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Events designed to provide African-American women with information about embracing a healthier lifestyle and practical approaches for addressing various health concerns.
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| The BET Foundation Women's Health Symposium events are designed to provide African-American women with a wealth of information about how to embrace a healthier lifestyle and practical approaches for addressing various health concerns. Through a multi-faceted health promotion event, minority health disparities discussed include obesity, heart disease, diabetes, reproductive health, forms of cancers, depression, digestive care, women and clinical trials, nutrition and fitness. The multiple-day (8:00a-5:00p) event includes a kickoff reception the night before the symposium, special workshops/sessions for young women 18+, master fitness class, plenary sessions, concurrent workshops on special health topics, complimentary lunch and breakfast, special entertainment or master life coaching and free health screening. The event day concludes with a special live performance by a nationally known celebrity. The target audience is women 18+. Specific topics covered at Symposiums are: Obesity and Cardiovascular Diseases, Fitness, Nutrition and Digestive Healthcare, Living with Chronic Disease, Mental Health and Stress, Healthy Aging & fitness, Reproductive Health, Women & Clinical Trials, Integrative Approaches to Health, Health & Disability. |
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Register now for symposium events in one of four cities
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- The Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity
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For Vendors Only
The BET Foundation welcomes health related exhibitors and vendors to participate in the Women's Health Symposium. Please download the form for the city of your interest, complete and return it to us by fax or mail. Once we receive your form, a staff member will contact you with additional instructions. Thank you for your interest in our women's health events!