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Kentucky Commission on Women host 2nd Annual Women’s Health Summit
 
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2009) - Joined by women’s health leaders and advocates from across the state, the Kentucky Commission on Women (COW) today hosted the 2nd Annual Women’s Health Summit: Changing the Grade in Kentucky.
 
Last year, the Commission on Women brought a diverse group of independent health coalitions and women’s advocates together to create a snapshot of the health status for Kentucky women as a whole. Over the course of two days, breakout sessions and plenary discussions allowed for the opportunity to share ideas on how to best aggressively fight for women’s health as a unified, statewide front.
 
The morning began this year with the opportunity for participants to enjoy “chair yoga” as a means of improving overall health by reducing stress levels. First Lady Jane Beshear and Lieutenant Governor Daniel Mongiardo then addressed summit attendees, affirming their deep commitment to improving the health of all Kentucky women.
 
“As an honorary co-chair of the Women’s Health Coalition, I know that here in Kentucky, we just aren’t talking the talk about changing the grade of women’s health, we are walking the walk and making tangible strides toward educating women statewide,” said Mrs. Beshear. “This conference demonstrates that it will take a holistic, community effort to truly turn the tide of health for mothers, sisters and daughters in our state.”
 
This year’s summit continued the successes of the previous year, while expanding and deepening discussions about some of the most pressing issues for Kentucky women today. Speakers and session leaders focused on topics ranging from heart disease—the number one killer of women in the Commonwealth—to oral health, depression, obesity and beyond.
 
“This year’s summit provides the opportunity to bring together leaders from all walks of life to discuss important health issues relating to women here in the Commonwealth,” said Lt. Governor Mongiardo. “By working together, we will change the grade of women’s health for generations to come, from Pikeville to Paducah.”
 
The day was highlighted by the Mary Breckenridge Pioneer in Women’s Health Award Luncheon. Breckinridge Award winner Representative Ruth Ann Palumbo of Fayette County was honored for her leadership in the development of a comprehensive women’s health legislative package and beyond. Additionally, summit participants heard from Lisa Codispoti of the National Women’s Law Center, who encouraged all conference participants to continue their diligent efforts.
 
“The Kentucky Commission on Women is dedicated to ensuring overall women’s health and well-being is a front burner issue,” said Executive Director Eleanor Jordan. “A woman is more likely to move into old age alone, infirmed and impoverished. We are the primary caretakers of children and extended family….we are 52 percent of the Kentucky population. It just makes good sense—we can’t really move Kentucky forward without formulating a woman-centered approach in our public health policy.”
 
For more information about the Summit, visit: http://women.ky.gov.

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