Events
This is the event calendar for Summit Health . It includes events and classes held at our clinics, external events and our community events.
![Eastside Flu Clinic @ Summit Health Eastside Clinic | Bend | Oregon | United States](https://www.smgoregon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/flu_box-300x252.png)
October 3rd
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Details
- Please bring your ID and insurance card.
- Billable to most insurances or $35 fee.
- Open to anyone age 3 and up.
- No pediatric or high dose vaccines available at flu clinics.
- Appointments preferred by calling (541) 382-4900. Walk-ins also welcome.
If you cannot make one of our flu clinic dates, talk to your Summit Health primary care provider about a flu shot.
![Staying Active Through the Holiday Season @ Summit Health Eastside Clinic | Bend | Oregon | United States](https://www.smgoregon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/full-300x219.jpg)
Summit Health’s ENERGY Department Presents
November’s Healthy Life Lesson:
Are you worried about the upcoming holiday season and preventing extra holiday weight gain? The holidays are full of delicious feasts, turkey dinners, and tantalizing sweets left and right. Add on top of that the inherent sense of laziness. Holidays are generally a time to relax, eat too much, and relax some more. Between pies and cross-country travel, it can be pretty tough to stay active during the holiday season. Not to mention you have to contend with cooler weather! With family obligations, work parties and last-minute shopping trips staying active can be a challenge. Join us to learn more about staying active over the holiday season.
Join Us For: Staying Active Through the Holiday Season
Presented By: Monica McClain-Smith, Fitness Coordinator, Juniper Swim and Fitness Center
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![Traditional Chinese Medicine @ Summit Health Old Mill District Clinic | Bend | Oregon | United States](https://www.smgoregon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/chin_med-300x200.jpg)
Summit Health’s ENERGY Department Presents
December’s Healthy Life Lesson:
Traditional Chinese medicine is one of the oldest continuous systems of medicine in history, with recorded instances dating as far back as two thousand years before the birth of Christ. This is in sharp contrast to the American or Western forms of health care, which have been in existence for a much shorter time span. The primary feature of modern Chinese medicine is the premise that good health relies on the restoration and maintenance of harmony, balance and order to the individual. Traditional Chinese medicine takes a holistic approach to understanding normal function and disease processes and focuses as much on the prevention of illness as it does on the treatment. In the United States, people use traditional Chinese medicine primarily as a complementary health approach.
Join Us For: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Presented By: Dr. Charlotte Lin, MD – Family Medicine
About The Presenter: Dr. Lin joined Summit Health’s Family Medicine team in 2009. She received her Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University and Medical Degree from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Lin completed her residency at Tufts University and also completed additional training in acupuncture at UCLA. Prior to coming to Summit Health she worked on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona for 3 years. Dr. Lin is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine as well as certified in Medical Acupuncture.
Dr. Lin enjoys being able to provide care to the entire family, from children to the elderly to get a comprehensive picture of the patient. Taking the time to learn about her patients’ background and their value set is important to Dr. Lin, so she is able to collaborate with her patients to develop healthy lifestyles. Dr. Lin believes each person is unique, so a holistic approach provides the greatest benefit. As a medical acupuncturist, she sees her role as a bridge between allopathic medicine and Chinese medicine.
In her spare time, Dr. Lin enjoys yoga, rock climbing, biking, running, sailing, skiing, scuba diving, learning new foreign languages and cooking.
![New Year's Fitness Goals That You Can Do! @ Summit Health - 2nd Floor Physician's Lounge | Bend | Oregon | United States](https://www.smgoregon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/jan-hll-300x150.jpeg)
It’s that time of year again: the time when people trade the Christmas turkey and holiday baking for running shoes and dumbbells. Chances are at some time in your life you’ve made a New Year’s resolution — and then broken it. This year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following through. If your resolution is to take better care of yourself and get healthy, you will have a much better year if you start by making small fitness goals rather than big resolutions.
Join Us For: New Year’s Fitness Goals That You Can Do!
Presented By: Monica McClain-Smith – Fitness Coordinator Bend Parks and Recreation
About The Presenter: Monica McClain-Smith was born and raised in Bend, OR. Her passion has always been fitness and wellness. Monica started teaching Jane Fonda classes when she was in college earning her degree in Recreation and Exercise Science from Montana State University. For the past 24 years Monica has worked with Bend Parks and Recreation and Juniper Swim and Fitness Center where she is the Fitness Coordinator.
With all the focus on weight in our society, it isn’t surprising that millions of people fall prey to fad diets and bogus weight-loss products. Conflicting claims, testimonials and hype by so-called “experts” can confuse even the most informed consumers. The bottom line is simple: If a diet or product sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
There are no foods or pills that magically burn fat. No super foods will alter your genetic code. No products will miraculously melt fat while you watch TV or sleep. We all have unique lifestyles, traditions and health concerns. Not to mention tastes! So if you’re ready to eat right, don’t settle for a one-size-fits-all fad diet.
Join Us For: The “Skinny” on Popular Fad Diets & Tips for Lifelong Weight Maintenance
Presented By: Teresa Martin, RD, LD, CDE – Health Systems Diabetes Educator for Novo Nordisk
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About The Presenter: Teresa Martin has been a Registered Dietitian for 25 years and a Certified Diabetes Educator for 10 years. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado and did her internship at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. Teresa has experience working in a variety of settings including acute care at the Deaconess Hospital in Boston; long-term care in MA and Seattle; out-patient and obesity centers in MA and WA: she also had her own business and was doing research in the field of diabetes in upstate NY until 6 years ago when she moved back to her home town, Bend, OR.
For the last 6 years, she has been working as a Diabetes Educator with the Novo Nordisk Diabetes Education Program where she helps healthcare professionals learn innovative ways to help engage patients in their diabetes care so they can effectively treat and manage diabetes. She also lectures at professional conferences such as WADE and OPSO.
Teresa believes that physical activity is the “magic bullet” for both mental and physical wellness for her patients, herself and her family. She has lived and continues to live an active lifestyle. Teresa was an All-American Volleyball Player and All-American Alpine Ski Racer in College. She continues to play competitive doubles sand volleyball and tries to keep up with her 3 wild, wonderful children.
Teresa believes life’s challenges should be met head on and that everyone has the ability to make lifelong lifestyle changes. She values utilizing the outdoors, mindfulness, and the power of communities to help individuals find their path to a healthier, happier life.
Staying healthy is important for everyone. Join Summit Health for our 3rd annual Health & Wellness Expo promoting health education, prevention, and lifestyles.
Raffle prizes and giveaways will be presented throughout the event and the first 250 people through the door will receive a goodie bag.
Click through our program to learn about free health screenings and the interactive and educational events we will have to help you stay well, eat right and get fit.
expo_pdf_2016“I don’t know what’s the matter with me. Sometimes, when it comes to eating, I’m fine – totally in control. Then, at other times, I start to eat and no matter how hard I try and no matter how much I want to control myself, I just can’t. It’s as if something takes hold of me and I just can’t keep from eating.”
Fresh research adds weight to the notion that certain foods (think empty carbs like bagels and sweet treats) can lead to more intense hunger and overeating.
Fast-digesting carbohydrates can stimulate regions of the brain involved in cravings and addiction, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Prior studies have shown that highly desirable foods, perhaps a cheesecake or pie, can trigger pleasure centers in the brain. But what’s new about this research is that it shows that even when people are unaware of what they’re eating, the intake of fast-digesting carbs can activate parts of the brain associated with pleasure, reward and addiction.
Join Us For: Carbohydrate Addiction – Part 1
Presented By: Dr. Stephen Archer, MD
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About The Presenter: Stephen Archer, MD, FACS along with Nicole O’Neill, PA-C joined Summit Health in July 2015. Dr. Archer directs Summit Health’s new bariatric weight loss surgery program. The program focuses on addressing obesity with modern medical and surgical treatment, research and education. Dr. Archer operates at St. Charles Bend, a fully accredited American College of Surgeons Center for bariatrics. Along with Dr. Archer, Summit Health’s weight loss surgery program will be comprised of a comprehensive health team including a dietician, access to Summit Health’s TotalCare ENERGY providers and program and a nurse navigator that will all work together to provide patients with the highest level of care. In addition to bariatric surgery, Dr. Archer has a general surgery practice that focuses on minimally invasive foregut surgery and reflux. Dr. Archer has added robotic bariatric and general surgery within the last two years.
Dr. Stephen Archer graduated from the University of Tennessee Medical Center in 1991 and completed general surgery training at the University of Cincinnati in 1998. He completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery and bariatric at Emory University in 2000 and stayed on the surgery faculty at Emory after graduation. He moved to Central Oregon in 2001.
In addition to the surgical aspects of obesity care he has a special interest in the psychological components that are a part of the disease of obesity. He is the director of the St. Charles Bariatric Surgery Program. He is also the founder and was the first president of the Oregon Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the state chapter of the national society, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Archer is an associate professor of surgery for the OHSU physician assistant program and he teaches medical students from OHSU on their surgical rotations in Central Oregon.
Dr. Archer and his wife and son enjoy traveling together, cooking and music. Dr. Archer is an avid photographer and writer.
The proof is in! Carbohydrate addiction is a very real physiological condition. You’ve suspected for years that you are addicted to carbs and now it is confirmed. But now what? Do you give up eating carbs all together? Is that possible, or good for you? Join us to find out how to manage your carbohydrate addiction while following a healthy diet.
Join Us For: Carbohydrate Addiction – Part 2
Presented By: Vanessa Cobarrubia, RD, LD
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About The Presenter: Vanessa Cobarrubia, RD, LD Vanessa is a licensed and registered dietitian. She joined the Bariatric Department at Summit Health in 2015. Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Indiana University and she completed her dietetic internship at Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital. She is a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician.
Vanessa enjoys empowering others to improve their nutrition and fitness level. In her spare time she enjoys swimming, cooking, reading, walks, camping, and spending time with family.
Weight loss doesn’t always mean fat loss. With a beneficial weight loss and exercise plan, we want to keep calorie-burning muscle and lose only the fat. Knowing your body fat % and body composition helps you determine if your weight loss and muscle building goals are realistic.
Summit Health offers Advanced Body Composition Analysis using a technique called DXA (Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry). This technique has been available for many years to assess bone density to test for osteoporosis, and has recently been applied to body composition. DXA is now the gold standard for measuring body fat % and body composition.
Join Us For: Advanced Body Composition Testing
Presented By: Dr. Mary Carroll, MD
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About The Presenter: Born and raised in Ireland, Dr. Carroll joined Summit Health in the summer of 2005, making her the first Endocrinologist in Central Oregon. She received specialist training in Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of New Mexico and is an experienced and caring clinician and educator.
Dr. Carroll has been the recipient of Federal research funding and is the author of multiple articles on diabetes and other hormonal disorders in peer-reviewed journals. She was recognized as 1st place Young Investigator by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.
Dr. Carroll is a Board Certified Endocrinologist and sees adult and adolescent patients for the investigation and management of diabetes, thyroid dysfunction and other hormonal disorders. She is certifications in AACE (thyroid ultrasound and FNA biopsy) and ISCD (clinical Density metric) including advanced training in thyroid ultrasound, thyroid biopsy and insulin pump management and her areas of interest include diabetes, osteoporosis and thyroid cancer.
Dr. Carroll finds it very rewarding to use her specialist training to improve the quality of life for people with diabetes and other endocrine disorders. Additionally, Dr. Carroll is the director of Summit Health’s medically supervised ENERGY weight loss program.
In Dr. Carroll’s spare time, she enjoys skiing, running, biking and swimming.
![Get Your Green On @ Summit Health Eastside Clinic | Bend | Oregon | United States](https://www.smgoregon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/veg-300x150.jpeg)
Summit Health’s ENERGY Department Presents the July Healthy Life Lesson:
You’ve heard it before… Americans just aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are the foundation of a healthy diet rich in vitamins, nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, and water. It’s hard to understand how so many can resist that gorgeous nutritional profile. But the hard facts tell us that less than 30% of us – that’s 7 out of every 10 Americans – are failing to meet the recommended 5 A-Day.
Join Us For: Get Your Greens On
Presented By: Whole Foods Market
About The Presenter: Whole Foods Market is a dynamic leader in the quality food business. We are a mission-driven company that aims to set the standards of excellence for food retailers. We are building a business in which high standards permeate all aspects of our company. Quality is a state of mind at Whole Foods Market.
Our motto — Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet — emphasizes that our vision reaches far beyond just being a food retailer. Our success in fulfilling our vision is measured by customer satisfaction, team member happiness and excellence, return on capital investment, improvement in the state of the environment and local and larger community support.
Our ability to instill a clear sense of interdependence among our various stakeholders (the people who are interested and benefit from the success of our company) is contingent upon our efforts to communicate more often, more openly, and more compassionately. Better communication equals better understanding and more trust.