Women’s Day at WUM | Medical University of Warsaw

A booth at an event supporting women, decorated with purple balloons with the inscription ‘WUM supports WOMEN’. In the background, participants can be seen gathered around various stations

“WUM Supports Women” was the theme of this year’s Women’s Day celebration at the Medical University of Warsaw. The university’s Didactic Center was truly crowded throughout the event, which is not surprising given the wide range of attractions available. Participants could prepare a healthy meal, take part in a yoga session, undergo basic health screenings, design a tote bag and a commemorative pin, or practice pelvic floor exercises, all in the spirit of promoting health and well-being.

The guests were welcomed by Prof. Rafał Krenke, Rector of WUM; Dr. hab. Patryk Rzońca, Vice Dean in charge of the Faculty of Health Sciences; and the main organizers, Dr. hab. Beata Sińska, Head of the Department of Human Nutrition at the Faculty of Health Sciences, and Dr. hab. Grażyna Bączek, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Education at the same Faculty. The Rector expressed hope that the event would become a regular initiative and eventually expand into a project for the local district and the wider city community. Dr. hab. Beata Sińska presented the activities planned at the various booths, especially encouraging participants to try the blender bike, a combination of a stationary bicycle and a blender that allows users to prepare a smoothie from their favorite fruits while pedaling.

The event attracted great interest among both staff and students of WUM. Among the guests were also Vice Rectors Prof. Dorota Olczak-Kowalczyk, Vice Rector for Personnel and Organizational Affairs, and Prof. Agnieszka Cudnoch-Jędrzejewska, Vice Rector for Clinical Affairs and Investments.

The most popular attractions of the Women’s Day event were body composition analysis (organized by the Department of Clinical Dietetics) and the “Bowl Full of Health” station (prepared by the Department of Human Nutrition and the Student Research Group in Human Nutrition), where participants could assemble a healthy, nutritionally balanced meal. These stations attracted the longest lines.

A special booth was also prepared by midwives from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Education, together with members of the Student Research Group of Midwives. It featured training mannequins on which participants could practice breast self-examination, learn step by step how a Pap smear test is performed, and practice pelvic floor muscle exercises.
At the Medical Center booth, participants could have their blood glucose levels checked and blood pressure measured, while in the creativity zone, they painted tote bags with the event slogan. Those interested could also join a yoga session led by Alina Stasiak, a yoga instructor and senior specialist at the WUM Office of Communication and Promotion.

The event was accompanied by an exhibition by Małgorzata Lisowska titled “History Written in the Body in Three Acts.” It featured microscopic images of the artist’s own cancer tissue after sixteen rounds of chemotherapy as well as images of healthy breast cells.

Information about Women’s Day at WUM was also published on the university intranet

A person standing at a microphone is speaking during an educational event. Another person is standing next to them, and behind them a group of participants is gathered. In the background, tables with informational materials and educational boards are visible.

A group of people is standing in a semicircle during an event held in an indoor space. In the foreground, two individuals are visible standing at a microphone, and in the background participants as well as parts of tables and displays can be seen.

An event with numerous attendees is taking place in the lobby area. Conversations at the booths, exercises on mats using purple balloons, and tables with informational materials can be seen. A crowd of participants fills the entire hall.

Three people are standing by a table displaying vegetables, fruits, and healthy food products. Each of them is holding a bowl of food. Next to them there is an informational roll‑up of the Department of Human Nutrition of the Medical University of Warsaw. In the background, event participants can be seen.

Two people are sitting at a table printing designs on fabric bags, using purple paint and rollers. A tray with paint is lying on the table, and behind them a group of participants is standing and observing their work.

People are standing by a table with a variety of ingredients for composing their own meals. The table contains bowls of vegetables, salads, and toppings, and participants are serving food into paper bowls.

A person is sitting on a stationary bike powering a blender mounted at the front of the device. Next to them stands another person holding the blender container. In the background, a table with fruit and drinks as well as event participants can be seen

Participants are taking part in breast self‑examination workshops, using anatomical models arranged on the table. Under the guidance of the instructors, they practice palpation techniques for detecting abnormalities.

People are sitting at tables during a preventive health campaign. One person is having their blood pressure measured, while another is having their glucose level checked with a glucometer. Informational materials, gloves, and medical instruments are lying on the table.

People are taking part in a short exercise or stretching session within the event space. In the foreground, the raised arms of participants are visible, while in the center the instructor is performing the exercise. In the background, there are booths and other attendees.