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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

BET Foundation: Women's Health Symposium

The BET Foundation’s Women’s Health Symposium seeks to empower African-American women and other women of color with the knowledge and resources to take charge of their health. Held annually in four US cities, symposium programs are designed to address the specific needs and interests of women ages 18 and up. Local and national health experts offer access to a wealth of health information and provide practical approaches for implementing healthy lifestyle choices to reduce obesity and other related chronic health conditions.
2010 Event Dates:
Philadelphia - March 27th: Schedule and details
Chicago - May 15th: Schedule and details
New York - July 31st: Schedule and details
DC/Maryland - August 21st: Schedule and details
These events include an evening kickoff reception, complimentary lunch and breakfast, live entertainment, fitness classes, healthy cooking demonstrations, health education panel discussions and workshops, health exhibits, free health screenings, life coaching and a special live celebrity performance. Workshops address health topics of particular concern to African-American women and other women of color.