Press Releases
May 10, 2009
Women’s Health Advisory Council Speaker Series Addresses “The Price of Privilege”
Lake Forest, Il. – Recognized author and psychologist Madeline Levine, Ph.D., visited Lake Forest in April to speak at this year’s Women’s Health Advisory Council Speakers Series event. Dr. Levine delivered a riveting and relevant presentation to a crowd of 150 at the Gorton Community Center, discussing the premise of her book, “The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids.” According to Dr. Levine, a privileged life isn’t always a happy one.
Throughout her presentation, Dr. Levine injected details pertinent to the audience. She shared that 22 percent of adolescents in affluent communities are depressed, compared with as little as 8 percent of adolescents in the general population. Some kids are over-programmed with activities and sports, she said. This not only increases their stress levels, but also negatively impacts their concepts of nurturing relationships.
“Dr. Levine’s presentation was very well-received and is clearly relevant to the challenges we face with parenting in our community,” said co-chair Liz Lincoln. “She provided many ‘pearls of wisdom’ on ways we can guide our children through these difficult years.” Jennifer Margolis and Alison Kohlmeyer also co-chaired the event.
A question and answer session, as well as a book signing, followed Dr. Levine’s presentation. Her presentation left many wanting to learn more; dozens of attendees purchased her book.
The Women’s Health Advisory Council of Lake Forest Hospital organizes its annual Speaker Series around relevant health and wellness topics. This was its fourth year.
Arrangements for the appearance of Madeline Levine made through HarperCollins Speakers Bureau, NY, NY.
Lake Forest Hospital is a 215-bed community hospital with 600 physicians board-certified in 68 medical specialties, conveniently located in offices throughout Lake County. The hospital has been named the “Consumer Choice” Hospital for Lake and Kenosha counties according to a survey by National Research Corporation for five years in a row for having the best doctors, best nurses, best image and reputation, and best overall quality.
The hospital’s mission is to provide communities the highest quality health care through exceptional access to state-of-the-art clinical services with compassionate and personal care. Clinical services are delivered at the hospital’s Lake Forest and Grayslake campuses, and at facilities in Bannockburn, Glenview, Gurnee-Brookside, Gurnee-Tower Court, Libertyville, Lindenhurst and Vernon Hills. At the main hospital in Lake Forest, exemplary care is provided in Cain Family Emergency Services, the Hunter Family Center for Women’s Health, the Posy Krehbiel Breast Care Center, the Waud Family Maternity Services and the Center for Advanced Radiation Medicine. CareCoach, Lake County’s only mobile health program, provides care for the underserved at 25 locations throughout the region. For more information, visit www.lfh.org.