MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - March 17, 2006) -
Women of all ages encouraged to attend health symposium at nocharge
Events to include health screenings, product demonstrations andinformational speakers
Women from all walks of life are invited to experience the firstannual Wal-Mart Canada Women's Wellness Symposium to be heldSaturday, March 25, at Angus Glen Country Club in Markham, Ontario,from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This event - which is sponsored by Wal-MartCanada and offered at no charge - will move women in the GTA one stepcloser to better health and wellness. From ages eight to 108,daughters, sisters, mothers and grandmothers alike can make March 25a fun and educational day for all generations. With a fashion show,health screenings, expert speakers and more, the Wal-Mart Women'sWellness Symposium has something for every woman in the community.
Television personalities Marilyn Denis and Lynn Spence will hostthe fashion show and home decor event. There will also be a roster ofhealth experts and speakers covering a variety of topics:Brigitte Gall, entertainer, comic and television starDr. Hopfazel, cardiovascular health and menopause expertWhitchurch-Stouffville Mayor Sue Sherban, women in businessConstable Nadine Hyatt, personal safetySumi Prabaharan, cultural diversity and women's healthDr. Joyce Tellier-Johnson, Vitamins and Herbals from PMS to menopauseHal Johnson and Joanne McLeod, the importance of fitness in your lifeDr. Wendy Rosenthal, Understanding Type 2 DiabetesDr. Bill Easton, Covering the Waterfront
Through its Wal-Mart Pharmacy Living Smart program, Wal-Mart iscommitted to helping families make smart choices for their health. Asa leading provider of health and wellness products to women acrossCanada, Wal-Mart recognizes its role in helping Canadian women becomebetter informed about their personal health and the health of theirfamilies. Together with its suppliers and health-expert partners, Wal-Mart's goal is to inform and educate women about living full, healthylifestyles. More than two dozen companies and health associationswill provide health information and services, including healthevaluations, vision screening, fitness and Tai Chi demonstrations,make-overs, activities and more.
Additionally, female Wal-Mart executives will be on-hand for apanel discussion about careers at Wal-Mart, and particularly theopportunities for women at a global company. The panel of leaders --including Wal-Mart Canada's Senior Vice-President of OperationsViolet Konkle, Vice-President of People Division Mary Alice Vuicicand Vice-President of Merchandising Gail Galea -- will take questionsfrom the audience, and provide first-hand accounts of maintaining awork-life balance.
'This community event is a wonderful way to encourage women totake just a moment out of their busy lives to think about theirhealth and well-being,' said Violet Konkle, senior vice-president ofoperations for Wal-Mart, who will join other senior female executivesto attend the event. 'This is a day of fun, pampering, entertainmentand education that mothers and daughters can enjoy together.'
About Wal-Mart Canada Corp.
Established in 1994 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Wal-Mart Canada operates a growing network of 272 outlets nationwide. Inrecent years more than 100 Canadian communities have lobbied orpetitioned to have a Wal-Mart built in their towns. The companyemploys more than 70,000 Canadians and has been ranked one ofCanada's best employers four out of the past five years byinternational human-resources firm Hewitt Associates and Report onBusiness Magazine.
