Jane E. Brody, the personal health columnist for The New York Times and the author of 10 books, will deliver the keynote address at the annual spring health forum on May 15 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

Brody has written the widely read and quoted Personal Health column since 1976, and has received many prestigious awards for journalistic excellence. She earned the title of the “High Priestess of Health” from Time magazine.

This year’s theme is “It’s Your Health: Take Charge!” and Brody will talk about “How To Die Young—As Late in Life As Possible.”

The program will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Admission is free, but registration is required. Call Antonella Caggiano at (914) 813-6380. A continental breakfast will be served.

The health forums are presented each year by the Health and Wellness Coalition of the Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) as part of County Executive Andy Spano’s “Be Fit” initiative, an anti-obesity campaign to promote healthy eating habits and exercise.

The program will also feature talks by physicians and other health-care professionals, who will discuss how to make informed health-care choices. Local organizations will provide brochures and health and wellness literature.

Dr. Cheryl. Archbald, deputy commissioner of the Division of Community Health in Westchester County’s Department of Health, and Dr. Janet Sullivan, chief medical officer of the Hudson Health Plan, will present “Taking Charge of Your Health Visit.” Part of their presentation will be a showing of “It’s My Health Care,” an educational video developed by Westchester County.

Alice Feintuch, a care consultant for the regional Alzheimer’s Association, will discuss “Take Charge! Maintain Your Brain.”