Released on: July 24, 2008, 7:49 am

Press Release Author: MMI Associates, Inc.

Industry: Non Profit

Press Release Summary: Community Leaders To Oversee Raleigh Women\'s Health Conference

Press Release Body: RALEIGH, N.C. - Dr. Lisa Roberts, co-chair of Speaking of Women\'s Health (www.swhraleigh.com) and president and CEO of Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced the organization\'s 2008 executive committee members. This group of leading Triangle businesswomen will be responsible for overseeing the Speaking of Women\'s Health conference to be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center, located at 2 E. South St. The executive committee is comprised of the event\'s co-chairs, staff members of the presenting sponsor, the beneficiary partner\'s development personnel, a National Speaking of Women\'s Health (NSWH) Foundation representative and the heads of each sub-committee.

The 2008 executive committee includes:
. Erika Mangrum, Iatria Spa, co-chair
. Dr. Lisa Roberts, M.D., Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC, co-chair
. Angela Baylis, Triangle Wellness & Sports Center
. Terry Haggerty, First Citizens Bank
. Rebecca Smith, Brookdale Senior Living
. Megan Muzychka, Wake County Human Services
. Keri Medlin, Campbell University, School of Pharmacy
. Patty Briguglio, MMI Associates, Inc.
. Diane Kuehn, VisionPoint Marketing
. Lisa Feierstein, Active Health Care
. Anya Gordon, Irregardless Café
. Judy Little, Ameriprise Financial
. Leslie Douglas, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston
. Brenda Dobrick, Ameriprise Financial
. Adrian Bond, DuPree & Webb Insurance
. Shawna Hale, First Citizens Bank
. Tobi Bowen, Resources for Seniors
. Gerry Massey, Resources for Seniors
. Kimberly Pate, Resources for Seniors
. Michele Jonczak, WakeMed Health & Hospitals
. Brooke VonHoene, National Speaking of Women\'s Health Foundation

Related Links:
www.swhraleigh.com
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News Facts:
. Dr. Lisa Roberts, co-chair of Speaking of Women\'s Health (www.swhraleigh.com) and president and CEO of Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced the organization\'s 2008 executive committee members.
. This group of leading Triangle businesswomen will be responsible for overseeing the Speaking of Women\'s Health conference to be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center, located at 2 E. South St.
. The committee is comprised of the event\'s co-chairs, staff members of the presenting sponsor, the beneficiary partner\'s development personnel, a National Speaking of Women\'s Health (NSWH) Foundation representative and the heads of each sub-committee.

Quotes:
\"I am pleased to announce this outstanding group of Triangle women as our 2008 committee,\" said Roberts. \"These women are an integral part of organizing the Speaking of Women\'s Health conference and will ensure its success this year.\"

About Speaking of Women\'s Health:
The National Speaking of Women\'s Health Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose mission is \"to educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.\" Founded in 1996, Speaking of Women\'s Health ® (SWH) hosts more than 40 conferences and events across the country, educating and empowering women in a pampering environment. The national foundation works with community hospitals and organizations at a grassroots level, and reinvests into local women\'s health through Community Investment Grants. SWH includes two Minority Health Programs - Universal Sisters and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer; community events and education centers with free health brochures in Wal-Mart stores nationwide; and a weekly television show, Lifetime\'s Speaking of Women\'s Health. Please visit www.swhRaleigh.com or call (866) SWH-INFO for more information.

Keywords:
Speaking of Women\'s Health Conference, Committee Members, Raleigh Convention Center, Executive Committee, Raleigh, Erika Mangrum, Iatria Spa, Dr. Lisa Roberts, M.D., Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC, Angela Baylis, Triangle Wellness & Sports Center, Terry Haggerty, First Citizens Bank, Rebecca Smith, Brookdale Senior Living , Megan Muzychka, Wake County Human Services, Keri Medlin, Campbell University, School of Pharmacy, Patty Briguglio, MMI Associates, Inc., Diane Kuehn, VisionPoint Marketing, Lisa Feierstein, Active Health Care, Anya Gordon, Irregardless Café, Judy Little, Ameriprise Financial, Leslie Douglas, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, Brenda Dobrick, Ameriprise Financial, Adrian Bond, DuPree & Webb Insurance, Shawna Hale, First Citizens Bank, Tobi Bowen, Resources for Seniors, Gerry Massey, Kimberly Pate, Michele Jonczak, WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Brooke VonHoene, National Speaking of Women\'s Health Foundation

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