6th Annual Women on Wellness: Guidance for a Healthy Lifestyle

Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and Twin Cities Hospital are excited to present the 6^th Annual Women on Wellness symposium April 7, 2017, from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., at the Niceville Community Center.  This one day educational and energizing conference is aimed to help women achieve balance and success in life, work, and health. 

Attendees will hear dynamic presentations by local physicians and medical professionals, as well as renowned keynote speaker Melanie Carvell.  Join us to learn how to increase your resilience, lead a more balanced life and improve relationships, communications, and overall wellness.  To register and view the full agenda, visit www.WomenOnWellness.org or call 855-614-7274.  Attendees to this year’s event will receive a free, one year membership to H2U: Health to You—a health and wellness program provided by Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and Twin Cities Hospital. 

“This is an excellent chance for women in our area to hear knowledgeable and inspiring speakers on a variety of educational topics,” said Jenni Brunson, Marketing Manager, Twin Cities Hospital. “Whether you have personal health questions, are raising a family, or simply need a jumpstart to a ‘better you’ – there is something for every woman that attends.”

This year’s keynote speaker, Melanie Carvell, is a retired physical therapist from Bismarck, North Dakota. She is a captivating motivational speaker, tireless community volunteer, a certified Worksite Wellness Consultant, and published author. Melanie is an accomplished triathlete and six-time All American, representing USA Triathlon on eight World Championship teams, and winning a bronze medal in Germany in 1999. She trained at the U.S. Olympic Training Center and received the "Picture of Health" award from the State of North Dakota for being a leader in women's health. Melanie remains devoted to the small town values that shaped her life; her interactive presentation will inspire you to take charge of your health, reintegrating your body and spirit along the way to a happier, healthier life.

Additional speakers include local physicians and medical professionals Dr. Michael Miller, Dr. Nathaniel Ruttig, Dr. George vonHilsheimer, Whitney Temple, RD, and more! 

Special thanks to our 2017 Media Sponsors: Northwest Florida Daily News, Coast 93.3, Nash FM 105.5, and Z96.  Corporate Table sponsorships are available; for more information, call 850-729-9460.
 
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center is a 257-bed full-service hospital with over 200 of the most highly respected and qualified physicians in the area. It is recognized as a Top General Hospital for excellence in quality care and patient safety. It is the only acute care hospital in the Tri-County area that offers open heart surgery, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. Its expanded emergency services include a dedicated Pediatric ER, 24/7 Destin ER and a full-service 24/7 Fort Walton Beach ER. Also, with state approval to accept all trauma patients from EMS, Fort Walton Beach Medical Center will soon have the area’s only Level II Trauma Center.

Twin Cities Hospital is a 65-bed acute care hospital with a medical staff of over 150 physicians. It offers all private rooms and the area’s only Certified Spine Surgery Program and the area’s first Certified Orthopedic Joint Replacement Program, in addition to a state-of-the-art surgery center.  Twin Cities Hospital also has 24 hour emergency services, a critical care unit, Certified Diabetes Education Program, and a variety of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging and laboratory services.  Located at Highway 85 N and College Boulevard in Niceville, Twin Cities Hospital also has the area’s only hospital based Wellness Center, offering a variety of health related seminars throughout the year.  For more information, please visit TCHospital.com or call (850) 678-4131.