Tri-City Medical Center to Hold Free Women's Health Symposium

Carlsbad, CA – Tri-City Medical Center will hold its 3rd annual free “Heroes in Heels” Women’s Health Symposium on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Tri-City Wellness Center, 6250 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009. The event will include lectures on women’s health from leading Tri-City affiliated physicians, a beauty bar, skin cancer screenings, spa treatments, breast health exhibits, free CPR training, and boutique fashion.

The free community event features former TV news reporter and 2014 Mrs. California International, Staci Ortiz-Davis.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to learn about the many innovative women’s health medical options at Tri-City Medical Center,” said Tim Moran, CEO of Tri-City Medical Center. “It allows us to engage our community with important health care information while providing a fun atmosphere.”

Presentation topics include incontinence (Potty Talk for Grown-ups); aging well (Looking Your Best at Any Age); infertility (Beyond the Birds & the Bees); beating migraines (Migraines: Myths & Treatments); and colorectal cancer (Things Your Mother Never Told You About Aging).

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For additional information, please contact Becky Orozco, 760-940-5780 (orozcobr@tcmc.com)

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About Tri-City Medical Center

Tri-City Medical Center has served its community for more than half a century and is a Gold Seal- approved full service, acute- care hospital with two advanced institutes and over 500 physicians practicing in 60 specialties. Tri-City Medical Center has become the county’s leader in robotic and minimally invasive surgical technologies, including being the exclusive county-wide provider for the Mazor Renaissance Surgical Guidance System for surgical repair of spinal deformities, injuries and rehabilitation. Tri-City Medical Center is also a nationwide destination for hip preservation surgery. Tri-City Medical Center also has the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in North San Diego County, now with the NICView System, a password-protected webcam system that allows parents and relatives to remotely view their newest family member. Tri-City Medical Center is recognized as an innovator in medical treatments, research, technology and care delivery as well as an anchor of health in the country.

For more information about Tri-City Medical Center and Tri-City Healthcare District, please visit www.tricitymed.org