May 7th, 2021
A commonly overlooked aspect of our health is hydration. While it might not sound as important as nutrition and exercise, staying well hydrated is critical to overall health and well-being. This means that many of us likely aren’t drinking as much water as we should—and we can’t perform our best ...read more
May 7th, 2021
Learn about the benefits of quitting smoking and the strategies and tools that have helped others.
Facilitated by Marci Millburg, Northwestern Medicine
May 7th, 2021
An overview of the 2020 Illinois Youth Survey results for DeKalb County, discussion on the impact of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and other drugs on teenage brains, and substance use prevention efforts and resources for DeKalb County.
Facilitated by Beth Fisher, Northwestern Medicine
May 7th, 2021
Maintaining a normal blood pressure is vital to good health. Highlights of the DASH Eating Plan and how it can help reduce blood pressure will be discussed. Learn current blood pressure guidelines and how elevated blood pressure can impact your health.
Facilitated by Marci Millburg, Northwestern Medicine
May 7th, 2021
How much is too much sugar? Learn about natural versus added sugar and the impact sugar can have on your health. Discover how much sugar the average American consumes, where it comes from, and how to incorporate new ways to reduce sugar from your diet.
Facilitated by Marci Millburg, Northwestern Medicine
May 7th, 2021
This session addresses understanding trauma and how daily life during a pandemic may cause stress along with discussing coping strategies for stress management and support. Coping strategies will cover self-care for kids and grown-ups.
Facilitated by Lynnea Erickson Laskowski, Safe Passage
May 7th, 2021
Learn about stress and the effect it can have on your health. Develop strategies to manage stress through diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications. Gain an insight into mindful eating and how to apply it to everyday life. Explore other practices to be mindful and present in daily living.
Facilitated by Marci ...read more
May 7th, 2021
This session addresses understanding how to help your child cope with and manage their social and emotional well-being during and after the pandemic.
Facilitated by Monique Shaw M.S.W QMHP & Miriam Ojaghi Ed.D., DeKalb ROE
April 2nd, 2021
This Spring Early Learning Summit is a networking event that will allow early childhood educators working with children birth to 3rd grade to connect, recharge, and gain inspiration with one another. We will begin and end our event with some mindful moments led by Mimi Ojaghi. We will explore early ...read more
April 1st, 2021
This workshop will provide training that is comprehensive for all Title IX or Title IX-related personnel to ensure they are knowledgeable about Title IX policy and procedures and are able to perform their roles free from any conflict of interests or bias. The workshop will meet the training requirements of ...read more