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Women’s Health Mysteries Unraveled
Saint Barnabas and United Way Host Free, Health-Focused Seminar for Women

February 8, 2006 – Morristown, NJ – United Way of Morris County's Women's Leadership Council and Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, in Livingston, recently hosted "We've Come a Long Way:  Women's Health Insights," a free educational program focused on women's health issues.  The event featured two physicians from facility, Linda Sanders, MD, Medical Director of the Saint Barnabas Breast Center, and Bonnie Sidler, MD, FRCP(C), from the Saint Barnabas Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease Center. 

Sanders, a radiologist, covered a variety of topics related to breast health, including the differences between diagnostic tools such as mammograms, ultrasounds, and breast MRIs.  Sidler, an endocrinologist, shared information about early detection of osteoporosis and its latest treatments.  The program gave women in attendance the unique opportunity to ask questions of the experts about these important women's health concerns.

United Way of Morris County's Women's Leadership Council hosts a variety of events throughout the year, and raises awareness and funds for some of the most pressing issues facing girls, women, and families today.  For more information on becoming involved in the Women's Leadership Council, please Amanda Boyadjis or phone 973.993.1160, x152.

About the Women's Leadership Council
The Women's Leadership Council is a committee of United Way.  The Initiative's goal is to harness the power of women to effect positive change in the community by leveraging their skills, relationships, and resources in support of United Way.  Money raised through the work of the Women's Leadership Council benefits United Way of Morris County.

About United Way of Morris County
United Way of Morris County is dedicated to helping people and improving the quality of life for all residents. We address issues most critical to the future of Morris County by bringing attention, expertise, and resources to them. For more information, visit us on the web at www.uwmorris.org, or call 973.993.1160.

Contact 
Jean Funk
Marketing Communications
United Way of Morris County
973.993.1160, x114
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