Women's Heart Week 2003- Events and Sponsors

Women’s Heart Week 2003
Events and Sponsors

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February 1

Dory Altmann, MD
cardiologist

Dr. Altmann addressed heart disease as it affects women, recognizing "atypical" symptoms and the importance of responding to symptoms quickly to benefit from emergency care. Dr. Altmann was listed in "America's Best Doctors" and is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, interventional cardiology, and nuclear cardiology. He is Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a Fellow of the Society for Coronary Angiography and Interventions.

Kathrine Switzer
marathon runner, author, lecturer

Kathrine will always be best known as the woman who challenged the all-male tradition of the Boston Marathon and became the first woman to officially enter and run the event. Her entry in the Boston Marathon created an uproar and gained her worldwide notoriety when a race official tried to forcibly remove her from the competition. Three decades later, the incident continues to capture the public's attention. Since then, Switzer has dedicated her multi-faceted career to creating opportunities and equal sport status for women.

Ms. Switzer is WHF's National Spokeswoman to promote Women and Walking.

Doris McMillon
veteran journalist, newscaster, producer, media consultant, actress

Doris McMillon moderated Women's Heart Wellness Day Talk Show: Putting a Face on Heart Disease. Doris has worked with NIH and THE HEART TRUTH campaign and is committed to advancing the heart health and awareness of American women, especially women of color.

Chef Cindy Groman
culinary specialist at Wegmans

A graduate of the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America, Chef Cindy Groman has had a lifetime of experience in perfecting the culinary arts. She has created her masterpieces at Virginia's' historic Williamsburg Inn and has taught at Johnson and Wales University's College of Culinary Arts. She has also worked as a Chef at Shawnee On the Delaware and the Mountain Manor Inn in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains. Not only is she capable of presenting world class cuisine in a flawlessly professional style, she also has easy-to-do comfort foods down to a science. We guarantee you will enjoy discovering her trade secrets, tasting her culinary creations and learning great new recipes that you can try at home. It isn't enough that Chef Cindy Groman loves what she does…she wants you to love it too!

Cynthia Ann Stephans
Mrs. New Jersey 2002
stroke survivor

Cynthia Ann Stephens is a remarkable woman. Not only did Cindy survive a near-fatal stroke two years ago, she also overcame incredible odds, entered into a state beauty pageant and won the title! Mrs. New Jersey 2002 serves as Women's Heart Foundation's National Spokeswoman for Stroke Awareness and was a member of panel discussion /Talk Show to inform women about signs and symptoms of stroke. Her message to all women: Never give up your dream!

February 2

Shopping for a Healthy Heart at Wegmans, Nassau Park Blvd, Princeton, NJ

1:00 -3:00 pm

To reserve, email admin@womensheartfoundation.org

Specify time: 1:00 pm / 1:45 pm / 2:30 pm

February 3

Mehmet Oz
heart surgeon, author, lecturer

Heart transplant surgeon and famed author of "Healing from the Heart" will discuss how improving the healthcare system for women will benefit all. In his practice at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York, Dr. Oz endorses use of holistic alternative treatment modalities that foster wellness. His blending of traditional medicine with alternative is a true "east meets west", representing medicine of the future.

Dinner with Dr. Oz

5:00 -7:00 pm

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brusnwick

Arline and Henry Schwartzman Courtyard

Tickets: $25

To reserve, call (866) 449-6626

February 4

Shopping for a Healthy Heart at Kings Super Market, Verona, NJ

2:00 -4:00 pm

To reserve, email admin@womensheartfoundation.org

Specify time: 2:00 pm / 2:45 pm / 3:30 pm

February 5

Medication Safety Program at RWJUH, NJ, Room CAB #1302

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

FREE

Light meal served

Presenter: Sarjita Naik, PharmD and Joe Roney, CEO of the New Jersey Pharmacists Associatio

To reserve, call (866) 449-6626

February 6

Shopping for a Healthy Heart at site TBD

February 7

Celebration for Women's Heart Week Volunteers
(by invitation only)

Women’s Heart Week 2003
Sponsor


Gold Sponsors


	Silver Sponsors
	Tobacco Dependence Program, UMDNJ School of Public Health
	Bronze Sponsors
Ryka Shoes	Party Rentals Ltd.	Spirit of Women
	Corporate Sponsors
Roma Federal Savings Bank	Andora & Romano Attorneys at Law	King's Super Market
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton	LifeScan by Johnson & Johnson	Sound Vandalz
Molnlycke	Workout World of New Brunswick	Tri-State Hospital Supply Corporation
Krystine Biesaga, DC, Chiropractic Services	Rainbow Light	Pisauro, Levy & Palumbo, CPAs
Ellen Lange Skin Care	American Woman Health and Fitness Center	RWJUH Auxilliary
Dream Su Crockett Massage Therapy	Benjamin Reid, CMT	Sheila McNeil, Foot Massage
Patty Anne Hart-Yoga Now	Maryanne Carroll, Pump Class	Starbucks Coffee
June Counterman-Tai Chi Spirit	A-Delta Massage Therapy	Medtronic Mini-Med
Verizon Wireless	Yvette Dicente-Pilates	Womanspace
The Sharing Network	Mastoris Diner	Nikken Wellness

Private Benefactors
Annonymous	The Daly and Carlson Families	Annonymous

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