Cognitive Health: Recognizing Change and Taking Action
Join this talk Lynne Spreen-Raffo, RN, CCN, to learn more about recognizing cognitive impairment and the steps to take next, whether for yourself or someone you love. Learn a practical framework for navigating from initial concern to evaluation, diagnosis, and beyond. Understand the importance of early recognition, and discover how patients and clinicians can work together to initiate conversations, understand assessments, explore treatment options, and plan for the future. Leave with a clear understanding of the pathway forward and strategies to support cognitive health and overall quality of life.
The Essential Roadmap to Healthy Aging
Join Ritu Suri, MD – Geriatrician, Primary Care Physician, as she discusses the 5 M’s of senior care: Mind, Mobility, Medications, Multi-complexity, and Matters Most. This framework addresses key aspects of health as you age, including cognitive health, physical function, medication management, chronic condition management, and advance care planning. Dr. Suri will share core strategies to improve heart and brain health and will guide participants in important discussions to have with your primary care physician regarding care preferences and health priorities.
How GLP-1 and Other Medications are Transforming Diabetes Management
Join Diabetes Educator and Registered Nurse, Mary O’Connor, MSN, RN, CDCES in this session to learn about weight loss medications, including the GLP-1 category, and their role in diabetes management. Explore how these treatments can support blood sugar control, aid in achieving healthy weight goals, and complement lifestyle changes for better overall health.
Comprendiendo el rol de los carbohidratos en el manejo del azúcar en la sangre
Acompañe a la dietista registrada Ivette Lebron, MS, RDN, para aprender cómo los carbohidratos afectan su nivel de azúcar en la sangre y su salud en general. Exploraremos los diferentes tipos de carbohidratos: simples, complejos y fibra, además de analizar su rol dentro de un plato equilibrado. Obtenga consejos prácticos para manejar el consumo de carbohidratos, elegir alimentos inteligentes durante las festividades y preparar comidas y refrigerios satisfactorios, aptos para personas con diabetes, que le ayuden a mantener estables los niveles de energía y azúcar en la sangre.
Men’s Health: Prostate Cancer and Beyond
Join Dr. Maz Ganat, Chief of Urology and Program Director of Urologic Oncology at Englewood Hospital, for a candid and informative virtual webinar focused on prostate cancer and related men’s health issues.
Topics will include:
- Prostate cancer screening: what’s involved and when to start and why.
- Sexual health, erectile dysfunction and urinary concerns — what’s normal, what’s not.
Gut Health and Wellness: What You Eat, What You Absorb, and What You Eliminate
Join Shalva Eliava, MD for an informative session on practical ways to support digestive health through diet, lifestyle, and smart supplement choices. Learn how fiber, prebiotics, and probiotics impact gut function, uncover the truth behind belly fat and bloating, and gain simple, effective strategies for maintaining regular, healthy digestion. You will learn:
- The Foundation of Gut Health
- Fiber Facts and Food Choices
- Probiotics vs. Prebiotics
- Belly Fat, Bloating, and the Microbiome
Women’s Health: Taking Charge of Your Wellness
Join Carolyn Peart, MD, a primary care physician specializing in women’s health, for an informative talk on prioritizing your well-being. Learn actionable insights to help you make informed choices for a healthier life.
Let’s Talk About Stroke: Know the Signs
Join us for an engaging and informative session on stroke awareness with RN, Virginia Murphy, MSN, RN, CCRN, SCRN. She will cover the types, key statistics, and risk factors of a stroke, with a special focus on women. Participants will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke, the importance of immediate medical attention, and discover practical tools for healthy lifestyles and prevention.
Beyond The Scale: Helpful Tips for Your Weight Loss Journey
Join Anita Ramsetty, MD, board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism to explore the often-overlooked factors that influence weight loss. With a clinical focus on nutrition, lifestyle, and preventive health, Dr. Ramsetty will dive into:
- Why weight loss can stall
- How life factors like sleep, mood, and activity affect your progress
- What are practical strategies to stay on track
- Debunking the food vs. exercise debate to tips on weighing yourself (or not)