‘Popular Diets: Myths or Magic’

Atkins, South Beach, Weight Watchers – these are a few of the popular diets we hear about in the news today, or perhaps have even tried. But, the differences can be confusing. What’s the theory behind them – how do they work and are there nutritional concerns we need to consider? Learn the answers to these and other questions before choosing a diet by attending a free program at Winthrop-University Hospital on Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at 7:00 PM.

Winthrop’s Perspectives in Health community education series will present a free lecture, “Popular Diets: Myths or Magic?” on Wednesday, October 20, 2004. The program begins with registration at 6:45 PM, followed by the lecture at 7:00 at Winthrop’s Community Outreach Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard in Mineola, at the corner of Second Street. Parking and the entrance are available in the rear of the building. Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve your seat, call (516) 663-8300.

Arlene Stein, MS, RD, CDN, Registered Dietitian from the Division of Gastroenterology at Winthrop will discuss popular diets, their theories and possible long term effects. A question and answer period will follow the lecture.

Perspectives in Health is a free community health education program coordinated by the Nurse Specialist Group at Wintrhop, part of the Institute for Family Care.

Winthrop University Hospital Yuletide Ball

Winthrop-University Hospital asks you to save the date for the seventh annual Yuletide Ball on Saturday, December 4, 2004 benefiting Pediatric programs and service. The black tie gala is the perfect start to the Holiday Season and will be held at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Seth Waugh, 15 Carteret Place, Garden City. Thanks to the outpouring of support by the Hospital's many friends in the community, to date the Yuletide Ball has raised over $767,000 for pediatric services.

This year's event honors Garden City residents Mr. and Mrs. J. Peter Coll, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. McGlynn for their long-standing support of Winthrop-University Hospital and the Yuletide Ball. The event features a reception, dinner and entertainment by The Alex Donner Orchestra. 2004 Yuletide Ball co-chairs Maggie Johansen, Mary Beth Tully, Robin Porter and Soraya Gage invite you to learn more about how you can participate in this special evening by contacting the Office of Development at (516) 663-3398 to request an invitation and other information.