Parkview Medical Center shares what is behind all the Hoopla about Pelvic Health
Who: Parkview Medical Center & Spirit of Women
What: Play Series Program “Hoopla about Pelvic Health”
Where: Pueblo Country Club, 3200 Eighth Avenue
When: Thursday, May 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 for Spirit of Women Members; $10 for non-members.
R.S.V.P: Call 719-584-7324
(Pueblo, CO May 2, 2011) –– Parkview’s Spirit of Women program will host the “Hoopla about Pelvic Health” to educate women in Pueblo about pelvic health disorders on May 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pueblo Country Club. The event will demystify symptoms, risk factors, prevention and management and treatment options - all aimed at improving quality and enjoyment of life for attendees. Both entertaining and informative, The Hoopla about Pelvic Health is designed to help women feel better and re-engage in life with optimum pelvic health.
“The goal of The Hoopla about Pelvic Health is to empower women to understand that pelvic health disorders are not a ‘normal’ part of aging, an inevitable consequence of childbirth or an acceptable consequence of menopause,” says Kirsten Taylor, Director of Health Initiatives and Spirit of Women at Parkview Medical Center.
“They are, however, manageable and often treatable. Parkview hosts these events to not only educate women about their options, but also to create an unparalleled environment of trust and fun in which women come together to share and solve their problems.”
Pelvic health disorders include problems affecting the reproductive system, the pelvis and the pelvic floor (the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue that provide support for a woman’s internal organs). Disorders range from fibroids to urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction to weak pelvic bones and joints. Pelvic health disorders often go undiagnosed because women are either too embarrassed to discuss their symptoms with doctors or are unaware of their treatment options – The Hoopla about Pelvic Health is designed to change all that!
A presentation by Dr. Mahmoud from Eagleridge Women’s Healthcare will follow the evening’s mini Happy Hour. Besides pelvic health tips and information, the program will also include a hula hoop contest to test your core strength and a lesson on how to get the most out of Kegel exercises. Reserve your spot at this enjoyable and energizing event by calling 584-7324. Pre-registration is encouraged, space is limited. For more information, visit www.parkviewmc.org and click the Spirit of Women logo. ###
About Spirit of Women
Spirit of Women is a national network of leading hospitals dedicated to improving women's lives with innovative health and community programs. Spirit of Women Hospitals touch the lives of millions of women each year through the presentation of educational events, consumer membership programs, annual conferences, marketing communications and grassroots efforts to improve the health and well-being of women everywhere. Spirit of Women enables participating hospitals to focus on community needs while providing the strength of national support. Visit spiritofwomen.com.or call 719-595-SPRT (7778)
ABOUT PARKVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Founded in 1923, Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado, offers general acute healthcare and behavioral health specialty services. As a private, non-profit organization, Parkview is licensed for 350 acute-care beds and provides a full range of healthcare services including the region’s only certified and verified Level II Trauma Center as well as the region’s first certified Stroke Center. Parkview Medical Center is the leader in cardiac, women’s, emergency, and neurological services as well as behavioral health programs. As a vital healthcare source, Parkview’s service area includes Pueblo County and 14 surrounding counties, which together represent 350,000 total lives.
Parkview Medical Center is the largest non-government, nonprofit, private sector employer in Pueblo County with nearly 2,400 employees and provides a skilled medical staff of over 300 physicians. The impact of our workforce triggers a strong impact on the community as Parkview’s annual payroll contributes $84.5 million to the economy. |