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Good news! Reading can boost your health.

Raise a toast to your book club. Revel in your reading time.


Research shows that, among other things, reading can help you:

  • Reduce stress.
  • Slow memory loss.
  • Feel more connected to others.


Reading does even more for the little ones in your life. Did you know Lane County children, age 5 and under, can receive a free book in the mail each month from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library?


Families in Eugene can register a child at Eugene Public Library sign-up page.


Families elsewhere in Lane County and nearby counties can enroll at imaginationlibrary.com.

See all the benefits of reading

Do you feed your feelings?

When you're low, do you reach for ice cream? Do chips take the edge off an angry mood? Lindsey King, PsyD, offers tips to stop emotional eating.


Try these 5 coping skills >>

It's good to get checked

Did you know some screenings can be done at home? And the cost of many are covered.


What screenings can do for you >>

Ideas for healthy habits in June

Summer can give you new ways to get your family moving. How about fishing? Oregon offers free fishing days June 3 and 4.


Read more family health habit tips >>

Recipe: Greek chicken skewers

Shake up your next barbecue with these recipes for tasty chicken skewers and tzatziki sauce.


Get both recipes >>

Everyday Moments of Grace

Care and comfort in the ER

Two caregivers in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, found a special way to help grieving families. 


Discover what they did >>

Healthy You Classes & Events

Heart Walk & Talk

You're invited to join Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute's free monthly outdoor walking group. We meet 3:30-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Learn from our heart-health experts while walking along scenic paths on PeaceHealth's Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend campus.


Free Diabetes Support Group

Do you need strategies to manage your diabetes? You and support persons are welcome to join this group that meets 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. PeaceHealth offers support groups:

 

  • First Wednesday of every month. This meeting offers various speakers and connecting with other stroke survivors. 2-3:30 p.m. The group meets in person.

 

  • Third Wednesday of every month. A social support meeting with sharing of stories by stroke survivors and caregivers. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Currently, meeting virtually.

 

If you would like 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. Click above for details.



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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