October 2024 eNewsletter

Join the entire community for a 4- week virtual walk through some of the country’s beautiful National Parks!

How to sign up:

Via the Tahoe Worx Wellness Portal at www.wellworksforyoulogin.com

For more information, email [email protected].

In 2023, Tahoe Forest Health System (TFHS) adopted a new strategic peak centered on community. The new Community Peak aspires “to be an integrated partner in an exceptionally healthy and thriving community”. One of the ways TFHS will be monitoring Community Peak progress is by tracking and improving mammography rates.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, this article will highlight why mammography was identified as a key indicator for the new peak and current resources available to support routine and diagnostic mammography.

Read the entire article Breast Cancer Awareness.

Join Dr. James Schlund, MD, Board Certified Radiologist for an informative session covering the latest breast screening guidelines, how to assess your risk, and breast health.

Attend in person or on Zoom: https://tfhd.zoom.us/j/89244580152

When: Thursday, October 3rd, 5:15 pm-6:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Incline Village Community Hospital
880 Alder Ave. Incline Village, NV

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When: Monday October 7th, 5:15 pm-6:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Tahoe Forest Center for Health Classroom
10833 Donner Pass Rd. Suite 102, Truckee, CA 96161

Menopause is a natural process, but we are often not prepared to adapt our lifestyle habits to our changed bodies.

• Are you struggling with the menopause transition physically, mentally or both?
• Are you struggling with sore joints and aching muscles?
• How about sleep issues? Mood swings?
• Fatigue? Hotflushes? Weight gain?
• Is doing what you used to do to stay healthy and fit no longer working?

Learn the latest research and how you can Flourish Through the Menopause Transition. Led by Liz Schenk, BS, MBA.

When: Starts October 14th, 11 week series, Mondays 5-6:30 pm
Cost: $290, Pre-registration required.
Location: Tahoe Forest Center for Health Classroom
10833 Donner Pass Rd. Suite 102, Truckee, CA 96161

See all of our current classes and programs

Ingredients:

• ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 lemon juiced (about 1/3 cup)
• ½ cup chopped white onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 3-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Directions:

1. Place all marinade ingredients into blender and blend until onion and garlic are finely minced and ingredients are well mixed but still chunky.
2. Place the chicken breasts into a resealable plastic bag and pour marinade over chicken. Massage the marinade over the chicken in the bag.
3. Refrigerate the chicken in the marinade for at least two hours or overnight if desired. Prior to cooking, remove the chicken breasts from marinade, leaving a healthy coating of the marinade on the chicken.
4. Heat barbeque grill on high and clean off grates, as necessary. Lightly apply non-stick spray to barbeque grates and begin to grill the chicken.
5. Cook chicken 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F.

Pritkin Chef’s Tips

• Cube the marinated chicken and skewer with red onion, zucchini, or any vegetables you like for a flavorful Mediterranean kebab. Serve over brown basmati rice with steamed vegetables.
• Try using a firm white fish such as cod, bass, grouper, haddock, snapper; or tofu as a substitute for chicken – a delicious alternative protein source.

*Recipe courtesy of Pritikin – Tahoe Forest Hospital Cardiac Rehab

The 75th Fall Festival and Fun Run will provide an opportunity to gather as a community and celebrate our last 75 years together. Open freely to the public, the festival will take place on the Great Lawn at the Truckee Regional Park from 11 am to 4 pm. Enjoy music from a local DJ and Dad’s Lame Playlist, featuring our very own Dr. Justin Ward! Join us for this family friendly afternoon including local food trucks, pumpkin painting/decorating. face painting, local emergency vehicles, and yard games. At 2 pm, we will do our free opportunity drawing of a BLIX Packa E-bike.

Tahoe Forest Health System 75th Anniversary Fall Festival and Fun Run (runsignup.com)