24th Annual Wellness Day for Women

Saturday, March 2, 2024
7:00am – 1:00pm

C.B Pennington, Jr. Conference Center at Pennington Biomedical Research Center
6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

For a map to the location, please click here.

We’re focusing on mind and body wellness this year by bringing back our popular health screenings and offering a variety of great activities, so come ready to try out an entry-level Chair Yoga class, practice CPR with a hands-on demonstration, and learn about the latest in health and wellness from our speakers!

Schedule of Events

7:00 am	Check-In for Pre-Registrants Only; Screenings & Exhibits Open Bottled water, coffee, and light breakfast items will be available at check-in
8:00 am & 8:45 am	Chair Yoga Classes (30 minutes), no mats needed Woman’s Center for Wellness staff will lead you through an innovative take on traditional yoga with this entry-level class for all fitness levels.
9:30 am & 10:30 am	Educational Sessions (45 minutes). Talk Topics: “Heart Disease in Women: Understand Symptoms and Risk Factors” – Steven E. Kelley, M.D., Interventional Cardiologist, Baton Rouge Cardiology Center “Hormones and Your Health” – Lauren Cutrone, MD, Endocrinology, Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group “Precision Nutrition: Prescribing the Best Diet for You” – Catherine Champagne, PhD, RD, Pennington Biomedical Research Center Can’t make it to the talks? They will be recorded and posted on the PBRC YouTube Channel, so you can watch anytime!
11:00 am & 11:45 am	Hands Only CPR Demonstration American Heart Association will lead a demonstration on how to safely perform CPR.
12:30 pm	To-Go Boxed Lunches available (1 per person)
12:30 am	Screening Lines Close
1:00 pm	Event Ends

Passport to Wellness Card

Upon entry, all women age 18+ will receive a Passport to Wellness Card. As you participate in activities, you will receive stamps on your card. Before you leave, show your card to get a prize!

Health Screenings, Vaccinations, and Blood Donations

Health Screenings (while supplies last)

Blood Pressure
Blood Glucose*
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Colorectal Cancer Kits
EKGs
Lung Cancer
Mammograms (by appointment only at: https://pogo.marybird.com/ create account and register through the link)
Skin Cancer
Stroke Risk
Total Lipid Panel

*Note: For blood glucose screenings, fasting is not required, but eating or drinking in the 9-12 hours prior to your test could affect the accuracy of your test results.

OLOL Blood Donations

Our Lady of the Lake Mobile Blood Donation Center will be on-site to collect blood donations. All blood types are needed, so please consider donating blood while at the event. To view their Frequently Asked Questions about Blood Donations, please visit: https://ololrmc.com/ways-to-give/blood-donor-center/blood-donor-faqs