Changing Women’s Health Talk in Central MN

I've recently been having some discussions with area women about the lack of general information about women's health. It might seem crazy in this day and age, but going through the various stages as you age is often not talked about within families, or worse yet, always talked about in a negative way.  Eric Ngoue wants to help area women change that narrative, and talk openly about their experiences and share knowledge that should be out in the open; not hidden behind closed doors like a dirty secret.

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WOMEN NEED TO TALK OPENLY AND COME TOGETHER REGARDING HEALTH

Erica is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist who works for CentraCare and wants to open the door for women to come together and talk about the different stages of life. Things like what to expect when you become pregnant for the first time, how your body feels before, during, and after pregnancy. What about the baby blues? How about your later years? Who knew that symptoms from Menopause don't just last a few months, but can last an entire lifetime for older women?

CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO  HELP OTHER WOMEN

Debra Leigh, the Vice President of Equity and Inclusion from St Cloud Technical and Community College, also wants to challenge women to change the way they talk about themselves, and start talking to each other about what really happens to a woman's body through life.

CHARLOTTE'S DAUGHTERS TABLE TALKS BEGIN MAY 22ND

That is why Erica is introducing Charlotte's Daughters Table Talks, a new initiative to help empower women through health education, storytelling, and community support.

Thursday, May 22nd, from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm,  Charlotte's Daughters Table Talks will include:

• A special women's health topic
• Area health experts
• Open discussions about women's health

Retired Nurse Practitioner Iciphene Johnson will share her personal and professional insights on Menopause, reflecting on her path through menopause, and offer guidance on how to be proactive and intentional through every stage of your life.

Joni  Zehm-Steffens, Certified Menopause Provider, will discuss the transitions through different stages of adult women, offer advice, common symptoms of various stages of life, and provide recommendations for maintaining health and wellness during midlife.

HOW TO ATTEND

You can join in Charlotte's Daughters Table Talks in person at  CentraCare Southpoint, located at the Todd Steinke Auditorium, 3001 Clearwater Road in St. Cloud, or virtually through TEAMS on Thursday, May 22nd, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.  You can scan the code above to join the event.