Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo Keynotes 19th Annual Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center Luncheon
"A Prescription for a Happy You" is the topic of this year's Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center (MRW) 19th annual luncheon, which takes place on Wednesday May 6, 2015, at the Highland Park Country Club. The featured speaker is clinical psychologist Elizabeth Lombardo, PhD, author of Better than Perfect and a frequent contributor to NBC-TV's The Today Show.
In addition to Dr. Lombardo sharing how to achieve happiness and prosperity without the stress of ensuring things are always "perfect," the luncheon also will honor NorthShore University HealthSystem's Kellogg Cancer Center Director, Gustavo Rodriguez, MD.
Co-chaired by Linda Clark (from Highland Park), Ruthie Greensphan (from Highland Park), Sheri Kase (from Buffalo Grove), Cindy Marder (from Buffalo Grove) and Sue Masaracchia-Roberts (from Vernon Hills), the MRW luncheon also includes a silent auction that features a vast array of items, as well as enticing raffle prizes.
Proceeds from this event support NorthShore' s Living in the Future (LIFE) Cancer Survivorship Program, which helps post-treatment cancer patients resume normal lives with their families and community. The proceeds also go toward health education and awareness, and diabetes education programming.
The silent auction begins at 10:30 a.m. and lunch begins at 11:45 a.m. The cost is $85 per person and reservations are required. RSVPS can be made and more information can be provided by calling 224-364-7275 or by visiting foundation.northshore.org/mrw.
The mission of the Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center is to promote community health education and awareness to the many communities served by Highland Park Hospital and the NorthShore University HealthSystem. All its services are free, easily accessible and broad-based, enabling individuals to make informed decisions when it comes to health and disease treatments.
About NorthShore University HealthSystem
Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is a comprehensive, fully integrated, healthcare delivery system that serves the Chicago region. The system includes four hospitals in Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park and Skokie. NorthShore employs approximately 10,000 staff and has 2,400 affiliated physicians, including a 900 physician, multispecialty group practice with some 100 office locations. Further, NorthShore supports teaching and research as the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
The NorthShore Research Institute focuses on clinical and translational research, including leadership in clinical trials, medical informatics and genomics. The NorthShore Foundation is the organization's primary philanthropic entity. The Foundation raises charitable contributions and engages volunteer friends in support of NorthShore's ongoing mission to preserve and improve human life.
NorthShore has significant capabilities in a wide spectrum of clinical programs, including Kellogg Cancer Center, NorthShore Neurological Institute, NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute and NorthShore Cardiovascular Institute, as well as high-risk maternity and pediatrics. NorthShore is a Magnet recognized organization, the first in Illinois designated as a system to receive this prestigious honor that demonstrates excellence in nursing. NorthShore is a national leader in the implementation of innovative technologies, including electronic medical records (EMR). In 2003, NorthShore was among the first in the country to successfully launch a system-wide EMR with demonstrable benefits in quality, safety, efficiency and service to patients. NorthShore has been recognized by multiple national organizations for this notable achievement.