Speaking Of Women’s Health Kick-Off Event Held At Edwards Center For Medical Education

RALEIGH, N.C. – Speaking of Woman’s Health, a two-day event designed to influence women in making informed decision about their health, well-being and personal safety, held a kick-off event at Edwards Center for Medical Education, June 19 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. to plan the upcoming conference. Sponsor representatives, steering committee members, prospective sponsors, key community leaders, and media attended the evening reception to discuss assignments, preparations and planning for the upcoming conference. Sponsorship opportunities, ticket sales, programming, keynote speaker roundup, honoree selections, décor, promotion and publicity were discussed. The Speaking of Women’s Health conference will begin Friday, Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the North Raleigh Hilton.

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http://www.speakingofwomenshealth.com/default.asp
http://www.speakingofwomenshealth.com/Events/

News Facts:

• A June 19 kick-off event was held at Edwards Center For Medical Education from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. to plan the Speaking of Women’s Health daylong conference in Raleigh.
• Sponsor representatives, steering committee members, prospective sponsors, key community leaders, and media attended the afternoon reception to discuss assignments, preparations and planning for the upcoming conference.
• The Speaking of Women’s Health conference will begin September 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the North Raleigh Hilton.

Quotes:
“I am eager to begin planning the Speaking of Women’s Health conference,” said Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Day Spa and co-chair of the event’s executive committee. “This will be a great opportunity for our organization to reach women and with the proper organization and planning we will ensure that it is a success for everyone involved.”

About Speaking of Women’s Health:
The National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose mission is “to educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.” Founded in 1996, Speaking of Women’s Health ® (SWH) hosts more than 40 conferences and events across the country, educating and empowering women in a pampering environment. The national foundation works with community hospitals and organizations at a grassroots level, and reinvests into local women’s health through Community Investment Grants. SWH includes two Minority Health Programs – Universal Sisters and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer; community events and education centers with free health brochures in Wal-Mart stores nationwide; and a weekly television show, Lifetime’s Speaking of Women’s Health. Please call 1-866-SWH-INFO or visit http://www.speakingofwomenshealth.com for more information.

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Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com

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