Health
Norwalk Hospital hosts workshop for mothers and young daughters
By Norwalk Hospital
Sep 25, 2008 - 6:19 AM

Norwalk Hospital is hosting a workshop, "What Every Girl Wants to Know" on Wednesday, October 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Richard S. Perkin Auditorium of the hospital.

Diane Frankel-Gramelis, MS, CCE, Adjunct Health Educator at Southern Connecticut State University, will lead a discussion for mothers/guardians and daughters on the physical and emotional changes of puberty. The workshop will focus on questions about puberty, physical changes, emotional changes, menstruation, etc. It is presented free as a community service and light refreshments will be served.

The program is recommended for girls, ages 10 to 13, accompanied by their mother or female guardian. From 6:30 to 7:00 p.m., the attendees will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions to Norwalk Hospital physicians and staff in an informal setting.

This program is sponsored by Norwalk Hospital's Departments of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology. For more information and to register for this program, call 203-852-2678 or 1 866-NHB-WELL or e-mail briana.fedele-docimo@norwalkhealth.org.

Norwalk Hospital is a 328 bed not-for-profit community hospital serving the needs of Fairfield County. Approximately 2,000 employees, 500 affiliated physicians and 600 dedicated volunteers strive to provide care that is safe, consistent with best practice and customized to meet patient needs and expectations. The hospital provides a vast assortment of services, including exceptional maternity and pediatric services, and is a resource to the community. The Women's Health Resource Center, located on the fourth floor of the hospital provides information on women's health and family health topics. The Resource Center offers Internet access and multimedia educational material, as well as CD-ROMS, videotapes, books and pamphlets.

Individuals may either review the information within the center or the materials are available for lending, allowing families to share information at home. For information, call 203-852-2678 or 1 866-NHB-WELL

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