Dr. Vonda Wright Ignites National Conversation on Women's Health in Pittsburgh with Inaugural Conference: "Women's Health Conversations: Prioritizing Your Body, Brains and Bliss"

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Aug 28, 2013, 09:23 ET

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonda Wright, MD, is igniting a national conversation about women's health, and the conversation is starting in Pittsburgh.

"Women's Health Conversations: Prioritizing Your Body, Brains and Bliss"

The inaugural conference, (www.womenshealthconversations.com) for influential, non-medical women will take place on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at Pittsburgh's Consol Energy Center. The conference features highly credentialed, nationally known speakers in vibrant conversations to equip women to fortify their bodies, build their brains, live the life they envision and make the best health choices.

The day-long event features a line up of nationally renowned experts and was created and is presented by Vonda Wright, MD, orthopedic surgeon, founder of UmuvU.com and author of Fitness after 40 and Dr. Vonda Wright's Guide to Thrive: 4 Steps to Body, Brains and Bliss.

"Women's Health Conversations will be a dynamic, highly interactive, information-packed day of edu-tainment featuring leading health experts, breakout sessions and panel discussions," explains Wright. "We'll give women access to tools and resources to move them to their best lives. In the span of eight short hours, women will learn the skills they need to transform from surviving to thriving."

In addition to participating in plenary sessions, attendees will join in a number of breakout sessions. Among the panelists and their topics are the following:

Jennifer Berman – For Women Only: Overcoming Sexual Dysfunction and Reclaiming Your Sex Life
Donna Hill Howes – Take Charge of Your Healthcare: Tips to Help Women Succeed
Cindy Haines – How to Make Empowered Decisions Using the Internet
Barbara Ficarra – Consumer Engagement: How Social Media and Digital Technology is Changing Healthcare
Andrea Metcalf – Practical Ways to Squeeze Activity into Your Busy Life
Suzanne Steinbaum – Every Woman's Guide to a Heart Healthy Life
Kate Appleton – The ABCs and DD (do's and don'ts) of Breast Health
Joseph Maroon – How to Activate Your Genes to Live Longer and Healthier
Joe Colella – Skinny Girls Just Don't Get It: The Real Woman's Guide to Good Nutrition

There also will be concurrent conversations on the following topics: Re-invention/New Directions/New Adventures: How to Live the Life You Envision; Wealth and Financial Tips Every Woman Should Know; and Rapid Fire Ask the Doc: An Open Conversation on Your Health.

"This will be a day of thoughtful, educational, entertaining conversations," explains Wright. "We'll learn together and laugh together. Attendees will leave ready to live their best lives."

Adding to the day's conversations will be a number of exhibitors as well as a sports memorabilia auction whose proceeds will benefit the Ladies Hospital Aid Society.

Cost to participate in Women's Health Conversations is $195. Attendance is limited to 300 people. For more information and to register, visit www.WomensHealthConversations.com.

Speakers: http://www.womenshealthconversations.com/speakers.html

Vonda Wright: http://www.vondawright.com

SOURCE Women's Health Conversations