Spirit of Women
Medical Center of Lewisville supports the ongoing celebration of women’s health because we believe that knowledge and community support are the keys to wellness. Women make nearly 80% of all healthcare decisions for their families. That’s why Medical Center of Lewisville has joined the Spirit of Women® network as the exclusive hospital for southern Denton County. Spirit of Women is an elite coalition of American hospitals and healthcare providers that ascribe to high standards of excellence in women’s health, education, and community outreach.
The success of Spirit of Women lies in the synergy between local and regional hospitals, national corporations, and media partners that is replicated in communities across the country leveraging strength in numbers and common goals. Spirit of Women brings together traditional women’s health services at Medical Center of Lewisville with a focus on living a healthier lifestyle, preventative care and activities designed to celebrate the Spirit of Women.
Spirit of Women hospitals are committed to making good health easier and to help women and their families take action that results in better health. Spirit of Women hospitals aspire to the highest standards in women’s health outreach and clinical care. Spirit hospitals also uphold Seven Standards for Excellence in Women’s Health that guarantee that the experience at a Spirit hospital will be sensitive and customized to individual healthcare needs.
Medical Center of Lewisville will offer a wide variety of Spirit of Women programs that might include major educational programs with nationally-recognized speakers, exciting community wellness events, membership programs, support groups, health and other creative outreach activities. Programs are implemented throughout the country and address health topics such as menopause, cancer, incontinence, diabetes, heart disease, healthy pregnancy, and many more.
Spirit of Women 2012 Events
MCL’s Spirit of Women program is dedicated to sponsoring events throughout the year that feature health education topics, and of course... entertainment and FUN! All events start at 6:30pm. For specific information or to RSVP for an event, call 972.420.1880.
June 4 - Ageless Beauty
This event will focus on how to achieve Ageless Beauty! After all, younger-looking vibrant skin is what we
all want!
Guest speaker: Sonya Ellis BSN, RN, Corinthian Wellness Spa. "I have a real commitment to providing excellent care & results in a relaxed and professional environment." - Sonya Ellis, RN, BSN
There will be a makeup artist and aesthetician as well as Sonya to answer your questions.
August 6 - Hygiene Beyond Hand Washing
Hygiene Beyond Hand Washing stresses the importance of teaching hygiene regimens throughout early childhood to help prevent common conditions children may experience during puberty.
While the need for even basic hygiene routines, such as hand washing, is important as young children, it’s amplified as they reach their teenage years. Hygiene Beyond Hand Washing explains how teaching children these routines early can help stave off many common problems teenagers experience as their bodies change.
Children typically begin to notice a change in their bodies between the ages of eight and twelve, when changes in glands can begin to produce excess oil production, in turn leading to acne and body odor. Simple tips, such as washing your face regularly and switching to fabrics such as cotton that allow the body to cool itself down can prevent the embarrassment teenagers often face as they learn how to deal with the changes.
September 10 - Top 5 Secrets of Centurions
According to the CDC’s State of Aging and Health in America 2007, “the current growth in the number and proportion of older adults living in the United States is unprecedented in our nation’s history. Two factors—longer lives and aging baby boomers—will double the population of Americans aged 65 or older during the next 25 years.”
Five Secrets of Centenarians provides insider tips of how to make the most of the many years ahead by making healthier decisions early on. Tips include eating a balanced diet, practicing home safety, maintaining a relationship with your physician, and more.
October 18 - Spirit Girl’s Night Out - Be Dazzling!
Spirit Girls’ Night Out® is a multi-generational event that encourages women to be dazzling by improving their health and well-being. Through fun and camaraderie with other women, you will learn how to maintain your best breast and overall health and live vibrantly.
This event is held this year at Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater at 6:30pm. Dinner and drinks will be served along with door prizes and giveaways.
Plan to bring your friends, coworkers, and sisters to this informative event!
November 12 - Dying to be Thin
About 3 percent of U.S.adolescents are affected by an eating disorder, but most do not receive treatment for their specific eating condition, according to a 2011 National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)-funded study.
Eating disorders have reached epidemic levels in the U.S. and abroad. What’s scarier? It affects our children: research shows that 42% of first- to third-grade girls wish they were thinner, and 81% of 10-year-olds have a fear of being fat. In fact, eating disorders in children typically begin between ages 11 and 13. Dying to be Thin will inform you on how you can prevent eating disorders in yourself and the ones you love.
December 3 - Cents and Sensibility
We know the power of stress and where it often originates: work, family, and money—especially around the holidays. We are jumping one step ahead of the stress beast with Cents and Sensibility, a fresh take on old problems: financial planning and weight gain.
Cents and Sensibility offers tips on how to keep your wallet and waist size in check during times like holidays when it’s easiest to lose control of both.
The American Psychological Association, reports that 73 percent of Americans name money as their number one reason for stress. Cents and Sensibility shows how easy tips, such as setting a budget and planning ahead, can help reduce your stress when the time that gift giving comes around. The program also teaches how healthy twists on holiday food favorites, along with sticking to an exercise routine, can allow you to enjoy that second helping without paying for it on your waistline.
*Dates and topics are subject to change
To RSVP for any of these events, contact Shawn.hoffman@hcahealthcare.com or 972-420-1880.
Spirit of Women Magazine
As a member of Spirit of Women®, you will receive a complimentary on-line link to Spirit Magazine.
For more information on The Spirit of Women Foundation, visit www.spiritofwomen.com. To learn more about upcoming Spirit of Women events at Medical Center of Lewisville, check out our classes & events page or contact Shawn Hoffman - email shawn.hoffman@hcahealthcare.com or phone 972.420.1880.
Family Life Education
The Family Life Education booklet includes a schedule of 2012 classes and events at Medical Center of Lewisville. These classes consist of Prenatal Education, Breastfeeding, Parenting, Sibling Classes, and also Spirit of Women events. Click on the image to the right to view a full-size PDF of the brochure. Hurry and register as space is limited!