Lectures and Programs

Planetree Health Resource Center
2013 Spring Lecture Series

All lectures are free and open to the public, and are held in the Deschutes Room on the second floor of Water’s Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., The Dalles
All programs are from 7pm to 8:30pm. Your on-time arrival is appreciated. Phone 541-296-8444 or visit www.mcmc.net to register. We look forward to seeing you.

Good Night, Sleep Tight: Children and Sleep

The quality and quantity of your child’s sleep can affect the entire family. Sleep struggles don’t always go away as kids move from crib to a bed. How can you encourage good sleep habits for your child, why is sleep so important to children and their well-being, and how much sleep do children actually need at different stages of development. Dr. Paul Cardosi, director of Sleep Medicine at Water’s Edge will pull the covers back on the topic of children and sleep.

Could it Be Your Thyroid?

Thyroid hormones affect everything from brain development, breathing, heart and nervous system function, to our body temperature, muscle strength, weight, cholesterol and more. An imbalance in thyroid hormone can wreck havoc on our mind and body. Dr. James Lundblad, Endocrinologist at OHSU and Columbia Crest Clinic Outpatient Services will talk about the many disorders that affect the thyroid including symptom management and treatment.

The Low Glycemic Index Diet: Is it for You?

The glycemic index is a tool that can help you keep your blood sugar in balance and lose weight. The index ranks food according to how it affects blood sugar levels and can help you to choose foods that are healthier for you without counting calories. Join Registered Dietitian Kjersti Madsen as she discusses the Low Glycemic Index Diet and the role it plays in weight loss and the prevention of chronic illness such as diabetes and heart disease.

Babies 101: Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Delivery and Getting Your Body Back

Are you pregnant, trying to get pregnant or even just thinking about starting a family? Our panel of experts discusses what makes a healthy pregnancy, the newest in labor and delivery options available at MCMC, including water births, and getting your body back after childbirth. Join nurse midwives Ann Becker, RN, MN, CNM director of First Impressions at MCMC, and Mandelynn Morgan, CNM at Columbia River Women’s Clinic, along with Christina Castellano, PT, DPT director of Outpatient Therapy at Water’s Edge as they lead the discussion about the latest for a healthy pregnancy, birth experience, and post-delivery recovery.