Thursday, October 22, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Peace Island Medical Center
— from Lori Polevoi —
Dietitian and diabetes educator Kristen Rezabek will discuss “Good Nutrition for Good Health” on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in a free, public community education program hosted by PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, 1117 Spring St., Friday Harbor. Learn the current food recommendations for children and adults to promote a healthy body and to prevent chronic disease.
Rezabek’s talk with cover:
- Smart snacking strategies
- Food recommendations for children and adults
- Using guidelines from the MyPlate website to plan meals
This informal talk is one in a series of Fireside Chats the medical center is offering as part of PeaceHealth’s “Healthy You” program, which provides resources, tools and information to support individuals in their health and wellness journey. For more information, visit www.peacehealth.org/healthy-you.
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center comprises a 10-bed critical access hospital, primary care and specialty clinics, a cancer center, expanded diagnostic and treatment services, an operating suite for outpatient procedures and a 24-hour emergency department. PeaceHealth Peace Island operates as part of PeaceHealth’s Northwest Network, which includes PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, PeaceHealth United General Medical Center in Sedro-Woolley, several PeaceHealth Medical Group primary care and specialty clinics, cardiovascular and cancer centers, diagnostic laboratory and imaging services. PeaceHealth, with medical centers in Alaska, Washington and Oregon, is a not-for-profit health care system founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace in 1891.
