Courses at women's health centre

The Peninsula Women's Health Centre will be hosting a number of courses and groups in the coming weeks.

The activities include healthy eating, herbs for health, good bladder habits and a coffee morning.

"Good health is always important and as we get older it could be even more important," community development worker Ms Kate Bradfield said.

"Eating healthy doesn't mean depriving yourself, even if you have diabetes.

"Come and discuss healthy, enjoyable eating, especially if you have diabetes."

Carolyn Bunney from the Area Health Service's nutrition department will facilitate the group on Wednesday, February 27, from 10am to 12 noon.

The cost is a gold coin donation

Ms Bradfield said that naturopath Ms Jill Meredith would discuss what herbs are good for everyday use in cooking, food and teas and how they benefit people's health.

The course will be held on Tuesday, March 4, from 10am to 12 noon.

The cost is a gold coin donation.

A coffee morning had been planned for Wednesday, March 5, from 10am to noon.

"This group is for all women who would like to get to know other women in the area.

"It is a social get together over morning tea.

"It is a great opportunity to meet women especially if you are new to the area or feel isolated. "The Peninsula Women's Health Centre has no childcare facilities however you are welcome to bring your children who will remain under your supervision."

Ms Bradfield said that Hazel Simpson from North Sydney Central Coast Health would present a workshop on good bladder habits.

It would cover how to keep your bladder healthy by appropriate fluid intake, practising good toilet habits, maintaining good bowel habits and looking after your pelvic floor muscles.

"Hazel is a fun presenter and this workshop also provides lots of good laughs as well as helpful, practical information," Ms Bradfield said.

"The course will be held on Thursday, March 6, from 11am to 12 noon.

"Cost is a gold coin donation."

Ms Bradfield said all women were welcome to attend.

For more information, telephone 4342 5905 or drop in to the centre at 20A McMasters Rd, Woy Woy.

Press release, 19 Feb 2008 Kate Bradfield, Peninsula Women's Health Centre