“20,000 Miracles & Growing”
Be sure to check out our “20,000 Miracles & Growing” photo display of many of the babies born at Women & Babies Hospital during the past five years.

Women’s Health Fair

• Breast Care Center
  • Answer questions about mammograms and receive a prize.
• Breastfeeding
  • Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding your baby.
• Behavioral Medicine
  • Learn about upcoming public mental health programs.
• Cooking Demonstration
  • A “healthy eating” cooking demonstration to delight your senses.
• Focus on Health Registration
  • Register to attend any of our Focus on Health seminars during the week of September 19 through September 23.
• Health Education
  • For future moms, learn about our childbirth classes and more. For moms, receive a free babysitting board.
• Healthy Beginnings Plus
  • Learn about preconception planning and nutrition during pregnancy. See what snacks are high in folic acid.
• Heart Disease
  • Take a risk assessment and receive free blood pressure screening and individualized counseling.
• Lab Testing
  • Learn about the importance of glucola testing during pregnancy.
• Maternity
  • Play games to get you ready for parenthood.
• Menopause Counseling
  • Educate yourself about menopause and getting through this transition. You’ll have a chance to win a gift certificate for our upcoming menopause educational series.
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • Learn more about our services and our CPR classes.
• Osteoporosis
  • Receive a free bone density screening for peri- or post-menopausal women.
• Pastoral Services
  • Learn how our spiritual health advisors focus on the emotional needs of patients.
• Pharmacy
  • Enjoy an interactive display that educates you and your family about poison prevention and how to recognize poisons.
• Physical Therapy
  • Educate yourself on the therapies that are available for women including urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, pre- and post-natal therapy and lymphedema management.
• Surgical Services
  • Learn about our inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities.
• Women’s Health Boutique
  • Take a bra fitting quiz and learn about the importance of wearing support hosiery.

Wellness

• Celebration for Life
  • Join us at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to release butterflies in celebration of life.
• Chair Massages
  • Enjoy a chair massage provided by Ponessa Massage.
• Mind & Body Classes
  • Participate in demonstrations for pregnancy yoga, mother/baby yoga, mindful yoga, tai chi and journaling for healing.
• Nutrition and Exercise
  • Enter to win a pedometer and cookbook. Information will be available on our weight management programs—Shapedown and LEARN.
• Smoking Cessation
  • Learn about our “Freedom from Smoking” program and enter to win a quit smoking survival kit.

Children’s Activities

• Alex’s Lemonade Stand
  • Help fight childhood cancer, one cup at a time!
• Fun in the Sun
  • Learn the importance of protecting your skin from sun damage; children will make their own sun visors.
• Kids’ Zone
  • Central Penn Parent hosts crafts and face painting.
• Live Entertainment
  • Join the fun at 2:00 p.m. with the Steven Courtney Band.
• Make Your Own First-aid Kit
  • Children will learn what’s in a first-aid kit, how to use one and make one to take home.
• Safe Kids
  • Free car seat checks will be provided. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 544-3138.

The week-long celebration continues with Focus on Health educational seminars for women of all ages.

Monday, September 19, 7 p.m.
What a Girl Wants… And Needs to Know
A program for mothers and their daughters ages 9-12. Skin care tips will be featured.

Tuesday, September 20, 1 p.m.
Managing Urinary Incontinence
You can help control this common problem with the proper therapy.

Tuesday, September 20, 6:30 p.m.
Women & Heart Disease
Health Campus, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Heart disease is one of the leading killers of women
in the United States. Learn about risk factors and healthy behaviors.

Tuesday, September 20, 7 p.m.
Being a Wise Medical Consumer
Learn how to ask the right questions and get the answers you need.

Wednesday, September 21, 7 p.m.
Coping with Panic Attacks, Stress, Anxiety
Develop strategies to help manage life’s many demands.

Thursday, September 22, 7 p.m.
Transitions…from Perimenopause to Menopause
Understand the changes that occur and how you can make this transition go more smoothly.

Friday, September 23, 9:30 a.m.
Nutrition & Exercise for Toddlers
Healthy habits start at a young age. Help your toddler get started on the right foot.