Hot Flashes & Hot Plates.

During the month of July, Dr. LaRae Brown is raising awareness about Volunteers in Medicine and the vital services they provide for the working uninsured.

Join Dr. Brown, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, in partnership with UF Health Jacksonville, as she hosts "Hot Flashes & Hot Plates," a how-to survive and thrive during the perimenopause and menopause transition. Together, we'll explore helpful management strategies, including nutrition, lifestyle changes, stress reduction, and medical treatments in a welcoming and empowering atmosphere.

Guests will learn how to manage their perimenopause and menopause through nutrition, lifestyle optimization, stress management, and medical therapy options. This event will combine education, a live cooking demonstration, and community engagement.

The evening will commence with a cocktail reception offering mocktails and delicious appetizers, followed by our Educational Program. Guests will be treated to a live cooking demonstration by Chef Diona Green, who will highlight the benefits of ingredients for menopausal health. Attendees will choose from the following menu options, which should be selected and communicated via email to [email protected] by June 25th. Your menu choices are as follows:

(Please choose one option.)

Honey Citrus Salmon: Fillet glazed with honey, orange, and lemon, paired with Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Roasted with Smoked paprika, Cumin, Garlic, and Brown Sugar, and Very Berry Salad: Edamame and Roasted Chia Seeds served with a creamy herb dressing

or

Chicken Francese: Lightly breaded chicken breast sautéed with lemon, parsley, and olive oil paired with Quinoa Pilaf: Quinoa, Pine Nuts, Fresh mint, Basil, Green onions, Cucumber, and Summer Squash w/ Basil and Blistered Tomatoes

or

·Roasted Bella Mushrooms: Marinated with fresh herbs and EVOO

The Program will conclude with a Q&A session for Dr. Brown.

You are invited to participate by making a $75.00 (early bird) donation per person by June 26th, which is tax-deductible, with 100% of the proceeds going to Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides free healthcare to the working uninsured in our local community. After June 15th, the General Admission will be $100.

Unable to attend? Please consider supporting this effort by making a tax-deductible donation by clicking here. We look forward to seeing you there! Want to learn more about Dr. Brown and why she is a Women with Heart Honoree? Click here.

This event benefits Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville. A 501 (c) (3) organization that provides free health care to the working uninsured.