Media Advisory: L.A. Care Celebrates Women's Health Month with A Morning of "Me" Time

WHAT:              L.A. Care celebrates A Morning of “Me” Time

 
WHO:                ALL WOMEN ARE INVITED
                           Mother Love, Author and Radio Personality
                           Martha Navarro, Self-Esteem Expert 
                           Dr. Elaine Batchlor, Chief Medical Officer at L.A. Care Health Plan
                           ABCs of Women's Health Committee: L.A. Care Health Plan, ABC 7, L.A.
                           County Office of Women’s Health, American Cancer Society, American
                           Diabetes Association, and Aetna.
 
WHEN:            Thursday October 1, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
 
WHERE:          L.A. Care’s Family Resource Center
                           Plaza Mexico
                           3180 E. Imperial Highway
                           Lynwood, CA  90262
                           Parking is FREE
 
WHY:                L.A. Care celebrates Women’s Health Month with an extraordinary event
                           intended to raise awareness about the importance of staying healthy--
                           physically, mentally and emotionally--to live longer, happier lives and be
                           able to take care of loved ones.  The event is designed to give women
                           time to pamper themselves and educate them on how to stay healthy.   
 
FREE PAMPERING ACTIVITIES: 
• FREE 10-Minute Massages
• FREE Blood Pressure Screenings
• FREE Healthy Snacks and Refreshments
• FREE Childcare Provided
• Raffle Prizes
• Women’s Health Information
• Tips on Healthy Living and Self-Esteem
• Opportunity to Sign Up for FREE Health Education and Exercise Classes
 
PHOTO & VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES: 
• Ongoing Health Screenings
• Mother Love and Martha Navarro Providing Tips on Healthy Living and Self-Esteem
• English and Spanish Spokespersons Available

 

About L.A. Care Health Plan

L.A. Care Health Plan is the largest health plan in Los Angeles County serving more than one of every four Angelenos. It is also the largest publicly operated plan in the country. L.A. Care offers four health coverage plans including Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Covered™, L.A. Care Medicare Plus and the PASC-SEIU Homecare Workers Health Care Plan, all dedicated to being accountable and responsive to members. As a public entity, L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for L.A. County's low-income communities, and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose. L.A. Care prioritizes quality, access and inclusion, elevating health care for all of L.A. County. For more information, follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Media Contact
Penny Griego | Media Relations Specialist
213.694.1250 x 4560
310.613.8309 | Mobile
pgriego@lacare.org
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