Health & Wellness Events

8
May
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Incline Village Physical Therapy
$15 drop-in fee, pre-registration recommended
For patients trying to improve their overall balance, core stability, and muscle activation. • Strength training in a small group environment • Return to sports or activities of daily living • Balance training with a focus on proper muscle activation • Exercises will...
8
May
Support Groups, Pre and Post Natal

Truckee Mama's Meet Up: Infant Feeding Support Group

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Sierra Community House – Truckee House
Free, Pre-Registration Recommended
Hands-on breastfeeding support for new moms and their infants! This informal support group will help you as you transition into the fourth trimester, and is provided by registered nurses, international board-certified lactation consultants, and certified lactation educators. This program is...
8
May
Healthy Eating, Support Groups, Health & Wellness

Diabetes Self-Management Program

4:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Eskridge Conference Room, Tahoe Forest Hospital
Free, Pre-Registration Required
An evidence-based program developed by Stanford University School of Medicine Participants in this program are better able to manage their symptoms and report improved health and quality of life. Join us for 6 weekly classes and learn: Decision-making strategies Becoming a self-...
9
May
5:00 pm
Tahoe Forest Physical Therapy - Truckee
$90, Pre-Registration Required
For patients approximately 4 months or more post-op ACL reconstruction surgery Strength training in a small group environment Single leg strengthening Return to sport training Neuromuscular re-education Affordable and cost-effective Led by Physical Therapists   $90 for...
9
May
Healthy Eating, Fitness, Stress Management, Health & Wellness

Free Talk for Women’s Health Month: Lifestyle Support for the Menopause Transition

5:15 pm to 6:30 pm
Tahoe Forest Center for Health
Free, Pre-Registration Reommended
Women’s Health Month: Lifestyle Support for the Menopause Transition with Dietitian Lisa Fligor and Exercise Physiologist Wendy Buchanan. Join us as we dive into the science around lifestyle recommendations for women as they transition through perimenopause to menopause and beyond. We will...
10
May
Fitness, Health & Wellness

Parkinson's Strong

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Tahoe Forest Physical Therapy - Truckee
$90, Pre-Registration Required
An exercise class for people with Parkinson’s disease that is an energizing and active power class. Our goal is to give you the tools to live your healthiest and most active life in the mountains. 6-week sessions are held on Fridays, 12:00-1:00pm, at Tahoe Forest Physical Therapy located at...
13
May
Fitness, Health & Wellness

Heart to Heart Exercise Classes

9:00 am
Tahoe Forest Hospital, Cardiac Rehab Fitness Facility
$75 for 10-pack class
This class is offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am, and 11am. A medically supervised exercise program lead by our professional team of cardiac nurses and exercise physiologists. We utilize exercise equipment including treadmills, Nusteps, bikes, rowing machines and...
13
May
Support Groups, Pre and Post Natal

Tahoe City Mama's Meet Up: Infant Feeding Support Group

9:30 am to 11:30 am
Physical Therapy Services - Tahoe City
Free, Pre-Registration Recommended
Hands-on breastfeeding support for new moms and their infants! This informal support group will help you as you transition into the fourth trimester, and is provided by registered nurses, international board-certified lactation consultants, and certified lactation educators. This program is...
13
May
Healthy Eating, Support Groups, Health & Wellness

Free Introductory Class - Prevent T2: Diabetes Prevention Program

11:30 am to 12:45 pm
Tahoe Forest Center for Health
Free
One out of three adults have prediabetes and 90% of them don’t know it. Tahoe Forest Community Health is proud to offer Prevent T2, which has been shown to help at-risk adults cut their risk for developing type 2 diabetes by 58%. The prevent T2 lifestyle change program can help you lose...
13
May
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Tahoe Forest Center for Health Classroom and Virtual
Free, Pre-Registration Required
Feed your body and baby for optimal health! Learn how to meet all nutrition needs for you and your baby. Time is allowed for in-depth discussions on individual needs and concerns. Topics include: Managing pregnancy symptoms (ie: nausea, constipation) Healthy and delicious foods to...