The purpose of this event is to increase knowledge of health risks among women and to raise awareness among women about disease prevention and health promotion.
What Will I Learn
The 6 dimensions of wellness
Specific ways to enhance 4 of the 6 dimensions of wellness
Physical Health
Emotional Health
Intellectual Health
Occupational / Financial Health
Tools that make behavior change easier in your life
The benefits of wellness:
Decreased medical costs
Enhanced outlook on life
Increased productivity & energy
How to empower others to join you
What is Wellness?
Beyond just “not being sick”, wellness is a state of optimal health to which each of us can aim regardless of age, physical limitation, and income level. Wellness is a life balance that can be achieved by making time each day to incorporate the “6 dimensions of wellness”, that serve as a compass in our pursuit of wellness.
~ Anna Love (Founder & CEO, Love to Live Well), 2010 ~
Each of us chooses daily which of these actions or behaviors to include in our day.
Power of a Healthy Woman-Sept. 25th from 8 am-1 pm at Hubbard Hall on Denton Campus of Texas Woman's University.
Take a half day to recharge for your health! The purpose of this event is to increase knowledge of health risks among women and to raise awareness about disease prevention and health promotion. Arm yourself with the strategies to take charge of your health. Every year this event brings a nationally recognized keynote speaker and highlights one physician local to Denton County with two other speakers addressing various dimensions of wellness. Sponsorships keep the cost of this half-day event low for the community.
Keynote Speaker
Todd Whitthorne, President and CEO Cooper Concepts, Inc.
Todd Whitthorne has been in the public eye for over 20 years. He is currently the president and chief executive officer of Cooper Concepts, Inc., a division of Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas. He also serves as chairman of the Our Kids' Health Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing childhood obesity and inactivity in Texas. Whitthorne is a member of both the American College of Sports Medicine and IAWHP (International Association for Worksite Health Promotion) and serves on the Board of Directors for the Dallas GET A MOVE ON campaign. For eight years Whitthorne served as host and executive producer of Healthy Living with Dr. Ken Cooper, a nationally syndicated weekly radio program heard in 42 U.S. cities.
After graduating from UCLA with a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise physiology, Whitthorne began a broadcasting career that would take him to various stops from Washington D.C. to Phoenix and Dallas. He won both an Emmy and a Katie award as co-host of "Good Morning Texas" on WFAA-TV, the Dallas ABC affiliate. Since 2005, Whitthorne has also served as the television host for the Dallas White Rock Marathon and the Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot.
Featured Speakers
Donna Israel, PhD, RD, CEO of Professional Nutrition Therapists
Donna Israel, PhD, RD, LD, LPC is President and Principal of Professional Nutrition Therapists, LLC (www.foodtherapyrd.com), providing nutrition solutions to individuals, groups and corporations internationally. PNT has been the exclusive provider of medical nutrition therapy services for Texas Instruments internationally for 15 years. Dr. Israel is a Fellow of the American Dietetic Association, recipient of the 21st century PIPPAH Scholarship. Member of the ADA National Leadership Institute Team, she was awarded both the ADA Excellence in Consultation and Private Practice and the Texas Distinguished Dietitian Award. She is also a recognized licensed professional counselor and has provided medical nutrition therapy for over 10, 000 individuals since beginning her private practice in 1982.
Dr. Israel has received numerous awards and honors in her profession and her community. She has contributed to and/or authored more than 25 books. She earned her Ph.D. in Nutrition from Texas Woman's University, M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling from the University of North Texas and B.A. in sociology from Baylor University.
Anna Love, PhD, RD, CHES, Founder & CEO of Love to Live Well
Anna Love, PhD, RD, CHES taught in the Texas Woman's University Department of Health Studies for seven years, first as visiting assistant professor, then as an assistant professor. She was also a research affiliate in the Institute for Women's Health. In May, Dr. Love followed her passion for community health and wellness, creating a community resource for credible wellness information, programming, and services where she is now a Dietitian, Health Coach, and the Founder of Love to Live Well (www.lovetolivewell.com).
For 15 years, Dr. Love has made health behavior change easier for Denton County residents in the areas of healthy eating, physical activity, and stress management through her work in clinical, community, and research settings. She has been active in the Denton County Healthy Communities Coalition where she plays a crucial role in updating the City of Denton Heart Healthy Dining Guide. She is in her second term on the Denton County Health Advisory Board and has served on the Power of a Healthy Woman planning committee since 2006. Dr. Love earned her BS in Dietetics & Institutional Administration, MS in Exercise & Sports Nutrition, and PhD in Health Studies from Texas Woman's University.
Dr. Nishendu Vasavada, University Behavioral Health
Dr. Nishendu Vasavada is the Corporate Medical Director of University Behavioral Health, Denton, TX, a psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. He is a board certified psychiatrist and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He has been recognized as Teacher of the Year by the Medical Students at UT Southwestern Medical School and chosen by D Magazine as one of their Top Docs. Dr. Vasavada has been a Clinical Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry at University of Texas Science Center, Dallas, TX since 1983. His presentation will focus on the mental aspects of wellness and how these can impact physical health.
A $20 registration covers 4 speakers, access to exhibitors, a canvas bag full of give-aways, refreshments, and other community resources. Chair massages will also be available this year. Online registration is available until midnight on Sept. 22nd. For more information (click on "event details" to see topics) and to register online, go to:http://www.twu.edu/HealthyWoman or contact the Office of Lifelong Learning (lifelonginfo@twu.edu) at 940-898-3408. On-site registration will be accepted on a space available basis only.
Hosted and Presented by
Texas Woman's University
Institute for Women's Health
Leadership Institute
Texas AgriLIFE Extension - Denton County
Schedule
8:00 a.m.
Registration / Refreshments / Exhibits
9:00 a.m.
Acknowledgements and Opening Remarks
9:05 a.m.
Fat, Frazzled, and Fragile!
Donna Israel, PhD, RD, CEO of Preferred Nutrition Therapists
9:50 a.m.
Women: take charge of your mental health!
Dr. Nishendu Vasavada, Medical Director of University Behavioral Health
10:35 a.m.
Break / Refreshments / Visit Exhibits
10:50 a.m.
Six Ways to Enjoy Your Path to Wellness
Anna Love, PhD, RD, CHES, Founder & CEO of Love to Live Well
11:35 a.m.
Keynote Speaker - The Keys to Health for a Powerful Woman
Todd Whitthorne, President & CEO, Cooper Concepts, Inc.
The registration fee is $20. Registration deadline is September 22, 2010. On-site registration will be accepted on a space available basis only.
Cancellation / Refund Policy
Registrants who find it necessary to cancel will receive a refund, less a $5 processing fee. To receive a refund, you must submit written notification seven days prior to the event date (email: lifelonginfo@twu.edu or fax 940.898.3416). Substitutions may be made at any time. Refunds will not be issued once the event begins. The Office of Lifelong Learning reserves the right to cancel this event if minimum enrollment is not met or other events out of our control take place. In doing so, Texas Woman’s University’s liability is limited to the registration fee.
Contact Us
For questions, call TWU Office of Lifelong Learning at or 940.898.3408 or email lifelonginfo@twu.edu.
Hosted and Presented by
Texas Woman's University
Institute for Women's Health
Leadership Institute
Texas AgriLIFE Extension - Denton County
Sponsored by
Dairy MAX
Caring for Women
North Texas Hospital
Higginbotham & Associates
TWU Food Services
Texas AgriLIFE Extension - Denton County
Marsha Clark & Associates
United Healthcare
TWU Institute for Women's Health
TWU Leadership Institute
TWU Student Health Services
MCNT - Denton Family Medicine (Dr. Marla Strittmatter, Dr. Audrey Morrill, Dr. Courtney Barton)
