Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Breast Cancer Awareness and Holistic Wellness Through Nutrition

Thursday, October 30  |  12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), Multipurpose Room

Join us for an empowering Brown Bag Lunch session focused on Breast Cancer Awareness and the powerful role nutrition plays in prevention and overall wellness. This informative and engaging event will explore how your everyday food choices can contribute to a proactive approach to breast health, and how a holistic wellness plan can support your body and mind.

What you’ll learn:

• The latest insights on breast cancer risk factors and prevention
• How certain foods and dietary habits can support breast health
• Holistic wellness strategies to complement medical care
• Practical tips for creating a sustainable, nourishing wellness plan

Featured Event Speaker: Dr. Pallav K. Mehta, MD currently serves as the Medical Director for Reimagine Care, as well as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. Dr. Mehta is a medical oncologist/hematologist with expertise and interest in breast cancer and integrative oncology and is board certified in medical oncology, hematology and integrative medicine with previous board certification in internal medicine.

Whether you're looking to make small changes or overhaul your current habits, this session will offer supportive, science-informed guidance to help you take charge of your well-being.

Bring your lunch and your questions—let’s learn, share, and grow together in support of health and healing.

Cheers to Connections: WAN Winter Social at the Brewery

Wednesday, December 3  |  4:00 - 6:00 PM

Bonesaw Brewing Co. | 570 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Celebrate the season with a blend of craft beer and meaningful connections at the Women's Alliance Network Winter Social. On Wednesday, December 3rd, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., we’ll gather at Bonesaw Brewing Co.  Enjoy the warmth of community, connect with fellow professionals, and savor a selection of craft beers available for purchase. Let’s raise a glass to new connections and shared success. Cheers!

Her Heart Matters! Brown Bag Lunch & Learn

From Estrogen to Epigenetics: How Hormones & Environment Shape Women's Cardiovascular Risk

Friday, February 13 |  12 p.m. |  Hybrid Location

Multipurpose Room, Academic Center | Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Virtual Attendance via WebEx

Join us for an eye-opening discussion & brown bag lunch gathering where we'll discuss the unique factors influencing women’s heart health. This program will explore the critical role of hormones and the impact of environmental factors on cardiovascular risk. Learn how estrogen, genetics, and lifestyle intersect to shape heart health and discover actionable steps to protect and strengthen your heart.

Not available to attend in-person? No problem! Virtual attendance will be available via WebEx. We just ask that attendees indicate how they plan to attend on the event registration form.

This event will feature the below guest speaker: 

• Featured Speaker: Dr. Maria Reila Molina, DNP, AGACNP-BC, FAANP
  

  • Senior Advanced Practice Provider, Penn Medicine
    Global Transplant Nursing Leader | Genomics & Informatics Expert

    Dr. Maria R. Molina is an internationally recognized expert in transplant care, immunogenetics, genomics integration, and health informatics. A Senior APP in cardiothoracic transplantation at Penn Medicine, she blends high-acuity clinical expertise with modern precision-medicine and digital health systems.

    She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rutgers University, completed postdoctoral genomics training at Harvard Medical School, and holds a Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education from the University of Pennsylvania. A 2025 FAANP Fellow, former ITNS President, and co-author of more than 150 scholarly works, she has advanced transplant innovation lectures across 46+ countries.

    Dr. Molina is also a United Nations speaker and global advocate for equitable transplantation, known for her “glocal” approach—bringing global science to local communities.