Summit Medical Group's Live well. Stay well. Mini-Series

Start The Road to Better Health in 7 Easy Steps!

Has your journey to good health stalled out? We want to help you get moving again. Our Summit Medical Group specialists have put together seven lectures targeting key health issues to help you Live well. Stay well! Participants will hear about recent developments and get real-world tips, with time for questions and answers. Sign up now for one session or all seven!

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Ditch Unhealthy Habits, Permanently

Date: Wednesday, July 6, 7 p.m.

Presented by: Elizabeth Nikol, MA, MSW, LCSW, ACT

You know what you need to do to have a healthier life, but you just can’t seem to make the changes to get you there. Our specialists offer insight into how good and bad habits are formed, and how to turn things around. (Hint: You don’t need to change everything at once.)

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Don’t Stress About Stress

Date: Thursday, July 21, 7 p.m.

Presented by: Nicole Swain, MA, LPC, NCC, ACT

Stress can’t always be avoided, but you can change the way you respond to it. Find out what’s going on in your body when you’re stressed, and what kinds of coping mechanisms—from meditation to running—might work best for you.

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Down with Cholesterol!

Date: Thursday, August 4, 7 p.m.

Presented by: Andrew Beamer, MD, Cardiologist

High cholesterol numbers can seem to come out of nowhere. If you think about it, though, you’ve probably picked up some bad habits when it comes to diet, weight, and exercise. Take charge by getting the latest on what medicines might be needed and how some changes in lifestyle can help make a difference.

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Brush Up on Blood Sugar

Date: Wednesday, August 24, 7 p.m.

Presented by: Mary Friesz, PhD, RD, CDE

Whether you’re newly diagnosed with diabetes or have had it for years, there’s always something to learn. For one thing, you may be missing out on some tasty, healthy foods. Hear what the research says about cinnamon and other ingredients that may help tame blood sugar.

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High Blood Pressure? Dial It Down

Date: Tuesday, August 30, 7 p.m.

Presented by: Sanford Reikes, MD, Nephrologist

High blood pressure can get away from you, but there’s plenty you can do to rein it in. Find out the difference it can make to lose those extra pounds and tweak your diet, as well as how to get the most from your medications.

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Snuff Out Smoking—For Good

Date: Tuesday, September 13, 7 p.m.

Presented by: Katherine DiDonato, PhD, ACT

Have you tried quitting smoking, but found you just couldn’t do it? It turns out that success often takes more than one try. At Summit Medical Group, patches and gums are just the start. Our specialists will explain how we have a whole team rooting for you from the day you first decide to go smoke-free.

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Don’t Get Weighed Down

Date: Thursday, September 22, 7 p.m.

Presented by: Kenneth Bannerman, MD, Cardiologist and Susan Canonico, RD, Nutritionist

It sounds simple—take in fewer calories than you burn—but losing pounds can be a battle. Get the lowdown on what low-calorie foods are most filling, what kinds of exercise are the best bets, and other winning strategies.

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PARKING: Please park in Lot 1 or 2 and enter through the Lawrence Pavilion. Follow signs to the conference center (near the Café) on the 1st floor.

REGISTRATION: Registration is required for each lecture. Please sign up at www.summitmedicalgroup.com/events (you will receive a reminder) or call 908-277-8889 (no reminders sent).