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| WOMEN'S
WELLNESS CONFERENCE |
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Wednesday,
August 27, 2003
Molly Pitcher Inn
Red Bank, NJ
Hosted by the
American College of Emergency Physicians, New Jersey Chapter
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Statement of Need
Women are expressing exhaustion and frustration due to
increasing demands placed on them. The pressure of being
asked to do it all is taking its toll. The Women's Wellness
Conference addresses ways to cope with balancing profession,
family, volunteer leadership, etc.
Target Audience
This program is designed specifically for women professionals
in the health care field (physicians, nurses, nurse managers,
administrators).
Program Objectives
Upon completion of this Conference, you should be able
to:
- Identify warning signs and symptoms of imbalance
- Learn ways to prevent becoming overwhelmed
- Gain powerful techniques for time management
- Know how to enlist the help of others to improve yourself
and your relationships
- Understand the mind/body connection as it pertains to
stress
- Learn one or two relaxation techniques designed to reduce
stress
- Be familiar with signs of menopause and what can be
done to help get through it
- Know how to re-energize your career and personal life
CME Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance
with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint
sponsorship of ACEP and NJ-ACEP. The American College of
Emergency Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing
medical education for physicians. The American College of
Emergency Physicians designates this educational activity
for a maximum of (TBD) Category I credits toward the AMA
Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim
only those credits that she actually spent in the educational
activity. Pending approval by the American College of Emergency
Physicians for 3 hours of ACEP Category I credit.
CEU Accreditation
Monmouth Medical Center is an approved provider of continuing
education for nurses, provider number P91-10/2004-2004,
by the New Jersey State Nurses Association. The New Jersey
State Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of
continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center's Commission on Accreditation. Accreditation refers
to recognition of continuing nursing education activities
only and does not imply Commission on Accreditation, or
NJSNA approval or endorsement of any product.
Disclosure
It is the policy of the American College of Emergency Physicians
to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific
rigor in all its sponsored educational programs. All faculty
participating in sponsored programs by ACEP and NJ-ACEP
are expected to disclose to the program audience any associated
or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to the content
of their presentation(s).
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PROGRAM |
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9:00 am Registration
Healthy Breakfast
9:30 am Welcome
Jennifer Waxler, DO, FACOEP, FACEP
9:45 am Balancing Your Life
Sherri Goldstein, LCSW
Are your needs being met? Can you juggle it all and be happy?
Skill building for a better you.
10:30 am Taking Care of Your Life
Delores J. Williams, MD
What should you be looking for as you approach menopause?
What body changes should you expect? What can you do?
11:15 am De-Stressing Your Life
Susan Weinstein, RN, BS, FACCE, C.Ht., HNC
An exploration of alternative therapies and relaxation
techniques.
12:00 noon Spa Luncheon
Re-energizing Your Life
Nancy Holecek, RN
Practical advice about ways to get a new lease on your
life.
1:15 pm Adjournment
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GUEST FACULTY |
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Sherri Goldstein, LCSW
Sherri Goldstein is a licensed clinical social worker in
private practice in Lawrenceville, NJ, with over 15 years
of experience. She holds both undergraduate and graduate
degrees from Rutgers University with additional focus on
administration and planning. Sherri previously worked in
a hospital setting interacting with both patients and medical
personnel on a multitude of life cycle events. Following
September 11, she was called upon by a Fortune 500 company
to provide crisis intervention and ongoing group sessions.
Currently, she counsels those plagued by depression and
anxiety as they attempt to cope with the stresses of everyday
life. Although she would like to say she is immune, Sherri
must also work to find a balance in her life. She is married
and has two daughters, ages seven and nine.
Nancy Holecek, RN
Nancy Holecek is the Senior Vice President for Patient
Care Services for the Saint Barnabas Health Care System
and in this position is responsible for all nursing and
related patient care activities at the nine acute care hospitals
within the company's system. Nancy serves as co-chair of
the systemwide Emergency Services Leadership Council and
Domestic Preparedness Committee, and is also a member of
the NJ Disaster Preparedness Health Care Infrastructure
Advisory Committee. Nancy has devoted her career to advancing
the profession of nursing. Her support at the staff level
has led to her high credibility and admiration with nurses
throughout the system who know her to be fair, especially
when it comes to tough decision-making. Her innovative models
of nursing care have been recognized among her profession
and serve as an example for other health care systems. She
has promoted the value of education for nurses as it relates
to patient care, patient satisfaction, nursing recruitment
and retention, and utilizes the resources available to her
to the fullest to achieve these goals.
Susan J. Weinstein, RN, BS, FACCE, C.Ht., HNC
Sue Weinstein is Director of Women's Health Education at
Saint Barnabas Medical Center. She is responsible for the
development and implementation of educational programs targeted
for the surrounding communities' female population. Susan's
work includes directing over 30 prenatal and new family
health educators, and she herself practices as a women's
health nurse educator and holistic nurse health counselor.
Susan is certified in holistic nursing, stress management,
hypnosis counseling, and is trained in mind/body nursing
through the Harvard-based Mind/Body Institute. Her field
of expertise includes stress-management, psychological preparation
for surgery and perimenopause and menopause counseling.
Susan lectures extensively on a variety of women's health
issues and has authored numerous articles published in both
professional and consumer magazines. Over the years, she
has received professional awards for her work and is known
as an expert in the field of women's health. She is married
and has two sons.
Delores J. Williams, MD
Delores Williams, MD is a Board Certified OB/Gyn private
practitioner since 1989. Prior to OB/Gyn residency, she
spent four years as a homemaker / parttime family practice
MD. Much of the office practice is spent counseling peri
and menopause women, and she gives lectures locally to medical
personnel and the public on issues surrounding menopause.
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REGISTRATION |
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NOTE: Space is limited - please register soon.
Please fill in the following form, or click
here for a PDF version of the form [637KB] to fax or
mail.
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