Outreach presentations

Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults.

Who would make your final health care decisions if you couldn’t? Do they know what you want? Better understand Oregon’s legal Advance Directive form and the medical decisions you may one day face. You will also learn how to talk with your loved ones about end of life decisions. 

Explore the Brain Agility key concepts for keeping a healthy and youthful brain. Brain Agility is a unique program of mental exercises to enhance the brain’s ability to remember, stay focused, be aware, and be alert. 

A comprehensive workshop that offers the latest research on maintaining bone health along with a simple, yet effective, muscle strengthening program. This class includes:

• Information on calcium and other supplements
• Information on nutrition and exercise
• Take home illustrations of exercises

Learn more about the many resources, classes and events the Community Health Education Center has to offer patients, visitors, and the greater Salem and surrounding communities.

Our interactive tour provides groups with a unique opportunity to explore our Resource Center, Wellness Kitchen, Support Group Room, and Exercise Room. For more information, call 503-814-2432.  

Our day to day choices make a big impact on our heart health. Feel the healthy beat by making some minor changes to your lifestyle that can help to improve several heart risks all at once. In this presentation, we’ll explore what amount of exercise is recommended and heart healthy foods that we can boost in our diets. Start living a healthier lifestyle now by making small changes that can improve your overall health!

It's not that success makes people happy; but rather, happy people are more successful.

Happiness feels good on its own. That's a big reason why, on some level, we all want to have access to joy. Buy beyond just "feeling good" happiness is linked with better overall health outcomes.

happy people get sick less often, recover more quickly from illness and injury, have better relationships, and are more creative and productive at work. So... how do we go about getting happier?

In this class we will cover the science behind happiness, describe what influences our happiness level, identify specific action items you can integrate into your life that will increase your joy, and create a plan that turns what you know into what you do on a daily basis.

Not getting enough sleep can be crazy-making. For some, the challenge is not being able to fall asleep. For others, the issue is waking up all throughout the night. Either way, the questions remain the same.

• How can I get better sleep?
• How can I navigate the day successfully when I’m exhausted from too little sleep?
• How can I change my relationship with sleep so that even when insomnia comes, I’m not panicking?

In this course, we will answer all of those questions. We will talk about the benefits of sleep, how and why sleep may elude us, and what we can do about it.

Learn some simple ways to break the cycle of food influencing our mood — and change what we eat to influence how we feel. Let’s live our best life by building more positive eating habits and making small changes that can improve our health!

Come learn a judgement-free and integrative approach to weight management. In this class, we will cover evidence-based practices known to help people lose unwanted weight, and, more importantly, develop routines that are proven to foster robust health at every size. This class is ideal for you if you are interested in cultivating a better relationship with your own body and/or if you are looking for ways to navigate difficult conversations around body image and health.

Learn how to help a baby (up to age 1) who is choking and how to respond to breathing or heart emergencies. Techniques taught are based on American Heart Association Family & Friends CPR guidance.

You know you have reached burnout when you feel:

• Emotional and physical exhaustion — "I just want to curl up in a ball on my couch and hide from the world."
• cynicism and depersonalization — "I want to want to help you... but honestly? I feel numb."
• A feeling of defeat and incompetence — "I will never be able to get through this... and it will never end."

Sound familiar? If yes, then take heart. We can help. This class will cover what causes burnout (and why common self-care tips often don't work) and scientifically proven strategies known to help.

QPR is a simple process that ANYONE (13 years and above) can be trained to use, to help save the life of a person who is in crisis. Participants will learn:

• Myths & facts about suicide
• Recognize signs someone maybe thinking about suicide
• How to ask Questions to assess the situation
• How to Persuade the person to stay alive long enough to get help
• How to Refer them to a professional for help to get them through the crisis and treat any underlying mental illness

Find more resources and workshops being offered in Marion and Polk counties at mvsuicideprevention.com.

The Scrubby Bear hand washing program reminds children that infections can be fought through frequent hand washing. Scrubby Bear educates children 4 to 7 years old how germs are spread, how to prevent the spread of disease, and how to properly wash their hands.  

Everyone experiences stress - there is no escaping it, but maybe there is a way to develop a better relationship with it so that your reaction to stress is a positive one. In this class, participants will learn tips on how to best handle in the moment stress, and how to change your relationship with it.

Know the signs of stroke so you can BEFAST if you or a loved one experiences this type of emergency. In this workshop you will learn:

• BEFAST
• Risk factors for stroke
• Possible treatment options
  

Remember, time is brain. 

Quitting smoking is the most important thing a person can do for themselves and their family to be living a healthier life. Learn more about the tobacco cessation resources the Community Health Education Center has to offer. 

Almost 65 years old? Learn more about Medicare from a Certified Senior Health Insurance Benefits (SHIBA) Counselor.

The presentation will cover:

• How Medicare works
• Supplemental insurance options
• Assistance for people with low income and resources
• How the Affordable Care Act improves Medicare
• How to prevent, detect and report Medicare fraud and abuse