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The Health Channel Women’s Health Fair will be the first Health Channel Health Fair of this kind with the intention of being done every year. It will be an event that brings together women in Miami-Dade County with different workshops that surround women’s health milestones such as menstruation, pregnancy, menopause and emotional health. Women will be able to interact with 33 different health and medical experts at booths that will focus on resources in the health space such as lactation, CPR, and on-site screenings.
It will take place on Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Miami-Dade College West Campus – 3rd Floor – 3800 NW 115th Ave, Doral, FL 33178.
This fun, free, educational event is open to all women in the South Florida area. Bring along the kids and have them enjoy the kid’s health corner with a special visit from Clifford the Big Red Dog and Miss Penny from KidVision Pre-K.
The first 100 women to RSVP on Eventbrite and attend the event will receive a Health Channel goodie bag filled with different health items.
Different raffles will be conducted every hour throughout the four hour period of the event. These raffles include gift certificates to local spas, four sessions to a Pilates class, $100 Publix grocery shopping spree, massage therapy sessions, and that’s just the start.
The seminars and breakout sessions taking place throughout the event include:
10:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Good Mood Foods
Main Stage
Follow along in a hands-on cooking experience with Lucette Talamas, Registered Dietitian for Baptist Health South Florida, as she shares a nutritious and easy Southwest Quinoa Bowl Recipe.
10:30 a.m.
Infant CPR and AED Breakout
Breakout Room
Learn how to properly perform CPR on an infant who’s stopped breathing during this breakout session led by Ready to Respond LLC.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Mommy Reset: Tackling Postpartum, Motherhood Pressures, and Social Media Comparison
Main Stage
Many mental health conditions impact women differently at different stages in life. Dr. Rachna Buxani Mirpuri, Mental Health Counselor, highlights PMS, anxiety, motherhood pressures and depression.
11:30 a.m.
Adult CPR and First Aid Breakout
Breakout Room
Gain lifesaving skills that can help you respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies with training performed by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
11:30 a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Main Stage
Dr. Lia Jiannine, Sexual Health Expert, Professor, and Host of Health Channel’s SEX TALK with Dr. Lia, shares tips on intimacy after pregnancy, vaginal dryness and much more.
12:00 p.m.
Oral Health: A Window to Your Overall Health Breakout
Breakout Room
Proper oral hygiene is essential for healthy teeth and gums. Dr. Dipak Joshi, Dentist, will explain the importance of maternal oral health, how parents can ensure their child maintains a healthy smile, and much more.
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Reverse Aging
Main Stage
Dr. Edgar Lobo Nieto, Aesthetic Medicine, shares the best and worst skin care practices, explains whether a facelift is right for you, and what a mommy makeover entails.
12:00 p.m.
Pilates
Show floor Experience
Enjoy a complimentary 30-minute floor Pilates class with Ariana, she’ll demonstrate a quick workout using one item — a balloon.
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Manage Menopause Naturally
Main Stage
Menopause expert discusses mood swings, sleep, brain fog and night sweats.
1:00 p.m.
Lactation Breakout
Breakout Room
Become a confident and empowered milk-making mama with tips from Jackson West Lactation Specialist, Fatima Gonzalez. Discover what milestones to expect in the first few hours, days and weeks of your breastfeeding journey.
1:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Wind Down Yoga
Show floor Experience
A yoga instructor leads the group in a mindful meditation session with low impact exercises.
To register for the free event go to https://allhealthtv.com/womens-health-fair
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