WHITTINGTON, Ill. (Heartland News) - The Marion VA Health Care System will have a special event geared toward the health of female servicemembers.
The Veteran, Valor & Voice women’s health symposium is set for Friday, October 23.
It will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rend Lake Event Center and Golf Course, located at 12476 Golf Course Dr. in Whittington.
Registration will open at 9:30 a.m.
According to organizers, the “first-of-its-kind” event will bring relaxation, education and meaningful connection to women veterans.
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The schedule includes breakout sessions, complimentary lunch, prizes and giveaways, along with a panel discussion with VA leadership, staff and veterans.
Breakout sessions will include yoga with shelter pets, acupuncture, pampering by the Rend Lake College Cosmetology Program, financial wellness and Pets and Vets Program, among other options.
There will be vendor sessions with VA affiliates and community partners.
The keynote message will be delivered by Dr. Antoinette “Tonie” Stewart, U.S. Army Chaplain and published author.
A team will be available to provide enrollment assistance for the VA and PACT/SERVICE Act for VA Disability Claims Processing.
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All women veterans, regardless of enrollment status with the VA, are invited to attend the symposium.
Click here to register or call 618-997-7696 (opt 3). Admission is free.
There will be free transportation from the Marion VA Campus to the event site on a first come, first served basis.
Contact Kim Davis at the above phone number with questions regarding transportation.
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