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January 15, 2008
West Georgia Health System Hosts Second Heart Truth for Women Luncheon

Stress is a normal part of life. But how you cope with stress can affect your heart. Women can learn valuable information to protect themselves and their health at the second annual Heart Truth for Women Luncheon Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at the Callaway Center at West Georgia Technical College.

"Women often think it's selfish to take care of themselves first," said Jane Bower, director of cardiovascular services at West Georgia Health System. "But your good health is a benefit to everyone who relies on you — your family, your friends, your employer — and making small, lifestyle changes now could save your life."

The event is part of a national awareness campaign on women and heart disease and will feature the medical insight of Dr. Karyn Hunnicutt in her presentation, "Stress: Friend or Foe," as well as a humorous and inspirational message from "Enthusiastigator" Ellen Hester. As waitress Florence Jean of the popular 1980s sit-com "Alice," Hester presents a thought-provoking prescription for removing unnecessary stressors from your life in her presentation "Hardening of the Attitudes." Lunch prepared by local chef/caterer Tulla White will be served at noon. The event will conclude at 1:30 p.m.

Each guest will also receive a goodie bag of treats to soothe and invigorate the body and soul.

What a great Valentine's gift for the important ladies in your life. Tickets for the event are $20 per person or $150 for a table of 9.

For more information or to make reservations contact Patricia Rogers at 706-845-3600 or at rogersp@wghs.org. For sponsorship opportunities contact Jane Bower at 706-845-3574 or bowerj@wghs.org.