The Women+Wellness Winter Series brings together trusted health experts and community members for engaging conversations about women’s health. Across four sessions, participants will explore emotional, physical, and relational well-being through practical guidance, culturally responsive insights, and whole-person strategies. This educational lecture series is provided by Nantucket Cottage Hospital in collaboration with the Norman Knight Nursing Center for Clinical and Professional Development at Mass General Hospital.
The Winter Series is free and open to all interested participants, including healthcare professionals, patients,
families, caregivers, community members, and supportive allies. All sessions will take place at Nantucket
Cottage Hospital’s Conference Center at 57 Prospect Street. Register at NCHWWWinterSeries.eventbrite.com to receive continuing education credits (Zoom link provided upon registration).
On Monday, November 9 from 5 to 6 pm, Dr. Jill Samale with Suzanne Davis, RD will speak on Understanding Menopause: Emotional, Physical, and Relational Change, moderated by Dr. Tiffany Blake-Lamb.
Life After Birth: Mood, Recovery, and Connection is the topic for a discussion on Monday, January 11, 2027 from 5 to 6 pm. Dr. Tiffany Blake-Lamb is the speaker for this talk, with moderator: Mary Xenopoulos, RN
The third talk is slated for Monday, March 15, 2027 from 5 to 6 pm. Dr. Gabrielle P. Abelard with moderator: Mary Xenopoulos, RN will speak on Women’s Mental Health – Stress and the Whole Person. And the final talk in this series will be Early Awareness Better Outcomes: Breast Cancer in Young Women held on Monday, May 10, 2027, featuring Dr. Kathryn E. Post and moderator: Mary Xenopoulos, RN.
At the end of this program, the participants will be able to:
- Understand key emotional, physical, and relational health changes across major life transitions and their impact on personal and community well-being.
- Use practical, evidence-based strategies to support themselves and those they care for during postpartum recovery, menopause, stress, and preventive health needs.
- Strengthen awareness of reliable health information and engage in supportive conversations that build connection and promote community wellness.
