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122721 family life officeCHARLOTTE — The newly formed diocesan Office of Family Life, in partnership with Catholic Health Professionals of Charlotte, is hosting a dinner event March 4 on the topic of “Person Centered Healthcare: Seeking Wholeness in Women’s Health.” The dinner will be held at the St. Patrick Cathedral Family Life Center, 1621 Dilworth Road East.

Keynoting the event will be Anna Halpine, founder and CEO of FEMM (Fertility Education and Medical Management), a non-profit organization committed to women’s health and education.

Halpine has a master’s in philosophy of religion from the Yale School of Divinity. She has been involved in human rights, women’s health and global partnership development for 18 years.

FEMM offers a science-based reproductive health program for women that teaches them to identify, track and comprehend changes in their body relevant to their health and fertility. By helping women understand the crucial role of reproductive endocrinology in managing their health, FEMM empowers women to achieve their overall health and fertility goals.

The March 4 dinner event will run 6:30-9 p.m. Tickets cost $20 per person, $10 for students. To RSVP, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For inquiries, call Jessica Grabowski, Respect Life Program director, at 704-370-3229.
— SueAnn Howell, senior reporter. FEMMhealth.org contributed.

 

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The Diocese of Charlotte’s Office of Family Life is funded by the annual Diocesan Support Appeal.Learn more about the DSA and how to donate online at www.charlottediocese.org/dsa.