KLRN's Women's Health Conference set for January 29 at TAMIU

KLRN, in partnership with Texas A&M International University , is bringing its Women's Health Conference to Laredo . The Conference is designed to empower women with knowledge to help them make informed choices about their health. Diane Gates chairs the event, which was made possible in part by a generous gift from the Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust.

The KLRN Laredo Women's Health Conference will be held from 9 a .m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, January 29, at Texas A&M International University in the Student Center . Conference admission is $30 and includes a full day of informative speakers and breakout sessions, health screenings, a continental breakfast, a formal luncheon, and a gift bag.

During the breakout sessions, national and local speakers will address women's health topics including skin care, osteoporosis, exercise, heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer, health and beauty, financial health, and more.

One of the most recognized authorities on women's health in the Spanish-speaking world will be visiting Laredo to speak at the conference. Sylvia Jimenez, M.D., is an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeon, author of the weekly column Solo Mujeres and creator of the website www.solomujeres.com. Solo Mujeres is syndicated in 140 Spanish language newspapers worldwide.

“For the last 10 years I have been trying to reach women as a speaker and as a writer,” Jimenez said. “A woman well informed is a woman who is going to help her family and friends.”

Translation service will be available for Dr. Jimenez's keynote speech. Children's activities (age two to grade six only) will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is required. To reserve space for children, call (956) 326-2450. To purchase tickets, call KLRN at (210) 270-9000 or visit klrn.org.

Sponsors for the KLRN Laredo Women's Health Conference are Partner: Texas A&M International University; Principal Sponsor: Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust; Presenting Sponsor: International Bank of Commerce; Featured Sponsor: Doctors Hospital of Laredo; Keynote Sponsor: Women's Wellness and Health Clinic; Media Sponsor: Time Warner Cable and 94.9 QURE FM; Breakout Sponsors: H-E-B, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, University Health System, and Warren Transport, Inc.

Lamar Bruni Vergara was a philanthropist known for supporting endeavors related to youth, education, or religion, among others. Her legacy has been carried on by the Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust.