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EVENT SPONSORS
With the Northeast’s highest peak as a backdrop, and
the luxuriant and timeless grandeur of the OMNI
Mount Washington Resort plus elegant Dining Room
at your beck and call…how can you possibly go wrong?
Add to that the Presidential Wing & Spa, home to the
Resort’s Spa and Conference Center, and you have a
complete New England experience.
A beautiful setting...
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Presidential Conference Center & Spa
OMNI Mount Washington Resort
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015
7:30AM–4:00PM
Women’s Health
Conference
LRH’s 24th Annual North Country
IN THIS INCREDIBLY FUNNY, FAST-PACED AND
POTENTIALLY LIFE SAVING SESSION, attendees
will learn practical, doable strategies that they can
immediately put to use to bring more focus, mental
acuity, good health and happiness into their lives. They
will recognize what they have been repeatedly doing
(with the best of intentions) that adds to their stress
levels, and how to proactively change those behaviors.
dear
beautiful you…
this is YOUR life
(your very own life)
get to know YOUR soul
dance YOUR dance
sing YOUR song
take charge of YOUR story
love YOUR day
let YOUR heavy stuff go
SUNDAY EVENING FUN...
embrace YOUR blessings
Are you spending the night at the
OMNI Mount Washington Resort? Join us for some
fun on Sunday, May 10th, 6:00–10:00 pm!
kiss YOUR beloveds
thank YOUR everything
see YOUR place
stand in YOUR power
forgive YOUR mistakes
forgive YOUR enemies
drain YOUR secrets of their poison
Astrological (HOROSCOPE)
Readings by Susan
5:00–8:00pm • 15 Minute Sessions
Susan can help you find one thing that might
make you happy! Please stop by the Conference
Registration Desk to register.
heal YOUR pain
find YOUR tribe
rest YOUR body
Live Accoustic Music
by Matt Tellier
share YOUR talents
practice YOUR passions
8:00–10:00pm • The Cave
LIVE YOUR LIFE
LOVE YOUR LIFE
find YOUR bliss
because the best years of your life will happen as
soon as you open your hands to YOUR happiness.
She is the author of the Best Selling audio program,
12 Secrets to High Self-Esteem, 6 video programs and
the critically acclaimed book, True Power, the riveting
and true story of how she was kidnapped by an escaped
convict and held hostage at gunpoint for over 5 hours.
She shares her dramatic story in riveting detail as an
example of how we truly can overcome even the most
horrific obstacles that life throws at us. And yes, she
even can make THIS story funny!
Linda lives in Sarasota, FL with her meteorologist
husband (fondly known as the Weather Muffin) 3 dogs,
1 cat, and Buster the Big Alligator.
From award-winning dining to the Spa that
incorporates local botanicals into its rejuvenating
opportunities, to its endless list of outdoor recreational
options, OMNI Mount Washington Resort is a place
that reminds you how wonderful it is to be alive!
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KEYNOTE SPEA
Linda Larsen, CSP, awardwinning professional actor
and comedian, international
motivational speaker and
author, is passionately committed to helping
women live their happiest, healthiest and absolute best
lives. Her perfect combination of hilarious stories,
life-changing ideas and fun interaction has made her a
favorite presenter for groups like the American Heart
Association, eBay Women’s Leadership Initiative Europe,
Healthy Woman and Speaking of Women’s Health.
Comfortable Overnight Accommodations
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Discounted room rates for conference attendees are
available at the OMNI Mount Washington Resort on
the evening of Sunday, May 10 and Monday, May 11,
2015. Guest rooms will be available for $142 per room,
per night (single and double occupancy). A daily
charge of $20 will be added to the above rate structure
for each additional occupant above and beyond double
occupancy. Reservations must be made directly by
calling the OMNI Mount Washington Resort at
800-258-0330. Do not forget to mention that you are
attending the North Country Women’s Health
Conference.
With Motivational Speaker,
YOU! Super Hero! Super Star! Super Exhausted!
24th Annual North Country
Women’s Health Conference
Littleton Regional Healthcare
600 St. Johnsbury Road
Littleton, NH 03561
YOU! Super Hero! Super
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*All rates are subject to the 9% New Hampshire Rooms &
Meals Tax.
LRH is fortunate that businesses in the
community recognize the value in supporting
this worthwhile health-related event. A special
thanks to the following businesses:
MAJOR EVENT SPONSORS
LRH Auxiliary
CGI Benefits, Inc.
Griffin York & Krause
Mascoma Savings Bank
Sageview Advisory Group
EVENT SPONSORS
Advanced Graphic Communication
Bank of New Hampshire
Coca-Cola
Garnet Hill
Hackett, Valine & MacDonald, Inc.
Health Plans, Inc.
MRS
Passumpsic Savings Bank
Salmon Press - The Courier
Secured Network Services
Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank
LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE’S 24th
Annual North Country Women’s Health Conference
will be held on Monday, May 11, 2015 from 7:30 am–
4:00 pm at the OMNI Mount Washington Resort
Presidential Conference Center & Spa. This annual
event features many health-related topics affecting
women today. The Conference offers medical and
healthy lifestyle experts who provide a variety of workshops and vendors who bring valuable information and
a unique shopping experience. Attendees can enjoy
free health screenings, Reiki, Reflexology, and much
more. Register now for a relaxing and fun-filled day!
www.bravegirlsclub.com
See you on Sunday night!
“
Once she stopped rushing
through life,
she was amazed how much more life
she had time for.
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- unknown
Littleton Regional Healthcare’s North Country Women’s Health Conference
YOU! Super Hero! Super Star!
SCHEDULE 2015
Super Exhausted!
TIME
SPEAKER/ACTIVITY
9:15–10:15 am
Session IA
Registration, Continental Breakfast, Health Screenings
SESSION I (Choose One)
Lannette Madden, RN, ACE-AHFS, LMT, BCTMB
The Benefits of Massage Therapy*
IB
Susan Ackerman, M.Ed, M.A.T.
Quick Fix Techniques for Lowering Stress: A variety of short, fast , effective ways to deal with
stressful situations*
IC
Dougald MacArthur, DO, Orthopaedic Surgeon
& Holly D. Blodgett, APRN
Conservative and Surgical Arthritic Treatment Options*
ID
Jonathan Jones, MD, Rheumatologist
Keep your Immune System Healthy through Diet & Exercise!*
IE
Inga Johnson, BSW, MS, Director of Hospice & Palliative Care
Caring for the Caregiver*
1F
Karen E. Simone, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT, Director of New England
Poison Control
When Medication Becomes Poison: It’s all in how you take it!*
10:15–10:30 am
Mid-Morning Break - Vendor Alley, Health Screenings, FREE Chair Massages
10:30–11:30 am
SESSION II (Choose One)
Session IIA
Caryn Clark
The Spiritual Art of Aging*
IIB
Nicholas Marks, MD, Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Laughing and Sneezing is Tough If You are Incontinent - Diagnosis and Treatment*
IIC
Barbara Wilson, MD, Psychiatrist
Depression & Anxiety: The impact of both on your daily lives - Diagnosis & Treatment*
IID
Patrick Fitzpatrick, DO, Otolaryngologist
Treating Migraines with Botox® *
IIE
Kathy Hall, PT-CLT/LANA
Rehabilitation after Mastectomy - What are your options?*
IIF
Teresa Green, MD, Sleep Specialist
Sleep and Menopause*
11:30–11:45 am
11:45–1:00 pm
Late Morning Break - Vendor Alley, Health Screenings, FREE Chair Massages
GRAND BUFFET Luncheon & Networking
Main Ballroom
1:00–1:30 pm
Warren West, CEO, Littleton Regional Healthcare
Closing Remarks, Conference Evaluations - Keynote Introduction
1:30–2:30 pm
Keynote Linda Larsen, Motivational Speaker
YOU! Super Hero! Super Star! Super Exhausted! How to Effectively Help Others
Without Frying Your Golden Goose
2:30–2:45 pm
Book Sales and Signing
Main Ballroom
2:45–3:45 pm
SESSION III (Choose One)
Eric Mullins, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Wrist pain, wrist strain. Carpel Tunnel - From diagnosis to treatment!*
IIIB
Charles Hammer, MD, Dermatologist
The Sun and Your Skin*
IIIC
Emily Kelly, APRN, IBCLC
Painful Periods*
IIID
Cindy Noyes, M.Ed, Reiki Masters Teacher
Healing with Oils
IIIE
Catherine Flores, RN, BSN, MN, PhD, Director of Education & Staff
Development at LRH
Health by Chocolate*
IIIF
Caryn Clark, LMT, White Belt Nia Instructor; Judy Eddy, Licensed
Zumba Instructor; Carrie Myers-Smith, Personal Trainer
Have Fun with Fitness Demos: Zumba®, Nia, and Fit in 15
Stop by to claim your raffle prize!
Main Registration Desk
Session IIIA
4:00 pm
NURSING CREDIT AVAILABLE
*The North Country Health Consortium/Northern NH AHEC is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the Northeast Multistate Division, an accredited Approver by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing education activity was approved for 3 Nursing Contact Hours. Activity #323.
Conference Registration
YES, I will be attending the 2015 North Country Women’s Health Conference!
Name_______________________________________________________________________
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Address_____________________________________________________________________
q VISA q MasterCard q Discover q Check Enclosed
City/State/Zip________________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone (______) _______________ Email _________________________________
q YES. I will be requesting certification for nursing credit contact hours.
q $65.00 per person conference fee: includes continental breakfast, luncheon, keynote,
breakout sessions, health screenings, door prizes, gifts, vendors and much more.
q $50.00 Luncheon and keynote presentation fee: For those who cannot stay the whole day,
we are now offering an opportunity to attend the luncheon and keynote speaker. This
includes the luncheon, vendors and an enjoyable afternoon at the OMNI Mount
Washington Resort.
q
YES. I will attend the Sunday Evening Fun activities!
Card #____________________________________________
Expiration Date __________ /__________
SESSION CHOICES (choose only one topic per session)
Session I
qA qB qC qD q E q F
Session II
qA qB qC qD q E q F
Session III
qA qB qC qD q E q F
Register early as space is limited. We cannot refund
registration fees unless cancellations are received by
Monday, May 6th.
Make check payable to LRH and send along with your registration to: LRH Community Relations, 600 St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH 03561.
For additional information, call (603) 444-9304 or register online at: www.littletonhealthcare.org.
One Fabulous
RAFFLE TICKET
Take a chance to win spectacular raffle
prizes—gifts, handmade items, gift
certificates, and much more!
Fill out the following information and
send with your registration, or bring it
with you to the conference!
Name___________________________________
Street___________________________________
City_____________________________________
State/Zip_________________________________
Daytime Phone (_______) ___________________
Email___________________________________
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