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1 Category Event Name date time Description Jeopardy Wed., Feb, 7 2-3pm Teri Hurt, RN, CDE Choose your diabetes category... Habits for 100. Learn about all aspects of diabetes in this fun interactive game. Tips for Hearts & Blood Sugars Taking Medications and Heart Disease Emotional Side of Heart Snack Attack Tue., Feb, 13 11am-12pm Crystal Woods, MS, RDN, LDN Since diabetes is a cardiovascular disease, it is important to focus on your heart health as well. Join us for tips in the kitchen to keep your blood sugars balanced and your heart healthy. Tue., Feb, pm Teri Hurt, RN, CDE It is not unusual for the person with to feel overwhelmed. You are not alone. Join us to learn more about coping with the emotional side of. Thu., Feb, pm Teri Hurt, RN, CDE Since diabetes is linked to cardiovascular disease,it is important to know how to eat for heart disease prevention and blood glucose control. Learn about the relationship and how to reduce complications. Mon., Feb, pm Teri Hurt, RN, CDE Often the person with will take medication to help lower the blood sugar. How, When and Why are the questions that we will be answering in this interactive session. Wed., Feb, 7 12:30-1:30pm Drop In Crystal Woods, MS, RDN, LDN Snacking isn t bad if you make good choices. Skip the junk food and load up on some tasty, heart healthy snacks that may help you drop some pounds as well. Heart & Soul Top 15 Foods for Heart-Health Tue., Feb, 13 12:30-1:30pm Elizabeth Hall, MS, RDN, LDN A healthy diet can be good for your heart as well as your waistline. Come learn about 15 key foods to work into your eating pattern to reduce your risk of heart disease.

2 Where's the Salt? Wed., Feb, pm Crystal Woods, MS, RDN, LDN Salty foods can be found in places you hadn t considered, and high sodium foods are sometimes hard to avoid. More than 75 percent of the sodium in the average American diet comes from salt added to processed foods so we don t even know we are eating it! Arm yourself with tips to make healthier choices and reduce your sodium intake. Taste of the World Series: Italy Lunch with the Cardiologist - Lunch Provided Thyroid Disorders 101 Wed., Feb, pm Crystal Woods, MS, RDN, LDN This series will be offered each month throughout the year highlighting the cuisine of different countries. Come learn the country s history of food, culinary techniques, mealtime customs, and more. Samples provided. Tue., Feb, pm Daniel Merrick, MD Do you have questions about heart health? Want to know the latest about cholesterol, blood pressure and other risk factors? Have questions about testing or lifestyle factors that could improve your health? Join us for an informal Q&A session and get the information you need. Tue., Feb, 6 3-4pm Doreen Lancaster, RN Join us to learn the basics of thyroid function and thyroid disease. Asthma Thu., Feb, 8 2-3pm Angie Dishner, RN Join us to learn asthma basics, the importance of an asthma action plan and common asthma terminology. Olive Oil Thu., Feb, 8 12:30-1:30pm Shirley Mueller, Owner, Olive Oil Divine Olive oil is one of the top sources of heart healthy fats. Join us to learn more about how it can protect the heart and blood cells from damage. Sugar Blues Thu., Feb, 8 5-6pm Sarah Haas, Integrative Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer Learn to curb sugar cravings for good!

3 Winter Storm Safety Fri., Feb, pm David Boyd, Meteorologist, WCYB Join us to learn about winter storms, what causes freezing rain and sleet instead of rain or snow, winter weather terminology, forecast challenges, and more. Home Safety Fri., Feb, 9 1-2pm Doreen Lancaster, RN Learn practical tips to stay safe, healthy and happy in your own home year round. Medication Fri., Feb, 9 2-3pm Doreen Lancaster, RN Join us to learn information about Management medication safety and tips for properly taking your medications. Basics Cardiomyopathy Sat., Feb, 10 11am-12pm Doreen Lancaster, RN Anyone can develop cardiomyopathy, a serious disease of the heart muscle. Assess your risk and learn the symptoms and treatment available. Better Blood Pressure Mon., Feb, pm Teri Hurt, RN Learn simple ways to help get your blood pressure under control. Medicare 101 Tue., Feb, am Jim Hunter, Insurance Consultant What you need to know about Medicare. Pneumonia - What You Need to Know Thu., Feb, pm Teri Hurt, RN Find out more about pneumonia including who is at greatest risk, causes, treatment and vaccine information. COPD Thu., Feb, pm Teri Hurt, RN Learn about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Prevention tips and treatment options discussed.

4 Low Level Laser Therapy for Pain and Healing Thu., Feb, 15 5:30-6:30pm Kevin Fielden, D.C. Got an "itis" or an "algia"? Join us to learn about a safe and non-invasive way to ease pain and promote healing of tissues associated with arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, fibromyalgia, back and neck pain. Atrial Fibrillation Fri., Feb, 16 11am-12pm Doreen Lancaster, RN Do you ever feel like your heart is skipping a beat? It could be atrial fibrillation. Learn about this common cardiac condition and current treatment options. Update on Blood Pressure Medications Fri., Feb, pm Pharmacy Students, ETSU Hear a discussion on the latest on blood pressure guidelines and medications; including the classifications, importance of taking them, side effects, etc. Palpitations Fri., Feb, pm Doreen Lancaster, RN Does it ever feel as if your heart skips a beat? Learn about palpitations, what causes them and when you need to seek medical attention. Osteoporosis Tue., Feb, 20 11am-12pm Angie Dishner, RN Gain a better understanding of osteoporosis, how it develops, the role of exercise, calcium and vitamin D, information on bone density testing and treatment options. With Chronic Kidney Disease Lowering Your Cholesterol Tue., Feb, :30pm Marianna Higgins, LCSW Focus will be on chronic kidney disease including diagnosis, stages, signs and symptoms as well as treatment options of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and transplant. Wed., Feb, 21 11am-12pm Teri Hurt, RN Learn practical nutrition and lifestyle tips to help improve cholesterol and triglyceride numbers. Stress Management Wed., Feb, pm Doreen Lancaster, RN Learn practical tips to manage stress and techniques to help you relax.

5 Blood Clot Prevention Fri., Feb, pm Angie Dishner, RN What to look for, how they occur, basic prevention tips and how to avoid this common medical problem. CPR for Healthcare Providers Sat., Feb, 24 9am-1pm Register online at Fee for class. Arthritis Tue., Feb, pm Angie Dishner, RN Did you know arthritis describes a 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. CHF Wed., Feb, pm Doreen Lancaster, RN Gain a better understanding of heart failure - from causes to treatments including lifestyle changes, daily monitoring and medications. Chest Pain Wed., Feb, pm Doreen Lancaster, RN Chest pain is not always caused by a heart problem. Learn about common causes of chest pain and when you need to seek medical attention. Inflammation, Heart Disease and Depression Fri., Feb, 2 5-6pm Steven Kendell, MD What is the link between inflammation, heart disease and depression? Join a local psychiatrist as he discussion this very important health topic. Immune Deficiency Sat., Feb, 3 2-4pm Ashlee Carmack This support group is for Individuals diagnosed with a primary immunodeficiency disease and their caregivers. Join us to receive support and encouragement, network and raise awareness in their communities. Mended Hearts Tue., Feb, 6 11a-1pm Lynn Frierson Mended Hearts offers information and support to individuals who have had heart surgery.

6 Alzheimer's Fibromyalgia Fri., Feb, 9 11am-12pm Tabitha Ebbert, Alzheimer's Association Join us for educational and social support for caregivers and people in the early stage of Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. Mon., Feb, :30pm Marina Evans Join us for a time of caring and sharing. Parkinson's Sat., Feb, 17 10am-12pm Peggy Willocks If you or someone you love has Parkinson's Disease, join us for a time of caring and sharing. Multiple Myeloma Sat., Feb, pm Darlene Jessee, If you or someone you love has multiple myeloma, join us for a time of caring and sharing. Grief - 6 week series Tue., Feb, 20 3:30-4:30pm Andrew Gibbons, Chaplain, HH and Hospice After the loss of a loved one, we often experience a wide variety of emotions. Join us in a safe, non-judgmental environment to learn more about grief and how to cope from day to day.