Community Events and Health Talks
Presenting a series of community health talks, led by local medical and lifestyle experts. St. Anthony Hospital has a mission to help people in the community be as healthy as they can be. We offer a wide range of educational forums, workshops and health fairs to help you live the life you love. Make a plan to join us soon!
Healthy is Delicious: Eating a Mediterranean Diet
Tricia Sinek, RD/CD
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Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Smalling Family Education Center
Milgard Medical Pavilion
11511 Canterwood Blvd. N.W.,
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Cost: $10
Registration: Register online or call toll-free 1-888-825-3227
Seating is limited and registration is required.
Studies show that certain diets, such as traditional foods found in Mediterranean countries like Greece and Italy, can improve overall health and wellbeing. Join us to learn more from Franciscan Cancer Care expert Tricia Sinek, RD/CD in Gig Harbor. Tricia will discuss how foods such as olive oil, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and fish can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. You'll enjoy a cooking demonstration by the St. Anthony Hospital executive chef that includes food tastings.
2013 American Cancer Society Relay For Life
Dates: Friday, June 7, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
Time: 6 p.m.
Locations: June 7: Saghalie Middle School, 33914 19th Ave. S.W., Federal Way
June 14: Goodman Middle School, 3701 38th Ave., Gig Harbor
June 14: Mt. Tahoma High School, 4634 S. 74th St., Tacoma
Cost: Free
Franciscan Health System is a proud sponsor of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life events. Franciscan has teams at each of the five hospitals that participate in the Gig Harbor, Tacoma (Lakewood) and Federal Way Relay for Life walks. Contact Jamie Dobosz, Co-Manager, Community Cancer Program, for more information at 253-426-6746 or for more information about the event, visit www.relayforlife.org.
