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Friday, February 12, 2010

Eating Disorder Awareness Events in Orange County, N.Y.

According to a Feb. 3 post on the website of the Times Herald-Record newspaper, the following organizations in Orange County, New York, will be sponsoring eating disorder-themed events during February:
  • An educational workshop, "One Size Doesn't Fit All," presented by Susan Piowaty, social worker, 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 24 at the Orange County Emergency Services Center, 22 Wells Farm Road, Goshen. Registration is required; call 342-2400.
  • The office of Dr. Michelle Winchester Vega & Associates at 339 Blooming Grove Turnpike, New Windsor, will have a literature table available for the month. Additionally, Dianna Chillo will provide a question-and-answer session from noon-1 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 23.
  • The next meeting of the Eating Disorders Coalition will take place at 9 a.m. April 13 at the Mental Health Association office. Anyone who would like to join the prevention and education effort is invited. The coalition meets the second Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 342-2400.

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