Health Matters

Capitol Mall Employee Blood Drive
2021-06-08 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Boise)
Give the gift of life at the Capitol Mall Employee Blood Drive on June 8. Schedule your appointment online.

JR Williams Building – East Conference Room

700 W State Street, Boise, ID 83702

Nutrition for Health Aging Class
2021-06-04 12:00 - 13:00
Join registered dietitian, Leslee Blanch, for this free class. Handouts, recipes, and snacks will be provided.

Inside Studio 2 at Club Apple – 2030 Jennie Lee Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83404

Let's Talk Money
2021-06-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-05-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-04-01 14:00 - 15:00
Budgeting, spending and savings plan, monthly/yearly financial plan, whatever you call it… whatever your method is (or isn’t) that you do each month to make sure the bills get paid, this chat is for you. One of the great things about 2020 is that it opened up the door to some new ways we can communicate and bring resources to you without leaving your house. Every month, UI Extension will offer a POP-UP CHAT on the first Thursday of every month (except for August, when it will be held on the second Thursday).

In these chats, we will talk about budgeting tools, tips and ideas to help you make the most of your dollars. You are welcome to come to one or all of the sessions. Each session will be different to cover all of the resources but will always have the same common theme… creating a livable spending and savings plan. Bring your questions… we’ll have answers.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT ONLINE NOW!

Plant-Based Nutrition & Cooking Virtual Series
2021-05-26 17:30 - 18:30
Join this virtual series of six classes offered via Zoom. The cost is $10 to access all six classes.

May 26: Basics of Plant-Based Eating
June 23: Focus on Protein
July 21: Plant-Based Breakfasts
August 11: Plant-Based Lunches
September 1: Plant-Based Dinners
September 29: Unique Plant-Based Foods

Register online or call the Canyon County Extension Office at 208-459-6003.

Home Canning Basics (online)
2021-05-24 14:00 - 15:30, 2021-05-17 14:00 - 15:30, 2021-05-10 14:00 - 15:30, 2021-05-03 14:00 - 15:30
Learn food preservation with free online live demonstrations from University of Idaho Extension.

May 3 – Boiling Water Bath Canning
May 10 – Pressure Canning
May 17 – Pickles
May 24 – Jams

Register for each class separately at https://uidaho.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5yID4t34MwDEuCG

Chinden Campus Employee Blood Drive
2021-05-11 08:00 - 17:00
Give the gift of life at the next Chinden Campus Employee Blood Drive on May 11. Schedule your appointment online.

Chinden Campus Building #2 – Coral Room

11321 W. Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714

National Prescription Take Back Day
2021-04-24 10:00 - 14:00
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its state and local partners will hold the 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24. Learn more about National Prescription Take Back Day in Idaho.

Capitol Mall Employee Blood Drive
2021-04-13 09:00 - 13:30
Give the gift of life at the Capitol Mall Employee Blood Drive on April 13. Schedule your appointment online.

JR Williams Building – East Conference Room

700 W State Street, Boise, ID 83702

National Walking Day
2021-04-07 00:00 - 23:59
Sponsored by the American Heart Association, National Walking Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of April. The annual event is a call-to-action to increase physical activity by starting with a 30-minute walk during the work day.

By committing to walk for at least 30 minutes, you can get healthier and raise awareness about the importance of being physically active.

Take time to enjoy a walk on this day, whether working from home or at your assigned work location.

Cooking for 1 or 2 (online or in-person)
2021-03-31 18:00 - 19:00
Come learn how to prep your meals in small amounts. Participants will help make and taste the recipe!

LOCATION:

Bingham County Extension Office
412 West Pacific Street, Blackfoot

Call 208-785-8060 or email bingham@uidaho.edu to register. Fee must be paid at time of registration.

Meal Planning Made Easy (online)
2021-03-29 12:00 - 13:00
Join registered dietitian, Leslee Blanch, for this free online class to learn how to make meal planning nutritious, delicious, and simple!

Meeting Details:

https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/84974213726

Meeting ID: 849 7421 3726

RSVP to Leslee Blanch

Powerful Tools for Caregivers (online)
2021-03-23 13:30 - 15:00, 2021-03-16 13:30 - 15:00, 2021-03-09 13:30 - 15:00
TUESDAYS, MARCH 9-APRIL 13 AT 1:30-3:00 PM

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an award-winning program that has helped thousands of family caregivers. Learn how to take care of YOU so that you can take care of them! Participants will learn how to:

Reduce stress
Communicate more effectively
Navigate family dynamics while making tough decisions
Build confidence in your decisions
Use effective problem-solving skills
Connect with helpful resources
Give yourself credit, not guilt

Practice Zoom meetings and individual help will be available so you are ready for your first class! Contact 208-947-4283 or kkouba@jannus.org for more information and to register.

World Sleep Day
2021-03-19 00:00 - 23:59
World Sleep Day is an annual, global call to action about the importance of healthy sleep.

Discover simple ways to sleep better tonight!

Chinden Campus Employee Blood Drive
2021-03-16 09:00 - 14:00
Give the gift of life at the next Chinden Campus Employee Blood Drive on March 16. Schedule your appointment online.

Chinden Campus Building #2 – Coral Room

11321 W. Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714

Powerful Tools for Caregivers
2021-03-08 13:30 - 14:30, 2021-03-01 13:30 - 14:30, 2021-02-22 13:30 - 14:30
Powerful Tools will give you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. Thanks to sponsors and dedicated volunteers, this 6-part workshop is offered FREE of charge!

The Zoom format for on-line learning will be the program we use. You will need a computer or a tablet with internet access to participate. We know that for many the thought of using an on-line venue may be overwhelming. Your registration includes a pre-training for Zoom readiness. The goal is for you to have a successful class experience.

For more information, and to register, email kkouba@jannus.org or call 208-947-4283

REGISTER ONLINE

Dress in Blue Day
2021-03-05 00:00 - 23:59
By wearing blue on Dress in Blue Day, you bring awareness to colorectal cancer and honor all who are impacted by it. In 2021, an estimated 149,500 people will be diagnosed with this highly preventable disease. They will join more than 1.4 million colorectal cancer patients and survivors living today. We go blue for them, their families, and their community.

Learn more about colorectal cancer:

Colorectal Cancer: Fact or Fiction
Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
Preventing Colorectal Cancer

Powerful Tools Informational Meeting
2021-03-03 13:00 - 14:00
WHO IS INVITED? Class registrants, family caregivers, healthcare service providers, and others desiring to learn more about Powerful Tools.

WHAT WILL BE INCLUDED? We will begin with Zoom to make sure that everyone has audio and video screen access, basic settings, and information about the upcoming class (March 9th) and what you can expect from the 6 week class education.

WHERE WILL WE MEET? Online with Zoom

Topic: PTC Pre-Class Informational Meeting

Time: March 3rd, 2021 01:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83799823318

Meeting ID: 837 9982 3318

WHEN WILL WE MEET? Wednesday, March, 3rd, 2021, 1:00 PM MST

WHY THE INFORMATIONAL MEETING? Many requests have come in to learn more about Powerful Tools for Caregivers as well as how to manage participation through an on-line venue. This is your time for tech support, preparedness and information about this workshop that focuses on the needs of the caregivers and puts them first!

Please, put this on your calendar, share with others, and join in this coming Wednesday!

2021-02-25 17:00
Dining with Diabetes is a program offered by the University of Idaho Extension that helps people with Type 2 diabetes to identify and understand important information on how to manage this disease. We are offering this program online to continue serving you during this time!

Participants will learn about diabetes and how to manage it through meal planning, portion control, understanding labels, and physical activity.

Online program includes:

An initial phone call from the instructor to ensure you understand how to access the course.
Access to one “Introduction Module” and four pre-recorded and structured lesson modules and recipe demonstrations on Google Classroom (each week, you will receive access to the next lesson module.)
**Online access to the Introduction Module and Lesson 1 will be provided to all registrants on Friday, February 26.
Online chat with instructors and other participants
Access to weekly, live Q&A sessions on Thursdays March 4, 11, 18, 25 from 2:00-3:00 pm MT and 5:30-6:30 pm MT

REGISTERATION DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 AT 5:00 PM

Register online at RSVP to https://uidaho.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0jQ87ho6iS4bC3c

Download class flyer.

Living Well with Diabetes
2021-02-23 15:30 - 18:30
This 6-week, free virtual workshop is designed for individuals who are living with or caring for someone with diabetes. Each session focuses on problem-solving, decision-making and coping skills and support which help you confront the ever-changing challenges of living with diabetes.

Register by contacting Casey Humrickhouse at 208-52-5391 or chumrickhouse@eicap.org

Become a Certified Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class Leader
2021-02-22 13:00 - 16:00
As a PTC Class Leader, you will help caregivers:

Reduce stress
Improve self-confidence
Balance their life
Better communicate their feelings
Make tough decisions
Locate helpful resources

Lead PTC classes in your community! A five-day (3 hours per day) online training prepares and certifies Class Leaders to successfully teach the six-week PTC series. This highly effective class series is proven to produce results, is easily implemented, and based on solid research. The PTC class is taught in English, French, Korean or Spanish.

Download the flyer to learn more.

Portion Control [Online Class]
2021-02-22 12:00 - 13:00
Join registered dietitian, Leslee Blanch, in this free online class. Learn strategies for portion control to help manage your calorie intake.

RSVP to lblanch@uidaho.edu

Join Zoom Meeting at https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/89768106856 / Meeting ID: 897 6810 6856
