Women's Health 101

Date: Sat., Apr. 20, 2013 Time: 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Place: CentraCare Health Plaza, 1900 CentraCare Circle St. Cloud (Please note: Access to CentraCare Health Plaza from Hwy 15 at the intersection of County Road 120 is closed due to road construction. See map for detour routes (PDF). Cost: Free, but $10 donation is encouraged at the door for Women’s Health education.

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Participants can come and go as they please. Breakfast/lunch is available for purchase.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment of 2008, please advise CentraCare Health System when registering if you have any disability that requires special materials and/or services.

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Women's Health 101
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Women's Health 101 - Presentation Descriptions

Keynote Presentation Health for the Long Haul: Do you ever wonder what impact food really has on your life? Presentation Time: 1:15-2:30 p.m. Learn which powerhouse foods you should not go without - while enjoying a healthful and tasty snack. As CentraCare Clinic’s L.I.F.E. program medical director, Dr. Kroska lives his mission of healthy diet and lifestyle. He will show how your choices can impact your health and how you can minimize or postpone many health issues. You will walk away inspired to lead a healthier life. David Kroska, MD, CentraCare Clinic - Women & Children

David Kroska, MD, CentraCare Clinic - Women & Children

Chronic Pain:
Back to a Healthy Back
Presentation Times: 9:30-10:15 & 10:45-11:30 a.m.
Are you living with long-term back pain? Do you want to avoid further injury to your back? This talk will teach you exercises to help you stabilize your pain or to prevent future back injuries.
NiCole Broman, MPT, St. Cloud Hospital Rehabilitation Center
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Exercise:
Exercise & Stretching
Presentation Time: 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Are you interested in starting a new exercise program or adding some fresh new moves to a mundane routine? This talk will explain and demonstrate basic exercises and stretches that will benefit your daily routine. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice stretches throughout the presentation.
Janice Engebretson, MS, CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center
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Eye Health:
FeminEyes: A Look at Women’s Eye Health
Presentation Time: 10:45-11:30 a.m. & Noon-12:45 p.m.
When it comes to your health, your eyes are important, too! Several eye conditions and diseases often affect women, and the more you know the easier it will be to stay healthy or find treatment. Dr. Godtland will discuss conditions such as dry eye syndrome, macular degeneration, thyroid disease and much more.
Ragna Godtland, OD, FAAO, PineCone Vision Center
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Intimacy
Intimacy for Life
Presentation Time: Noon -12:45 p.m.
Curious about the secrets of great sex, especially after the age of 40? This presentation will inspire you to challenge your internal chatter, update your definitions, and create space in your busy life for intimacy, authenticity and fun. This talk is sponsored by CentraCare Clinic.
Joni Steffens, RN, CNM, Sexual Counselor
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Memory:
Forget About It: Memory As We Age
Presentation Times: 9:30-10:15 & 10:40-11:30 a.m.
Do you feel like your memory is slipping as years go by? This presentation will discuss normal memory changes that come with age. You also will review the early symptoms of dementia and receive resources that you can use to evaluate memory.
Kathleen Rieke, MD, CentraCare Clinic Neurology
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Menopause:
The “Other” Talk: A Discussion About Menopause
Presentation Time: 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Do you wonder what is “normal” during menopause? When should you see your doctor? What is all this media hype about hormone replacement? Menopause is more than just hot flashes and hormones. This talk will answer questions you may have and provide resources to help you with menopause.
Lydia Wade, MD, CentraCare Clinic — Women & Children
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Nutrition:
Health at Every Size
Presentation Times: 10:45-11:30 a.m. & Noon-12:45 p.m.
Are you tired of dieting, feeling like a weight-loss failure and afraid of eating the wrong things? If so, this presentation is for you! Health at Every Size is based on the simple premise that the best way to improve health is to honor your body. Embrace healthy habits for the sake of health and well-being, rather than just for the sake of weight loss. “Health at Every Size” is the new peace movement.
Jennifer Harris, RD, LD, St. Cloud Hospital Behavioral Health Services
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Nutrition:
Cutting Back on Salt
Presentation Time: 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Are you confused about salt? Sodium can be found naturally in foods and is often added to food. Come learn more about how much salt is good for you, where salt can be hidden within foods, and why it might be a good idea to lower your intake.
Liz Zasoski, MS, RD, LD, CentraCare Kidney Program
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Relaxation:
Yoga for Every Body
Presentation Times: 10:45-11:30 a.m & Noon-12:45 p.m.
Experience and learn about the transformative power of yoga. Karin and Cindy will guide you through a series of fun, gentle, single and partner poses and stretches designed to release stress and tension. You will walk away feeling deeply relaxed!
Cindy Happe, MSW, LICSW & Karin Burke, RYT, Rising Up, LLC and Return Yoga

Stress:
Mindfulness Matters: Working with Stress from the Inside out
Presentation Times: 10:45-11:30 a.m. & Noon-12:45 p.m.
Science has shown that prolonged stress goes hand in hand with both depression and anxiety. Even if we cannot always control stressors from the outside, we can deal with it from the inside out. Learn some simple skills that will help you be mindful of stress and change your response to the stress if daily life.
Dani Jakubowski, PhD, ABPP, LP, St. Cloud Hospital Behavioral Health Services
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Sleep Health:
Back to Sleep
Presentation Times: 9:30-10:15 & 10:45-11:30 a.m.
Sleep is a key factor in women’s health. Do you get enough sleep each night? Do you sleep well? This presentation will address the importance of sleep for different ages and stages. You will walk away with tips to help you increase the quality of your shut eye.
Jeffrey Carlson, DO, & Deborah Scattarelli, CNP, St. Cloud Hospital Sleep Center
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Weight Management:
Portion Distortion: Tips for Weight Management
Presentation Time: Noon-12:45 p.m.
How much is too much? The presentation is a wakeup call to show us just how big our portions have become over the past 20 years. You will learn how portion sizes have affected society as well as appropriate portion sizes and other helpful weight management tips.
Beth Schiemann, RD, LD, CDE, CentraCare Diabetes Center
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Tendremos una presentación sobre “Estilos de Vida Saludables” en Español!
Es importante el saber llevar un estilo de vida saludable para prevenir enfermedades de riesgos que pueda afectar a la mujer latina hoy en dia en los Estados Unidos. El objetivo es que cada mujer logre una conexión entre el cuerpo, mente, y alma en su vida para asi disminuir el riesgo de sufrir otras enfermedades.
Esta presentación sera dada por la Dra. Ana Maria Studer de Anna Marie’s Alliance
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FREE screenings and activities

Balance Self Test: Balance problems are known to increase significantly with age. Take this simple written questionnaire to determine if you may be headed for a fall. Your provider can help you determine if you may need a balance screening test from a qualified clinician. Provided by St. Cloud Hospital Balance & Dizziness Program. 

Bladder Satisfaction Survey: a questionnaire that helps identify type and severity of female bladder issues.

Blood Pressure: Blood pressure is important because the higher your blood pressure is, the higher your risk of health problems in the future. If your blood pressure is high, it is putting extra strain on your arteries and on your heart. Over time, this strain can cause the arteries to become to become thicker and less flexible, or to become weaker.

Body Composition: For best results do not work out within 4-6 hours prior to the test. You should be well-hydrated. Provided by St. Cloud Area Family YMCA.

Cholesterol: Cholesterol is a fat-like substance made by your body to make cell membranes and hormones. When cholesterol is high, your risk for heart disease increases. Provided by CentraCare Laboratory Services. You can pick up your lab results and have them reviewed by a health care professional at the CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center booth on the first level.

Depression: Is it the blues or something more serious? This is an interactive questionnaire, taken in the privacy of your home, to help you determine if you have signs of depression. Provided by St. Cloud Hospital Women's Behavioral Health.

Foot Evaluation & Nerve Testing (for early peripheral neuropathy): Tests if you are able to feel sensation on the bottom of your feet. Patients with diabetes who cannot feel discomfort and take appropriate action to prevent tissue damage may be at increased risk to develop complications. Provided by Central Minnesota Foot & Ankle Clinic.

Functional Reach Test: a quick and simple test that measures how far you can reach forward beyond arm's length, while maintaining your balance. Using a yardstick mounted on the wall at shoulder height, you will reach as far forward as possible. The test has been shown to be predictive of falls in older adults.

Glucose: Fasting blood sugar is used to screen or monitor how well your body is processing sugar. Diabetes is a common disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other foods into energy needed for daily life. Provided by CentraCare Laboratory Services. You can pick up your lab results and have them reviewed by a health care professional at the CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center booth on the first level.

Hearing Screening: Hearing screening tests provide a quick and cost effective way to separate people into two groups: a pass group and a fail group. Those who pass are presumed to have no hearing loss. Those who fail are in need of an in-depth evaluation by an audiologist and also may need follow-up care from other professionals. It is recommended that adults be screened at least every decade through age 50 and at three year intervals thereafter. The screening takes approximately 5-10 minutes per person. Provided by the Hearing Clinic of St. Cloud Ear, Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Clinic. 

HDL: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is believed to carry cholesterol away from your arteries and therefore lower your risk for heart disease. Low HDL puts you at a higher risk for heart disease. Provided by CentraCare Laboratory Services. You can pick up your lab results and have them reviewed by a health care professional at the CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center booth on the first level.

Is It Time for a Medical Alarm?: How do you know if and when a medical alarm (such as Link to Life) would be beneficial to you or a loved one? Take this simple written questionnaire to help determine if you could benefit from the peace of mind of a medical alarm. Provided by St. Cloud Hospital Link to Life.

Pharmacist consultations: When it comes to your health, there is so much to know. Your pharmacist is an expert in the use of medicines and an important member of your health care team. Bring a list of your medications (with dosages) and questions about prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, herbal products or dietary supplements. Get answers regarding side effects, interactions and medication management. Provided by CentraCare Pharmacy.

Sleep: Take a written quiz to learn if you have a serious sleep condition. Provided by St. Cloud Hospital Sleep Center. 

Stroke Risk Assessment: together with a stroke specialist you will complete a questionnaire about stroke risk factors and, if found to be at risk, will review educational information. *Please bring blood pressure and cholesterol results if possible.

Vein Screening: sensors place on the calf measures blood flow while the patient flexes their foot. The screening can indicate problems with circulation.

Video Otoscope: A video otoscope is hooked up to a video monitor so you can see your ear canal and ear drum. Provided by the Hearing Clinic of St. Cloud Ear, Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Clinic.

Vision Screening: Half of all blindness can be prevented. A vision screening does not replace an eye doctor’s exam, but it can help to identify people who are at risk for eye disease. The screening covers near and distant visual acuity and takes approximately 3-5 minutes per person. Provided by PineCone Vision Center.