23rd Annual Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for Women

6400 Perkins Rd,Baton Rouge LA 70808

04 March, 2023

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23rd Annual Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for WomenSaturday, March 4, 20237:00 am - 1:00 pmC.B. Pennington, Jr. Conference Center at Pennington Biomedical Research Center,6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808Click here to view a map of the locationWe’re focusing on mind and body wellness this year by bringing back our popular health screenings and offering a variety of great activities, so come dressed to do the 1-mile walk around the lake, participate in our fun outdoor fitness stations, and try out an entry level Tai Chi class! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS7:00 am - Check-In & Registration Opens; Screenings & Exhibits OpenBottled water, coffee, and light breakfast items will be available at check-in 8:00 am - Fitness Stations Open (around the lake)Station 1: StretchingStation 2: Low Impact Circuit8:15 am - Walk for WellnessEnjoy our 1-mile trail around the lake at your own pace with some of Pennington Biomedical's knowledgeable staff. Can't make it at 8:15? That's okay! You can walk the path on your own at any time. Our exercise stations around the lake will be open until 10:30. 9am & 9:45am - Tai Chi Classes (30 minutes)Woman’s Center for Wellness staff will lead you through the basics of Tai Chi with this entry-level class for all fitness levels. Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic teaching is given on focused attention, balance and weight shifting. 10:30am - Educational Talks (30 minutes)Talk Topics: 1. “Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Rhythms and Stroke: Learn Risk Considerations” – Mark Pollet, MD, FACC, Baton Rouge Cardiology Center 2. “Head and Neck Cancer in Women” – Ruala Mualla, MD, OLOL Cancer Institute 3. "Self-Care: Is It Selfish?" – Heather Ellingson, PsyD, Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Can’t make it to the talks? They will be recorded and posted on the PBRC YouTube Channel, so you can watch anytime! 11am & 11:45am - Hands Only CPR DemonstrationAmerican Heart Association will lead a demonstration on how to safely perform CPR. 12:30 pm - To-Go Boxed Lunches available (1 per person)12:30 pm - Screening Lines Close1:00 pm - Event EndsPASSPORT TO WELLNESS CARDUpon entry, all women age 18+ will receive a Passport to Wellness Card. As you participate in activities, you will receive stamps on your card. Before you leave, show your card to get a prize! HEALTH SCREENINGS, VACCINATIONS & BLOOD DONATIONSHealth Screenings (while supplies last)• Blood Pressure • Blood Glucose* • Body Mass Index (BMI) • Colorectal Cancer Kits • EKGs • Lung Cancer • Mammograms (by appointment only at: https://pogo.marybird.com/ create an account and register through the link) • Skin Cancer • Stroke Risk • Total Lipid Panel • Oral Cancer *Note: For blood glucose screenings, fasting is not required, but eating or drinking in the 9-12 hours prior to your test could affect the accuracy of your test results. VaccinationsAlbertson’s Pharmacy will have Flu, Shingles, Tdap, Pneumonia, and Hepatitis A/B vaccines available. All vaccinations will be billed to your insurance provider. OLOL Blood DonationsOur Lady of the Lake Mobile Blood Donation Center will be on-site to collect blood donations. All blood types are needed, so please consider donating blood while at the event. To view their Frequently Asked Questions about Blood Donations, please visit: https://ololrmc.com/ways-to-give/blood-donor-center/blood-donor-faqs SPONSORS: Hosting Sponsors:           Pennington Biomedical Research Center & Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation Presenting Sponsor:       • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Contributing Sponsor:    • BlueCross and BlueShield of Louisiana Associate Sponsor:        • Peoples Health In-Kind Sponsors: • Baton Rouge Cardiology Center • Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center • Woman's Hospital • Team Blue • OLOL Cancer Institute • Jason’s Deli • MacLaff • Coca Cola • Trader Joe's Space is limited! Pre-Registration is strongly recommended!