Forrest City Medical Center Healthy Woman Program to celebrate with Nationally Recognized Speaker

Forrest City, AR, September 16, 2010 - Healthy Woman will host an annual event on Thursday, October 7 at East Arkansas Community College Fine Arts Center. A free women’s community and health fair will be held from 4:30 – 6 p.m., followed by a dinner at 6 p.m. featuring a nationally-noted motivational speaker. The cost for the dinner is $10.00; and $5 for women aged 65 and older.  To purchase tickets to the dinner presentation, visit www.forrestcitymedicalcenter.com or call 261-0444.  Seating for dinner is limited so reserve your ticket today. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, September 30.

Dale Smith Thomas, the guest speaker, has been teaching audiences for over 17 years to "Choose Success" in all areas of their lives. She has challenged hundreds of thousands of audience members around the world to make choices in their lives that will create success. One of her audience members has affectionately called her “The Hope Doctor”. She defines hope as "Helping Other People Excel" and that is her desire each time she steps on a stage. Her real, direct approach to helping others is unique, challenging, empowering and entertaining.  As a featured guest on many radio and television shows around the country Dale's message has been seen and heard by millions of people. She has been a special guest expert on The Dr. Phil Show, The Big Idea on CNBC, and on CMT, Vh1 and MTV.  She has also appeared on a Fox Reality Show.  Dale is the author of several books and empowerment CD's. She is also a songwriter and created a motivational music project that combines her message in music and lyrics that has been one of her best sellers.

Healthy Woman is dedicated to improving the emotional, physical and fiscal well-being of both women and the families for which they care. For more information about Healthy Woman, visit www.forrestcitymedicalcenter.com or call 261-0444.

Forrest City Medical Center is a 118-bed hospital, originally opened in 1958.  With specialized equipment, and a skilled and experienced staff, Forrest City Medical Center has more than 20 physicians on staff and serves over 55,000 people in eastern Arkansas.  Forrest City Medical Center offers several comprehensive services such as 24-hour Emergency Care, Surgical Services, Women and Diagnostic Services.  Forrest City Medical Center is fully accredited by The Joint Commission.