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The 8th Annual Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for Women

Saturday, February 16, 2008
7:00 am - 1:00 pm
C.B. Pennington, Jr. Building
(on the campus of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center)


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The Irene Pennington Wellness Day for Women is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm. The event is coordinated by Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Foundation and financially supported by presenting sponsor, Our Lady Of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Contributing sponsors are Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Pennington Family Foundation, Reilly Family Foundation and the Medical Spa of Baton Rouge. In-kind sponsors are Lamar, Whole Foods Market, Inc., McDonalds of Baton Rouge, DeAngelo's, Coca Cola Bottling of Baton Rouge, CC's Community Coffee House, The Advocate and City Social magazine.

The event offers free health screenings, health related talks and exhibitors with information targeted to women to increase their health awareness. This event is free to the public through the generous support of our financial sponsors.


Agenda
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Schedule

7:00 - 8:00 : Registration, Exhibits, Screenings

8:00 - 8:30 : Introduction, Early Bird Door Prize

8:30 - 9:30 : Keynote Speaker

9:30 - 10:00 : Break/Visit Exhibits

*10:00 - 11:00 : Breakout Sessions (#1)

11:00 - 11:15 : Break/Visit Exhibits

*11:15 - 12:15 : Breakout Sessions (#2)

12:15 - 12:45 : Lunch/Exhibits

12:45 -1:00 : Wrap up and door prizes



 
 
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