Health & Wellness Summit Oct. 12 in LaSalle
LaSALLE – The Monroe County Health & Wellness Summit will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 12 at LaRoy's Hall. Registration is due by Oct. 5.
Molly Armstrong, registered dietitian for Gordon Food Service, will speak at 11 a.m. Her topic is "Easy Tips for Healthy Eating."
A health and wellness panel will be offered at 12:15 p.m. Four will be on the panel, Sandie Pierce, director of the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging, said.
Dr. Deepanvita Kalvala from Family Medicine of Toledo specializes in geriatrics.
“She will speak about the importance of seeing your doctor, what changes to be aware of, what questions to ask,” Pierce said.
Betsy Bradley, a fitness trainer at the Monroe Family YMCA, will discuss the importance of exercise.
Pierce will speak about balance. A physical therapist also will be on the panel.
Event sponsors and vendors will staff information tables starting at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11:45; a cash donation of $5 is suggested.
The basket raffle drawing will take place at 12:50 p.m.
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To register, contact the Monroe County Commission on Aging at 734-240-3290 or email MCCOA@monroemi.org.
The Health & Wellness Summit is sponsored by the IHM Senior Living Community, Humana, Area Agency on Aging 1-B, Merkle Funeral Service, Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio, Sobaks Home Medical, Monroe Home Care Shoppe, Trinity Health, Vibrant Life Senior Living and Visiting Angels.
This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Health & Wellness Summit Oct. 12 in LaSalle
