For Immediate Release

April 19, 2005

Author and Grammy Nominee Joins Mercy Memorial’s Women’s Health Forum

Ardmore — Mercy Memorial is hosting Sheila Walsh — Grammy-nominated Christian music artist and best-selling author — for this year’s seventh annual Women’s Health forum. More than 1,400 women are expected to attend this Thursday, April 21, at the Ardmore Convention Center.

As the keynote speaker of the evening, Walsh, a former 700 Club co-host, will give southern Oklahoma women tips on stress management, offer spiritual support and advice on ways to cope with the anxieties of trying to do it all. The evening will also include the latest in women’s health with a variety of educational booths, including a healthy lifestyle cooking demonstration, and a panel of doctors. Pamela Kimbrough, M.D., Mercy Memorial obstetrician/gynecologist, Daniel Harris, M.D., Mercy Memorial surgeon, and William Parsons, D.O., Mercy Memorial internist, will answer women’s most pertinent questions.

Women will get a chance to relax, let their hair down and take some quality time for themselves to restore their body, mind and spirit. In addition, women will enjoy a healthy meal provided by El Chico, free T-shirts, great door prizes and the opportunity to get a CD signed by Walsh.

This forum is for adult women only. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6 p.m. Admission is free for all registered attendees. To reserve your seat today, call (580) 220-6755 or you may register online at www.mercyok.net.

Mercy Memorial Health Center is a member of Mercy Health System of Oklahoma and the Sisters of Mercy Health System.

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