November 6, 1998

Women of all ages gathered in the O'Keeffe Auditorium Oct. 27 for an evening symposium about staying healthy.

Following a discussion about stress management and a group relaxation exercise, a variety of informative talks were presented on subjects pertinent to women's health including healthy eating and weight management, exercise, sleep problems and skin care.

Sponsored by the MGH Women's Health Committee, the symposium featured a panel of experts, including Kathleen Ulman, PhD, of MGH Women's Health Associates; Sue Cummings, RD, of the MGH Weight Center; Kate Traynor, RN, MS, of the MGH Cardiac Rehabilitation and Risk Reduction Program; Anita Grassi, MD, of MGH Dermatology; and John Winkleman, MD, of the BWH Sleep Disorders Service.