Healthy Living Events
Spring 2021: Virtual Schedule
Puff Bars, Pouches, Hookah – Today’s New Nicotine and Setting Up a Quit Plan That Will Work
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- Dr. Gary Tedeschi, California Smokers Helpline & STAAND Against Tobacco
- Tuesday, January 26, 2021
- 1:00-2:00PM
In this session we continue the conversation about nicotine by delving into some of the most popular products today, the myths and realities behind these new products, and how to set up a quit plan that will slay the four-headed dragon of addiction: nicotine dependence, the behavioral habit, the psychological side of quitting, and your social environment. Join our Young Adult Advocates (Jose Montoya, Fareha Moulana Zada, and John Hire) and renowned nicotine specialist, Dr. Gary Tedeschi, for a conversation about nicotine, addiction, and quitting.
FLEX #6244
Pirate Care: Always There When You Need to Talk
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- Griffin Sharp, Client Success Manager, TimelyMD
- Wednesday, February 3, 2021
- 12:00-12:45PM
Stressed, anxious, feeling down? Pirate Care TalkNow gives MJC students FREE 24/7 on-demand access to mental health professionals available to talk about anything at any time. Join us to learn more about this service and how you can register your account!
Flex #6249
Beyond the Pill (Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives)
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- Dr. Kshirsagar
- Wednesday, February 24, 2021
- 11:00AM-12:00PM
Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC). Learn about LARC, indications for use, efficacy, risks/benefits as well as cessation of Contraception.
FLEX #6245
Domestic Violence - Women’s Haven Center
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- Janette Garcia, Training Manager at Haven
- Wednesday, March 10, 2021
- 1:00-2:00PM
Domestic Violence and Haven services: this presentation will focus on defining abuse in relationships based on power and control, the causes of domestic violence, risk and safety as well as resources and Haven services.
*If you would like the handouts that will be used in this presentation regarding Domestic Violence, please click on the following link: /studentservices/healthservices/documents/domesticviolencehandouts.pdf
FLEX #6246
Pirate Care: Always There When You Need to Talk
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- Griffin Sharp, Client Success Manager, TimelyMD
- Tuesday, March 16, 2021
- 11:00-11:45AM
Stressed, anxious, feeling down? Pirate Care TalkNow gives MJC students FREE 24/7 on-demand access to mental health professionals available to talk about anything at any time. Join us to learn more about this service and how you can register your account!
Flex #6250
Caregiving and Stress Management
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- Kiran Dhesi, RN, CHPN, Community Hospice Clinical Educator
- Wednesday, March 24, 2021
- 12:00-1:00PM
Explore the role of a caregiver and learn necessary stress management skills to help you care for yourself while caregiving.
FLEX #6247