Category Event Name Time Description

Healthy Smoking Cessation Call 857-7981 to Make an appointment to meet with a Registered Nurse/American
Living schedule Lung Association Freedom From Smoking Facilitator to get on
track with a self guided program to help you quit smoking. Fee $6
cash/check for guidebook.

Diabetes Diabetes Myths Tue., May, 1 10-11am Speaker: Teri Hurt, RN, CDE | Myths or Truths…while there is
plenty of advice available, not all of it is accurate. Whether you are
new to diabetes or were diagnosed years ago, learn the truth about
eating to manage your blood sugars.
Diabetes Summer Fun with Tue., May, 1 12-1pm Speaker: Teri Hurt, RN, CDE | Summer is packed with vacations,
Diabetes travel, picnics and outdoor activities. Join us to learn how summer
activities can impact your diabetes and get tips for staying healthy
and in control.
Healthy COPD Wed., May, 2 2-2:30pm Speaker: Lisa Rice, RN | Learn about chronic obstructive
Living pulmonary disease (COPD) also known as emphysema or chronic
bronchitis. Prevention tips and treatment options discussed.

Healthy Arthritis Thu., May, 3 11am-12pm Speaker: Angie Dishner, RN | Did you know arthritis describes a
Living group of over 100 diseases? Learn the basics about symptoms,
treatment, risk factors and the difference between the two most
common forms, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Support Better Breathers Thu., May, 3 1-2:30pm Facilitator: Tammie Heaton, BS, CRT | Is it Allergies or a Cold?
Group Club Learn about dealing with allergies when you have lung disease.

Support Celiac Disease - Thu., May, 3 4:30-5:30pm Celebrate Celiac Awareness Month with us at the Mad Greek
Group Gluten Free restaurant in Kingsport where we will enjoy a gluten free meal
together. Limited seating. Registration required.

Healthy Pneumonia - What Fri., May, 4 11am-12pm Speaker: Tanya Fuccio, RN | Find out more about pneumonia
Living You Need to Know including who is at greatest risk, causes, treatment and vaccine
information.
Food & Taste of the World Fri., May, 4 12:30-1:30pm Speaker: Crystal Woods, RDN, LDN | Cuisine of Mexico - history
Nutrition Series: Mexico of their food, culinary techniques, mealtime customs and more.
*Heart & Soul* Samples.

Healthy Athma Basics Sat., May, 5 11am-12pm Speaker: Tanya Fuccio, RN | Join us to learn asthma basics, the
Living importance of an asthma action plan and common asthma
terminology.

Healthy Postpartum Mon., May, 7 10-11am Speaker: Angie Dishner, RN | What is the postpartum period?
Living Recovery How can you feel optimal after the delivery of your baby? Join a
former labor & delivery nurse as she discusses strategies for
enjoying this time with your baby.

Support Alzheimer's & Mon., May, 7 3:30-4:30pm Facilitator: Tabitha Ebbert, BS, CDP, Alzheimer's Association
Group Dementia Manager of Programs & Education | Understanding and
Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors.

Healthy Better Blood Mon., May, 7 5-6pm Speaker: Angie Dishner, RN | Learn simple ways to help get your
Living Pressure blood pressure under control.

Healthy Dr. Who? Tue., May, 8 2-2:30pm Speaker: Lisa Rice, RN | Join us to learn which doctor to see for
Living specific diseases.

Healthy Medicare 101 Wed., May, 9 10-11am Speaker: Jim Hunter, Insurance Consultant | What you need to
Living know about Medicare.

Healthy Thyroid Disorders Wed., May, 9 3-3:30pm Speaker: Lisa Rice, RN | Join us to learn the basics of thyroid
Living 101 function and thyroid disease.

Diabetes Diabetes 101: Thu., May, 10 10-11am Speaker: Crystal Woods, RDN, LDN | Not sure how to eat now
Healthy Eating that you have diabetes? Learn the basics about healthy food
choices and portion control plus common myths and truths about
diabetes.
Food & Osteoporosis Thu., May, 10 12-1pm Speakers: Angie Dishner, RN & Crystal Woods, RDN, LDN | May
Nutrition Prevention & Bone is National Osteoporosis Month. Osteoporosis and low bone mass
Building Food put an estimated 54 million Americans at risk for broken bones.
Join us to understand the risk factors for osteoporosis and lifestyle
strategies you can implement to build and maintain strong bones.
Samples.
Healthy Blood Clot Fri., May, 11 3-4pm Speaker: Tanya Fuccio, RN | What to look for, how they occur,
Living Prevention basic prevention tips and how to avoid this common medical
problem.

Healthy Home Safety Sat., May, 12 3-4pm Speaker: Tanya Fuccio, RN | Learn practical tips to stay safe,
Living healthy and happy in your own home year round.

Healthy Organize Your Mon., May, 14 1-2:30pm Speaker: Angie Hyche, Professional Organizer, Shipshape
Living Purse Solutions | Bring your purse to this hands on workshop. We will
organize our purses together and talk about basic organizing
principles that you can use to organize other areas of your home.

Healthy Chest Pain & Tue., May, 15 3-3:30pm Speaker: Lisa Rice, RN | Wonder if your chest pain or skipped
Living Palpitations heart beats are serious? Learn about what causes palpitations and
the common causes of chest pain, which surprisingly are not
always heart related, and find out when you should seek medical
attention.

Healthy Opiod Dependency Wed., May, 16 12-1pm Speaker: Selman Welt, MD | Learn about the effects of opiods on
Living in Pregnancy mother and baby,weaning narcotics during pregnancy and about
the clinic at ETSU.

Healthy Elder Concern Fri., May, 18 12-1pm Speaker: Linda Evans, Human Services Program Supervisor | Are
Living you concerned about a senior friend or family member but aren't
sure how to help? Discover various avenues of assistance
available to seniors in our area.
Healthy Medication Mon., May, 21 10-11am Speaker: Angie Dishner, RN | Multiple medications and
Living Management combinations of over the counter, prescription and herbal
supplements can be confusing and dangerous. Learn to take your
medication safely.
Food & Fighting Back Mon., May, 21 12-1pm Speakers: Crystal Woods, RDN, LDN & Angie Dishner, RN | One
Nutrition Against the "Silent in six Americans have high blood pressure and DO NOT KNOW.
Killer" High blood pressure is often preventable, yet it kills more people
worldwide than any othe condition. Join us for tips to prevent or
manage high blood pressure by making positive lifestyle
modifications to live a healthier, longer life.

Healthy Cardiomyopathy Tue., May, 22 3-3:30pm Speaker: Lisa Rice, RN | Anyone can develop cardiomyopathy, a
Living serious disease of the heart muscle. Assess your risk and learn
the symptoms and treatment available.

Healthy Atrial Fibrillation Wed., May, 23 2-2:30pm Speaker: Lisa Rice, RN | Do you ever feel like your heart is
Living skipping a beat? It could be atrial fibrillation (Afib). Learn about this
common cardiac condition and current treatment options.

Food & Creative Spins to Wed., May, 23 3:30-4:30pm Speaker: Crystal Woods, RDN, LDN | Celebrate National Salad
Nutrition Salads & Dressings Month by learning more about these nutrition powerhouses and
how to incorporate them into your day. With the warmer weather,
there is no better time to give your oven a rest and enjoy a lighter
meal. Join us for tips on making salads and salad dressings at
home. Recipes and samples provided.
Healthy Lowering Your Thu., May, 24 10-11am Speaker: Angie Dishner, RN | Learn practical nutrition and lifestyle
Living Cholesterol tips to help improve cholesterol and triglyceride numbers.

Healthy Fish Oil Thu., May, 24 3-4pm Speaker: Reeda Tate, Good Food Grocery | Join Reeda as she
Living discusses the many benefits of fish oil.
Healthy Cryptogenic Stroke Tue., May, 29 2-2:30pm Speaker: Lisa Rice, RN | Join Lisa as she discusses unexplained
Living strokes.

Healthy Heart Failure Tue., May, 29 3-3:30pm Speaker: Lisa Rice, RN | Gain a better understanding of heart
Living failure - from causes to treatments including lifestyle changes, daily
monitoring and medications.

Diabetes Diabetes 101: Wed., May, 30 10-11am Speaker: Teri Hurt, RN, CDE | Find out how being active can help
Monitoring & Being you get better control of your blood sugar. Monitoring basics will
Active also be discussed.

Diabetes Diabetes Survival Wed., May, 30 11am-12pm Speaker: Teri Hurt, RN, CDE | Join us to learn the basic survival
skills needed when you are newly diagnosed with diabetes.

Healthy Paint Up - Fix Up Thu., May, 31 11am-12pm Speaker: Pam Archer, Furniture Artist | Need to brighten up an old
Living piece of furniture? Join us as Pam, owner of the Colorful Cottage,
shares the basics of using chalkstyle paint and tissue decoupage to
give new life to an old piece of furniture.