THE SHOALS– ECM and Shoals hospitals have teamed up to promote and encourage 
women’s health in the Shoals. The second Women’s Symposium will be from 7:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at the Marriott Shoals Conference Center in Florence. The event is free.
An exciting line-up is scheduled and will include interactive lectures from Drs. Denis Raleigh, Constantine Athanasuleas and Meredith Pickett. At the heart of each presentation is women’s health, from what to expect after open heart surgery to finding the right family practitioner to meet your needs.
“We couldn’t have put together a better group of physicians to speak about women’s health,” said Michele Scott, 
physician resources for ECM. “Drs. Raleigh and Athanasuleas bring a wealth of experience to the event, and Dr. Pickett, who will officially begin her tenure at Shoals this summer, has a great deal of knowledge to share with those who attend.”
In addition to the speakers, more than a dozen programs and services from ECM and Shoals, including the Sleep Centers, Palliative Care, and rehab, will be on hand to share information about their services. ECM and Shoals clinical staff will also be available to provide blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose screenings.
Several physicians will also be available to meet and greet those who attend. While no formal medical advice will be given, it’s an opportunity for participants to meet physicians in order to find out about their practices.
Christy Williams, owner of Fashion Exchange Consignment Boutique, will provide a fashion demonstration and give
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tips on how to shift from office to evening wear as well as ways to incorporate trendy accessories into your wardrobe. The event will be hosted by Tori Bailey, owner and on-air personality of WZZA Radio, which is based in Tuscumbia.
“No one will want to miss our Women’s Symposium,” said Shoals Chief Nursing Officer Angela Nix. “The information, from physicians and vendors alike, will be invaluable as they make health care decisions for themselves and their families.”
Media Release-Michelle Rupe Eubanks, Shoals Hospital Community Relations Director, at 256-386-1808 or mreubanks@chgroup.org/Tom Whetstone, ECM Marketing Director, at 256-768-8888 or jtwhtestone@chgroup.org.
