21st Annual Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for Women

The Pennington Biomedical Research Center's twenty-first annual event educating women about their health and wellness will take place entirely virtually, and cover topics ranging from the safety of the COVID vaccine to DASH Diet. The sessions will take place online over the course of two nights, February 23 and 25, from 6–8 pm. 

The sessions and speakers for February 23 are:

Dealing with Stress During the Coronavirus Pandemic and a Changing World: Eva Mathews, MD, MPH, OLOL Physician Group

Understanding the Link Between Obesity and COVID-19: Peter Katzmarzyk, PhD, Pennington Biomedical Research Center

The DASH Diet: A Recipe for Success (featuring a cooking demonstration): Catherine Champagne, PhD, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Cooking demonstration from Pennington Biomedical’s Metabolic Kitchen staff

The sessions and speakers for Feb. 25 are:

A Woman’s Life Cycle of Screenings: Terrie Thomas, MD, Associates in Women’s Health

Cancer Screenings and the Importance of Early Detection: Sobia Ozair, MD, Breast & GYN Cancer Pavilion

Back to Basics: What You Need to Know to be Heart Smart: Dawn DeNicola, NP, Louisiana Cardiology Associates

COVID-19 Vaccine: Facts vs. Fiction: Sandra Brown, DNS, APRN, Southern University School of Nursing

To register, go to pbrc.edu/womens-wellness.