Annual Women’s Health Awareness Luncheon focuses on ‘Nutrition Across the Ages’
Mississippi University for Women will hold its annual Women’s Health Awareness Luncheon, Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Pope Banquet Room of Hogarth Dining Hall. The luncheon is co-sponsored by Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle and The W’s Department of Health & Kinesiology.
This year’s topic, “Nutrition Across the Ages,” will be presented by Stephanie Markham, MS, RD, LD, a clinical dietitian and the Clinical Nutrition Manager at BMH-GT. Markham will provide valuable insights into women’s health, focusing on bone and heart health, debunking fad diets and clarifying myths about nutrition. Her presentation will also explore the connection between nutrition and diseases such as diabetes and cancer, offering practical advice on maintaining good health through balanced nutrition.
“This luncheon is a great opportunity for women to learn about nutrition and how it affects their overall health at every stage of life,” said Dr. Chad Murphy, coordinator of the Master of Public Health program.
Reservations are required, and seating is limited. To reserve a spot, please contact Belinda Hawkins at (662) 329-7225 or via email at bjhawkins@muw.edu .
For more information, please contact the Department of Health & Kinesiology at (662) 329-7225.
About the Department of Health and Kinesiology
The W’s Department of Health and Kinesiology offers a variety of undergraduate degree programs as well as a Master of Public Health program. With a curriculum focused on physical vitality, sport and dynamic exercise, graduates emerge as dedicated champions for well-being ready to serve as practitioners across diverse arenas – be it schools, vibrant communities, bustling worksites, frontline healthcare settings, or pivotal government agencies.