JACOB JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER?IN MANHATTAN
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27th from 11a-5p
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Fitness Classes, Seminars, Health Screenings, Book Signings, Vendors, Giveaways and More
Workout with Tae Bo Creator Billy Blanks
Meet the entire PIX11 News Team
Appearances by: the Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Kathy Wakile and Richard Wakile,
The Bill Cunningham Show host, Bill Cunningham ?
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PIX11 is? excited to announce Lenox Hill Hospital, part of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, as the presenting sponsor of PIX11 Health & Wellness Expo on October 27th at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan from 11am to 5pm.
Through the use of classes, demonstrations, expert seminars and hands-on experience, the PIX11 Health & Wellness Expo will provide a day of information and entertainment that the whole family will enjoy.? The event will bring together a variety of doctors, nutritionists, sports and fitness specialists, wellness celebrities and authors, plus vendor booths and health/wellness screenings.?The PIX11 Health & Wellness Expo will be hosted by Dr. Steve Salvatore, of the nationally syndicated program ?Dr. Steve.?
As the presenting sponsor, Lenox Hill Hospital will have an exhibit space as well as a dedicated stage to present a series of seminars. Seminar topics include:
?Healthy Body, Healthy Brain?? ? Rafael Ortiz, MD
The health of the brain affects everything we do.? This lecture is designed to help families better understand the link between diet, exercise and vascular brain health.? Dr. Rafael Alexander Ortiz will offer healthy tips and discuss new endovascular procedures being offered at Lenox Hill Hospital for the first time in hospital history.
Dr. Ortiz is the Director of the newly created Center for Stroke and Neuro-Endovascular Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Ortiz specializes in endovascular revascularization procedures for stroke, treatment of cerebral aneurysms, cerebral and spinal arteriovenous malformations, as well as treatment of craniofacial vascular lesions.
??Sports Injuries in the Young Athlete? ? Marc S. Kowalsky, MD?
Overuse and lack of adequate education on injury prevention, are major factors contributing to the escalating rate of youth sports injuries. This lecture will address overuse and trauma sports injuries in children.
Dr. Kowalsky is a member of the faculty practice at Lenox Hill Hospital?with an expertise in the conservative and operative treatment of upper and lower extremity sports injury, shoulder and elbow arthritis, instability, rotator cuff tears, labral injury, as well as knee ligament injury, meniscal tears, and cartilage disorders. He has served as assistant team physician for the New York Jets and the New York Islanders Hockey Club. Dr. Kowalsky is an orthopaedic surgery consultant for New York City Public School Athletic League Rugby, and the Assistant Medical Director of the New York Rugby Club Annual New York 7s Tournament. He currently serves as team physician for the White Plains Rugby Football Club and the New York Knights Rugby League Football Club.
??Conquering Depression in Older Adults? ? Jerome Kogan, PsyD??
Depression is a common problem in older adults. The symptoms of depression can affect every aspect of your life, including your energy, appetite, sleep, interest in work, hobbies, and relationships.? Learn to recognize the sign of this debilitating illness and find out about effective treatments.
Dr. Kogan has more than two decades of experience treating people who struggle with depression.? He is a graduate of the Psychology Internship Program at Lenox Hill Hospital and, after many years as the Director of Psychology Training at Metropolitan Hospital, is currently the Acting Director of Psychological Services at Lenox Hill Hospital.
?Six Dangers at Home Which You May Not Have Planned For? Tamara Kuittinen, MD ?
Prevention is key to keeping children safe.?? Hear of the dangers that are within your home and learn?how to prevent an unintentional injury to your child.
Dr. Kuittinen is the Director of Medical Education, Department of Emergency Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital where she is involved in teaching residents, medical and physician assistant students. She has been in clinical practice for over twelve years in a variety of clinical settings from academic medical centers to community hospitals.?
Halloween Safety?? ? Catherine? Blotiau,? ?Safe Kids? Coordinator?
One third of parents talk to their children yearly about Halloween safety. Learn about pedestrian safety, safe Halloween costumes and how to prevent choking incidents.
Catherine Blotiau is a Master Health Educator with the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System Office of Community and Public Health.? With more than 25 years of experience as an educator, Catherine has developed programs & curriculum in pedestrian safety, bike helmet safety, water safety, calling 911, and sport safety to educate thousands of children throughout area schools in Nassau County.??
?Women and Heart Disease: ?What We Know and What We Can Do? ? Suzanne Steinbaum, MD?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States.? Learn how to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.? Become empowered with just a little knowledge and? prevention tips.
Dr. Steinbaum is an attending cardiologist and the Director of Women and Heart Disease of Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. She is trained in both Preventive Cardiology and Cardiology, with a subspecialty in Prevention and Women and Heart disease, and has devoted her career to the treatment of heart disease through early detection, education, and prevention.
?Integrative Health: From Acupuncture to Yoga? Robert Graham, MD
A brief overview of alternative therapies currently offered and a discussion of its integration into our current healthcare model.
Dr. Graham is the Associate Program Director of Ambulatory Care and Director of Resident Research of Internal Medicine at Lennox Hill Hospital. Recognized as a national leader in the fields of Complementary and Alternative/Integrative Medicine, Nutrition, Health Disparities and Cultural Competency, Dr. Graham is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Integrative and Holistic Medicine.
??Living with Arthritis: How to Maintain an Active Lifestyle? ? John Cooper, MD
An estimated 50 million adults in the United States have been told by a doctor that they have some form of arthritis, which can often limit their ability to perform simple activities of daily living.? Dr. H. John Cooper,?will review various risk factors and symptoms of arthritis and discuss the latest treatment modalities.
Dr. Cooper is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty.? He practices at Lenox Hill Hospital where he is actively involved in clinical care and orthopaedic research.?
In addition to receiving expert medical advice, PIX11 Health & Wellness Expo attendees will meet fitness superstar/Tae Bo creator Billy Blanks, Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Kathy Wakile and Richard Wakile, daytime talk show host Bill Cunningham, plus PIX11?s Dr. Steve, Jodi Applegate, Mr. G, Kaity Tong, Sukanya Krishnan, Tamsen Fadal, Lionel, Linda Church, Lisa Mateo, Greg Mocker, Dan Mannarino, Mario Diaz and more!
In 2011, the inaugural PIX11 Health & Wellness Expo saw over 7,000 attendees, with the average visitor staying nearly 4 hours.
The PIX11 Health & Wellness Expo is open to the public, and for less than the cost of a doctor?s visit ($15 in advance at www.pix11.com/expo, $20 on site ? with children 11 years and under free) attendees will have the opportunity to meet leading doctors, medical experts, health practitioners and celebrity fitness experts.?
Please visit www.pix11.com/expo for detailed information on seminars, fitness classes and to purchase tickets.?
PIX11 Health & Wellness Expo?
DATE: Saturday, October 27
TIME: 11am-5pm
LOCATION: Jacob Javits Convention Center 655 West 34th Street, New York?10001
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GENERAL ADMISSION: $15 in advance, $20 on site
Children 11 and under are free
For complete details please visit www.pix11.com/expo
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TWITTER: #PIX11Expo
Source: http://corporate.tribune.com/pressroom/?p=4708
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