Of Knowledg e And Health (NAPSA)—Spring, the season of renewal, can be a terrific time for women to renew their commitment to healthy living. Many women are “Everyday Super Heroes” who are women’s health and wellness. Women attending the upcoming event will receive a free copy of z] the Speaking of Women’s Health book, “A Few of Our Favorite responsible for not only their own well-being, but that of their fami- Things.” The book, which debuts May 3 at the Community Event, care of everyone else often leaves leaders and celebrities—of their lies, including children, spouses and aging parents. Taking good includes photos from “Everyday Super Heroes’—successful female women with less time to care for their own health—a harmful trade- favorite things. Attendees will also be encouraged to “Take a Pledge for Better off. So this season, “Take a Pledge for Better Health” and give your- self and those you love the gift of knowledge and health. Speaking of Women’s Health is an organization that’s helping womenfind waysto better health. This nonprofit foundation, found- ed in 1995 as a one-day women’s health event, is “dedicated to educating women to make informed decisions about health, well-being and personal safety for themselves and their families.” Speaking of Women’s Health has grown to more than 50 conferences and events nationwide, including two multicultural programs: Universal Sisters for women of color and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer for Hispanic women. In 2007, Speaking of Women’s Health launched “Growing Together, Con- necting for Life” for mothers (or other women of influence) and daughters ages 9-12. “Through all of our programs, our goal at Speaking of Women’s Health is to educate and empower i ES yy * he fn fk oe q Se yy d y THE BOOK + vouneNas yt Event attendees will receive a free book that includes tips for Health,” a commitment to overall health and well-being. Since the Speaking of Women’s Health “Take a Pledge” program launched more than four years ago, women have made more than 4.7 million pledges to improvetheir health by women,” says Dianne Dunkelman, making one small change in their daily lives. Speaking of Women’s Health women make more than 80 percent focuses on education, the impact of small changes and camaraderie “Everyday Super Heroes.” founder and CEO, Speaking of Women’s Health. “We know that of the health care decisions for their families, and we want to pro- vide them with the tools and resources to make small pledges that can improve their overall health. Our goal is to give women and their families the gift of good health.” On Saturday, May 3, Speaking of Women’s Health will join forces again with Wal-Mart to hold its annual Community Event atall 3,478 Wal-Mart stores across the United States—one of the largest single-day, free events focused on has found success because it between women. Millions have already taken to heart what they have learned at the events and women andtheir families are living better as a result. Give the gift of knowledge and health to the “Everyday Super Hero” in yourlife by attending a Speaking of Women’s Health Community Event near you. For more information about Speaking of Women’s Health or the Community Event at Wal-Mart, please visit www.speakingofwomens health.com.
