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Women's Health Expo Coming To The Temecula Valley

The event will feature education regarding heart, stroke and gynecological health for women.

From Temecula Valley Hospital: Temecula Valley Hospital and Southwest Healthcare System, which includes Rancho Springs Medical Center and Inland Valley Medical Center, is hosting an educational community event, a Women’s Health Expo, on

February 28, 2019, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm at Pechanga Resort and Casino.

The event will feature education regarding heart, stroke and gynecological health for women. The event will have a gourmet lunch provided. Registration is required and can be completed at https://www.temeculavalleyhospital.com/events-and-programs/event-calendar/womens-health-expo.

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This expo will provide education and resources to assist women in making lifestyle changes that can improve their health. Free screenings will be available for women to learn their numbers in terms of measurements that put them at risk. These screenings are available to ensure that every woman who attends knows her numbers. Blood pressure, Lipid Panel (Cholesterol, Triglycerides, etc.) and Glucose (Diabetes) screenings will be offered to attendees.

There will be informational booths providing education on nutrition and healthy eating education, exercise, smoking cessation, stroke, heart disease, and stress management. American Medical Response (AMR) will provide hands-only CPR training. Local businesses will be attending and offering healthy lifestyle options to attendees.

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The lunch portion of the event will include physician speakers and patient testimonials who will discuss risk factors, lifestyle changes, how heart disease and stroke symptoms present differently in women and when these symptoms require medical attention. A physician will also speak regarding gynecological and oncology health. The speaker panel will conclude with an audience Q & A session.

All women are encouraged to attend this informative event to receive education on their health, including heart disease, stroke, gynecological health, as well as empower themselves to make lifestyle changes that may help save their life. The cost to attend the event is $10 and every registration will be entered into a drawing to win a package for two at the new Pechanga Spa. Seating is limited so please register soon!

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