Your Partner in Health Education April Calendar of Events At Mid Coast Center for Community PRESCRIPTION FOR HEALTH A FREE one-hour introductory program to get you Health &Wellness, we are as invested in your good health as you are. We offer quality medical wellness tools focused on preventing and managing chronic disease, as well as support for your general wellbeing. Thursdays from Noon-1 p.m. WOMEN'S PELVIC HEALTH SERIES Urinary Incontinence with Ruth E. Macy, PT DPT and guest speaker, Melissa J. Streeter, MD A FREE monthly education series focusing on topics of concern to every woman. April 3 from 5-6 p.m MINDFUL MORNING MINI RETREAT Mindfulness-based exercises, meditation, movement, and discussions provide an opportunity to pause and reflect on a healthier approach to life. Fee and registration required. April 6 from 9 a.m.-Noon We provide information and resources on a variety of topics such as medical exercise, lifestyle medicine, nutrition, weight loss, mental health, and tobacco education. SCRIPTION for Health FOOD FOR HEALTH Food and Inflammation: What You Should Know About Certain Foods with Timothy R. Howe, MD A FREE plant-based cooking and education series April 9 from 6:30-8 p.m A FREE, one-hour introductory progranm to get you started on improving your health Learn about... Basics for weight loss Healthy foods and nutrition Physical activities and exercise Managing stress Importance of sleep Ways to quit smoking NATIONAL HEALTHCARE DECISION DAY A FREE event with educatonal programs and exhibits designed to inspire, educate, and empower the community about the importance of advance care planning April 16 from 9 a.m-Noon HEALTH WITHIN REACH Understanding Back Pain with John Guemelli, MD FREE ongoing series of talks, classes, demonstrations and healthy lifestyle options. Take a look at our calendar of upcomingAprl24 rom 5:30-6:30 p.m. events and see how we can partner together for better health. MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION This eight-week course consists of 2%-hour weekly group classes and a six-hour weekend retreat. Designed to help people better cope with stress and life's challenges. April 22 from 5:30-8 p.m. Fee and registration required Required orientation is Monday, April 8 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. MID COAST Center for Community Health &Wellness WWW.MIDCOASTHEALTH.COM/WELLNESS 329 MAINE STREET-SOUTH ENTRANCE, BRUNSWICK For a full listing of classes, screenings, and support groups, including cost and registration details, call (207) 373-6585 or visit www.midcoasthealth.com/wellness Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at the Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness 329 Maine Street-sOUTH ENTRANCE, Brunswick