About this Event
About the Summit
When you spend so much time caring for others, it’s easy to put your own health on hold. The Health & Wellness Ministry of Normandie Church of Christ invites you to set aside a day for yourself at our Inaugural Women’s Health Summit.
Our theme, H.E.R.: Health, Empowerment & Renewal, is an invitation to learn more about your health, speak up about your concerns, and draw encouragement from other women. Whether you’re navigating changes in your own health, caring for a loved one, or simply looking to learn, there’s a place for you here.
What we’ll talk about
Brain health: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and how to bring up changes in memory, thinking, or movement with a healthcare provider.
Menopause and cognitive health: A conversation about memory and concentration during menopause, with questions you can take to your next appointment.
Women’s oncology: A physician-led discussion on breast, colorectal, and ovarian cancers, including the role of family history and what to ask about risk, screening, and early detection.
Heart health: A physician-led discussion on recognizing symptoms and speaking up when something doesn’t feel right. We’ll also introduce transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM).
Who you’ll hear from
Jennifer Adrissi, MD, MSCR, brings a clinical perspective from her work with UCLA’s Parkinson’s CORE and Menopause & Cognitive Clinic. She’ll speak about Parkinson’s disease and the connection between menopause and cognitive health.
Kacie D. Deters, PhD, brings a research perspective from UCLA’s Black Brain Health Network. She’ll speak about Alzheimer’s disease and brain health.
Deborah Houston and Ira Booker, our keynote speakers, will bring a faith perspective to health, empowerment, and renewal. Deborah joins us from Newark Church of Christ in Newark, New Jersey; and, Ira joins us from Bird Street Church of Christ in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
Karon Johnson, DMin, MSW, LCSW, SEP®, is a clinical faculty member and Director of Wellbeing at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work. In her clinical practice, she supports people navigating trauma, grief, and loss, including those for whom faith or spirituality is an important part of their lives.
Guest physicians will lead the women’s oncology and heart health presentations and share practical questions you can take to your own healthcare provider.
Genny Moore, from Crenshaw Church of Christ in Los Angeles, will serve as our master of ceremonies and guide us through the day.
Come with a question you’ve been meaning to ask, or simply come ready to listen. We hope you’ll leave with information you can use and share with the women in your life.
Free admission. Breakfast and lunch included.
When and where
Saturday, February 6, 2027
8:00 AM: Doors open for check-in
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM: Summit program
Normandie Church of Christ Auditorium
6306 S. Normandie Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Reserve your spot
Register here on Eventbrite, or call the church office at 323-750-3212 for help registering. Come early to check in, enjoy breakfast, and meet other guests before the program begins. Invite a friend, sister, or neighbor to join you. We look forward to welcoming you to Normandie!
“Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.”
1 Corinthians 6:19
Event venue & nearby stays
Normandie Church of Christ, 6306 Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, United States
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