Women's health events in April and May

Leading organizations and St. Elizabeth Regional Health show women how making small changes can lead to surprisingly big health benefits
National Women's Health Week events offer practical tips and exercise incentive

St. Elizabeth Regional Health, da Vinci® Surgery, Curves®, the Office on Women's Health and About.com have joined together on a national prevention and wellness campaign designed to encourage women to take small steps toward living healthier lives. The Small Steps. Healthier Lives campaign was launched on April 11 with the www.smallsteps.about.com campaign Web site featuring details about the program and educational information.

St. Elizabeth Regional Health has partnered with physicians from Woman’s Clinic, Lafayette OB/GYN and Unity Healthcare to offer the following free events:

April 20, 2010
6 p.m.
Curves, 2200 Elmwood Ave., Ste. C-6, Lafayette
Featured speaker: Dr. Daniel J. Wickert, Lafayette OB/GYN
To register for this event, call Curves at (765) 448-9589.

May 5, 2010
Noon
Curves, 441 Sagamore Pkwy. W., West Lafayette
Featured speaker: Dr. Joel B. McCuaig, McCuaig, Knutson and Associates
To register for this event, call Curves at (765) 464-8233.

May 25, 2010
6 p.m.
St. Elizabeth East, North Entrance, 1701 S. Creasy Lane, Lafayette
Event will feature a demonstration of the daVinci robot and a multi physician panel to answer questions. To register for this event, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

All events are free, but registration is required.

New research confirms that many women put their own health last on their lengthy to-do lists.

da Vinci Women's Health: “Small Steps. Healthier Lives.” was created in response to a growing problem in America, as many women living with sensitive – yet treatable – gynecologic issues too often opt for a “wait and see” approach instead of seeking out definitive relief.

da Vinci Women's Health: “Small Steps. Healthier Lives” events are intended to reach thousands of women through doctor-led events that will educate women about the importance of taking control of their health. The goal of these events is to educate participants about preventive health measures, risks and treatment options for benign gynecologic issues, as well as help encourage woman to make checkups. Women who attend will also receive a 30-day free discount offer at participating Curves locations.