Idaho State Employee Wellness Program

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Classes

Southwest & South Central Idaho Classes

• Building Better Caregivers, Statewide (Online) New
  Are you caring for a loved one or friend with dementia or memory problems? Over time, it can be overwhelming. Building Better Caregivers is a free, online workshop, and is designed to fit the caregiver's schedule. No matter where you are, or whether you are a live-in caregiver or are caregiving from a distance, this program is aimed at helping you be physically and emotionally balanced and healthy. Join a group of 25 people online; sessions are instructor led. New sessions are posted each week for six weeks, now through September 2012. Read more...
  
  
• Moving On: Life After Breast Cancer, Meridian, 5/2 to 6/13
  Free program open to all Breast Cancer Survivors, regardless of where you received treatment. Registration required. Call 208-706-7286. Meetings are Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., St. Luke's MSTI, 520 S. Eagle Rd., Meridian.
  
  
• FREE Brown Bag Health Talks, Wood River, May/June
  Why Does My Shoulder Hurt? 5/3
  Gluten Got You Down? 5/9
  Kids and Food Allergies 5/16
  If Your Skin Could Talk, 5/24
  Nurture Yourself with Integrative Therapies, 5/30
  Eating and Aging Well, 6/6
  These free classes held in Ketchum or Hailey, 12:15 to 1:15. Read more...
  
  
• Laugh, Learn, and Lunch, Boise, 5/4
  Saint Alphonsus Foundation and the Women's Healthcare Fund invite you to join them at the 8th annual Laugh, Learn, & Lunch as they celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. McCleary Auditorium, 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Dr. Robert Negron. Read more...
  
  
• 5th Annual Saint Alphonsus Arthritis Symposium, Boise, 5/5
  Register now for Living Well With Arthritis - Practical Tips to Help People and Families with Arthritis. Great speakers, resources, and information; lunch included. FREE - pre-registration required. Read more...
  
  
• Best U, McCall , April to July
  Spring through the mud season with this 12-week community program. Fun, effective, and interactive exercises in a group setting. Jump start your fitness and fire up your spirit. Read more...
  
  
• Men in the Kitchen, McCall, 5/7
  Fire up the coals! Learn to prepare dutch oven and slow cooker meals with a healthy twist. Read more...
  
  
• St. Luke's Magic Valley Behavioral Health Center, Twin Falls
  Make plans to attend these free seminars at St. Luke's Magic Valley, 801 Pole Line Road W. in Twin Falls:
  Behavioral Health Seminar: Prescription Drug Abuse, 5/16, Presenter is Dr. Rick Yavruian, 6:00 p.m., St. Luke’s Jerome, Conference Room 3
  Behavioral Health Seminar: Depression & Anxiety, 5/17, Presenter is Dr. Scott Albright, 6:00 p.m., St. Luke’s Magic Valley, Oak Rooms 3-6
  
  
• Prostate Cancer and Intimacy, Meridian, 5/17
  Join men's personal health expert, Dr. Jeffrey Albaugh, for a free seminar sponsored by "Us Too" prostate cancer support group and promoted by St. Luke's Boise-Meridian. For more information, contact jean@ustootreasurevalley.org. Seminar begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Marriott, 1789 S. Eagle Rd., Meridian
  
  
• Should You Be Gluten Free? Boise, 5/17
  Sponsored by the University of Idaho. These monthly brown bag sessions are free and open to the public; 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. Space is limited so reserve your spot by phoning 208-334-2999. For location and class information, read more...
  Should You Be Gluten Free will be presented by Dr. Martha Raidl; don't miss out on this timely topic.
  
  
• Embracing Aging, McCall, 5/24 & 5/31
  Health and wellness tools to make the aging journey an enjoyable one. Learn keys to aging gracefully and happily in this two-part series. Read more...
  
  
• Yoga for Every Body, McCall, Donnelly, New Meadows
  Experience a gentle program effective in increasing flexibility, reducing stress, and facilitating wellness. Appropriate for all levels. Read more...
  
  
• Restorative Spine Class, Boise, 4/3 to 5/10
  Targeted to people who have had back injury or surgery, those trying to avoid surgery, those with chronic back pain and/or a weak core. Small classes designed to provide safe, effective core strengthening. Course designed by STARS physical therapy, the YMCA Health & Fitness expert and certified Pilates and Yoga instructors. Course supported by the Spine Medicine Institute, the YMCA, and Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services. For more info, call Mary at 208-695-1591. Next class starts 4/3 and concludes 5/10. Read more...
  
  
• UofI Extension Classes, Ada County, Boise
  Master Food Safety Advisor, 4/10 to 5/22 (Tuesdays), Register now!
  Fast Food @ Home, 5/10 Register now!
  

• Cancer Survivor's Night, Magic Valley, 5/31
  Sponsored by MSTI, this free community event is for patients, survivors, families, caregivers, and staff. Hear the latest information about healthy survivorship. Interdisciplinary panel discussion with Dr. Banu Symington and others. 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Read more...
  

• LiveSTRONG at the YMCA, Boise
  A 12-week small group program for adult cancer survivors who have recently become de-conditioned, or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. Focus is on building muscle mass and muscle strength, flexibility, endurance, and functional ability. read the brochure for more info. The next series runs 4/2 to 5/30. Call Vicki for info at 208-344-5502, ext. 307
  

• CPR, AED, First Aid, Diabetes Education, Smoking Cessation, Weight Management, Heart Health, and more...go to Health Links to check your local hospital's website.
  
  
• Join the Weight Management Incentive Program Make money while you lose weight!
  
  
• American Red Cross of Greater Idaho Chapter Statewide CPR, First Aid, and more...
  
  
• Boat Idaho Classes, statewide
  One-day FREE safe boating classes through Idaho Parks & Recreation; recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard. Register now!

North & North Central Idaho Classes

• Building Better Caregivers, Statewide (Online) New
  Are you caring for a loved one or friend with dementia or memory problems? Over time, it can be overwhelming. Building Better Caregivers is a free, online workshop, and is designed to fit the caregiver's schedule. No matter where you are, or whether you are a live-in caregiver or are caregiving from a distance, this program is aimed at helping you be physically and emotionally balanced and healthy. Join a group of 25 people online; sessions are instructor led. New sessions are posted each week for six weeks, now through September 2012. Read more...
  
  
• Begin with Breakfast, Moscow, 5/1
  This Diabetes Wellness Class is Sponsored by Gritman Medical Center in Moscow. Presented by Donna Winther, RN, CDE and Laurie Ditton, RD, LD. Location: First Floor Conference Room; time: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Read more...
  
  
• Diabetes ABC's: "What do all these numbers mean anyway?" Lewiston, 5/9
  Sponsored by The Diabetes Center at St Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. Make plans to attend this free workshop on May 9th at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1. Presented by Timothy Dykstra, DO. For more information call (208) 799-5227. Read more on the web...
  
  
• Healthy Horizons: Weight Management & Lifestyle Choices, Cottonwood & Kamiah
  Facilitated sessions held every other week; join any time. Focus on mutual support, successes, weekly topics, and individual choice of weight loss method/management. Sponsored by St. Mary's Hospital and Clinics. Email Becky for more information.
  
  
• Living Smart! Lewiston Area (from Moscow to Riggins)
  7 Actions Anyone can Take to Reduce their Risk of Cancer
  Interactive, informative! Schedule a worksite presentation now. Read more...
  
  
• CPR, AED, First Aid, Diabetes Education, Smoking Cessation, Weight Management, Heart Health, and more...go to Health Links to check your local hospital's website.
  
  
• Join the Weight Management Incentive Program Make money while you lose weight!
  
  
• American Red Cross of Greater Idaho Chapter Statewide CPR, First Aid, and more...
  
  
• Boat Idaho Classes, statewide
  One-day FREE safe boating classes through Idaho Parks & Recreation; recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard. Register now!

Southeast Idaho Classes

• Building Better Caregivers, Statewide (Online) New
  Are you caring for a loved one or friend with dementia or memory problems? Over time, it can be overwhelming. Building Better Caregivers is a free, online workshop, and is designed to fit the caregiver's schedule. No matter where you are, or whether you are a live-in caregiver or are caregiving from a distance, this program is aimed at helping you be physically and emotionally balanced and healthy. Join a group of 25 people online; sessions are instructor led. New sessions are posted each week for six weeks, now through September 2012. Read more...
  
  
• Heart Smart Seminars, Idaho Falls, 5/10
  Next class 5/10 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC). If you are concerned about your heart’s health, symptoms, or treatment, or just want a better understanding of cardiac health, attend one of these free monthly seminars. Read more...
  
  
• Better Sleep Seminars, Idaho Falls, 5/21
  Free monthly seminar. Next seminar is 5/21. Learn simple techniques to make your rest the best and identify treatment options available for sleep problems. Pre-register online or by calling 208-529-6139; Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC). Read more...
  
  
• Stroke Seminars, Idaho Falls, 5/24
  Free monthly seminar. Next seminar is 5/24. Learn about risk factors, signs, symptoms, and the importance of rapid diagnosis/treatment. Pre-register 208-535-4070; Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC), Read more...
  
  
• Heart Health Education - Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello has cardiovascular educators available to provide worksite presentations and cholesterol checks at your agency. Learn more...
  

• Arthritis Exercise Class, Pocatello, Mondays/Wednesdays
  Sponsored by Southeastern District Health Department. Free classes held Mondays/Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 1901 Alvin Ricken Dr., Pocatello.
  

• CPR, AED, First Aid, Diabetes Education, Smoking Cessation, Weight Management, Heart Health, and more...go to Health Links to check your local hospital's website.
  
  
• Join the Weight Management Incentive Program Make money while you lose weight!
  
  
• American Red Cross of Greater Idaho Chapter Statewide CPR, First Aid, and more..
  
  
• Boat Idaho Classes, statewide
  One-day FREE safe boating classes through Idaho Parks & Recreation; recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard. Register now!