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Show Yourself Some Love

Women's Wellness Event

 

If you don't take care of you, who will?

Saturday, May 4, 2024
10 AM to 1:30 PM

Cultural Activities Center
3011 N. 3rd St.
Temple, TX 76501

Think of it this way: you're in a long-term relationship with yourself. If that relationship is going to thrive, you need to Show Yourself Some Love! Join us Saturday, May 4, 2024 for:

  • Keys to greater health and happiness from Patricia Sulak, MD
  • Strategies for adding "me time" to your schedule (it IS possible!) from Dr. Ariane Secrest
  • An intro to women-focused community services in the Temple area—from the women who provide them
  • Lunch
  • And more!

There is NO COST to attend. RSVP today.

This event is a gift to you from our sponsors. Parking at the Cultural Center is also free. Your RSVP helps us plan for things like seating and lunch, but if you have a last-minute addition to your group, bring them along. We'll make room.

Event Schedule

Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 10 AM to 1:30 PM

10 AM
Registration

Come in, sign in, grab a snack and find a seat.

10:30 AM
It's Time for an UPGRADE! KEYS To Greater Health & Happiness
Patricia J. Sulak, M.D.We are constantly upgrading our phones, computers and tablets for greater efficiency and productivity. It's time to UPGRADE the most important operating system: Our BRAIN and its trillions of units controlling every aspect of our lives! The GREAT NEWS: We all have the power to change the circuitry and dramatically improve our well-being, altering how we think, feel and act. It's the critical first step to making lasting changes. Dr. Sulak will share her personal journey, delineating why our best intentions often fail and the keys to making doable, lasting life changes. DON'T MISS this mind-blowing presentation!
11:05 AM
Putting YourSELF in the Schedule: Strategies to Make it Happen
Ariane Secrest, Ph.D., OTR, CHES®Women today have been told we can have it all, but with family, work and community activities, we often leave ourselves out of the schedule. Dr. Secrest will focus on practical strategies to make yourself a priority and emphasize ways to include 'me' time in your schedule. When we make our personal health a priority, everyone wins.
11:35 AM
Lunch break

Enjoy a light lunch on us and visit the resource tables.

12:15 PM
Women at the Helm: Leading the Charge for Community Health

Panel discussion.

12:55 PM
Visit resource tables

Chat with the speakers, pick up information and more.

Meet the Speakers

Patricia J. Sulak, M.D.

Patricia J. Sulak, M.D.

A physician, professor, author and renowned researcher and speaker, Dr. Sulak is passionate about improving the lives of everyone she encounters. She and her husband, Jeffrey A. Waxman, M.D., are co-founders of Living WELL Aware, a holistic wellness educational program. While internationally known for her innovative research on difficult women's medical issues, her current endeavor is assisting men and women of all ages in elevating their health and happiness.

More about Dr. Sulak

Patricia J. Sulak, M.D.

A physician, professor, author and renowned researcher and speaker, Dr. Sulak is passionate about improving the lives of everyone she encounters. She and her husband, Jeffrey A. Waxman, M.D., are co-founders of Living WELL Aware, a holistic wellness educational program. While internationally known for her innovative research on difficult women's medical issues, her current endeavor is assisting men and women of all ages in elevating their health and happiness.

More about Dr. Sulak

Ariane Secrest, Ph.D., OTR, CHES®

Ariane Secrest, Ph.D., OTR, CHES®

Ariane Hollub Secrest is the Founding Director of the UMHB Public Health Program and an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions. Dr. Secrest is originally from the small town of Weimar, Texas. Following high school, she attended Texas Woman's University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy in 2001. She went on to receive a Master of Education in Health Education from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003.

More about Dr. Secrest

Ariane Secrest, Ph.D., OTR, CHES®

Ariane Hollub Secrest is the Founding Director of the UMHB Public Health Program and an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions. Dr. Secrest is originally from the small town of Weimar, Texas. Following high school, she attended Texas Woman's University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy in 2001. She went on to receive a Master of Education in Health Education from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003.

More about Dr. Secrest

Participants subject to change

Panelists

Women at the Helm: Leading the Charge for Community Health

  • Georgette Greenwood
  • Annie McCall
  • Tara Stafford
  • Sherri Woytek
  • Amy Yeager

Georgette Greenwood

Executive Director, Lady of the Angels Maternity Shelter

Our Lady of the Angels Maternity Shelter (OLAMS) provides shelter to women in crisis pregnancies and post-partum by offering a loving and stable family environment to support the mother and child in their efforts to create a hopeful future for themselves.

Annie McCall

Executive Director, Hospice House

Our Hospice House in Belton, Texas, provides around-the-clock, family-style home care in a peaceful, compassionate environment where terminally ill residents can live and die with dignity, comfort and grace while being cared for with love - at no cost to those in need.

Tara Stafford

Director of Community Engagement, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan

Part of the Baylor Scott & White Health family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan insures more than 500,000 members with a service area that stretches over 171 counties in North, Central and West Texas. Tara is responsible for planning, developing and coordinating community outreach and member engagement activities for Baylor Scott & White Health Plan. Her team provides support to members who need assistance accessing healthcare as well as social services that impact overall health.

Sherri Woytek

Executive Director, Temple Community Clinic

Temple Community Clinic, with the support of donors and community partners, delivers quality care for the uninsured and underinsured within the healthcare gap, providing access to leading doctors, social work services and health and wellness education.

Amy Yeager

District Director, Bell County Public Health

The Bell County Public Health District provides services such as immunizations, sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing and prevention education, pregnancy testing and family planning services and disease surveillance services to eligible citizens of Bell and surrounding counties. Health protection services also include the provision of nutritional services through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program, consumer protection through the Environmental Health and Food Protection Program and the preservation of community function and safety through the Public Health Preparedness (PHEP) Program.

Directions

Where to go

Cultural Activities Center
3011 N. 3rd St.
Temple, TX 76501

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost?

There is NO CHARGE to anyone who wants to attend. This event is brought to you Baylor Scott & White Health Plan and our sponsors.

Do I need to register in advance / have a ticket?

Registration is encouraged but not required. We would appreciate you letting us know if you're coming and how many kids/adults are in your group, so we can plan how many snacks/giveaways to have on hand.

Do I have to have insurance through Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, RightCare or FirstCare?

No, this is a community-wide event open to any and every woman in Central Texas.

Can I bring my kids?

Yes, but please be advised that childcare will not be available.

Why should I come?

Women tend to put themselves last on their list of priorities — and that includes taking charge of their own health and wellbeing. But what happens if you get sidelined by a medical issue? Who will take care of everyone and everything then?

At this event, you will learn ways to Show Yourself Some Love so you can live a healthier, happier life. It's all part of our commitment to empower you to live well.

Do I need to stay the whole time?

If at all possible, yes. However, we understand that you have other commitments and may need to arrive late/leave early. Just know that you'll get the most out of the event if you're able to attend all the presentations.

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