Winthrop's "Women's Health Forum" community education series will present a free lecture, "Popular Diets: What Works & What Doesn't," on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 7:00 PM. The program will be held at Winthrop's Community Outreach Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard in Mineola, at the corner of Second Street.

Arlene Stein, MS, RD, CDN, Registered Dietitian from the Division of Gastroenterology at Winthrop will discuss various diets, what makes them work, and important nutritional guidelines you need to know before choosing a weight loss plan. A question and answer period will follow the lecture.

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 1-888-53-WOMEN.

The Women's Health Forum is a community health education program coordinated by Women's Health Services, part of Winthrop's Institute for Family Care. For information on other free community education programs offered at Winthrop, call 1-866-WINTHROP.