A Girlfriend’s Guide to Women’s Health

April 8, 2009

GOSHEN, Ind. – Learn how to turn Girl Talk into Girl Power at The Retreat Women’s Health Center Saturday Morning Retreat on April 18 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at The Retreat, 1135 Professional Drive.

Leading the morning discussion, Nurse Practitioner Kathy Meier of Team:Bariatrics will focus on the importance of female friendships and support systems as women face life’s many changes – from health risks that vary as women age, to the changes women experience with menopause. Wrapping up the discussion, Gaye Yoder, MSPT, will discuss pelvic floor health and incontinence issues.

“Girlfriends can be your best allies,” said Laurie Busby, RN, Executive Director of The Retreat. “Having a great support system in place helps women face life changes head on. Women can encourage one another to stay active and healthy – and they can do it together.”

Rounding out the morning will be Kami Heckaman from Menno travel, providing information on great tips for planning getaways and traveling with your girlfriends.

A $5 donation is requested to support HeartStrings Sisters, providing free screening mammograms to uninsured women. Seating is limited, so please call 574-537-5000 to reserve your seat.

About The Retreat Women’s Health Center:
The Retreat Women’s Health Center is the home of Goshen Health System’s comprehensive, state-of-the-art women’s services program – designed by women for women. The Retreat offers the full-field digital mammography system, lunar bone densitometry and 4D ultrasound equipment, as well as massage, a health resource center with on-site health educator, complementary medicine therapies, cosmetic services, and a wellness gift shop. With a unique environment that is welcoming to women, The Retreat has been named a Summit Award Winner three years in a row by Press Ganey Associates for sustaining the highest level of customer satisfaction for three or more consecutive years. To learn more, call 574-537-5000.

About Goshen Health System:
Goshen Health System is a not-for-profit provider of health care that includes Goshen General Hospital, The Goshen Center for Cancer Care, Park Home Medical Equipment, PrimeCare Physician Network, The Retreat Women’s Health Center and Indiana Lakes Managed Care Organization. The health system is an affiliate partner of Clarian Health, which includes Indiana University Hospital, Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis and Riley Hospital for Children. For more information about this story or any related to Goshen Health System, contact Bridget Levitz, Public Relations Coordinator, at 574-535-2776 or visit www.goshenhealth.org.