Be Heart Smart - Heart Disease Prevention Workshop
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the US? You are invited to an interactive and informative workshop to learn tips and tricks to keep your heart as healthy and strong as possible.
This class is for you if:
- Have a family history of heart disease
- Your cholesterol been slowly increasing
- You experience high blood pressure
- Confused about what your lab values mean
- Tired of navigating all the advice on the internet
- Just curious about the latest in heart health research
Join our Cardiac Rehab Dietitian, Lisa Fligor, MS, RDN as we break it all down for you in simple easy to follow terms. WE will discuss a variety of topics including healthy fats, exercise recommendation, sodium intake, sleep needs and stress management techniques. Leave with clarity and direction regarding lifestyle habits that will improve your heart health and leave you feeling confident on how to take control of your health.
We recommend (but don’t require) you bring a recent (in the past 6months) lipid panel to class with you. Talk to your primary care or visit the affordable labs event.
When: Monday, November 6th from 5:00 - 6:30pm
Cost: $25 - Includes one additional family member or friend!
Tahoe Ski Fit - Reducing Injury and Staying Strong on the Mountain
Whether it’s KT laps and après evenings, Nordic endurance days or backcountry mornings, come learn tips on how to start and stay strong on and off the hill. Join Physical Therapists Alana Zimmer and Shawnee Wood as they review the common winter sports injuries, ways to reduce your risk of injury, as well as exercise techniques, and how to maintain strength and endurance throughout the season. Sign up for this free event now!
Led by Physical Therapists
When: Thursday, November 9th from 5:15 - 6:30pm
Cost: Free!
Prevent T2: Diabetes Prevention Program
1 out of 3 American adults has prediabetes. If you have prediabetes, you can make changes now to improve your health and PREVENT type 2 diabetes. The Prevent T2 lifestyle change program can help you lose weight, become more physically active, and reduce stress.
With Prevent T2, you get:
- A proven program to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes
- A CDC-approved curriculum and trained lifestyle coach
- A year-long program with weekly meetings for the first 6 months, then once or twice a month for the second 6 months
- Support from others like you as you learn new skills
Join the Prevent T2 program so you can keep doing the things you love.
Led by Registered Dietitians
Learn more about the Diabetes Prevention Program - November 1 or 8, 2023, 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Tahoe Forest Center for Health, 10833, Donner Pass Road, Suite #102, Truckee
Register now, or for more information on an upcoming session, call the Tahoe Forest Center for Health at 530-587-3769 or email us.
Appointment Scheduling: 
Tahoe Forest Health System
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