June 2024 Webinars
Sleep
June 11th from 1:00 – 1:45 pm ET
Category: Health Education
Looking for more energy? Get some sleep! Many of us do not get a good night's sleep, and our health and productivity suffer because of it. This live webinar covers the purpose of sleep, how much sleep is enough, and how to improve your quality of sleep with strategies, tips, and helpful resources.
(Open to Florida Blue members.)
No Time to Eat?
June 12th from 1:00 – 1:45 pm ET
Category: Ask the Dietitian
In this month's Ask the Dietitian live webinar, Lauren Dimitrov, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Florida Blue, will talk about how to eat healthier when you don’t have time to eat at home and you’re eating on the go. After a short presentation, Lauren will answer your questions during live Q&A.
(Open to Florida Blue members.)
Eating Disorders
June 20th from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Category: Behavioral Health
Eating disorders are complex conditions with multiple causes, affecting 22% of children and adolescents worldwide. They arise from a combination of social, psychological, biological, and interpersonal factors. While they may begin with preoccupations with food and weight, they are most often about much more than food. Join us for a live webinar with Dr. Kim Sundling, Florida Blue’s Behavioral Health Clinical Pharmacist, to better understand eating disorders and how to best support someone with one.
(Open to the community.)
Mental Health: Depression
June 26th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET
Category: Ask MD Online Chat
Good health means being strong inside and out, from head to toe, physically, psychologically, and emotionally. In this FREE chat with a Social Worker, you will understand how positive mental health impacts your life, environment, the people in it—and how to effectively cope with unpleasant situations and enjoy life once again.
Topics discussed will include:
- Some statistics about depression
- Signs and symptoms of depression
- Risk factors
- Suicide warning signs
- Treatments
Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions directly to a social worker! This online chat is FREE and you can easily join from your computer or mobile device.
(Open to the community.)
July 2024 Webinars
AHEC: Addressing Nicotine Use
July 9th from 1:00 – 1:45 pm ET
Category: Health Education
Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death, disease, and health care costs in our society. Join us for a live webinar to learn the importance of addressing tobacco and nicotine dependence, the health effects from nicotine use and secondhand smoke, and the AHEC local and state resources available for cessation treatment.
(Open to Florida Blue members.)
Should we Eat Organic?
July 10th from 1:00-1:45pm ET
Category: Ask the Dietitian
In this month's Ask the Dietitian live webinar, Carolyn Dowling, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Florida Blue, will review the common reasons for choosing organic foods and the main differences they have from other non-organic products. After a short presentation, Carolyn will answer your questions during live Q&A.
(Open to Florida Blue members.)
Healthy Eating: The Power of Probiotics
July 17th from 12:00-1:00pm ET
Category: Ask the MD Online Chat
Join us for a live online chat with a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist from Sanitas Medical Center.
In this chat you will learn about:
• The advantages of probiotics and how they can positively impact your health
• How to seamlessly incorporate probiotics into your daily diet
• Natural sources of probiotics
• What to look for when selecting a high-quality probiotic product
Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets of probiotics and take control of your gut health journey.
(Open to the community.)
Mental Health Care Disparities
July 18th from 1:00-2:00 pm ET
Category: Behavioral Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines disparities as avoidable differences in the burden of disease, injury, or the opportunities to have the best health that are experienced by disadvantaged populations. These disparities exist in mental health. Join Dr. Nick Dewan for a live webinar to explore the disparity data, possible causes, and solutions towards best care for all. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered!
(Open to the community.)