Politics & Government

Brookhaven Town To Host Women's Conference With A Focus On Wellness On Oct. 3

It will provide women with valuable information and practical tools to better understand their health through every stage of life.

The Town of Brookhaven Department of General Services Office of Women's Services
will host its annual Women's Conference, Navigating Women's Wellness: Hormones, Nutrition, Fitness, on Oct. 3 at Town Hall in Farmingville.
The Town of Brookhaven Department of General Services Office of Women's Services will host its annual Women's Conference, Navigating Women's Wellness: Hormones, Nutrition, Fitness, on Oct. 3 at Town Hall in Farmingville. (Google Images)

FARMINGVILLE, NY — The Town of Brookhaven Department of General Services Office of Women's Services
will host its annual Women's Conference, Navigating Women's Wellness: Hormones, Nutrition, Fitness,
on Oct. 3 at Town Hall in Farmingville.

It will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The conference will provide women with valuable information and practical tools to better understand their health through every stage of life, officials said.

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This year's conference will feature keynote speaker Dr. Roxanne Carfora, a board-certified physician in anti-
aging and regenerative medicine with more than 30 years of experience in family medicine.

As the founder and medical director of Ageless 360, Dr. Carfora specializes in women's hormones, nutritional medicine,
metabolic medicine, and preventive healthcare.

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The program will also feature presentations from Dr. Heather Hines, who will discuss hormonal transitions throughout a woman's lifespan and common symptoms that should be evaluated rather than dismissed.

Rakiya Watts Goring will present From Puberty to Motherhood, Perimenopause, and Beyond – A Midwife's Perspective on Lifelong Women's Health.

Jonathan Arroyo, founder of Arroyo
Boxing Club and creator of Chair Boxing, will share innovative fitness techniques designed to improve strength, balance, coordination, and confidence.

In addition to informative presentations, attendees will enjoy educational workshops, a continental breakfast, and opportunities to win raffle prizes.

Admission is $10 per person, and registration is required.

The Annual Women's Conference is designed to educate, inspire, and empower women by providing expert guidance on health, wellness, and healthy living in a welcoming and supportive environment.

For additional information, contact the Office of Women's Services at womenservices@brookhavenny.gov.

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