Dole to sponsor women’s health forum

Dole Nutrition Institute and the Women’s Health Group of the Thousand Oaks branch of the American Association of University Women will sponsor a Women’s Health Forum from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 8, on the Cal State Channel Islands campus in Camarillo.

With the theme of “Preventive Medicine: Living Longer and Healthier,” the event will feature experts in the healthcare industry presenting cutting-edge information on health topics of interest to women.

Dr. Rukhsana Aratsu, keynote speaker from the Dole Nutrition Institute, will give a presentation on “Proper Nutrition and Prevention” and the under-construction Dole Wellness Center, Spa and Hotel.

After a continental breakfast, participants will attend three breakout health sessions of their choice. Presentations include: Acupuncture and Its Use in the Treatment of Women’s Health Issues; Women and Heart Disease: New Wives’ Tales; Preventive Dentistry for You and Your Child; Fertility and Our Biological Time Clock; Massage for Health and More; Transplantation and Organ Donation—Give and Let Live; Taking Care of Your Bones; What You Should Know About Parkinson’s; Ounces of Prevention for the Pint-Size; General Foot Problems—Causes and Treatments; and Yoga: Opening the Body, Mind, and Spirit.

Dr. Nazila Eshraghi, who practices podiatry in Ventura County, is a featured speaker at the event and will offer advice on how to keep women on their feet.

Tickets are $5 and may be purchased by calling Shirley Morris at (805) 495-9669.