October 2 — NBC Chief Medical Editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman on “Medical Myths That Can Kill You”
Dr. Nancy Snyderman, NBC News and TODAY Show Chief Medical Editor and a native of Fort Wayne, will focus on easy-to-implement health care changes.
When: Thursday October 2, lunch 11:30 AM; lecture 2:00 PM
Where: Scottish Rite Cathedral Ballroom
Methodist Hospital , Methodist Health Foundation and Honorary Event Chairperson, Mrs. Larry Bird will present Dr. Nancy Snyderman on Thursday, October 2 for the 2008 Focus on Health Symposium. A luncheon at 11:30 a.m. and lecture at 2:00 p.m., both fund raisers for Methodist Hospital Task Core, take place at Scottish Rite Cathedral.
Dr. Snyderman, NBC News and TODAY Show Chief Medical Editor and a native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, will be featured throughout the day for a series of speaking engagements that serve as both fund raisers and educational opportunities. Her 11:30 a.m. luncheon presentation is expected to focus on easy-to-implement health care changes and takes place in the Ballroom at Scottish Rite Ballroom. Corporate tables are available for $1,000 and individual seats are $100. WTHR anchor, Anne Marie Tiernon will emcee the luncheon.
The 2 p.m. lecture in Scottish Rite Theatre features Snyderman’s new book, Medical Myths That Can Kill You and the 101 Truths that will Save, Extend and Improve Your Life. Reserved tickets are $40 and include a book signing after the lecture, which will include audience questions and participation.
Dr. Snyderman, a native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, will also tour Methodist Hospital during her visit to Indiana and provide a motivational speech to Methodist and Clarian Health nurses, emphasizing the need to treat their personal health needs in order to deliver preeminent care to patients.
Information on Dr. Snyderman, sponsorship opportunities and ticket sales are available at methodisthealthfoundation.org, or by contacting Hillary McCarley, 317-962-0647; hmccarle@clarian.org.
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