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CPR for Friends and Family!

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This Month’s Featured Event among others offered in June by Northern Westchester Hospital’s Center for Healthy Living

MOUNT KISCO, NY – This June Northern Westchester Hospital’s (NWH) Center for Healthy Living featured webinar is to learn a lifesaving skill, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) for friends and family. During this in-person class you will learn how to perform adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the proper treatment to prevent one from choking with videos and hands-on demonstration.

These classes help support the community, and benefit people’s mental and physical health. The other classes in June will be virtual and include chair yoga, smoking cessation, and a healthy cooking class to reduce the risk of thyroid disease. All programs are free unless otherwise specified.

Located next to the Whole Foods Market at Chappaqua Crossing, the Center for Healthy Living provides the local community with well-being and youth engagement programming. The center’s interactive virtual lectures and pop-up events allows the community to reach wellness goals, make educated health decisions, and seek engagement and service opportunities. For a full list of upcoming free events and registration, visit Eventbrite.com.

FEATURED EVENT:

Friends and Family CPR:

June 13, 10:00-11:00 am IN-PERSON, Northern Westchester Hospital

Cost: $30 per person attending the class

Friends and Family CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) teaches lifesaving skills. Through this class you will learn how to perform adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and treatment of choking with videos and hands on demonstration. These skills are taught by American Heart Association instructors. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of participation.

Register at: Friends and Family CPR

OTHER EVENTS:

Chair Yoga

Cost: Free

Mondays and Thursdays, June 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 – 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Live over Zoom

Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, adapting poses through creative use of a chair. Emphasis will be on breathing, balance, and moving at your own pace.

Register at: Chair Yoga

Smoking Cessation

Cost: Free

June 2, 9, 16, Live over Microsoft Teams

We know it’s challenging to quit smoking – we are here to help. This support group is facilitated by a Northern Westchester Hospital Respiratory Therapist. For specific information, contact NWHSmokingCessation@northwell.edu 

Register at: Smoking Cessation

Cooking for Reducing Disease Risk: Thyroid Disease

Cost: Free

June 14, 12:00-1:00 pm, live over Zoom

Reducing your risk for chronic disease starts in the kitchen. The foods we eat and prepare for our families can be nourishing, satisfying AND healthy. Join us for a discussion about thyroid health, the connection between thyroid health and chronic disease risk, and what foods and nutrients are thought to support thyroid health. This program will discuss reputable nutrition recommendations and help you put these recommendations into action in your kitchen. Simple health recipes, as well as culinary tips and tricks will be demonstrated to encourage you to make nutritious foods part of your everyday routine.

Register at: Cooking for Reducing Disease Risk: Thyroid Disease 

 

Medical Career Day for High School Students Among Virtual Events offered in April by Northern Westchester Hospital

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Additional April Virtual Courses Taking Place at Northern Westchester Hospital’s Center for Healthy Living Include Kids in the Kitchen, Cooking to Reduce Arthritis and Joint Pain

A virtual conference that introduces high school students grades 9-12 to a wide range of opportunities available in health care, both clinical and non-clinical alike, is the featured program in April by Northern Westchester Hospital’s (NWH) Center for Healthy Living. Other virtual and in-person events to support the community, and help people get mentally and physically healthier include a cooking class for children, chair yoga, smoking cessation, a healthy cooking class to reduce arthritis and joint pain, and an in-person teen gardening class.

Located next to the Whole Foods Market at Chappaqua Crossing, the Center for Healthy Living provides the local community with well-being and youth engagement programming. The center’s interactive virtual lectures and pop-up events allows the community to reach wellness goals, make educated health decisions, and seek engagement and service opportunities. For a full list of upcoming free events and registration, visit Eventbrite.com.

High school students grades 9-12 interested in a medical career need to register now to attend, Medical Career Day 2022, a free virtual conference on Zoom. Conference will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 12:00-3:30 pm.
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FEATURED EVENTS:

Medical Career Day 2022

April 23, 12:00-3:30 pm, live over Zoom

Cost: Free

A future career in healthcare is varied, exciting, and constantly growing in opportunities. Northern Westchester Hospital’s Medical Career Day will expose you to some of these unique opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical alike. Ask questions, participate in engaging discussions, make meaningful connections with medical professionals, and maybe even find your passion! This year’s presentation topics include surgery, nursing, business, patient experience, internships, clinical certification programs, medical school preparation and more! This event is open to high school students only. Attendees will receive a Certificate of Career Exploration.

Register at: Medical Career Day 2022

 

Kids in the Kitchen: Spring Break Cooking and Crafting

April 12, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, live over Zoom

Cost: Free

Do you have a child who loves to cook and craft? Looking to eat healthier as a family? Join Northern Westchester Hospital for a family cooking and crafting program during April spring break. In preparation for Earth Day, participants will learn about sustainability and the connection between our health and the health of our planet. Craft and cook along with us and play some Earth Day trivia! This program is appropriate for children of all ages. We will be making Homemade Granola Bars and Upcycled Misfit Crayons.

Register at: Kids in the Kitchen

 

Cooking for Reducing Disease Risk: Arthritis and Joint Pain

April 29, 12:00-1:00 pm, live over Zoom

Cost: Free

Join registered dietitian Amy Rosenfeld for a discussion about the connection between the foods we eat, joint pain, and inflammation. Amy will demonstrate realistic anti-inflammatory cooking methods and recipes, to help make healthy eating part of your everyday routine. Recipes will be provided ahead of time so you may cook along with us.

Register at: Cooking for Reducing Disease Risk: Arthritis and Join Pain

 

Smoking Cessation
April 6, 20, 27, 6:00-7:00 pm, live over Microsoft Teams
Cost: Free

Cigarettes are one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. We know it’s challenging to quit, and we are here to help. This support group is facilitated by a NWH respiratory therapist. For more information, contact NWHSmokingCessation@northwell.edu or call (914) 666-1868.

Register at: Smoking Cessation

 

Chair Yoga
Mondays & Thursdays, April 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 ,11 am – noon, live over Zoom

Cost: Free

Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, adapting poses through the creative use of a chair. Emphasis will be on breathing, balance, and taking things at your own pace.

Register at: Chair Yoga

 

Cultivate Community: Teen Community Engagement Gardening

April 27, 4:00-6:00 pm, In-Person – Northern Westchester Hospital Team Member Wellness Garden

Cost: Free

Looking for ways to make a meaningful difference in your community? Do you like getting outside in nature? Join the President Junior Leadership Council (PJLC) as we “Cultivate Community” in the Team Member Wellness Garden at Northern Westchester Hospital. Get hands-on experience gardening and meet new friends. No previous gardening experience is required. All teen participants will receive a certificate of community service hours. All produce grown in the garden is given to at-risk patients at discharge.

Register at: Cultivate Community: Teen Community Engagement Gardening

 

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February Events Offered by Northern Westchester Hospital & the Center for Healthy Living

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Mount Kisco, NY–A cooking class that teaches how to prepare meals that reduce the risk of hypertension is a featured program offered in February by Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) and the Center for Healthy Living. Other virtual events to help people feel better and get healthier include chair yoga, smoking cessation, preventing heart disease and stroke, a healthy cooking class for families, and programs for expectant parents, new moms and siblings.

Located next to the Whole Foods Market at Chappaqua Crossing, the Center for Healthy Living supports health and wellness through education, health resources, diverse programing and referrals. For a full list of upcoming free events and registration, visit Eventbrite.com. All programs are currently offered virtually.

Cooking for Reducing Disease Risk: High Blood Pressure

Wednesday, February 9, noon – 1 pm, live over Zoom

Cost: Free

Join registered dietitian Amy Rosenfeld for an informative and demonstrative class all about cooking to reduce your risk for high blood pressure (hypertension). Amy will explain the DASH diet and realistic cooking methods to follow it (as recommended by the American Heart Association for high blood pressure). Amy will be joined by special guest, Dr. Alan Coffino, to explain the connection between blood pressure and kidney health.

Register at: Cooking for Reducing Disease Risk: High Blood Pressure

 

Smoking Cessation
Tuesdays, February 1, 8, and 15, 6 – 7 pm, live over Microsoft Teams
Cost: Free

Cigarettes are one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. We know it’s challenging to quit, and we are here to help. This support group is facilitated by a NWH respiratory therapist. For more information, contact NWHSmokingCessation@northwell.edu or call (914) 666-1868.

Register at: Smoking Cessation

 

Chair Yoga
Mondays & Thursdays, February 3, 10, 14, 24, 28 (no class February 7 or 21), 11 am – noon, live over Zoom

Cost: Free
Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, adapting poses through the creative use of a chair. Emphasis will be on breathing, balance, and taking things at your own pace. This workshop is led by Toni Russo, MS, RN AHN-BC, RYT-220, a leader on NWH’s Integrative Medicine Team.

Register at:  Chair Yoga

 

Breastfeeding Nook

Monday, February 7, 1 – 3 pm, live over Microsoft Teams

Cost: Free

Join with your baby to meet other breastfeeding mothers and receive peer-to-peer support to help achieve your breastfeeding goals. Information, encouragement, and support are provided by a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Please note, this support group is for mothers who have already delivered.

Register at: Breastfeeding Nook

 

Virtual Newborn Care Class

Wednesday, February 9, 6 – 8 pm, live over Microsoft Teams

Cost: $30 per person

Learn tips for newborn bathing, diapering, cord care, sleep, feeding patterns, and more! A pediatrician joins for a Q&A at the end to address common concerns of new parents.

Register at: Virtual Newborn Care Class

 

Mom Squad

Monday, February 14, 3:15 – 4:15 pm, live over Microsoft Teams

Cost: Free

Join with your baby for an interactive, social get together. Meet other moms and share information about caring for yourself and your newborn. This group is facilitated by a registered nurse and is for moms who have already delivered their baby.

Register at: Mom Squad

 

Virtual Breastfeeding Class

Monday, February 16, 6 – 8 pm, live over Microsoft Teams

Cost: $30 per person

This comprehensive class is taught exclusively by our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). Whether you have already decided to breastfeed or you are thinking about it, this class is for you. Couples are encouraged to come together. Only one payment per couple.

Register at: Virtual Breastfeeding Class

 

The Relationship between Heart Disease and Stroke: Recognize to Help Prevent

Friday, February 18, 12 – 1 pm, live over Zoom

Join the Katz Institute for Women’s Health’s Go Red Campaign and learn about the relationship between heart disease and stroke. Dr. Ramandeep Sahni, Stroke Director at Phelps Hospital, will discuss the silent symptoms of stroke and tips to lower one’s risk. She will be joined by registered dietitian, Amy Rosenfeld, who will present a live cooking demonstration and provide education on the foods that lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and reduce inflammation (all risk factors for stroke).

Register at: Relationship between Heart Disease and Stroke

 

Virtual Sibling Class

Tuesday, February 22, 3:30 – 4:15pm, live over Microsoft Teams

Cost: $10 per person

This class helps prepare children (age 3+) for the birth of a new brother or sister and is for families planning to deliver at NWH. Children and parents take the class together, which includes a video on becoming a sibling, lessons on diaper changing, and two simple projects to share with the class.

Register: Virtual Sibling Class

 

Kids in the Kitchen: February Break Family Heart Healthy Cooking Class

Wednesday, February 23, 11 am – noon, live over Zoom

Cost: Free

Looking to eat healthier as a family? Do you have a child who loves to cook and bake? Join Amy Rosenfeld, Registered Dietitian, for a family cooking program during February school break, in honor of American Heart Month. Participants will learn about nutrition through an interactive trivia game while practicing healthy cooking techniques and fundamentals. Recipes will be provided ahead of time so you can cook along together.

Register at: Kids in the Kitchen

 

November Events Offered by Northern Westchester Hospital & the Center for Healthy Living

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Part three of a three-part cooking series for reducing disease risk and a panel discussion focused on men’s health are November’s featured programs offered by Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) and the Center for Healthy Living. In November, virtual events for parents and future moms include courses on breastfeeding and newborn care and a calming cooking class for school-aged children. Other virtual events to help people feel better and get healthier include chair yoga, smoking cessation and a Wellness Wednesday on spiritual wellbeing.

Located next to the Whole Foods Market at Chappaqua Crossing, the Center for Healthy Living supports health and wellness through education, health resources, diverse programing and referrals. For a full list of upcoming free events and registration, visit Eventbrite.com. All programs are currently offered virtually.

FEATURED EVENTS:

Cooking for Reducing Disease Risk, Part 3: Diabetes

Thursday, November 4, noon – 1 pm, live over Zoom

Cost: Free

Join Registered Dietitian Amy Rosenfeld to learn about cooking balanced meals that reduce your risk of diabetes. Amy will explain the guiding principles of a diet that lowers your risk for diabetes as recommended by the American Diabetes Association.

Register at: Cooking for Reducing Disease Risk, Part 3: Diabetes

Man to Man: A Conversation about Men’s Health

Wednesday November 17, noon – 1 pm, live over Zoom

Cost: Free

Did you know men are much more likely than women to skip doctor’s appointments, routine screenings, and avoid seeking help for mental illness? Join us for a panel discussion focused on men’s health. Physical therapist Gerald Loehr will discuss fitness and healthy training tips. Dr. Richard Catanzaro will debunk mental health myths and offer real life coping strategies for stress. Dr. Warren Bromberg will discuss prostate and testicular health, including the latest recommendations on cancer screenings.

Register at:   Man to Man: A Conversation about Men’s Health

 

Chair Yoga
Mondays & Thursdays, November 1, 4, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 29, 11 am – Noon, live over Zoom

Cost: Free
Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, adapting poses through the creative use of a chair. Emphasis will be on breathing, balance, and taking things at your own pace. This workshop is led by Toni Russo, MS, RN AHN-BC, RYT-220, a leader on NWH’s Integrative Medicine Team.

Register at:     Chair Yoga

 

Smoking Cessation
Wednesdays, November 3 and 10 & Tuesday, November 16, 6 – 7 pm, live over Microsoft Teams
Cost: Free

Cigarettes are one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. We know it’s challenging to quit, and we are here to help. This support group is facilitated by a NWH respiratory therapist. For more information, contact NWHSmokingCessation@northwell.edu or call (914) 666-1868.

Register at:    Smoking Cessation

 

Virtual Breastfeeding Class

Monday, November 8, 6 – 8 pm, live over Microsoft Teams

Cost: $30 per couple

This comprehensive class is taught exclusively by our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) for women who are considering or have decided to breastfeed. The class will cover advantages of breastfeeding; building and maintaining your milk supply; strategies for success; breastfeeding techniques; diet considerations; nipple care; and tips for partner feeding. Plenty of time is allotted for Q&As, and couples are encouraged to come together. For more information, please call the Mother-Baby Navigator Office at (914) 666-1840

Register at: Virtual Breastfeeding

 

Kids in the Kitchen: Calming Cooking Class

Thursday, November 11, 2 – 3 pm, live over Zoom (schools are closed for Veteran’s Day)

Cost: $30

Cooking is a wonderful experience for kids and can be a great opportunity to relax, relieve stress, and learn a skill. Join Registered Dietitian Amy Rosenfeld and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Rachel Merchan for a cooking class and relaxation workshop. Participants will learn how to make festive-for-fall apple nachos and pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, while engaging their senses to feel calm and lower stress. This class is appropriate for school aged children – younger children will require parental supervision and assistance.

Register: Kids in the Kitchen: Calming Cooking Class

 

Newborn Care Class

Wednesday, November 19, 6 – 8 pm, live over Zoom

Cost: $30

Topics include newborn care, feeding patterns, common parental concerns, and the role of pediatricians during your baby’s stay at the hospital. Upon availability, a pediatrician will join at the end of class for a Q&A session.  Please note, this support group is for mothers who have already delivered their baby. For more information, please call the Mother-Baby Navigator Office at (914) 666-1840 or email NWHMotherBabyNavigator@northwell.edu
Register at:   Newborn Care Class

 

Childbirth Preparation Class

Saturday, November 20, 10 am – 2 pm, live over Microsoft Teams

Cost: $30

Our experienced nurse educators will discuss the process of labor and birth, relaxation and breathing techniques, the role of the partner and coaching skills, hospital admission policies and procedures, anesthesia/analgesic options, vaginal and cesarean births, and postpartum expectations.

Register: Virtual Childbirth Preparation Class

 

Wellness Wednesdays – Spiritual Wellbeing with Rev. Angela Maddalone

Wednesday, November 24, 11 – 11:30 am, by phone.

Cost: Free

This month’s Wellness Wednesday will focus on spiritual wellbeing.

Register at the link below or simply dial 1-929-436-2866 to join the program.

  • When prompted, enter the Webinar ID 994 8502 3594, followed by the # sign.
  • You will hear music until the program starts promptly at 11 am.
  • There is a 100-person limit for this webinar.

Register at:   https://nwhwellnesswednesday.eventbrite.com

News Courtesy of Northern Westchester Hospital

June Online Lectures/Events at Northern Westchester Hospital’s Center for Healthy Living

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Information about warning signs for aneurysms and stroke, chair yoga, smoking cessation, classes for new and future moms, and Wellness Wednesday are among the virtual events offered in June by Northern Westchester Hospital and the Center for Healthy Living,

MOUNT KISCO, NY – A lecture discussing common myths about brain aneurysms and the latest advancements in care is June’s featured program offered by Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) and the Center for Healthy Living.  In June, virtual events for new and future moms include a breastfeeding class, a Breastfeeding Nook to meet other breastfeeding mothers, and a Mom Squad interactive get together.  Other free, virtual events to help people feel better, get healthier, and have more fun include chair yoga, smoking cessation, courses on Calming Nourishment and Wholehearted Living, and a Wellness Wednesday on bone health.

The Center for Healthy Living at Chappaqua Crossing supports health and wellness through education, health resources, diverse programing and referrals. For a full list of upcoming free events and registration, visit Eventbrite.com. All programs are currently offered virtually.

FEATURED EVENT:

Get “Ahead” of Aneurysms and Stroke – What you need to know to stay healthy

Wednesday, June 16, 5 – 6 pm, live over Zoom

Cost: Free

Join Dr. David Gordon for an informative conversation about aneurysms and stroke. Dr. Gordon will discuss common myths about brain aneurysms at any age and the latest advancements in care. The program includes a brief video where participants can meet the neurosurgeons providing care in Westchester at both NWH and Phelps Hospital.

Register at: Get “Ahead” of Aneurysms and Stroke

 

Smoking Cessation
June 8, 15, 22, 6 – 7 pm, live over Microsoft Teams
Cost: Free

Cigarettes are one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. We know it’s challenging to quit – we are here to help. This support group is facilitated by a NWH respiratory therapist. For more information, contact NWHSmokingCessation@northwell.edu or call (914) 666-1868.

Register at: Smoking Cessation

 

Chair Yoga
Mondays, June 14, 21, 28, 11 am – Noon, live over Zoom

Cost: Free
Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, adapting poses through the creative use of a chair. Emphasis will be on breathing, balance, and taking things at your own pace. This workshop is led by Toni Russo, MS, RN AHN-BC, RYT-220, who is a leader on NWH’s Integrative Medicine Team.

Register at: Chair Yoga

 

Virtual Breastfeeding Class

Monday, June 14, 6 – 8 pm

Cost: $30

This comprehensive class is taught exclusively by our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). Whether you have already decided to breastfeed or you are thinking about it, this class is for you. We cover a wide range of breastfeeding topics including but not limited to: the advantages of breastfeeding, building and maintaining your milk supply, strategies for success, breastfeeding techniques, how to breastfeed comfortably, diet considerations, nipple care and tips for partner feeding. Plenty of time is allotted for questions and answers including the all-important one, “How do I know my baby is getting enough?” Couples are encouraged to come together. Only one payment per couple.

For more information, please call the Mother-Baby Navigator Office at (914) 666-1840.

Register at:  Virtual Breastfeeding Class

 

Mom Squad

Monday, June 14, Noon – 2 pm, live over Microsoft Teams

Please note, this support group is for mothers who have already delivered their baby.

Cost: Free

Join with your baby for an interactive, social get together. Meet other moms and share information about caring for your newborn, and yourself. This group is facilitated by a registered nurse and is for moms who have already delivered their baby. Throughout the year we will have various experts attend some of the support groups as guest speakers: Topic for 6/14: Tips for Infant Vaccines.

For more information, please call the Mother-Baby Navigator Office at (914) 666-1840 or email NWHMotherBabyNavigator@northwell.edu.

 

Breastfeeding Nook

Monday, June 21, 1 – 3 pm, live over Microsoft Teams

Cost: Free

Join with your baby to meet other breastfeeding mothers and receive peer-to-peer support to help achieve your breastfeeding goals. Information, encouragement, and support are provided by a Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

**Please note, this support group is for mothers who have already delivered. Virtual sessions do require your camera to be turned on to foster connection. **

We use Microsoft Teams to facilitate this support group.

For more information, please call the Mother-Baby Navigator Office at (914) 666-1840 or email NWHMotherBabyNavigator@northwell.edu.

 

Calming Nourishment

June 22, 11 am – Noon, live over Zoom

Cost: Free

Planting can be an excellent opportunity to be present and find a moment of calm. Join Rachel Merchan, LCSW and Amy Rosenfeld MS RD CDN, to explore the connection between planting, cooking, and wellness. We will demonstrate ways to relax while planting a container-herb garden. We will also demonstrate a recipe that incorporates garden produce and highlights the connection between gardening, nourishment, and opportunities to enhance our well-being. A video conference link will be emailed out prior to the program along with recipes and a planting supply so participants can garden and cook along.

Register at: Calming Nourishment

 

Wholehearted Living

June 30, 11:30am – 12:30pm

Location: In-person outdoor event at the Mt. Kisco Public Library

Cost: Free

“The you that you are is enough. Embrace your vulnerabilities and imperfections and know that no matter what you accomplish, or don’t accomplish, does not make you unworthy,” says Rev. Angela Maddalone, Director of Spiritual Services at NWH, who will lead an interactive discussion on wholehearted living and how spirituality can help you practice courage, compassion, and connection, and explore what it means to cultivate a wholehearted lifestyle and the role of spirituality in this journey. Registration required and space is limited. This program will be held outdoors on the front lawn of the Mt. Kisco Public Library. Masks and social distancing will be required. In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled.

Register at: Wholehearted Living

 

Wellness Wednesdays – Osteoporosis Awareness

Last Wednesday of every month, by phone. Wednesday, June 30, 11 – 11:30 am.

Cost: Free

This month’s Wellness Wednesday will focus on Bone Health with Rita E. Landman, MD, FACE, Endocrinologist, Northwell Health Physician Partners Westchester Health.  Dr. Landman will provide an overview of osteoporosis, discuss when to get tested, the implications of the diagnosis, calcium, vitamin D, exercise, and when medications are warranted.

 

Register at the link below or simply dial 1-929-436-2866 to join the program.

  • When prompted, enter the Webinar ID 994 8502 3594, followed by the # sign.
  • You will hear music until the program starts promptly at 11 am.
  • Please know, there is a 100 person capacity to join the webinar.

 

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wellness-wednesdays-bone-health-audio-only-program-tickets-157113684259?aff=ebdsoporgprofile