2011 Women's Health Symposium

This year's Women's Health Symposium sponsored by Adirondack Health featured ABC News medical contributor, author and nationally recognized expert on women's health, Marie Savard, M.D.

In addition to Dr. Savard, attendees had the opportunity to participate in two of three break-out sessions on current health topics with the discussion being led by local experts in their respective fields.  All of this, including an outstanding dinner, took place on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid. 

After dinner, Dr. Savard presented her keynote address, entitled "Shape-Shifting Through Time: Dr. Marie's Waist Management Wellness Program for Women (and Men) of All Ages."

Breakout sessions included:
"Heart Vitamins, Herbals and You. Oh, My!" is a look at Pharmacist Hillary Guadagno's and Registered Dietitian Sharon Sorgule's perspectives on how vitamins and supplements affect your heart health. 

"How Did We Get so Lost?" presented by Kari Fitzsimmons from Adirondack Health's Physical Therapy Department, looks at how to avoid the couch potato syndrome, get active, reduce excuses and stay motivated as you learn small changes for big payoffs in habits, activity level and attitude for a healthier life. 

"Medical Home 101 - It's Not a Building, People" by Mary Welch, Medical Home Project Manager for Adirondack Health, is an explanation of Medical Home, including its significance to you and your families' health care.

Plans are already underway for the 2012 Symposium, so stay tuned!

Registration for the 2011 Women's Symposium was a flurry of activity.

One of the breakout sessions was on "Heart Vitamins, Herbals and You. Oh, My!" presented by Pharmacist Hillary Guadagno and Registered Dietitian Sharon Sorgule's.  Discussion included their professional perspectives on how vitamins and supplements affect your heart health. 

Another breakout session was presented by Kari Fitzsimmons, entitled "How Did We Get so Lost?"  Kari Fitzsimmons, who works in Adirondack Health's Physical Therapy Department, examined how to avoid the couch potato syndrome, become active, reduce excuses and stay motivated as you learn small changes for big payoffs in habits, activity level and attitude for a healthier life. 

There was a reception for the exhibitors featuring health and wellness information, lifestyle ideas, door prizes and much more. 

Everyone who attended was presented with a practical, yet stylish gift.

Adirondack Health President & CEO Chandler Ralph, left, chats with keynote speaker Dr. Marie Savard during dinner.

After dinner, Dr. Savard presented her keynote address, entitled "Shape-Shifting Through Time: Dr. Marie's Waist Management Wellness Program for Women (and Men) of All Ages."

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