WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt General Hospital's "Healthy Year, Healthy You" seminar series will continue this month under new leadership.
The popular lunchtime seminars take place the third Thursday of each month in the hospital's Sonoma Conference Room. There is never a charge to attend and lunch is always served.
Starting with this month's presentation, the hospital's new wellness coordinator, Louis Mendiola, will begin overseeing the presentations in coordination with HGH Dietary and Nutrition Services Director Tiffani Nalivka.
"We are excited for this chance to continue this series," said Mendiola earlier this week. "Tiffani and I want to build on the great job that Melissa House did by offering a wide variety of wellness-centered discussions that will benefit our local residents."
Melissa House recently resigned her position as the hospital's wellness coordinator to move to Denver, Colorado. Mendiola was hired to fill her position last month; Nalivka joined Humboldt General Hospital earlier this year.
From noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, Mendiola will present, "Immunizations and Vaccinations."
"It's not just about being current on your tetanus shot anymore," said Mendiola. "There are a lot of new or updated vaccinations out there and we'll discuss the trends and recommendations for each age group."
As part of the discussion, participants will find out what resources are available within the Humboldt County community, and what incentives their private insurance companies may offer, should they opt to become vaccinated.
"My focus will be to provide good information and resources that will help our participants make their best, most informed decision," said Mendiola.
In addition to August's presentation, Mendiola and Nalivka have also planned presentations through the end of the year including "Stress Less" on Thursday, Sept. 20; "Breast Cancer Awareness" on Oct. 18; and "Diabetes Awareness-Holiday Special" on Nov. 15.
"Our goal is to help our participants achieve a greater state of wellness," said Mendiola. "We will enjoy meeting our current participants and hope to have the chance to expand our reach to others from within our community in the coming months."
For more information on the "Healthy Year, Healthy You" presentation scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, or for more information on Humboldt General Hospital's wellness program, "Healthy You," please call Humboldt General Hospital Wellness Coordinator Louis Mendiola at (775) 623-5222, ext. 258.
Pre-registration for "Healthy Year, Healthy You" presentations is not required.
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