Registration Brochure - Kentucky Women's Health Summit
Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo
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The Kentucky Commission on Women
Office of the Governor
Invite YOU to... Change the Grade for Women's Health!
Kentucky Women's Health Summit
September 11-12, 2008
Capital Plaza Hotel
Frankfort, Kentucky
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Kentucky ranks in the bottom third on the overall composite index of women's health and well being. According to a recent Status of the States report published by the Institute of Women's Policy Research, our grade would be an F.
Kentucky advocates must join forces to change the grade! |
Day One: The Kentucky Women's Health Summit is designed to inform participants of the overall status of women's health in Kentucky, highlight the complexities and broad scope of women's health issues, and bring together advocates and agency leaders to showcase resources and highlight best practices.
Day Two: The Kentucky Women's Health Summit will offer the opportunity for dialogue and ultimately set the stage for a major health initiative to address the dismal statistics of health and well being for women in the Commonwealth. Women are 52% of Kentucky's population...if we truly want to move Kentucky forward, the health of Kentucky women must be addressed!
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"The status of women's health in Kentucky is deplorable and embarrassing - this state simply must do better. Jane and I hope this summit both furthers the dialogue surrounding women's health issues and acts as an impetus for much-needed and transformational change."
- Governor Steve Beshear |
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"As both a medical doctor and public official, I have a deep understanding of how important it is to seek improvements in women's health across the state. By bringing together leaders from diverse areas of expertise and from Pikeville to Paducah, the Kentucky Women's Health Summit will help generate strategy and lay a plan for bettering the status of women's health state-wide."
- Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo |
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Who Should Attend? |
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Women's Health Advocates, Elected Officials, Government Agency Heads, Health Professionals, Community Leaders, Church Leaders, Environmentalists, Business Leaders, Advocates for Women, and Non-Profits.
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Change the Grade: Kentucky's Best Practices |
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Day One: Thursday, September 11, 2008
Registration begins at 7:30am - Opening session begins at 8:30am
Risk Factors for Chronic Disease: Lessons Learned from the Kentucky Women's Health Registry
The Kentucky Women's Health Registry will highlight the effects of social, behavioral, environmental, and other factors on health over a women's lifetime. Learn how women are different from their male counterparts. Presented by Dr. Leslie Crofford, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Women's Health.
Pearls of Wisdom
A priceless best practice sponsored by the Kentucky Cancer Program to educate women on the prevention of breast cancer.
The Power of Art
This valuable tool is used for cancer survivors experiencing psychological difficulties including depression, stress, fatigue, and general distress. Experience first-hand how survivors express themselves through the power of art. (Prior experience in art media not necessary). Presented by the James Graham Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville Health Care.
Research for Future Generations of Girls & Women Around the Globe
Carol Jordan, Assistant Provost and Director of the University of Kentucky Center for Research on Violence Against Women, and Dr. Ann Coker, the Verizon Wireless Endowed Chair in the Center for Research on Violence Against Women and Professor, Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology. Dr. Coker's seminar will discuss the health implications of violence against women and association of cancer in victimization of women.
Battling Cancer in the Public Eye
Visible community and state leaders share their stories of adversity in the spotlight. Invited panelists: Crit Luallen, State Auditor; Suzy Post, former Director of ACLU, Kentucky; Pattie "PJ" Cooksey, first woman jockey to ride in the Preakness; and Heather French Henry, former Miss America and wife of former Lt. Governor Steve Henry, prostate cancer survivor.
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Change the Grade: Blueprint for the Future |
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Day Two: Friday, September 12, 2008
Women's Health Policy Roundtables
Summit participants will engage in facilitated discussions on how to change the grade.
The Mary Breckinridge Awards Luncheon
Keynote speaker: Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo, physician and Eastern Kentucky native. The Face of Women's Health in Impoverished Areas.
U.S. Senatorial Candidate Forum - Free and open to the public
Candidates for United States Senate have been invited to discuss and answer your questions about Kentucky's women's health on the national front. Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican incumbent and Bruce Lunsford, Democratic challenger (confirmed); moderated by Dia Davidson, Anchor Lex18
*Summit participants with credentials will be seated first.
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Hotel Reservations |
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Hotel reservations should be made directly with Capital Plaza Hotel.
405 Wilkinson Blvd. Frankfort, Ky 40601
Phone Number: 502-227-5100
Fax Number: 502-875-7147
www.capitalplazaky.com
(Mention Kentucky Women's Health Summit for conference rate).
Single/Double $77/night; free daily parking.
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