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The Gulf Coast Women's Expo will feature many national and local speakers from all walks of life.  They'll offer inspiration as well as entertainment.  View National Speakers >>

Lea Schneider

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Professional Organizer Lea Schneider brings her expertise and skills into today’s busy lives.
Fri. & Sat. appearances

Dr. Kelli Wells

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Dr. Kellis Wells, family practice physician, is a clinical research investigator and hyperbaric physician at Baptist Hospital. This presentation will cover conditions which women suffer from at higher rates and discuss the impact of cultural background on health risk.
Saturday, 3pm
   
 
Al Stubblefield

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President and CEO, Baptist Health Care Corporation and the author of "The Baptist Health Care Journey to Excellence: Creating a Culture that WOWs!"

Friday, Noon
   

 

Lornetta Epps, M.D.

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Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Epps will cover the latest guidelines on hormone replacement therapy 

Saturday, 1pm
   

 

Genie Cribb

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A psychotherapist in outpatient practice, Eugenia will teach us the mind’s power over the body, how to listen to your inner dialogue

Friday, 6pm
   

 

Ava Abney

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Ava holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Master of Science degree in Management from Troy State University. 

Friday, 1pm
   

 

David DiLoreto

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What do you need to know before your next hospital visit? Find out as Dr. Di Loreto explains common sense steps you can take to make informed decisions.

Saturday, 11:30am
   

 

Mark Faulkner

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Faulkner is a graduate of Leadership Pensacola, a former president of Tri-City Rotary Club and a former board member of Santa Rosa Educational Foundation.

Saturday, 2pm,
   

 

Mari Marcanio

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•Mari is an registered nurse at Baptist Hospital and the Breast Health Navigator and Palliative Care Coordinator.

Saturday, Noon
   

 

James Andrews, M.D.

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Internationally recognized for his scientific and clinical research contributions in knee, shoulder and elbow injuries, Dr. Andrews will speak on the prevention of sports injuries.

Friday, 3pm
   

 

Alec Kessler, M.D.

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Dr. Kessler will discuss joint pain in women and degenerative arthritis of the knee in middle age females.

Friday,
3:30pm
   

 

Alex Lincoln

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Director of Athletic Performance for the Andrews Institute, Alex will speak on the growing concern over childhood obesity, share sobering statistics and potential causes

Saturday, 2:30pm
   

 

Melissa Adams

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Relational Aggression and Teen Girl Issues. She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years in practice. She accepts children, teens, and adults for treatment.

Friday, 10am
   

 

Marcy Winters

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Marcy is married with three boys, two attend the University of West Florida and one is in high school. Her husband worked for twenty years in the paper industry and currently works in web design.

Saturday, 5pm
   

 

Angie Jenks

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Angie will discuss obstacles of making exercise a part of your daily life in our hustle and bustle world with tips on how to overcome this constant challenge and the positive impact exercise can have on your life and health.

Saturday, 10am
   

 

Suzanne Cobbs

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Suzanne graduated from Florida State University with B.S. in Education and from Troy State with an  M.S, in Human Development.  Through a collaborative effort between FSU & LSU she completed an intensive year long course in Infant Mental Health.

Friday, 4pm
   

 

Leslie Estes-Smith

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Leslie, Cardiovascular Service Line Director for Baptist Health Care, will discuss heart disease which has been the number one killer of men and women in the United States for more than a century. 

Friday, 11am
   

 

Julie Cardwell

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With over 20 years experience in health care management, Julie will share information on understanding the causes of obesity and options for weight loss including both surgical and non-surgical choices

 
   

 

Sophie Dessureault, M.D.

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A surgical oncologist, Sophie will discuss the importance of screenings for all women, including skin screenings, mammography after 40, and colonoscopy after 50. Learn how to take ownership of your own cancer screenings.

 
   

 

Karen E. Kennedy, M.D.

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Dr. Kennedy will discuss Gardasil, the first vaccine for cancer prevention. This vaccine can be administered to young girls to prevent cervical cancer and warts. Find out why it is so important to protect your daughter against this virus! 

 
   

 

Pam Bilbrey

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Pam Bilbrey, President of the Baptist Health Care Leadership Institute, will discuss the unique contributions of women in leadership positions, the challenges female leaders face and strategies to leverage your impact.