News Summary
The fourth annual Women’s Wellness Invitational took place at the Rock Spa & Salon in Tampa, focusing on health and networking among women professionals. Sponsored by various organizations, the event featured health screenings, spa services, and panel discussions. It underlined the importance of women’s wellness in professional settings while also showcasing notable developments in the Tampa Bay area, including leadership changes and housing projects aimed at enhancing community health and engagement.
Tampa – The fourth annual Women’s Wellness Invitational brought together women professionals to focus on health and networking at the Rock Spa & Salon, situated within the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. This event was sponsored by Cigna, Fifth Third Bank, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, and Questmont and has garnered significant interest, with tickets nearly sold out.
This year’s event, created by TBBW CEO and Publisher Bridgette Bello, aimed to create a networking environment akin to traditional male networking practices, typically held on golf courses. The Women’s Wellness Invitational featured insightful panel discussions and a keynote speaker concentrating on various aspects of women’s health, fostering an environment for sharing information and experiences among attendees.
Attendees were provided with complimentary health screenings and spa services after enjoying lunch, emphasizing the event’s dual focus on health and community engagement. The gathering shed light on the importance of women’s wellness in professional settings while helping women foster professional connections.
In addition to the exciting offerings at the Women’s Wellness Invitational, a variety of notable developments have been occurring within the Tampa Bay area. The Moffitt Cancer Center announced the appointment of Beth Lindsay-Wood as senior vice president and chief informatics and technology officer. In her new position, Lindsay-Wood will lead the cancer center’s technology strategy, playing an essential role in advancing healthcare delivery.
On the business front, the Tampa Bay Wave has selected 15 companies to participate in its 2024 HealthTech|X Accelerator program, aimed at supporting healthcare technology innovations. Simultaneously, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital has appointed Ned Hill as chief executive officer, who will oversee services across multiple campuses, enhancing the hospital’s capabilities in meeting community needs.
In developments related to housing, Landmark Properties has acquired a 4.3-acre site near the University of South Florida, planning to develop an 807-bed student housing community named The Mark Tampa. This project will contribute to the growing demand for student accommodations in the area.
Moreover, the AdventHealth Foundation West Florida recently held its annual Starlight Gala, which raised a remarkable $2.4 million for women’s and children’s services across its hospitals, underscoring the community’s commitment to health and well-being.
Lastly, in corporate leadership changes, Bank of America appointed Stephenie Whitfield as president of its Sarasota/Manatee market, taking over from predecessor Erik Vatter. These leadership shifts are pivotal in driving strategic initiatives within their respective organizations.
The Women’s Wellness Invitational not only emphasizes a shift towards prioritizing wellness among women professionals, but it also highlights an increasing emphasis on community engagement and health awareness in the Tampa Bay area. The collaboration of local businesses and organizations is integral to fostering a healthier, more interconnected community.
As the interest in the Women’s Wellness Invitational illustrates, the prioritization of women’s health and networking continues to gain momentum, paving the way for greater health collaboration and professional development at a time when such initiatives are more important than ever.
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- TBBW: Women’s Wellness Invitational 2023
- Wikipedia: Women’s Health
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- Google Search: Women’s wellness initiatives
- 83 Degrees Media: Kathy Castor Centre for Counseling and Wellness
- Google Scholar: Women’s wellness initiatives
- Weekly Challenger: Foundation for Black Women Wellness
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Women’s Health
- TBBW: Inaugural Women’s Wellness Invitational Photos
- Google News: Women’s wellness
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