GIFFORD — The Florida Department of Health in Indian River County, in partnership with the Indian River HIV/AIDS Network and Gifford Youth Activity Center, is proud to sponsor the Women’s and Girls’ “It’s Your Time” Summit on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Gifford Youth Activity Center, located at 4875 43rd Ave. in Gifford.
This free and exciting day of pampering and education will offer health discussions and screenings; beauty and yoga demonstrations; and various vendors and giveaways.
Breakfast and lunch will also be provided at no cost to participants.
This summit is designed to provide women and teen girls of Indian River County with health and wellness knowledge to positively affect their levels of wellness that empowers them to address health concerns in their lives.
Separate sessions geared to women 18 and older will be held and includes topics related to domestic violence, nutrition, breast and reproductive health, parenting, and diabetes.
The teen session for girls aged 13-17 will address bullying and gangs, teen pregnancy prevention, building self-esteem, and the prevention of HIV/AIDS infection.
“We encourage women and adolescent girls to take advantage of this great, educational opportunity to empower themselves and learn how to develop steps for success and live healthier lives,” said Miranda Hawker, Administrator at the Florida Department of Health in Indian River County.
To preregister for this event or for information on becoming a vendor, please contact John May at (772) 794-7477.