22nd Annual Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for Women

6400 Perkins Rd,Baton Rouge LA 70808

19 February, 2022

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The 22nd Annual Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for Women will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 7:00 am - 1:00 pm 22nd Annual Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for WomenSaturday, February 19, 20227:00 am - 1:00 pmOutside of the Conference Center at Pennington Biomedical Research CenterWe’re focusing on mind and body wellness this year by bringing back our popular health screenings and offering a variety of great OUTDOOR activities, so come dressed to do the 1-mile walk around the lake, participate in our fun exercise stations, and try out our Tai Chi classes! This event will be held almost entirely outside with only one group offering screenings indoors. Masks are required for indoor entry and are encouraged outdoors. We are closely monitoring CDC and local health recommendations and may implement additional measures as needed. We greatly appreciate your cooperation and patience as we work together to make this event safe. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS7:00 am - Check-In for Pre-Registrants Only; Screenings & Exhibits OpenBottled water and light breakfast items will be available at check-in; we will not have free coffee available this year. 8:00 am - On-site Registration Opens (only if space permits); Exercise Stations Open (around the lake)Station 1: StretchingStation 2: Low Impact CircuitStation 3: Aerobic & Aerobic Dance8:15 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 12:30. 9am & 10am - Tai Chi Classes (45 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. 11:00am - Cooking Demonstration (30 minutes)Pennington Biomedical’s Metabolic Kitchen staff will be making an easy and nutritious homemade chicken noodle soup recipe, packed with veggies and lean protein. They will walk you through all the steps from start to finish and complete the demonstration with a taste test. They will also offer some suggestions on how to adapt the recipe to your taste, and what can be done to save time in the kitchen. 11:30 am - Boxed Lunches To-GoLunches will be available near the check-in tables (1 per person, while supplies last) 12:30 pm - Screening Lines & Fitness Stations 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/stickers on your card. Before you leave, show your card to get prizes! You’ll receive 1 prize for 3 stamps or 2 prizes for 5+ stamps! HEALTH SCREENINGS, VACCINATIONS & BLOOD DONATIONSMasks will be required indoors. For the safety of our attendees, indoor screening lines and room capacities will also be limited. Health Screenings (while supplies last)• Blood Pressure • Blood Glucose* • Body Mass Index (BMI) • Colorectal Cancer Kits • Depression Screenings • Mammograms (by appointment only at: https://marybird.org/events/baton-rouge-breast-and-colorectal-cancer-screening-2-19-22/) • Skin Cancer • Stroke Risk • Total Lipid Panel *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. VaccinationsOLOL will be offering free Covid-19 vaccines and Albertson’s will have Flu, Shingles, Tdap, Pneumonia, and Hepatitis A/B vaccines available that 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: • Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center • Woman's Hospital • Team Blue • Coca Cola • Jason’s Deli • Amramp Space is limited! Pre-Registration is strongly recommended! On-site registration will only be available after 8:00am on the day of the event, if spots are available.