September 2024 Webinars
Preventive Care: Putting First Things First
Sept 10th from 1:00 – 1:45 pm ET
Category: Health Education
Join us to learn about the importance of scheduling regular preventive care appointments with your doctor. We will review updated wellness guidelines for annual check-ups including dental care, COVID and flu vaccines, other immunizations, tests and screenings. Preventive care helps detect or prevent serious illnesses and medical problems before they become major.
(Open to Florida Blue members.)
Food Additives
Sept 11th from 1:00 – 1:45pm ET
Category: Ask the Dietitian
In this month's Ask the Dietitian live webinar, Lauren Dimitrov, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Florida Blue, will discuss food additives – what they are, what they contribute to foods, how they are regulated, and how to identify them in the foods you eat. After a short presentation, Lauren will answer your questions during live Q&A.
(Open to Florida Blue members.)
Self-Care vs. Medical Care
Sept 18th from 12:00-1:00pm ET
Category: Ask the MD Online Chat
In this free online chat, a doctor will talk about the differences between and benefits of self-care and medical care.
Our main topics include:
- Educated self-care (what you can do for yourself) vs. proactive medical care (what the doctor can help you with).
- How to recognize the various signs and symptoms of some common health conditions, how to prevent them, what home care treatments you can use, and when additional medical care is needed.
- Not every health situation represents a 911 crisis or a trip to the ER. Learn how to spot the difference.
Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions about your health directly to a doctor! This online chat is FREE and you can easily join from your computer or mobile device.
(Open to the community.)
October 2024 Webinars
Breast Cancer
Oct 8th from 1:00 – 1:45 pm ET
Category: Health Education
Did you know 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime? This presentation will provide an overview of the important facts related to breast health. We will discuss risk factors, early detection, signs, and symptoms, treatment options and the lifestyle choices and behaviors associated with reducing your risk of developing breast cancer.
(Open to Florida Blue members.)
Shopping on a Budget
Oct 9th from 1:00 – 1:45pm ET
Category: Ask the Dietitian
In this month's Ask the Dietitian live webinar, Lauren Dimitrov, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Florida Blue, will review ways to save at the grocery store, and provide some inexpensive meal ideas. After a short presentation, Lauren will answer your questions during live Q&A.
(Open to Florida Blue members.)
Stress Management
Oct 16th from 12:00-1:00pm ET
Category: Ask the MD Online Chat
Not all stress is bad, but chronic stress can lead to health problems. Sometimes life can be overwhelming, and learning techniques to manage your stress can help you stay calm. In this FREE online chat with a behavioral health counselor, you will learn:
- What is stress?
- What is anxiety?
- Relaxation techniques
- How to cope with a disaster or traumatic event
Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions directly to a social worker! This online chat is FREE and you can easily join from your computer or mobile device.
(Open to the community.)