Speaking Of Women’s Health Names Luncheon Keynote Speaker

Raleigh, NC, August 30, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Dr. Lisa Roberts, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president and CEO of Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced that Linda Larsen, a professional who helps people increase communication and self-esteem worldwide, will be the luncheon keynote speaker for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health Conference to be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center, located at 2 E. South St. Larsen’s presentation, “Staying Right Side Up When Everything’s Upside Down,” will give participants practical ways to achieve excellence in challenging times. Larsen is the author of five video games and two audio programs, including “12 Secrets to High Self-Esteem,” which has sold more than 80,000 copies.

Speaking of Women’s Health is an event designed to influence women in making informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety. The theme for this year’s event is “Discovering Your Everyday Super Hero,” which encourages women to develop and recognize the super hero characteristics within themselves and others. For more information about the event, call (919) 713-1543 or visit www.swhraleigh.com.

“We look forward to the motivating speech Linda Larsen will give at the conference,” said Roberts. “Her presentation will encourage participants to constantly put forth their best effort even when they want to give up.”

About Speaking of Women’s Health:
The National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), nonprofit organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose mission is “to educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.” Founded in 1996, Speaking of Women’s Health ® (SWH) hosts more than 50 conferences and events across the country, educating and empowering women in a pampering environment. The national foundation works with community hospitals and organizations at a grassroots level, and reinvests into local women’s health through Community Investment Grants. SWH includes two Minority Health Programs – Universal Sisters and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer; community events and education centers with free health brochures in Wal-Mart stores nationwide; and a weekly television show, Lifetime’s Speaking of Women’s Health. Please visit www.speakingofwomenshealth.com or call 1-866-SWH-INFO for more information.

Patty Briguglio
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