Let’s Get Stronger Together

Art, Jazz, Food and Health Screenings at Health Fair May 3 and 4 My name is Kathy Kastan. I survived a bypass when I was 42.  I know the unique challenges faced by women living with heart disease, and I’ve made advocating for women’s health my passion. As the director of the Duke Women's Health Initiative, I share my passion with women across the region and beyond. Women have unique health concerns, and need to work together to demand accurate diagnosis, proper treatment and exceptional care. That is why I encourage you to join me May 3 and 4 for an unprecedented series of events. Stronger Together: Fighting Disparities and the Leading Causes of Death in Women will redefine what a health fair should be. It harnesses the power of creative energy to reach all your senses. We believe the combination of music, food, art, education and health screenings will be a powerful motivator for change. You won’t just leave with the results of your screening. You’ll leave with a plan. Healthcare professionals will let you know what next steps you should take. On Friday, May 3, the Stronger Together: A Community Benefit Concert will feature: Prominent leaders discussing healthcare reform and its potential impact on women's health. Sandra Dubose-Gibson, the first bald beauty queen, who will share her story of empowerment Nnenna Freelon, a six-time GRAMMY-nominated international jazz artist performing with the Duke Medicine Orchestra and Choir. The concert will take place at the...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - Category: Pediatrics Tags: Women's Health Women's Heart Care Source Type: news