April 2024 Webinars
Understanding Your Cholesterol 3-week series
April 4th, 11th, and 18th from 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET
Category: Condition Management
Taking steps to manage your cholesterol can help protect your heart. This three-part series will help you understand the role of cholesterol in your health. In Session 1 you will learn about the two types of cholesterol, what your numbers mean and the risk factors. Session 2 will focus on the benefits of healthy habits and lifestyle changes you can make. Session 3 reviews the role medications, supplements and herbs have in cholesterol management.
(Open to Florida Blue members.)
Deskercise
April 9th from 1:00 – 1:45 pm ET
Category: Health Education
Feeling tied to your desk lately? You’re not alone. Many American workers have a desk job and are sedentary for 8 or more hours per day. This type of inactive lifestyle puts you at greater risk for carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle loss, heart disease and more. In this webinar, you will learn fun and easy ways to build activity into your workday – often without even leaving your desk.
(Open to Florida Blue members.)
Ask the Dietitian: Be more Plant-Based
April 10th from 1:00 – 1:45 pm ET
Category: Ask the Dietitian
In this month's Ask the Dietitian live webinar, Lauren Dimitrov, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Florida Blue, will talk about how to be more plant-based with your diet if you are not vegetarian or vegan. She will review plant-based proteins and provide recipe ideas. After a short presentation, Lauren will answer your questions during live Q&A.
(Open to Florida Blue members.)
Respiratory Diseases
April 17th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET
Category: Ask MD Online Chat
It is important to learn about the different diseases of the respiratory system and get recommendations on how to manage the disease and how to take care of yourself and your loved ones. In this FREE doctor chat, you will learn:
• The anatomy of the respiratory tract
• Upper respiratory infections
• Lower respiratory tract infections
• Viruses versus bacteria and how antibiotics work
• General recommendations on prevention and vaccinations
Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions directly to a doctor! This online chat is FREE, and you can easily join from your computer or mobile device.
(Open to the community.)
Substance Use Disorder and Treatment
April 18th from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Category: Behavioral Health
Substance use is a very popular topic in the world right now. Join Dr. Adam Ligas for a live webinar to learn about challenges that impact treatment for problematic substance use. He will identify strategies to talk about substance use and explore recovery options. You will hear about treatment options that include medications to help with recovery efforts. After the presentation, Dr. Ligas will answer any questions you may have.
(Open to the community.)
May 2024 Webinars
Staying Hydrated
May 8th from 1:00 – 1:45 pm ET
Category: Ask the Dietitian
In this month's Ask the Dietitian live webinar, Lauren Dimitrov, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Florida Blue, will talk about the importance of drinking enough water daily, and the dangers of dehydration. After a short presentation, Lauren will answer your questions during live Q&A.
(Open to Florida Blue members.)
Weight and Chronic Conditions 3-week series
May 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET
Category: Condition Management
Taking steps to manage your weight can help protect and improve your health. Join us for a 3-week program discussing how excess weight, especially obesity, increases the risk of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, some cancers, osteoarthritis, and depression. Participants will learn risk factors and healthy habits to encourage weight loss, along with treatment and medication options.
(Open to Florida Blue members.)
Mental Well-Being for Caregivers
May 14th from 1:00 – 1:45 pm ET
Category: Health Education
Whether you are taking care of young ones, spouses or aging family members, it is important for you to find ways to take time for your own mental health and well-being. Join us for a live webinar to review self-care tips so you can feel your best while taking care of others along with discussing caregiver challenges.
(Open to Florida Blue members.)
Healthy Eating: Mindful Eating
May 15th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET
Category: Ask MD Online Chat
Make 2024 your healthiest year yet! Don’t miss this opportunity to talk to a Dietitian and learn:
• How to eat when you’re hungry, and stop when you’re satisfied
• How to really taste food and enjoy the taste of healthy food
• How to manage emotional issues you have around food and eating
• How food affects your mood and energy throughout the day
• What food best fuels your body
• How to enjoy the eating experience more, and as a result enjoy life more
Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions directly to a Dietitian! This online chat is FREE and you can easily join from your computer or mobile device.
(Open to the community.)
Youth Mental Health
May 16th from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Category: Behavioral Health
It is normal for young people to experience various types of distress as they mature, but when symptoms persist, it may be time to seek professional care. Mental health struggles in our youth continue to increase. Feelings of helplessness or leaning on unhealthy coping mechanisms can cause a significant impact for both your child and family. Join Dr. Kim Sundling, the Behavioral Health Clinical Pharmacist, and Debbie Del Rosario, LCSW, the Sr. Director of Behavioral Health Clinical Programs, to discuss what we can do to support youth mental health and create a world where young people can thrive.
(Open to the community.)