| Today's Date: Friday, November 21, 2008 |
| Women's Health And The Environment Free Conference At UPMC |
| Tuesday, September 02, 2008 |
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Women's Health & the Environment: New Science, New Solutions, a free conference sponsored by Teresa Heinz, The Heinz Endowments and Magee-Womens Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), will be held at Pittsburgh's David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Thursday, September 25. The conference will feature environmental scientists, writers and activists from around the country who will share the newest science in three areas essential to health in our everyday lives: air, water and food. Experts also will address the health effects of personal care products that are supposed to enhance the quality of our lives. In addition to scientific data to support the way in which toxins in our environment affect our health, presenters also will provide proven solutions to create a healthier environment. The conference will feature two keynote addresses: Nancy Nichols, journalist, editor, broadcaster and author of a recently published book, "Lake Effect," will present in the morning; and Diane MacEachern, founder and president of BigGreenPurse.com, the only web site in the United States dedicated specifically to transforming women's environmental concerns into measurable improvements in the quality of their lives, will provide the closing keynote address. In addition, there will be panel discussions featuring local and national experts who will speak about both the science and solutions on topics related to air, water, food and personal care products. The conference begins with registration at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:30 p.m. Individuals can register for the conference at www.womenshealthpittsburgh.org. UPMC asks to please refrain from wearing any frangrances or lotions on the day of the conference. |
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