April
Making Healthy Menu ChoicesApril 26 3 – 4 p.m. (Regency Senior Communities – New Berlin)
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Eating healthy when you’re choosing from a menu can sometimes be difficult. Theresa Neumer, registered dietitian, will provide tips to help you find healthy menu items, order your meal and more. Participants will receive advice on making healthy choices using actual menus.
NEW! Sleep Center Open HouseApril 26, 4-7pm (ProHealth Care Sleep Center)
Join us for an open house and a guided tour through ProHealth Care's state-of-the art sleep center. See firsthand how a sleep study works and talk to sleep technicians and specialists.
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NEW! Managing Cholesterol: When Diet & Exercise Aren't Enough
April 30, 6:45-7:45 p.m. (ProHealth Care Medical Associates - New Berlin)
Join Dr. Running as he discusses various cholesterol-lowering medications, what they can and cannot do and which one is right for you. Sign up today!
May
Neuroscience Lecture
May 1, 6 p.m. Wellness Fair & Registration, 7 p.m. Program (Country Springs Hotel & Conference Center, Waukesha)
Join Kate Adamson, author and stroke survivor, for an evening of hope and inspiration. Kate will share her remarkable story of recovery and how the techniques she used to overcome paralysis can help you overcome challenges in your own life.
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Navigating the Lunch MenuMay 7, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Waukesha Memorial Hospital)
Finding a healthy, well-balanced lunch can be a challenge. Whether you “brown bag” it, eat in a cafeteria, or choose to dine in a restaurant, there are always choices you can make that are healthier than others. Find out more!
NEW! Eating Right for Health
May 8 - May 29, 9:30 - 11 a.m. (Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital)
A 4-session class designed for individuals who want to use diet and lifestyle changes to manage lipids and reduce risk of type 2 diabetes. This class offers plety of time for questions and information on: Fat Types, soluble fiber, supplements, carbohydrates, Mediterranean diet, blood sugar and more. Taught by a registered dietitian. Sign up today!
American Heart Association Milwaukee Go Red for Women Luncheon
May 18, 10 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. (The Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee)
Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, taking the life of 1 in 3 women each year. On average, nearly 20 women die from heart disease and stroke in Wisconsin each day. But it can be prevented. Join us and learn how you can Make It YOUR Mission to help stop this No. 1 killer. Purchase tickets.
Grocery Store Tour
May 22, 6-8 p.m. (Pabst Farms Pick N Save, 1300 Pabst Farms Circle, Oconomowoc)
Walk the aisles of a local grocery store with a registered dietitian as you learn to select heart-healthy foods from every section of the grocery store. Learn how to choose lean cuts of meat and discover a variety of fresh produce, while getting cooking tips and hints along the way. Reserve your spot.
June
Life's Simple 7: Seven Steps to a Healthier YouTMJune 5, 6-7 p.m. (Waukesha Memorial Hospital)
Learn more about what you can do to reduce your risk for heart disease through 7 modifiable risk factors (get active, control cholesterol, eat better, manage blood pressure, lose weight, reduce blood sugar and stop smoking)with the American Heart Association's My Life CheckTM Live Better with Life's Simple 7TM program.
Register now. Fresh Herbs
June 25, 7-8 p.m. (Waukesha Memorial Hospital)
Fresh Herbs boost nutrition and flavor in any recipe without adding extra fat, calories or sodium. Learn how to maximize the health benefits and flavors of fresh herbs in your cooking.
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