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Your health, your year: Plan ahead for doc visits.

It's a new year, but it won't take long for days, weeks and months blur together.

 

If you’ve resolved to get ahead of things this year, give yourself some peace of mind by planning for your family’s healthcare now.

Tips for planning

Strides for Social Justice

Join us for a guided run or walk at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 3 in celebration of Black History Month. Learn more on the Westmoreland Park Tour about educator, musician and activist Dr. Edwin Coleman Jr. and track phenom Margaret Johnson Bailes. Meet at the Dr. Edwin Coleman Jr. Community Center at 1545 W. 22nd Ave. Get details about Strides and the app >>

Thinking about a new joint?

Do you wonder if joint replacement is right for you? Ask yourself these questions to help you decide.

 

Here's what to consider >>

5 surprising facts about diabetes

Did you know untreated diabetes can affect skin and dental health? 

 

Learn more >>

A program to help you flourish

Healthcare can be confusingespecially for someone with a chronic condition. PeaceHealth's care management program can help. 

 

See how it works >>

Recipe: onion flatbread

Forget frozen pizza. This recipe for onion herb flatbread will make an easy healthier substitute.

 

Get the recipe >>

Healthy You Classes & Events

Heart Walk & Talk

A free monthly walking group led by the heart-health experts at Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute meets 3:30-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Mark your calendar to join us next month on the path behind the emergency department at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend.


Diabetes Support Group 

Mark your calendar to join this group for people with diabetes and their support persons from 5-6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute’s demonstration kitchen in Springfield. For questions or to sign up, email [email protected]


Stroke Support Group

Life after a stroke isn't easy. Talking to others who have been through a stroke may help. Mark your calendar to join one or both of the support groups offered by PeaceHealth:

  • First Wednesday of every month. This meeting offers various speakers and an opportunity to connect with other stroke survivors. 2-3:30 p.m. The group meets in person. (November meeting is cancelled.)
  • Third Wednesday of every month. A social support meeting to share stories by stroke survivors and caregivers. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Currently, meeting virtually.

If you would like more details or to be added to the email list, please contact Victoria Moran at [email protected] or call 541-222-8461.


Mindfulness via Zoom

Feeling off balance? Drop in for this free weekly mindfulness session from 5:15-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday.



Your Voice, Your Choice Webinar

Have you completed your advance directive? Check out our resources, including an on-demand webinar for creating or updating your plan.


Note: Classes and events may be subject to change.

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