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Island Health offers nutrition and exercise for osteoporosis class
Dietary habits play an important role in your risk of developing osteoporosis. Join registered dietitian Amber Phillips, MS, RD and Island Health physical therapist Allison Blackwell, PT, DPT to learn what types of exercises are most beneficial for your bones and how your diet can play a role. Wednesday, April 27, 11am. Call 360.299.4204 or register online at www.islandhealth.org/classes.
Island Health offers online Mediterranean nutrition class
The Mediterranean diet has been shown to support healthier blood pressure, cholesterol, and body weight. Join Registered Dietitian Amber Phillips for an overview of this exciting eating style and practical tips for making it work for you! Thursday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. Call 360.299.4204 or register online at www.islandhealth.org/classes.
Island Health offers online childbirth education series
Island Health is offering a four-week online series designed to prepare parents-to-be for the arrival of their new baby. Classes are Tuesdays from 6:30–9:00 p.m. starting May 3 and are taught by Teri Shilling, MS, LCCE, CD(DONA), IBCLC. Cost is $95 and is covered by Apple Health. Registration is required; call 360.299.4204 or islandhealth.org/classes.
Island Health offers online class on healthy digestion
Take a journey into the digestive system with Registered Dietitian Amber Phillips. Learn common symptoms of digestive distress. Tuesday, May 10, 10 a.m. Register online www.islandhealth.org/classes or call 360.299.4204.
Island Health offers mental health webinar on anxiety and depression
Join Psychiatrist Paul Hammer, MD, for a discussion on the treatment of depression and anxiety with a focus on non-medication approaches to these conditions that often occur together. This a free, online event. Join us Thursday, May 12, from Noon – 1 p.m. Registration is required; visit islandhealth.org/classes or call 360.299.4204.
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