For immediate release: Nov. 13, 2008
Wrapping up Holiday Stress
GOSHEN, Ind. - Stocking stuffers for the kids? Check. Earrings for Aunt Sue, perfume for Grandma, and a light-up tie for Dad? Check, check, check. Now, off to find the ingredients to bake those cookies for the office carry-in.
From fighting off crowds in busy stores to scouring the city for the impossible-to-find, perfect present to cooking for family gatherings, the holidays can leave even the most organized, calm minded woman feeling frazzled.
Before the holiday season has you pulling out hair instead of picking out presents, The Retreat Women's Health Center invites you to Wrapping up Holiday Stress on Dec. 6 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at The Retreat, 1135 Professional Dr., Goshen.
During the December Saturday Morning Retreat aimed at helping women handle holiday stress this season, Dr. Edward Boyts will lead the discussion, focusing on the importance of stress management and the role stress can play in our well being.
Helping participants learn to relax will be Heather Horst, RN, BSN, CMT and Anne Birky, massage therapists, who will discuss massage as a technique for stress management.
"Even with all the family gatherings and great new memories, the business of the holidays can wear you out - especially for women who are often in charge of the shopping lists, playing hostess to out of town guests and all the baking and cooking that we do this time of year," said Laurie Busby, Executive Director of The Retreat. "The December event is meant to help remind women the importance of taking time to relax and find ways to reduce the extra stress that often accompanies this time of year."
Rounding out the morning and giving women a chance to use their creativity, floral designer
Amy Presswood, will give participants tips and ideas for decorating with florals this season.
A $5 donation is requested to support HeartStrings Sisters, providing free screening mammograms to uninsured women. Seating is limited, so please call 574-537-5000 to reserve your seat.
About The Retreat Women's Health Center:
The Retreat Women's Health Center is the home of Goshen Health System's comprehensive, state-of-the-art women's services program - designed by women for women. The Retreat offers the full-field digital mammography system, lunar bone densitometry and 4D ultrasound equipment, as well as massage, a health resource center with on-site health educator, complementary medicine therapies, cosmetic services, and a wellness gift shop. With a unique environment that is welcoming to women, The Retreat has been named a Summit Award Winner two years in a row by Press Ganey Associates for sustaining the highest level of customer satisfaction for three or more consecutive years. To learn more, call 574-537-5000.
About Goshen Health System:
Goshen Health System is a not-for-profit provider of health care that includes Goshen General Hospital, The Goshen Center for Cancer Care, Park Home Medical Equipment, PrimeCare Physician Network, The Retreat Women's Health Center and Indiana Lakes Managed Care Organization. The health system is an affiliate partner of Clarian Health, which includes Indiana University Hospital, Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis and Riley Hospital for Children.