September 2024 eNewsletter

Join the entire community for a 4-week virtual walking challenge. The objective of the challenge is to hit at least 10,000 steps per day. The challenge begins on October 1st and runs through the end of the month.

How to sign up:

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

Announcing Anchor Box Pilot at Tahoe Forest in recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

A small act of kindness to share with patients or team members who are struggling.

What is an Anchor Box?

Anchor Boxes were started by Find Your Anchor, a grassroots movement aimed at suicide prevention, awareness, and education. With creativity and a personal touch, Find Your Anchor aims to support those who may be struggling and destigmatize conversations surrounding suicide and mental health. Check out this brief 3-minute video about Anchor Boxes.

Anchor Boxes at TFHS

In June 2023, the Zero Suicide Initiative of TFHS launched the Anchor Box pilot to help patients and team members experiencing suicidal ideation identify an “anchor” or their reason to live. Anchor Boxes include stickers, resource cards, and other tangible items that give hope and validation. Community Health has distributed 70 Anchor Boxes throughout the health system. Anchor Boxes can be given to any patient or TFHS team member who is struggling with thoughts of suicide. There is no fee to the recipient to receive an Anchor Box, and it is theirs to keep and to pass on when the time feels right.

If you know someone who would benefit from an Anchor Box, you can request one directly from Find Your Anchor.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, call or text 988 the nationwide Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7.

Join us to jump start healthy weight loss and refresh your wellness habits. Our goal is to help you develop sustainable changes that will promote a lifetime of well-being. We will take a deep dive into:

• Eating habits
• Exercise patterns
• Our relationship to food and weight

This 11 week series meets in-person every other week with individual check-ins with your dietitian by phone on off weeks.

September 11th- November 20th, Wednesdays from 5:15-6:30pm
$150, Pre-registration required
10833 Donner Pass Rd. Suite 102 Truckee, CA 96161

Join us for a FREE monthly support group focusing on strategies and support for managing ongoing health conditions including: healthy sleep, stress reduction, staying physically active, healthy eating, communicating with your healthcare team and managing chronic pain.

Starts September 17th
3rd Tuesday of the month – 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Eskridge Conference Room, Tahoe Forest Hospital
10121 Pine Ave, Truckee, CA 96161

Menopause affects each woman differently. It feels like our bodies change overnight, and what we used to do to stay in shape no longer works. We may not be sleeping well, our body composition changes and our energy is low, not to mention the hot flushes and brain fog! At the same time, during the menopause transition, many of us experience other changes, like becoming empty nesters, changing careers or retiring, caring for elders, and much more.

September 19th 5:15pm-6:30pm
Tahoe Forest Center for Health
10833 Donner Pass Rd. Suite 102 Truckee, CA 96161

See all of our current classes and programs

Back to school means back to packing lunches. But don’t forget about feeding yourself. This great make ahead dish can easily pack up for lunch on the go.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of uncooked quinoa
• Sea Salt
• ¼ cup chopped chives or scallions
• ¼ chopped fresh dill
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
• 1 15-oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 6-8 cups arugula or spinach
• ½ cup feta, crumbled or 1/3 cup of sunflower seeds

Directions:

• Combine quinoa and 4 cups of water in a small saucepan. Add a pinch of salt, cover and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let the quinoa cook, covered, for about 10 minutes, or until water is well absorbed.
• In the meantime, place the herbs and garbanzo beans in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. When the quinoa is done cooking, let it cool for a few minutes before fluffing and adding it to the bowl. Mix gently to combine. When you are ready to serve gently fold in the arugula and sprinkle feta on top.
• To make ahead, leave the greens out until ready to serve.
• Makes 4-6 servings. Prep Time 20 minutes.

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 11am to 4pm. 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 2pm, we will do our free opportunity drawing of a BLIX Packa E-bike.

Registration