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October: Chandler Regional Hospital Encourages Women’s Wellness
October 16 , 2004 by Amy Andelora
No doubt about it, women in our society have it better now than ever before. Today’s woman is more educated, successful, and living longer. Women make the majority of household consumer and health care decisions. They are the primary caregivers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the percentage of women employed doubled to 60% from 1950 to 2000.
Yet, despite great social advancements, women tend to put themselves last – and are paying the price with too many incidents of avoidable suffering and dying.
Tommy G. Thompson, secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, said, “We are in the midst of a revolution in women’s health, a revolution that has brought new attitudes, awareness, and an appreciation that women have some fundamentally different health needs that need to be addressed in their own right.”
Chandler Regional Hospital (CRH) strongly supports the care and prevention of women’s health issues. Through education, community outreach, community grants and more, CRH is committed to its mission of improving the health of our community.
Women are encouraged to attend CRH’s Women’s Wellness Fair on Nov. 6, 2004 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Morrison Building, 1875 W. Frye Rd.
This special event is free to the public and will feature health screenings, $5 bone density checks, food and beverages, important health information for women and their families, physician Q&A sessions, car seat safety checks and more.
Women can take simple steps to significantly impact their health. Whether it is healthier nutrition choices, sleeping eight hours, drinking more water, walking several times a week or taking 15 minutes to sit quietly, one simple choice CRH strongly recommends women take a morning to themselves and attend the Women’s Wellness Fair. It just may make the difference that they, and those who depend on them, need.
