Health Matters

Capitol Mall Blood Drive [Boise]
2020-04-14 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Boise) | JR Williams Building – East Conference Room, 700 W State Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
Give the gift of life at the next Capitol Mall Blood Drive on April 14. Schedule an appointment online using the sponsor code IDAHO.

JR Williams Building – East Conference Room 700 W State Street, Boise, ID 83702

Download Blood Drive Flyer

Dining with Diabetes Email Challenge
2020-05-11
Do you need help managing you diabetes? Enroll in this FREE, four-week email challenge and receive two emails a week for tips on self-care, healthy meals, and goal setting. Register by May 8 to participate!

Register here!

Food Preservation: Pickled Eggs (Lewiston)
2020-05-13 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Boise)
Learn how to make pickled eggs with Shawna Reilly, Master Food Preserver from the University of Idaho Extension, Nez Perce County. Registration Required!

Don't Fry Day!
2020-05-22
Friday, May 22 is “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness!
To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors.

Skin Cancer Facts
Sun Safety Packing List
“Don’t Fry” Tips

Hope Golf Tournament (Boise)
2020-05-30 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Boise)
All proceeds from the HOPE Golf Tournament are distributed to The Speedy Foundation to help prevent suicide, support mental health education, and promote conversations to end stigma.

Business Tax Basics (Pocatello)
2020-06-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Boise)
Take the mystery out of starting or running a business in Idaho! This class is for people who’ve recently started a business or are thinking of starting one, but anyone interested in business best practices is welcome. Presented by the Idaho State Tax Commission and the Small Business Administration

(ONLINE) Improving Sleep: The Latest Research
2020-06-02 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Boise)
Discover factors that contribute to unhealthy sleep patterns and how to combat them in this FREE online class. Email LBlanch@uidaho.edu to register.

Capitol Mall Blood Drive (Boise)
2020-06-16 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Boise)
Give the gift of life at the next Capitol Mall Blood Drive on June 16. Schedule an appointment online using the sponsor code IDAHO.

JR Williams Building – West Conference Room 700 W State Street, Boise, ID 83702

Strategic Weight Management
2020-06-17 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Boise)
Explore lifestyle modifications that contribute to successful weight management in this free Zoom class offered through University of Idaho Extension. View event flyer for meeting details.

Cancer Prevention Webinar
2020-06-30 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Boise)
Learn how to lower your risk of getting cancer in this free webinar. View webinar flyer for details.

Keeping Physically Active During COVID-19 (online class)
2020-07-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Boise)
The Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) Coping With COVID seminar series is intended to help you deal with the strain of the coronavirus pandemic.

The third session is set for July 6 with a presentation by Leslee Blanch, a certified fitness instructor, registered dietitian, and Family and Consumer Science Associate Extension Educator for the University of Idaho Bonneville County Extension.

Having difficulty keeping physically active? Get ready to meet the challenge! Blanch’s presentation will equip you with practical tips for physical movement in our current health environment. Nutrition and fitness have been her passion since her teenage years, and she enjoys sharing that passion with others. As Family and Consumer Science Associate Extension Educator with University of Idaho Bonneville County Extension, Blanch offers a variety of health and wellness classes
for the community.

Register online.

My Diabetic Plate Made Simple (online class)
2020-07-09 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Boise)
Learn easy and effective meal planning for blood sugar and weight control in this free online class.

RSVP to lblanch@uidaho.edu

Midweek Mindfulness
2020-07-22 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Boise)
Join Health Matters for Midweek Mindfulness via Zoom on July 22! These virtual mindfulness breaks will include a brief introduction followed by a 10-15 minute guided mindfulness exercise. Class size is limited and only open to State of Idaho employees.

Register online to reserve your spot.

Diabetes Prevention Program Informational Session
2020-07-23 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Do you want to feel better? …lose weight? …lower your risk for chronic disease? Attend this free informational session to learn how you can participate in the Diabetes Prevention Program.

The informational session will be held outside of Panhandle District Health at 2101 Pine Street in Sandpoint to allow for social distancing.

Please call Nanci Jenkins with questions at 208-263-5159.

Brain Health: Protecting Your Cognitive Assesses (online class)
2020-07-23 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Boise)
Learn lifestyle changes that promote brain health and cognitive function in this FREE online learning opportunity.

RSVP to lblanch@uidaho.edu
Join for free on Zoom: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/97748517607

Midweek Mindfulness
2020-07-29 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Boise)
Join Health Matters for Midweek Mindfulness via Zoom on July 29! These virtual mindfulness breaks will include a brief introduction followed by a 10-15 minute guided mindfulness exercise. Class size is limited and only open to State of Idaho employees. Register online to reserve your spot.

My Diabetic Diet Made Simple (online class)
2020-07-30 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Boise)
Learn meal planning techniques for easy and effective blood sugar and weight control. This is a free online class and a Spanish interpreter will be provided!

RSVP to Leslee Blanch via email at lblanch@uidaho.edu.

Capitol Mall Blood Drive (Boise)
2020-08-11 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Boise)
Give the gift of life at the next Capitol Mall Blood Drive on August 11. Schedule an appointment online using the sponsor code IDAHO.

JR Williams Building – East Conference Room 700 W State Street, Boise, ID 83702

Virtual Lunch & Learn: "You at Your Best"
2020-08-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Boise)
Learn three non-conventional well-being strategies to help you be at your best at work during this free virtual lunch and learn. Class size is limited and only open to State of Idaho employees. Register online to reserve your spot.

QPR Suicide Prevention Training (Coeur d'Alene)
2020-08-11 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Boise) | Kootenai Health, 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 83814, United States
Q.P.R stands for Question, Persuade and Refer the three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.
Register now!

Living Well with Chronic Conditions (online class)
2020-08-11 15:30 - 18:00, 2020-08-18 15:30 - 18:00, 2020-08-25 15:30 - 18:00, 2020-09-01 15:30 - 18:00, 2020-09-08 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Boise)
Free virtual workshop designed for individuals who are living with chronic health conditions. Each session focuses on problem-solving, decision-making and coping skills which help you confront the ever-changing challenges of living with chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Healthy Eating
Safe Exercise
Managing Medications
Communication Skills
Dealing with Depression and Stress
Working with Your Healthcare Team

Please call Casey Humrickhouse at 208-522-5391 or Chumrickhouse@Eicap.Org to register.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers (online class)
2020-08-12 14:30 - 17:00, 2020-08-19 14:30 - 17:00, 2020-08-26 14:30 - 17:00, 2020-09-02 14:30 - 17:00 (America/Boise)
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

Virtual sessions using Zoom

All materials are included & will be delivered before the first session.

Contact: Casey Humrickhouse: 208-522-5391 or Chumrickhouse@Eicap.Org for more information or to register. Space is limited. Additional classes coming soon!
