screen-shot-2016-10-16-at-2-08-18-pmGet Fit & Learn: Join Alaska Regional Hospital the third Thursday of each month at Goose Lake Park (2811 UAA Drive) for a brief outdoor seminar followed by a 30-minute walk on the Chester Creek Trail featuring exciting speakers. October 20 – Douglas Haghighi, MD, “Colon Cancer: Get the Facts for Prevention and Treatment.” November 17 – Jennie Simpson, RD, LD, CDE “Hummus & Other Healthy Holiday Habbits.” December 15 – Ruth Townsend, MS, “Keep Calm and Carry On… Thriving Through the Holidays.” Click here for detailed schedule.

Life Alaska Donor Services – learn about the importance of organ donation at this event scheduled for Tuesday, October 25 at Alaska Regional Hospital. Click here for additional information, time, location and other details.

screen-shot-2016-10-16-at-2-08-47-pmWednesday Women’s Workshops – Healthcare Education Just for You – this series of FREE monthly seminars presents healthcare education on timely topics and confers specific to health issues affecting women of all ages. Coming up on November 9 – Women and Chest Pain: heart attach signs in women may differ from those in men. Learn what subtle symptoms you should be aware of – by Jennifer Dow, MD, FACEP, FAWN. Mean-opause – Managing the effects of menopause by Rhene Merkouris, MD, FACOG. Click here for event details.

Submitted by our partners at Alaska Regional Hospital.