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25th Annual Wellness Day for Women

Time Until The Event:

Saturday, March 8, 2025
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.

Click Here to Register!

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! Everyone is welcome.

Schedule of Events

7:00 am	Check-In & Registration Opens; Screenings & Exhibits Open Bottled water, coffee, and light breakfast items will be available at check-in
8:00 am & 8:45 am	Chair Yoga Sessions (Room 327) (30 min.)
9:30 am & 10:30 am	Educational Sessions (Upper Level) “Importance of GI Health in Women” (Room 322) Elizabeth Bollinger, MD, Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Morgan Anacker, NP, Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group “Women and Heart Health” (Room 324) Dr. Saman Jayasinghe, Primary Care Plus “EmpowerHer Health: Diet, Wellness, and Open Panel with Experts from Pennington Biomedical Research Center (Room 326) Drs. Cabre, Rebello, Singh, Gilbert, Dubin, Pennington Biomedical Research Center
11:00 am & 11:45 am	Hands-On CPR Demo (Room 327)
12:00 pm	To-Go Boxed Lunches available (Lower Level)
12:15 pm	Screening Lines Close
12:30 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