Did you know that almost every disease is influenced in part by your genetic make up? While you may spend more time worrying about how you fit in your jeans, St. Elizabeth Regional Health and the Spirit of Women want you to take a moment to think about what your genes mean to you and your health. This free seminar will help you better understand your unique genetic risk profile.
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will present “How to Wear Your Genes” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400.
“How to Wear Your Genes” will include several presentations and free demonstrations, as well as door prizes designed to make the evening both fun and educational. The following events are currently scheduled:
• “How to Wear Your Genes: Family Influence on Life and Health” by Donna Fekete, a professor of biological sciences at Purdue University. Dr. Fekete will discuss why it is important to know about your genes, genetic diseases, diagnosis and reducing your risks.
• “Genealogy: Finding Your Family Genes” by Lou Ann Clugh, president of the Tippecanoe County Area Genealogical Society and county coordinator for the Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project. Clugh will discuss how to begin and available resources and tips for finding your family tree.
• Kohl’s will provide a jeans fashion show highlighting classic, modern and contemporary ways on how to “Wear Your Jeans.” Kohl’s will also be providing a pair of Simply Vera Vera Wang boot cut denim jeans (retail value $50) as a door prize.
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of the Spirit of Women, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.
This program is free, but registration is required. To register, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.
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