Health Matters

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

(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.

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

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.

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

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!

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!

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

Carpal Tunnel - Are you at risk? (Idaho Falls)
2020-03-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Boise)
Spine specialist Mike Parsons, NP will address back pain and osteoporosis in this free seminar.

Yoga (Orofino)
2020-03-17 17:30 - 18:45 (America/Boise)
Community yoga classes offered at the Orofino Health Center. Classes are $5 each. All levels of experience welcome.

Health & Fitness Fair (Idaho Falls)
2020-03-14 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Boise)
Stop by this FREE community health and fitness fair. There will be door prizes and a grand prize drawing for those who visit every vendor.

Using Food as Lifestyle Medicine (Twin Falls)
2020-03-10 06:30 - 19:00 (America/Boise)
Learn from two experts in the fields of exercise, nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Identify ways to improve your health and ultimately your life!

Nutrition Myths (Idaho Falls)
2020-02-28 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Boise)
Decipher nutrition facts from fads in this free community class. Handouts and snacks will be provided.

View class flyer to learn more!

Diabetes Prevention Program (Online)
2020-02-24 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Boise)
Do you want to feel better? …lose weight? …lower your risk for chronic disease? Participate in the new Diabetes Prevention Program, offered entirely online! The program will be offered via Zoom meeting.

Click the button below to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 667 351 110

Join Zoom Meeting

Questions? Email Bridget Morrisroe-Aman or call 208-287-5900.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (Boise)
2020-02-21 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Boise)
This training is designed to teach parents, teachers, coaches and anyone who regularly interacts with young people, how to identify and support an adolescent in crisis and thus reduce their risk of suicide.

Nutrition for the New Year (Boise)
2020-02-17 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Boise)
This class deciphers the jargon on “diets”, weight loss, and finally picking a plan that works for you. Cost: $5.00

QPR Suicide Prevention Training (Coeur d'Alene)
2020-02-12 08:30 - 10:00 (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!

Nutrition Myths (Idaho Falls)
2020-02-11 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Boise)
Decipher nutrition facts from fads in this free community class. Handouts and snacks will be provided.

Fire & Ice Winterfest (Lava Hot Springs)
2020-02-07 00:00 - 2020-02-09 23:59 (America/Boise)
Come, bring the family and celebrate winter with the Portneuf River Polar Bear Float, Running of the Bulls, Kids Water Carnival, Casino Night, Torch Light Parade, Comedy Night and more!

Heart Healthy Eating (Idaho Falls)
2020-02-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Boise)
Learn how to eat for heart health in this FREE class.

CPR for Family & Friends (Nampa)
2020-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Boise)
This family friendly class will teach you how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in an adult, child, and infant.

Back Pain & Osteoporosis (Idaho Falls)
2020-01-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Boise)

Healthier You Conference (Montpelier)
2020-01-18 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Boise) | Bear Lake Middle School, 633 Washington St, Montpelier, Idaho, 83254, United States
Join us for an afternoon filled with inspiring and life changing topics. Keynote Tim Ballard along with other experts will not disappoint.
