LiveWell Events
St. Luke's Hospital is proud to be your partner in achieving good health. Live Well Events are offered twice each month, on a wide variety of topics. They are open to the public and free of charge, however pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Empower yourself to be healthier by attending these informative and enjoyable programs!
Upcoming Live Well Events
Register online and receive e-mail reminders. See below for individual events, or call (319) 369-7395 for more information.
Osteoporosis
Tuesday, May 21 - 6:30 p.m. (one hour)
St. Luke's Hospital, 3rd Floor Nassif Heart Center
Free
Call 319/369-7395 or (Click here to register)
Half of all women over age 50 (one-in-four men) will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Fortunately, there are preventative steps you can take to maintain your bone strength! People of all ages can be proactive-attend to learn about preventing, diagnosing and treating brittle bones.
Gluten Free Success
Thursday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. (one hour)
St. Luke's Hospital, 3rd Floor Nassif Heart Center
Free
Call 319/369-7395 or (Click here to register)
Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity are being diagnosed at an increasing rate. You may know the symptoms, but have you heard about the potential for success? Attend to hear the personal story of how going gluten free dramatically improved one man's health. Dr. Alecia Allen, M.D. will explain the basics behind these conditions, identify risk factors, and provide useful tips for living on a gluten-free diet.
Lose Weight to Gain Health
Thursday, June 27 - 6:30 p.m. (one hour)
St. Luke's Hospital, 3rd Floor Nassif Heart Center
Free
Call 319/369-7395 or (Click here to register)
65% of Iowa's adults are overweight. These extra pounds can increase risk of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke and certain types of cancers. Endocrinologist, Prasuna Rao, MD, treats individuals at Internists, P.C. Medical Weight Loss Clinic. She'll shed some light on shedding pounds, sharing proven techniques for achieving weight-loss goals.