Holy Name’s Second Annual Women's Health Symposium to Empower Women to Take Charge of their Health

Holy Name’s Second Annual Women's Health Symposium will bring together clinicians, researchers, registered dietitians, physical therapists, other specialists, and community partners to deliver practical information to help women make informed decisions, prioritize prevention, and advocate for themselves and their families.

Chaired by Dr. Sharyn Lewin, Director of Gynecology at Holy Name, the event will feature a multidisciplinary panel of healthcare professionals who will examine some of today's most pressing medical issues, from heart health and mental health to weight management and menopause. In her keynote address, Dr. Eleonora Spinazzi, a cerebrovascular neurosurgeon at Holy Name, will share insights about brain health and how to optimize it.

Additionally, attendees can join breakout sessions, participate in wellness activities like meditation, and visit an exhibition area to access provider expertise on a variety of topics.

Program Agenda

●Welcome Activities – 9:30 - 10:00 AM

-Meditation Gathering, Yoga, and Nature Walk

●Breakout Sessions – 10:30 - 11:15 AM

-Sample topics: Integrative approaches to perimenopause and menopause symptoms, How exercise supports your whole health, and Eating for the microbiome and brain health

●Keynote Address by Dr. Eleonora Spinazzi – 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

-Protecting Your Brain Through Every Stage of Life

●Panel (Lunch & Learn) – 12:45

• 2:00 PM

-Let’s Talk Women’s Health: The Issues Shaping 2026

●Breakout Session – 2:15 - 3:00 PM

-Sample topics: Making the most out of your visit to the pediatrician, Therapeutic updates in Alzheimer’s disease, and A preventative approach to cognitive and emotional health

●Closing Activity – 3:00 - 3:30 PM