The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation in collaboration with UCI Health is pleased to virtually present the 2020-2021 season of Medicine in Our Backyard featuring an extraordinary group of renowned doctors and researchers speaking on a wide range of topics. The UCI doctors present the latest studies and newest technologies in an engaging online forum. This series is funded in part by the generosity of long time Newport Beach Public Library Foundation members Mike and Polly Smith
A New You – Reaching and Maintaining Your Healthiest Weight
Katie Rankell, RD, CDE
Program Director, UCI Health Weight Management, Registered Dietician, Certified Diabetes Educator
Monday, January 25, 2021, 4pm
Struggling with your weight? Experiencing a quarantine creep? Learn the key to why we gain weight and how to lose weight in a healthy way and keep it off for good. Be aware of the dangers of yoyo dieting and how to sort through all the conflicting diet information. Katie Rankell has over 18 years’ experience in weight management and nutrition counseling. She greatly enjoys watching people improve their health and live much more enjoyable active lifestyles.
Articles:
http://www.ucihealth.org/blog/2018/01/fad-diets
https://www.ucihealth.org/blog/2020/04/beating-quarantine-15
More Medicine in our Backyard....
Heart Health During a Pandemic
Cy Kim, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, UCI School of Medicine
Monday, February 22, 2021 4pm
Sleep in the time of COVID
Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior
UCI School of Medicine
Monday, March 22, 2021 4pm
COVID-19 has affected our sleep patterns—and the sleep problems and disorders that may develop can impact our ability to fight off infection. Disturbed sleep also affects our ability to develop immunity to vaccinations. What can we do to offset the effects from lack of sleep? Dr. Benca will explain the signs and symptoms of sleep disorders and discuss recommended treatments.
Event details and RSVP Information:
- Location: NBPL Foundation’s ZOOM Webinar Room
- Virtual doors open 10 minutes before 4:00pm
- Virtual presentation followed by Q &A
- FREE EVENT
Questions? Contact Director of Programs Kunga Wangmo-Upshaw kupshaw@nbplf.foundation or 949-717-3818.