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Girls’ Night Out Honors over 800 Women in One Night

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Seven years ago, Platte Valley created a women’s health event to help women learn more about the services provided at the hospital. Little we know back then that Girls’ Night Out would become a highly anticipated retreat for thousands of local women.

This year’s event drew a public crowd of over 800, nearly 70 vendors, and 125 volunteers. In addition, the event was a fundraiser for the Women’s Services fund of the Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation that is expected to raise over $18,000.

There were activities around every corner to help women create their best healthy life! There was a live band with dancing, a powerful keynote speaker, yoga demonstrations, a live cooking show, and learning sessions with happiness tips and a mind/body experience. In addition, there was an Ask-a-Doctor tent, health screenings, life-saving CPR lessons, and an art therapy center. Below are a few of comments from attendees:

“Where do I begin, there’s so much I could say about how fun, educational and inspiring this event was, it was far greater than any of my expectations and was a time to spend with my sister and mingle with lots of new faces!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Well done to every single person who had a hand in it!!! Can’t wait for next year!!!”

“What a truly great event! So absolutely positive, empowering, educational, gastronomically pleasing and just really truly FUN!!! Whomever was involved in organizing and executing this huge event deserves serious acclamation! All of these beautiful woman coming together to celebrate and affirm ourselves is truly a joy! Thank you so much Platte Valley!!”

“I loved the fact that this is for Women of all ages. As soon as you walk through the doors, the vibe is uplifting and exciting. It’s easy to talk to the vendors about heath related topics and it’s presented in an easy going but straight forward fashion. In the end, Girls’ Night Out makes caring about ourselves fun and fashionable! I’m hooked and have promised myself to go every year. It also lets me connect with my daughter and mother to let them know that in order to care for others, we must first care for ourselves…. very important!! Thank you for providing us with such a lovely evening!!”

“I have learned that there is no “dumb” question. Girls’ Night Out takes away the stigma that if you don’t talk about what’s going on, it’ll just go
away. Here at GNO, you are encouraged to talk

and to take action! I have realized that I am not alone in my healthcare journey….together we are strong and a welcoming sisterhood is offered. Seeing so many women together makes me feel powerful and encouraged in knowing we are all in this together.”

What began as a marketing event in 2011 has truly grown into a sisterhood – which was this year’s theme – occupied by women learning new ways to improve their health while socializing and fulfilling their emotional needs as well.

 

Here are some more fun photos:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can view all of the photos on our Facebook page or via this link: https://sclhealthsystem.box.com/s/tynixmldvw8i6xfwygoqon9k7mw8sxdn

Volunteer at Girls’ Night Out

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What a better way to volunteer, than participating in the Girls’ Night Out tradition!
Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Girls’ Night Out, and we are in need of volunteers. This week we are specifically looking for two volunteers who are able to drive our golf cart shuttles to pick up our guests in the parking lot. To volunteer for this position, you must have a valid driver’s license. We are also looking for a volunteer who can help our runner with some errands on the day of Girls’ Night Out. If you are interested in either of these opportunities, please let us know in the “Other Volunteer Opportunities” section of your form. If you have already signed up and are interested, please let Evelyn know.

This year’s theme is “Sisterhood: We’re Better Together.”

WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR?

  • Inspirational speaker Nicole DeBoom will present The Life Fitness Balance: How to maintain your own health above all else. Nicole is a positivity guru and helps women find inspiration, confidence and courage. Nicole will also lead a quick Yoga class with Karen Vizyak!
  • Live entertainment by Rollie Street Scandal band
  • More booths and activities in the Healing Garden
  • Mini breakout sessions: Yoga, Mind-Body, Live Cooking Show
  • Art Therapy with Creative U
  • Craft Beer with Big Choice Brewery

We will need more than 100 volunteers to make this event successful. There are a variety of ways you can help. By volunteering, you will receive a free meal, a free t-shirt, be able to experience the event, and be eligible for a special door prize drawing! To volunteer: register online or by calling x1481.

Guest registration is now open! If you would like to attend Girls’ Night Out as a guest, you can sign up online. Tickets are $5, and your donation goes directly to the Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation Women’s Services Fund and gives us the opportunity to expand women’s services in our community.

Watch our GNO Promotion on Channel 7!

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Last Wednesday, August 22, our very own Physical Medicine Director Karen Vizyak and Marketing & Communications Director Charmaine Weis joined inspirational speaker Nicole DeBoom on Channel 7’s “Mile High Living” segment to give viewers a sneak peek at our wonderful Girl’s Night Out event. The segment generated some great buzz about Girls’ Night Out and many ladies were anxious to claim their tickets to the event. Charmaine and Karen did a great job representing Platte Valley and Girls’ Night Out! We still have tickets, but anticipate another sold-out event. If you’d like to RSVP for this awesome event, visit www.pvmc.org/gno!

Volunteers Needed for 7th Annual Girls’ Night Out!

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What a better way to volunteer, than participating in the Girls’ Night Out tradition!
Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Girls’ Night Out, and we are in need of volunteers.

This year’s theme is “Sisterhood: We’re Better Together.”

 

WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR?

  • Inspirational speaker Nicole DeBoom will present The Life Fitness Balance: How to maintain your own health above all else. Nicole is a positivity guru and helps women find inspiration, confidence and courage. Nicole will also lead a quick Yoga class with Karen Vizyak!
  • Live entertainment by Rollie Street Scandal band
  • More booths and activities in the Healing Garden
  • Mini breakout sessions: Yoga, Mind-Body, Live Cooking Show
  • Art Therapy with Creative U
  • Beer Garden with Big Choice Brewery

We will need more than 100 volunteers to make this event successful. There are a variety of ways you can help. By volunteering, you will receive a free meal, a free t-shirt, be able to experience the event, and be eligible for a special door prize drawing! To volunteer: register online or by calling x1481.

Guest registration is now open! If you would like to attend Girls’ Night Out as a guest, you can sign up online. Tickets are $5, and your donation goes directly to the Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation Women’s Services Fund and gives us the opportunity to expand women’s services in our community.

Keynote Speaker Announced for Girls’ Night Out

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We’re excited to announce the keynote speaker for this year’s Girls’ Night Out. Nicole DeBoom will present The Life Fitness Balance: How to maintain your own health above all else. Nicole is a positivity guru and helps women find inspiration, confidence and courage. Nicole will also lead a quick Yoga class at the event.

For those who don’t know, Girls’ Night Out is the region’s largest women’s health event at Platte Valley. This year’s event will be Thursday, September 13, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

This event is a fundraiser for the PVMC Foundation’s Women’s Services and registration is limited. Visit this link to register as a guest online or to become a volunteer, call Evelyn at X1481.

 

 

About Nicole DeBoom

Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Nicole was a standout swimmer, qualifying for the 1988 Olympic Trials and later graduating from Yale University. She decided to pursue the sport of triathlon, and a lucky seat assignment introduced her to her future husband, Tim DeBoom (who would later become a 2-time Hawaii Ironman World Champion), on a flight to the 1995 Triathlon World Championships. Nicole started racing professionally in 1999, racking up countless podium finishes. During the final stage of her racing career in 2004, Nicole created and introduced something that had never been done before – the first running skirt. Shortly afterward, Nicole went on to launch Skirt Sports with the mission of helping women find inspiration, confidence and courage through the transformative power of running and fitness. Today, Skirt Sports is a national women’s apparel brand offering a full line of products that fit real women’s bodies and support their busy running lives. Currently, you can find Nicole chatting with customers at the Skirt Sports Boulder flagship store, helping women change their lives through her non-profit organization Running Start, interviewing visionaries for her popular podcast Run This World and chasing around her 6-year-old girl, Wilder.

 

 

 

We Need You for Girls’ Night Out 2018!

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Planning for this year’s Girls’ Night Out event is already underway, and the planning committee is looking for a few helpers.

We are in need of a volunteer decorations coordinator to take over the managing, planning and installation of the decorations for Girls’ Night Out. This is a big job every year, and we know there must be some untapped talent in our Platte Valley family who can take these reins. You will have access to the records and stock of decorations from the last six years, plus Charmaine and Evelyn will be on hand to assist when needed.

If decorating is not your thing, we also need some assistance with door prize coordination and zone managers. If you are interested in helping out with this awesome event, please email Evelyn at evelyn.wiant@sclhs.net.

Girls Night Out Video Now Available!

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Our 6th Annual Girls’ Night Out might be a distant memory by now, as our work carries us out of 2017 and into the new year. But if you’re missing that glamorous evening of fun, friendship and fantastic healthcare education, we have great news! The 2017 Girls’ Night Out Recap video is now available to view now. If you have 5 extra minutes today, take a moment to look back at this awesome event, see if you can spot your friends and share it with everyone!

 

Oh What a Girls’ Night Out!

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Nearly 700 women attended Platte Valley’s 6th Annual Girls’ Night Out on September 14. In addition to live music, dancing, and 30 healthcare vendor booths, a highlight of the evening included a keynote speaker and several area mental health resources. The speaker, Jennifer Tracy, presented Loving ME in the Mirror and challenged women in the audience to start the conversation and talk about mental health issues. There were tears, laughter, and fun shared by droves of women who enjoyed the event! Here are some photos:

Erica, Trista and Jamie from Harmony Women’s Health Center enjoyed welcoming women into their new suite for tours.

Lots of guest swarmed the Oncology & Nurse Navigator table inside Spectrum Medical Imaging.

Lisa Hamilton with Citywide Bank gives Carol Baumgartner, Executive Director from the Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation, a check for $10,000 for Women’s Services at Platte Valley Medical Center.

Women enjoyed the massage, balance testing, injury advice, and wellness information offered by Platte Valley Medical Center’s Physical Medicine Department at Girls’ Night Out.

Kathy Mills, a long-time supporter, volunteer and guest, arrived ready for a great time.

Maggie Munoz and Nickie Maillet were the first to greet our guests in the parking lot, offering free shuttles to and from the event.

Jennifer Tracy presented Loving ME in the Mirror .

Girls’ Night Out Still Needs Volunteers!

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We are only a week away from the 6th Annual Girls’ Night Out and we still a few more volunteers!

We will need about 100 volunteers to make this event successful. There are a variety of ways you can help. By volunteering, you will receive a free meal, be able to experience the event, and be eligible for a special door prize drawing! Additionally, volunteering at Girls’ Night Out will qualify you for 2 Wellness points in your HealthWISE account. To volunteer: register online or by calling x1481.

Guest registration is also open and there are less than 100 spots left! If you would like to attend Girls’ Night Out as a guest, you can sign up online, or by calling x1481. Tickets are $5 this year, and your donation goes directly to the Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation Women’s Services Fund, and gives us the opportunity to expand women’s services in our community.

Just a Few More Volunteers Needed for GNO!

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What a better way to volunteer, than participating in the Girls’ Night Out tradition!
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Girls’ Night Out, and we are in need of volunteers.

We will need about 100 volunteers to make this event successful. There are a variety of ways you can help. By volunteering, you will receive a free meal, be able to experience the event, and be eligible for a special door prize drawing! Additionally, volunteering at Girls’ Night Out will qualify you for 2 Wellness points in your HealthWISE account. To volunteer: register online or by calling x1481.

Guest registration is also open! If you would like to attend Girls’ Night Out as a guest, you can sign up online, or by calling x1481. Tickets are $5 this year, and your donation goes directly to the Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation Women’s Services Fund, and gives us the opportunity to expand women’s services in our community.

Volunteers Needed for Girls’ Night Out

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What a better way to volunteer, than participating in the Girls’ Night Out tradition!
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Girls’ Night Out, and we are in need of volunteers.

We will need about 100 volunteers to make this event successful. There are a variety of ways you can help. By volunteering, you will receive a free meal, be able to experience the event, and be eligible for a special door prize drawing! Additionally, volunteering at Girls’ Night Out will qualify you for 2 Wellness points in your HealthWISE account. To volunteer: register online or by calling x1481.

Guest registration is now open! If you would like to attend Girls’ Night Out as a guest, you can sign up online, or by calling x1481. Tickets are $5 this year, and your donation goes directly to the Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation Women’s Services Fund, and gives us the opportunity to expand women’s services in our community.

Volunteers Needed for Girls’ Night Out

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What a better way to volunteer, than participating in the Girls’ Night Out tradition!
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Girls’ Night Out, and we are in need of volunteers.

We will need about 100 volunteers to make this event successful. There are a variety of ways you can help. By volunteering, you will receive a free meal, be able to experience the event, and be eligible for a special door prize drawing! Additionally, volunteering at Girls’ Night Out will qualify you for 2 Wellness points in your HealthWISE account. To volunteer: register online or by calling x1481.

Guest registration is now open! If you would like to attend Girls’ Night Out as a guest, you can sign up online, or by calling x1481. Tickets are $5 this year, and your donation goes directly to the Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation Women’s Services Fund, and gives us the opportunity to expand women’s services in our community.

Seeking Volunteers for Two PVMC Events

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Hearts 4 Hearts 5K

This year, the annual Hearts 4 Hearts 5K Run/Walk will be on Saturday, September 2 at 9 a.m. at Adams County Regional Park – 9755 Henderson Road  in Brighton. PVMC’s mission is to promote wellness in the community, and this race helps raise money to support our Cardiac Rehabilitation Wellness program. This year we have set a fundraising goal of $1000.

We are looking for both volunteers and race participants. But don’t worry, if you choose to volunteer you will still have time to do the run. You can sign up as a volunteer here.

Girls’ Night Out

The 6th annual Girls’ Night Out will be on Thursday, September 14. Registration is now open, and we are in need of volunteers.

We will need about 100 volunteers to make this event successful. There are a variety of ways you can help. By volunteering, you will receive a free meal, be able to experience the event, and be eligible for a special door prize drawing! To volunteer: register online or by calling x1481.

Volunteering at either event will qualify you for 2 Wellness points in your HealthWISE account.

 

Volunteers Needed for Girls’ Night Out

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What a better way to volunteer, than participating in the Girls’ Night Out tradition!
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Girls’ Night Out, and we are in need of volunteers.

We will need about 100 volunteers to make this event successful. There are a variety of ways you can help. By volunteering, you will receive a free meal, be able to experience the event, and be eligible for a special door prize drawing! Additionally, volunteering at Girls’ Night Out will qualify you for 2 Wellness points in your HealthWISE account. To volunteer: register online or by calling x1481.

Guest registration is now open! If you would like to attend Girls’ Night Out as a guest, you can sign up online, or by calling x1481. Tickets are $5 this year, and your donation goes directly to the Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation Women’s Services Fund, and gives us the opportunity to expand women’s services in our community.

Volunteers Still Needed For Girls’ Night Out

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2016 GNO LogoThe 5th annual Girls’ Night Out is only 10 days away and we are still in need of more volunteers. Girls’ Night Out will be on Thursday, September 22, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

We will need about 100 volunteers to help run the event. Currently, we need about 38 more volunteers to meet our goal. We need your help to make this popular event a hit once again. There are a variety of ways in which you can help. Volunteers will get a free meal, be able to experience the event, and be eligible for a special door prize drawing. Additionally, volunteering at Girls’ Night Out will qualify you for 2 wellness points in your HealthWISE account. To volunteer: register online or by calling x1481.

Volunteer at Girls’ Night Out

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2016 GNO LogoThe 5th annual Girls’ Night Out is fast approaching and we are still in need of more volunteers. Girls’ Night Out will be on Thursday, September 22, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

We will need about 100 volunteers to help run the event. Currently, we need about 38 more volunteers to meet our goal. We need your help to make this popular event a hit once again. There are a variety of ways in which you can help. Volunteers will get a free meal, be able to experience the event, and be eligible for a special door prize drawing. Additionally, volunteering at Girls’ Night Out will qualify you for 2 wellness points in your HealthWISE account. To volunteer: register online or by calling x1481.

Girls’ Night Out Volunteers Needed!

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2016 GNO LogoThe 5th annual Girls’ Night Out is fast approaching and we are still in need of more volunteers. Girls’ Night Out will be on Thursday, September 22, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

We will need about 100 volunteers to help run the event. Currently, the volunteer count is not even close to that. We need your help to make this popular event a hit once again. There are a variety of ways in which you can help. Volunteers will get a free meal, be able to experience the event, and be eligible for a special door prize drawing. Additionally, volunteering at Girls’ Night Out will qualify you for 2 wellness points in your HealthWISE account. To volunteer: register online or by calling x1481.

If you would like to attend Girls’ Night Out as a guest, you will notice that this year we are asking our guests to give a small, $5 donation. Your donation goes directly to the Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation Women’s Services Fund, and gives us the opportunity to expand women’s services in our community. Register online or call x1481.

Registration Open: Girls’ Night Out Guests and Volunteers

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2016 GNO LogoRegistration is now open for the 5th annual Girls’ Night Out, and we are in need of volunteers.

We will need about 100 volunteers to help run the event. There are a variety of ways in which you can help. Volunteers will get a free meal, be able to experience the event, and be eligible for a special door prize drawing. Additionally, volunteering at Girls’ Night Out will qualify you for 2 wellness points in your HealthWISE account. To volunteer: register online or by calling x1481.

If you would like to attend Girls’ Night Out as a guest, you will notice that this year we are asking our guests to give a small, $5 donation. Your donation goes directly to the Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation Women’s Services Fund, and gives us the opportunity to expand women’s services in our community. Register online or call x1481.

Thanks for Making Girls’ Night Out a Success!

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This year’s Girls’ Night Out Garden Party was a huge success, and we owe it all to the people who worked hard to make it happen! From the planning committee to the vendors and volunteers, everyone helped out to make this event great. Over and over throughout the night, our guests were overheard saying things like “This is so much fun! Let’s do this next year!” and “I never miss this, it’s always awesome!” So thank you, because without your help there would be no Girls’ Night Out!

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Girls’ Night Out Is Next Week! Volunteers Still Needed

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Marketing is still in need of 40 volunteers for our 2015 Girls’ Night Out which is set for next Thursday, August 27, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

We reached our 700th RSVP two weeks ago, which means our Girls’ Night Out “Garden Party” is now FULL.

With so many women, we need a lot of volunteers to help out! For your time, you will receive a free pink GNO t-shirt, and a special gift. You will be still be able to participate in the evening’s events, and volunteering will qualify you for 2 points on your HealthWISE!

Click here to access the volunteer sign-up form.

We hope you’ll be able to join us as a volunteer for Girls’ Night Out.

For more information, please contact Evelyn Wiant at (303) 498-1481 or ewiant@pvmc.org.

Volunteers Needed for Girls’ Night Out

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It’s time to gather volunteers for PVMC’s 2014 Girls’ Night Out which is set for Thursday, August 27, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Our fourth annual Girls’ Night Out “Garden Party” event is quickly approaching and we are looking for volunteers to help out! You will be still be able to participate in the evening’s events, and volunteering will qualify you for 2 points on your HealthWISE!

Click here to access the volunteer sign-up form.

We hope you’ll be able to join us as a volunteer for Girls’ Night Out.

For more information, please contact Evelyn Wiant at (303)498-1481 or ewiant@pvmc.org.

Girls’ Night Out Gets Support From The Shipman Family

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Girls’ Night Out (GNO) got some big kudos and a big hand last week. Ted and Lina Shipman donated $2,000 through the Shipman Family Trust, for the GNO event which is October 17 from 5-8 pm. Mr. Shipman, a former PVMC Board member and local developer, said “I look at this [Girls’ Night Out] as a win-win situation. The ‘Girls’ have an opportunity for free medical advice in a fun and festive environment. Can it get any better than that?”

The money will be divided into several cash ‘grand prizes’ for the door prize drawing. Even though employees are not eligible to win door prizes, they can attend the event and have a great time! RSVP now at www.pvmc.org/gno

Exclusive Pampering at Girls’ Night Out Leads to HUGE Success

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Wine, cheese, and chocolate fountains … oh my! The women came in droves to experience PVMC’s inaugural Girls’ Night Out; often arriving with two to three friends in tow. Approximately 400 women attended. Excitement was in the air, laughter was shared by many, and compliments have trickled in about how many actually learned new ways to improve their health. A resounding theme was that many women didn’t know PVMC had so much to offer. Initial survey results indicate over 86% of respondents became more familiar with our services as a result of attending and 64% are more likely to make a lifestyle change.

“Thank you for the wonderful Girls’ Night Out evening. It was wonderful to have this time with other women, eat some great food, try some wine, learn more about our health, and have the chance to win some prizes,” Rayleen Smith Swarts Simmons commented on PVMC’s Facebook page. “Thank you PVMC for caring about the women in your community! See you next year.”

Our Girls’ Night Out committee will be meeting in the next two weeks to begin planning for next year. If you would like to help with next year’s event, please call Charmaine Weis at x1482. If you attended the event and haven’t taken the guest survey, visit this link now.

Don’t Forget, Girls’ Night Out is Thursday

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Ladies, don’t forget that this Thursday, October 25 is our first ever Girls’ Night Out event. We already have over 250 guests on our list, and more are coming in every day.  Girls’ Night Out is sure to be an evening full of fun, with presentations from Nutritional Services, wine, and chocolate. Two live musicians will play throughout the evening; Guitarist Jon Weiss, and Pianist Danielle Thollot performing her own compositions. Door prizes and raffles will be given away throughout the evening, and many of the booths will have girly freebies to hand out. Don’t forget to have your picture taken in the Frilly Fun Photo booth!

Save the Date: Girls’ Night Out is October 25

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Join us for an exclusive event just for you, your mom, and your girlfriends to take a break from it all! Pamper yourself with free massage, learn more about your health, tour our luxurious Women’s Imaging Center, Women’s & Newborn Center, and Cardiac Cath Lab, and walk away with free gifts. Wine, cheese, live music, hors d’oeuvres, a chocolate fountain, and a frilly fun photo booth add to the fun. Over 40 door prizes too!

In addition, you’ll also get to:

  • Talk with experts in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Skin Care, Breast & Pelvic Health, Heart Health, Podiatry, Nutrition, Exercise, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding!
  • Get your flu vaccine for $25, receive many free health screenings, and learn about our new Campaign for Women’s Services!
  • Enjoy a cooking demo with tasty samples and receive quick & easy recipes too!

This is a FREE event, but space is limited, so RSVP now by calling (303) 498-1481.

 

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