Coronary Heart Disease Discussion

Coronary Heart Disease Discussion

Tuesday, January 5, 6:30-7:30 PM
Presenter: Fontaine Hill, MD

Free program. Registration required.

Dr Fontaine Hill has created a series of animations that explain the risks, diagnostic tests, and treatments that accompany coronary heart disease. This program is for anyone who would like to learn more about heart health.

Dr. Hill is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon who has the desire to make the complex health issues understandable for patients and families dealing with coronary heart disease. Dr Hill has an upcoming TEDx talk about his life and how he came to create these animations.

Register here, call Brigid Day at 615-371-0090 ext. 8510, or e-mail brigid.day@brentwoodtn.gov.

Generation RX

Generation RX

Monday, November 16, 4:15-8:15 PM

Free program. No registration required.

 

The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy's Generation Rx will provide the Brentwood Library's first ever medication safety outreach program to the Brentwood community. Blood pressure checks are free. Also, learn about proper medication disposal, general pharmacy information, and how pharmacists can help maximize health care.

 

For questions about Generation RX, contact UTHSCGenRx@gmail.com.

For questions about Monday's program, call Brigid Day at 615-371-0090 ext. 8510, or e-mail dayb@brentwood-tn.org.

 

 

The Circle of Life - Our Primary Food Sources

Interested in  a holistic approach to improving your health? Strong evidence indicates that lifestyle conditions are major factors in diseases and disorders. By assessing the state of these factors in your life, you can determine areas of concern and areas that might need change. Join Susan Bruey for this informative lecture based on The Circle of Life tool developed by Joshua Rosenthal at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

Thursday, May 7, 1 -2 pm

This lecture is free, but registration is required. Call 615-371-0090, ext. 8510 or register online.

"Jump Start" Disease Prevention 8-week Program

 

 Designed for “baby-boomers” and others who are interested in taking actions to reduce their risks for (or possibly improve) many chronic diseases that are usually associated with aging, this 8-week program teaches you how to reduce inflammation through dietary and lifestyle changes.

 The Disease Prevention Lifestyle includes eating a whole foods diet with adequate water intake, getting quality sleep, regular physical activity, managing stress effectively, and having psychosocial support. Throughout the program, nurse educator Susan Bruey coaches you to incorporate changes to support your wellness journey. 

The 8-week program begins

Tuesday, April 14, 1:00 - 3:00pm.

 The program fee for this series is $75. Registration is required. Call 615-371-0090, ext. 8510, or register online to start improving your health by reducing inflammation.

Understanding Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids

Spend your lunch hour with us as

the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center presents

this free hearing loss seminar.

Thursday, April 2 at Noon.

Vanderbilt audiologists Alicia Barker and Haley Butler will discuss new and innovative solutions for hearing loss, including the latest technologies in hearing aids. Their presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.

 

So bring your lunch; bottles water and cookies are provided. The seminar is free, but you must register by calling (615) 936-5016 or by registering online at VanderbiltHealth.com/events.

NEW SESSION - Strength and Cardio Interval Training

The absolute best way to stay in shape is to combine strength training and cardio through interval training. So we've added another session with health and wellness expert Leks Stanic!

Because this type of fitness training works so well, celebrities and celebrity trainers are opting for this style of training called high intensity interval training, Don't worry about the "high intensity" part! That's the beauty of having a personal trainer next to you to guide you and adjust the exercises for your individual level. So you can workout with a baby boomer one side and an athlete on another side, yet each of you will get the best workout for your personal needs! 

Our sessions are small, and our trainer does not work out with the group. Instead, Leks is there to make sure you have the proper form, the proper level of intensity, and that you are working out in a safe environment. You'll also use a lot of power bands (not resistance bands); it may seem that they are not doing much to raise your fitness, but once you start training with them, we are sure you'll change your mind! 

Your trainer, Leks Stanic, has made the transition from unhealthy to healthy lifestyle, and wants to help you do the same. To that end, she has over ten fitness and specialty certifications, so she can help you do it correctly and safely. Leks has worked with a wide range of people-- from athletes to people with specific needs, such as women with bone-loss issues, to large group training. 

Come out and try this strength and cardio interval training for only $5 a session! See for yourself what all the fuss is about.

Mondays, starting March 16

9:00 am - 9:50 am

Cost is $5 per class, payable to the instructor at the time of the class. Registration is required.

Register online or call 615-371-0090, ext. 8150.

How to Improve Your Gut Health

This 3-week program is designed to help you improve your overall health by dealing with the gastro-intestinal (GI) system. Although the gut has many functions, it primarily serves as a protective barrier against foreign bodies that stimulate the body's protective response. This ongoing response then leads to chronic symptoms and disorders.

Susan Bruey, RN MSN CHC, will teach the function of the GI tract and the possible dietary and lifestyle triggers that can damage its integrity. You will also learn how to assess your gut function and how to take actions to improve it if necessary.

Many disorders begin in the gut. So if you are interested in taking action to improve your health, you'll want to know how to improve your gut health. The class fee is $50 (for all 3 weeks), and registration is required.

Tuesdays, March 17, March 24, & March 31

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Register online, or call 615-371-0090, ext. 8510.

Be Well, Brentwood! (progress)

We are officially more than a week into our challenge. Our team is checking in with each other frequently and we have some ideas and experiences to share with you.

Morning Yoga with Dierdre
From Robin:
I used to do yoga all the time, but after blowing out my knee and then getting pregnant, I let it fall to the side. Dierdre is a knowledgeable instructor and incredibly easy to follow. This is a class anyone can attend -- even with a bum knee and arthritic back I had no problem being able to do the poses. It is a great way to strengthen muscles and have some much needed "me" time.
Sign up for Morning Yoga on Mondays or Fridays at 10am.

Chair Awareness Through Movement® with the Feldenkrais® Method
From Katie:
I went to this class because I was really curious what it would be like. Fran was very welcoming. The first part was becoming more aware of our bodies. We focused on posture and breathing. It was very calming.
From Mary:
I have problems with my knee. It hasn't felt this good in months. This class was amazing.
Sign up for Chair Awareness on Wednesdays from 1-2pm.

Yoga
From Heather:
I've been in other yoga classes before and I didn't think I liked yoga. They took "the practice" way too seriously! Norman leads a playful class that incorporates fresh, new poses into the standard movements that offer a certain level of comfort in a session. He provides a positive and encouraging environment and will adapt poses for your level - whatever that may be!
Sign up for Evening Yoga on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 6:40pm.

We've also checked out Essential Oils 101, Whole Foods Market Engine 2 28-Day Challenge, and Pilates. More updates coming soon. Are you taking steps to Be Well? We hope so!

Early Detection of Lung Cancer

FREE SEMINAR

 

 

Tuesday

January 13

10:00-11:00am

SEMINAR PRESENTER:

Dr. Tammy Baxter, MD

 

Review of current state of lung cancer and efforts toward early detection and treatment.

Presenters’ Bio: Dr. Tammy Baxter is a Thoracic Surgeon with Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates, Nashville, TN

Sponsored by Sarah Cannon Cancer Center and TriStar Health.

 

 

 

 

Click here to register for this free seminar or

 by calling 371-0090 ext. 8510.

 

Brentwood Library

8100 Concord Rd.

Brentwood, TN 37027

 

Free CPR Friends and Family Fridays in Brentwood

CITY OF BRENTWOOD 

FIRE AND RESCUE

Recently the Brentwood Fire and Rescue Department has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of people who are surviving cardiac arrests. This is due to three primary factors; new hypothermia protocols, increased public access to Automatic Electronic Defibrillators (AEDs), and initiation of bystander CPR. With the help of citizens, we hope to see that trend continue!

CPR is not difficult or time consuming to learn. Every Friday in the month of February the Brentwood Fire & Rescue Department is offering free classes the public. Each class lasts approximately 2 hours and offers training on infant, child, and adult CPR. For adult CPR, participants will be taught both traditional and “hands only” CPR (no mouth-to-mouth breathing). This class will utilize the American Heart Association (AHA) “Family and Friends” curriculum, therefore no CPR card will be issued. More information regarding this program can be found on the AHA website at www.heart.org.

 

Only one Friday commitment is required to learn these lifesaving skills. To sign up or for more information regarding times and locations, contact firefighter Scott Barnes at barness@brentwood-tn.org or call 371-2200 ext. 4523 or Robin Forte at forter@brentwood-tn.org (615-371-0170).

 

 

E2 28-Day Challenge

 

Wednesday, January 7, 1pm

Join Whole Foods Market Healthy Eating team as they get ready to start the Engine 2 28-Day Plant Strong Challenge. They are inviting the community to take part in getting fit for the New Year.

Whole Foods will provide tips, tools, and recipes for changing the way you look at eating and offer cooking classes and an E2 celebration dinner at the end of the challenge!

Register for this free event by clicking here or by calling Judy 371-0090 ext 8510.

Be Well, Brentwood!

The New Year brings a time of reflection and for some, the custom of making resolutions. Here at The Brentwood Library we are excited for a new adventure. A team of our employees will be participating in a wellness campaign and sharing our progress with you.

Whole Health

Our Be Well team will work together to encourage healthy living. Using library resources, we will share our experiences with various classes the library offers--from exercise, to recipes, to meditation, and simple living. We will share online resources, library programs, books, videos, and more.

Our Goal

This challenge will encourage us to look at how all the areas of our lives are connected. Instead of strictly limiting ourselves, we hope to add more of the good and fun together working toward our individual health goals.

We hope you will join us Be Well, Brentwood!

Chair Awareness through Movement®

with the Feldenkrais Method(R)

 

Wednesdays

Starts January 7

 1-2pm

Class fee: $5 per class.

Please register each week.

 

 

Chair Awareness Through Movement® with the Feldenkrais(R) Method classes are verbally guided, gentle movements of self observation that allows our nervous and muscular systems to build new pathways for more effective patterns of movement. This will be a chair class intended for adults with physical or neurological conditions such as Parkinson's, MS, Fibromyalgia or other conditions that make other exercise classes difficult.

     

Instructor bio: Fran bresher
Fran Bresher is a National Guild Certified Feldenkrais(R)Practioner. She is certified to teach group classes, and give private lessons. She received her training in Chicago, IL and graduated in 2013. Fran is also a register physical therapist who has practiced since 1976 and is currently practicing part-time in Franklin, TN. Ms. Bresher has worked with Vanderbilt Parkinson Clinic and the National Parkinson Foundation.

 

   Register for the first class by clicking here or

calling 371-0090 ext. 8510

Meditation: Home Practice

Meditation: Creating a Personalized Home Practice

4 Week Series

Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 6th

6:30-7:30pm

 

Series Class Fee: $40

 



Meditation is not a one-sized fits all practice. Come explore several different approaches and techniques and begin to develop a meditation practice that calms your mind, de-stresses your body and lets your spirit free.

Register by clicking here or calling 615-371-0090 ext 8510.
 Presenter:
Theresa Kuhn is a registered Kripalu yoga teacher and Licensed Massage Therapist. She has been practicing yoga and meditation since 2001, studying many different styles and approaches, before turning her focus the uses of yoga and meditation in therapeutic settings.

Normal Aging and the Brain

 

Thursday, January 8

6-7:30pm

Free seminar

 

Yikes! I've Lost My Keys Again:

What is Normal Aging?

As we age, our mental abilities change. A certain amount of forgetfulness and slowed thinking is to be expected, but how do you know what is normal? Neurologists Dr. Pamela D. Drury, Ph.D., BCN and Dr. Jessy Barclay, Ph.D. will explain how they determine if your lapses are just normal "senior moments", or may be something more serious. They will also discuss steps you can take now to improve cognitive functioning and lower risk factors for cognitive problems down the road.

  Click here to register for this seminar or call 615-371-0090 ext 8510.

 

Presenters’ Bio: Dr. Drury is the Founder and Director of Neurobehavioral Associates of Nashville. Her goal is to help clients achieve their highest potential by focusing on brain health. She trained at both Vanderbilt and Duke Universities, is a Licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist, and is Board Certified in Neurofeedback.  Dr. Jessy Barclay, Ph.D. is the Founder and Director of Psychology Associates, PLLC. She is a licensed neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist who offers neuropsychological evaluation services to children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Dr. Barclay completed a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at the University of Connecticut.

 



Chair Awareness through Movement®

Chair Awareness through Movement®

with the Feldenkrais Method(R)

 

wednesdayS

Starts January 7

 1-2pm

Class fee: $5 per class.

Please register each week.

 

 

Chair Awareness Through Movement® with the Feldenkrais(R) Method classes are verbally guided, gentle movements of self observation that allows our nervous and muscular systems to build new pathways for more effective patterns of movement. This will be a chair class intended for adults with physical or neurological conditions such as Parkinson's, MS, Fibromyalgia or other conditions that make other exercise classes difficult.

     

Instructor bio: Fran bresher
Fran Bresher is a National Guild Certified Feldenkrais(R)Practioner. She is certified to teach group classes, and give private lessons. She received her training in Chicago, IL and graduated in 2013. Fran is also a register physical therapist who has practiced since 1976 and is currently practicing part-time in Franklin, TN. Ms. Bresher has worked with Vanderbilt Parkinson Clinic and the National Parkinson Foundation.

 

   Register for the first class by clicking here or

calling 371-0090 ext. 8510

 

 

 

Essential Oils 101

Join us for two free presentations on Essential Oils.

 

 Beauty, Pain Management, and Mental Health.

 

Monday, January 5th from 6-7:30pm

 

 

And Essential Oils for Family Health, Wellness, and Illness Prevention

 

Monday, January 12th from 6-7:30

 

Register for these free presentations by clicking here for Jan 5th and here for Jan 12th.

(You are welcome to attend both, but don't forget to register individually for each.)

 

 

Essential Oils have been a well-documented part of history for health, wellness, and beauty. For centuries, people have used them in conjunction with modern medicine and holistic practices. Come learn about essential oils in a fun and informative series focused on the science of essential oils, how they interact with the body on a cellular level, and for what purposes they can help accompany existing practices for health and wellness. While essential oils are not intended to treat or cure any particular condition, they can be an effective supplement to add to your family's existing practices.

 

Presenter: Lane Rosencrans has been an educator in Williamson County Schools for eleven years and holds a Bachelor's Degree in English and a Master's Degree in Education. Lane has been using essential oils for nearly three years, and these presentations combine her passion for teaching with her desire to educate adults on the many benefits of essential oils.

Understanding Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids

 

Wednesday, Nov 12th

12-1:30pm

Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center audiologists will discuss new and innovative solutions for hearing loss, followed up with a question and answer session.

Bring your lunch - cookies and bottled water will be provided!

Join presenters Alicia Barker and Haley Butler for this free event. Registration is required. You may click here to register or call Judy at 615-371-0090 ext 8850.

  

Living Well with Chronic Conditions

Join us on Friday October 24th from 10am-12pm for the first in a six-session workshop. If you or someone you love has health problems such as diabetes, arthritis, cancer, chronic bronchitis, high blood pressure or other chronic diseases, the Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshop can help you take control of your life.

By participating in this six-session workshop, you will learn ways to:
*manage your symptoms
*communicate better with your doctor, family members, and friends
*lessen your anger and frustration
*fight fatigue and pain
*build confidence
*manage stress and learn to relax
*discover better nutrition and exercise choice
*manage medications
*get more out of your life!
    
This is a free six-week program, but registration is required. Register online or call Judy at 615-371-0090 ext 8510. This program is a Partnership with UT Extension, Williamson County Health Department, and The Brentwood Library and is presented by Patty Norem and Patsy Watkins

Obesogens - Common Chemicals that Make Us Fat

Obesity is the leading cause of preventable illness in America today, and it is most often attributed to eating and drinking more calories than we expend through physical activities. But there may be more to this story.
Obesogens are chemicals that have the ability to alter fat metabolism and promote fat retention. Because we are unknowingly exposed to these chemicals every day, they can be a hidden cause of weight gain and obesity, and may be contributing to the inability to lose weight.

Free Seminar: Thursday, October 2nd from 1-3pm

 

During this lecture, Mrs. Bruey will present information about the primary types of obesogens that are found in our homes today and she will offer actions that we can take to avoid exposure and eliminate these specific types of toxins from our lives.

 

Register online or call 615-371-0090 ext 8510