3rd ANNUAL NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM NOVEMBER 13—16, 2008 Portland, Oregon

NOBEL/Women is dedicated to making a difference in the health and health care practices and policies of minorities. Diabetes, Heart Disease, Sickle Cell, High Blood Pressure and Obesity are identified as the major lifethreatening illnesses and diseases striking the African American community in unparalleled proportions. NOBEL/Women with the support of the American Diabetes Association and Merck will convene the third Annual NOBEL/Women Health Education Symposium to inform, educate and encourage better health care in minority communities throughout the country.

NOBEL/Women’s HEALTH education Symposium A Focus on Diabetes and Fibromyalgia

In 2008, NOBEL/Women will also address Fibromyalgia. While much is not known about the causes of this painful disease, research indicates that it is more prevalent in African American women. There is much more that can be done to improve and prevent all of these diseases from reaching such large proportions. NOBEL/Women through its Public Policy Committee and forums actively seeks solutions to help mitigate chronic disease and improve the health and lifestyles of children and families. NOBEL/Women with great passion and tenacity will continue to be at the forefront of these issues leading the way to good health for all.