Morning Keynote Speaker
Pam Peeke MD, MPH, FACP
“Discovering Your Everyday Super Heroes”

Dr. Peeke is an internationally renowned expert and speaker in women’s health, fitness and nutrition. Dr. Peeke has been recognized by the National Institutes of Health as one of the leading women physicians in America and has been named one of America’s top physicians by the Consumer’s Research Council of America. Dr. Peeke is Chief Medical Correspondent for Discovery Health TV, and host of the award winning National Body Challenge series, as well as her newly launched Fit to Live reality show. Branded as the “doc who walks the talk”, Dr. Peeke uses her trademark wit and wisdom as an “edutainer”, guiding women through life’s challenges. She is a member of Oprah’s O team of medical experts, Fitness magazine columnist, in-studio expert for the Today Show and CNN, and she is the New York Times bestselling author of Fight Fat after Forty, Body for Life for Women, and Fit to Live.

 


Afternoon Keynote Speaker
Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant
The Biology and Power of Belief

Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant is a relationship specialist, certified sex counselor, media psychologist, private consultant and national public speaker. On the lecture circuit, Dr. Grant is called “The Energizer,” and is known for her enthusiastic, encouraging messages for today and tomorrow. Her best-selling book, The Best Kind of Loving, is about healing relationships. Dr. Grant writes a monthly advice column in Essence Magazine, is a diplomat of the American Board of Sexology, Washington, D.C., and frequently appears on television and radio shows, including the Oprah Winfrey Show, The News Hour with Jim Lehrer on PBS, Black Entertainment Television (BET), National Public Radio, CBS News and CNN.

 


Morning Breakout Sessions I
10:40 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Making the Most of Your Doctor’s Appointment
Room: Date Palm A
Sponsored by: Stryker Orthopaedics
Presented by: Robert S. Oller, D.O.

Stress Release Body and Mind
Room: Date Palm B
Sponsored by: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida
Presented by: J. Grace Eves, R.N., B.A., M.M.

Ten Cosmetic Do’s and Don’ts: A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon’s Point of View
Room: Spanish Palm A
Sponsored by: Cleveland Clinic Florida
Presented by: Martin J. Newman, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Menopause and Natural Remedies
Room: Spanish Palm B
Sponsored by: Nova Southeastern University
Presented by: Kenneth E. Johnson, D.O., F.A.C.O.O.G.

Your Joint Pain is Personal…So is Your Treatment
Room: Caribbean Palm A
Sponsored by: Stryker Orthopaedics
Presented by: Preetesh Patel, M.D.

Feel Younger Than Your Actual Age
Room: Caribbean Palm B
Sponsored by: The Miami Institute for Age Management and Intervention
Presented by: Juan J. Remos, M.D.

Great Nutrition, Greater Benefits
Shop Along With a Registered Dietician

Room: Coconut Palm A
Sponsored by: Dairy Farmers, Inc.
Presented by: Marcia Batista, M.B.A., M.S., R.D.

Discovering the ‘Super Powers’ of Smart Skincare
Room: Coconut Palm B
Sponsored by: L’Oréal Paris, Maybelline New York and Garnier
Presented by: Sherrie Bullard M.D.

 

Afternoon Breakout Sessions II
2:30 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Discover Your Everyday ‘Me Time’
Room: Date Palm A
Sponsored by: Huggies
Presented by: Roni Cohen Leiderman, Ph.D.

Health News Below Your “Super Hero” Belt: - For Women and the Girls in Their Lives
Room: Date Palm B
Sponsored by: Merck
Presented by: Michelle L. Johnson, D.O. F.A.C.O.P.

Fatigue: Effective Ways to Cultivate Energy
Room: Spanish Palm A
Sponsored by: Canyon Ranch Health Resorts
Presented by: Karen Koffler, M.D.

You and Your Heart – What You Need to Know
Room: Spanish Palm B
Sponsored by: National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation
Presented by: Mercedes K.C. Dullum, M.D.

Parents/Grandparents: Learn How to Keep Your Children Safe In School
Room: Caribbean Palm A
Sponsored by: WPBT Channel 2
Presented by: Ralph E. (Gene) Cash , Ph.D., N.C.S.P.

The New Fountain of Youth
Room: Caribbean Palm B
Sponsored by: CelVida
Presented by: Chester A. Amedia, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.P. and Joan A. Cianciolo, R.N., C.N.N.

Strong Women, Strong Bones
Room: Coconut Palm A
Sponsored by: Novartis
Presented by: Isador Lieberman, M.D.

Diabetes: Prevention and Treatment
Room: Coconut Palm B
Sponsored by: National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation
Presented by: Carmen-Vanessa Villabona, M.D.

 

Afternoon Breakout Sessions III
3:20 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Reiki and Wellness
Room: Date Palm A
Sponsored by: WPBT Channel 2
Presented by: Linda Gettinger-Dinner, Ph.D.

Speaking of Women’s Sexual Health
Room: Date Palm B
Sponsored by: WPBT Channel 2
Presented by: Rhonda Fine, Ph.D., A.R.N.P., M.S.N.

Finding the Love of Your Life in Today’s World
Room: Spanish Palm A
Sponsored by: WPBT Channel 2
Presented by: Ann Robbins

Healthy Weight Makes You a Healthy Woman
Room: Spanish Palm B
Sponsored by: WPBT Channel 2
Presented by: Marilyn Smith Gordon M.S., R.D., L.D.N.

Alleviating Stress with Self-Hypnosis
Room: Caribbean Palm B
Sponsored by: WPBT Channel 2
Presented by: Roxanne Bamond, Ph.D., L.M.F.T.

 

   

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