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Women’s health and wellness summit in May
from 2023 May Unite
by Unite News
Springfield, MO— The SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative, in collaboration with the Springfield NAACP, is proud to announce its upcoming Health and Wellness Summit on May 20th, 2023. The summit will take place at the Robert Plaster Free Enterprise Center located at 405 N Jefferson Ave. in Springfield, MO.
The event is designed to bring together women from different socioeconomic backgrounds to educate and identify social determinants of health that women face in their daily lives. It aims to provide an opportunity for women to learn about their health and wellness and make informed decisions. The summit will feature renowned guest speakers who are experts in the field of health and wellness. These speakers include Dr. Katie Gooch of Beyond Chiropractic and Acupuncture, Kimberly Costello of The Doula Foundation, Marasha Blakley of Marilyn’s Divine Meals, Dr. Evelyn Partain of PartainMD, and Constance Brown, MSW, LMSW of Center of Life Coaching and Counseling.
Dr. Katie Gooch’s Beyond Chiropractic & Acupuncture practice focuses on achieving optimal alignment using a low force tool to apply pressure to the bones of the spine and extremities. The practice also offers acupuncture and other acutherapies to achieve balance within the body.
Kimberly Costello, CEO of The Doula Foundation, has been advocating for women, children, and families for over 20 years in Southwest Missouri. She is excited to build relationships and connect partners in a meaningful way. Marasha Blakley, with her background in Public Health specializ ready to serve the uninsured or underinsured working-class Missourians with quality care without time restrictions during consultation.
Constance Brown, MSW, LMSW of Center of Life Coaching and Counseling, will provide insight into mental health and wellness during the summit.
All participants are invited to scan the QR code on the poster to register for the event. For more information, please call Melesha Bailey at 417-300-2796 or Latasha Harris at 314-297-9447. Join us on May 20th, 2023, to learn more about health and wellness and take charge of your well-being!
Springfield, MO. – The Springfield Art Museum is pleased to announce that Watercolor USA 2023 will feature 70 works from 70 contempo rary artists working in watermedia, representing 25 states. The 62nd exhibition of Watercolor USA was selected by juror and prolific water colorist Keiko Tanabe, AWS, NWS, AIS, LPAPA.
Two hundred and twenty-four artists from 41 states entered 366 works for consideration. Fifty-eight sented by Friends of the Springfield East Brookside Drive in Springfield, Missouri. Admission is always free.
