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6 | Health Matters: Providence St. Jude Medical Center No matter what your health and wellness goals are, we are ready to help you live longer, better and healthier with these informative presentations. To register for our free online webinars and in-person presentations, call 844-925-0944 or go to providence.org/stjudeevents. Cancer Care Esophageal Cancer, the Silent Epidemic Presented by Nikolai Bildzukewicz, MD, Surgery, specializing in foregut In-person presentation Wednesday, October 9, 6–7 p.m. Cancer Survivorship Open House Presented by Providence St. Jude Cancer and Wellness staff In-person presentation Monday, October 28, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Living with Chronic Illness Navigating Relationships with Chronic Illness Presented by Allison Bicksler, Psy.D., Pain and Health Psychologist In-person presentation Thursday, November 7, 6–7 p.m. Urology The Latest Advances in the Treatment of Enlarged Prostate (BPH) Presented by Harjivan S. Kohli, MD, Urology Online presentation Tuesday, October 8, 6–7 p.m. Vision and Eye Care Cataracts and Lens Disorders Presented by Jeffrey Tsao, MD, Comprehensive Ophthalmology In-person presentation Tuesday, October 15, noon–1 p.m. P R O V I D E N C E S T. J U D E M E D I C A L C E N T E R FALL 2024 COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES Nutrition and You Providence St. Jude is offering a four- part series focusing on helping you make informed food choices that contribute to a healthy diet. All presentations are offered in-person by a St. Jude registered dietitian. Presentation 1: Carbohydrates Simplified What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates, and why do we need both? Learn how to create a balanced carbohydrate intake. Thursday, October 3, noon–1 p.m. Presentation 2: Protein Essentials Learn the importance of both animal and plant-based protein and the recommended intake for different age groups and lifestyles. Thursday, October 10, noon–1 p.m. Presentation 3: Understanding Fat You'll learn about the sources of healthy fats and how to incorporate them into your diet, as well as the role fats play in disease prevention and your heart health. Thursday, October 17, noon–1 p.m. Presentation 4: Decoding Food Labels Food labeling is often ambiguous and confusing. We can help you learn how to decode the key nutrients that will support your health and wellness goals. Thursday, October 24, noon–1 p.m.