Chris Evert to Host "Women at Risk" Television Series.Entertainment Editors/Television Writers NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--April 24, 2000 First Syndicated Special of the Series to Focus on Reproductive Health Within the framework of WHO's definition of health[1] as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, reproductive health, or sexual health/hygiene Tennis star Chris Evert Noun 1. Chris Evert - United States tennis player who won women's singles titles in the United States and at Wimbledon (born in 1954) Chrissie Evert, Christine Marie Evert, Evert has signed on to host the nationally syndicated Women at Risk television series, it was announced by producer and distributor TWI Twi n. A variety of the Akan language spoken in Ghana. today. Evert e·vert v. To turn inside out or outward. evert to turn inside out; to turn outward. will host four one-hour syndicated specials examining vital health issues for women of all ages. "A national television series addressing these very important topics such as Reproductive Health and Diabetes II is long overdue," said Evert. " I am pleased to be a part of these cutting-edge and informative programs that will educate women and help them take charge of their own health care." The first program of the series, entitled Cycle of Life: Your Guide to Reproductive Health, will air from May 19th through June 25th across the country. The one-hour special will cover topics such as infertility, later-age pregnancy, contraception, endometriosis endometriosis (ĕn'dəmē'trē-ō`sĭs), a condition in which small pieces of the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) migrate to other places in the pelvic area. , perimenopause perimenopause /peri·meno·pause/ (-men´o-pawz) the time just before and after menopause.perimenopau´sal per·i·men·o·pause n. and menopause. "We are extremely excited to have Chris Evert hosting this year's Women at Risk series," said Hillary Mandel, Vice President of TWI. "Chris is a role model for good health and her ability to communicate the importance of a healthy lifestyle, coupled with exclusive interviews with the best medical experts in the country, makes the series a "must see" for women of all ages." The goal of the program is to arm women with the latest medical knowledge so that they can communicate effectively and become true partners in their own health care. The series will include four specials including Cycle of Life, Healthy Heart, The Trimming of America's Waistline and Women and Cancer. Since her retirement at the 1989 U.S. Open The term U.S. Open is applied to "open" United States national championships in a particular sport, in which anybody, amateur or professional, American or non-American may compete. These include:
The Women at Risk series will air in 90% of the country including top market stations such as WABC/NY, KNBC/LA, WLS/Chicago, WCAU/Philadelphia, KRON/San Francisco, WRC/Washington, D.C., WXIA/Atlanta and KTRK/Houston. For telecast information in your area check local listings or log on to www.ivillage.com/womenatrisk. The series is produced and distributed by TWI. |
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