The 12th annual Womenís Health Conference scheduled for Thursdays, March 23 and 30 at Hazelden promises a breath of spring.

The free womenís event, hosted by Chisago County Public Health, Fairview Lakes Health Services, Hazelden, St. Croix Regional Medical Center, and Polk County (Wisc.) Public Health, has become a community tradition. This year the conference invites women to take charge of their lives ñ mind, body and spirit. As in the past, the free conference will be held at the Hazelden CORK Center in Center City. Preregistration is not required.

Each eveningís event will begin at 5:30 p.m. when women will be able to meander from one learning activity or screening to the next, and, of course, enjoy the mini-massages and healthy snacks that have become a trademark of the evening before settling down to listen to two featured speakers.

Thursday, March 23, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Health screenings will include:

ï blood pressure

ï blood glucose

ï DermaScan facial skin analysis

ï depression

ï heart risk assessment

Informational booths and demonstrations include:Ý

Self-defense by Chuck Philips, Kyoshin Ryu Academy

Methamphetamines by MADAM

Staying at Home

Exercise and physical activity

Quitting Tobacco ñ Chisago County Public Health

Nutrition by Hazelden

Menopause and osteoporosis information offered by Sue Flannigan, A.N.P., Fairview Chisago Lakes Clinic

Self-esteem by Hazelden

Stopping domestic violence by Polk County Public Health

Breast cancer early detection ñ Chisago County Public Health

Speakers are:

6:30-7:30 p.m.

ìMotorcycling through Menopause,î featuring Jean Cheeley and Dianne Grabowski who will share a unique bond of friendship, motorcycling, menopause and their funny and inspiring book. They will encourage women to laugh at themselves, love themselves and most importantly try something new.

7:45-8:45 p.m.

ìEmotional Eatingî presented by Pat Fettes, M.D., St. Croix Regional Medical Center. Emotional eating often derails attempts to lose weight and become healthier. Dr. Fettes will discuss factors that cause emotional eating and techniques for breaking the pattern. Dr. Fettes has provided treatment for eating and weight problems since 1986.

Thursday, March 30, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The health screeningsÝfrom MarchÝ23 willÝagain be available. Additional screenings and demonstrations will include:

ï vision by Total Eye Care

ï hearing screening

ï diabetes and prediabetes

ï yogaÝbyÝNancy Potek

ï ìIntentional Living with Feng Shui,î by Sheree Vincent.

Speakers are:

6:30-7:30 p.m.

ìGot Joy? Laughter is Good Medicineî by humorist and author Mary Pierce, who believes that the contentment we long for comes as we learn to see challenge as opportunity.

7:45-8:45 p.m.

ìThe Path to Wellness through Mind-Body Medicineî by Bernadette Clevenger, M.D. family medicine physician at Fairview Rush City Clinic who studied with Dr. Herbert Benson at the Mind/Body Medical Institute in Boston. She will explain the role of stress in illness and how to elicit the relaxation response.

To reach Hazelden take Highway 8 to Pleasant Valley Road (east of Center City) and watch for the signs. For more information on the annual Womenís Health Conference call (651) 257-8401.

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