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March 24 Annual Event will be the largest ever!
The 7th Annual KJLH Women’s Health
Forum-Plus Moves to
L.A. Convention Center
Pictured Center: Jacquie
Stephens, organizer, standing behind artist
Cidnee Wallace who donates art to a lucky winner
each year.
Healthcare is big business, and often too
expensive for too many women. That’s why, for
the past seven years, the women of KJLH have
hosted the KJLH Women’s Health Forum to bring
free health information and services to
audiences so large, they were bursting at the
seams. This year, organizers moved to the Los
Angeles Convention Center, Saturday March 24
from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m..
“We are excited about the bigger and better
location and program, so we added to the name –
KJLH Women’s Health Forum- Plus,”
said Jacquie Stephens, News and Public Affairs
director who spear heads the event. “Last year,
upwards of 2000 attendees flocked to the Forum
and there was barely enough space for our
exhibitors and sponsors. We decided to make a
change,” she said.
“We are so much more than a forum,” said
Lauretta Roberts, who works tirelessly on the
event. “We have started a movement for women to
gauge their progress toward good health. For
many, this is the only way they can get an
annual check up.” Attendees are encouraged to
wear workout clothes to take advantage of the
many exercise, yoga and other sessions. There
will be two panel discussions with health
experts, on Stephens popular “L.A. Speaks Out”
radio program featuring a special extended live
broadcast on Forum day. In addition to the
health expo with scores of exhibitors, there
will be screenings, demonstrations and new this
year--movies in the plush Convention
Center Theater.
Here are the details of the
7th Annual KJLH Women’s Health Forum
– Plus:
8:00 a.m. – 9 a.m. (Petree Hall Main Stage)
Panel #1: Community Health Councils
Industry experts will discuss health care issues
and community health resources. Included in the
discussion: Access to Quality Food, Improved
Nutrition, and tips on how to become
self-empowered to live healthier lives.
9:00 a.m. – 10 a.m. (Petree Hall Main Stage)
Panel #2: Physicians and Holistic Practitioners
will discuss health disparities: effects,
causes, and clinical trials. Areas included
are cardiovascular disease (the number one
killer of women), HIV/AIDS, HPV, Fibroids,
Hepatitis C, breast, uterine and reproductive
concerns.
8:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Rites of Passage Program:
This is a program carefully designed to engage
teen girls only. They will discuss and learn
about behavior modes, forms of etiquette, table
setting, conversing, exercise, dating, attire
and more. There will be plenty of time for
hands on art projects, modeling and modern
dance. It culminates with a fashion show by the
young ladies for their mothers and guests.
Participants receive free gifts!
Ongoing: Health Expo. Exhibitors (indoors)
representing a variety of health providers will
offer health screenings, including diabetes,
cholesterol and blood pressure screenings;
HIV/AIDS testing, spinal checks and pap tests.
Medical mobile units (outdoors) will be parked
on the outer area of Petree Hall). For
mammograms please call (800)793-8090 for an
appointment.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Break Out Rooms: Adult
attendees will be able to take advantage of one
on one discussion with physical and mental
health specialists, abuse and rape specialists,
and/or take part in instructed exercise and or
yoga. A special offering is the return of free
massage, popular with many attendees.
Ongoing: In the posh movie theater, there will
be an ongoing schedule of films –both
educational, entertaining on topics including
male female relationships.
The Los Angeles Convention Center is located at
1201 S. Figueroa St. in downtown Los Angeles,
near major public transportation. Carpooling is
suggested. Those driving should park near West
Hall.
Sponsors include:
City of Los Angeles Aids Coordinator’s Office,
Glaxo Smith Kline, the Brotherhood Crusade and
Donate Live California.
KJLH (102.3 FM) is a beloved station in the
community due, in part, to its long track record
of public service as well as its ownership by
the popular Stevie Wonder. The effort to host
the forum is largely a volunteer effort. Art
for the annual program features the unmistakable
style of Cidnee Wallace. Lucky attendees will
receive gift baskets and giveaways.
For additional information contact KJLH at (310)
330-2200, listen to updates at 102.3 FM or visit
www.KJLHRADIO.com .
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