association
- Cedric McKoy, MSN-The University of Chicago Medicine Kovler Diabetes Center
- Susan D. Peters-Moderator, Host of WVON's Community Health Focus Hour
Attendees get a chance to win a FitBit Flex!
You must be present to win.
To register for this seminar,click
Registration for this seminar does not include entry to Expo.
Half price adult tickets to Black Women's Expo tickets available at all Walgreens.
Dare to C.A.R.E
Table: Booth 114
Register onsite for three FREE heart screenings at the University of Chicago Medicine. Dare to C.A.R.E. is a free vascular screening program, offered to local communities. To be eligible you must be at least 60 years old or 50 years old with certain risk factors for vascular disease.
Nutrition and Diabetes
12:00pm- 12:45pm
Main Floor: Booth 114
Nutrition and Diabetes Education with Althera Steenes, Outreach Specialist, Nutrition Educator and Yolanda O'Neal, Diabetes Education, Improving Diabetes Outcomes Program
Pound & Turbo Kick Time!!
1:30pm-2:30pm
Main Floor: Booth 114
Pound is a full-body cardio jam session, combining light resistance with constant simulated drumming. The work out fuses cardio, pilates, isometric movements, plyometrics and isometric poses into poses.
The unique Turbo Kick movement patterns, combinations and techniques work together to give YOU the ultimate cardiovascular workout.
All this and much, much, more!
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Floor: Booth 114
Registration for three FREE heart screenings the University of Chicago Medicine. Dare to C.A.R.E. is a free vascular screening program, offered to local communities. To be eligible you must be least 60 years old or 50 years old and have certain risk factors for vascular disease.
Eat Your Way to Good Health!!
1:00pm-2:00pm
Mini Stage: Booth 114
Eat Living Foods!
Discussion, demonstration and yummy samples featuring Real Men Cook's Chef Don Rose.
 
Move Your Body!
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Mini Stage: Booth 114
Yoga!
Toni Scott, RN
As a certified hatha yoga instructor,
Toni brings a special understanding and depth to the discipline and mindfulness of yoga.
3:45PM-4:15PM
Mini Stage: Booth 114
Zumba! with Donna Christian-Harris, RN
It's Zumba time! Join Donna Christian-Harris for a heart healthy experience, you'll never forget!
All this and much, much, more!
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Black Women's Expo, health, University of Chicago
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