Events
This is the event calendar for Summit Health . It includes events and classes held at our clinics, external events and our community events.
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.
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Join our Dermatology Department for a free open house and skin cancer talk by Dr. Oliver Wisco.
With 3.5 million cases diagnosed annually, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Dr. Wisco will talk about the effects sun has on your skin and what you can do to prevent sun damage.
The Summit Health Dermatology Open House is free to the public. In addition to Dr. Wisco’s talk, the public can meet Summit Health Dermatology providers and staff, visit with an Elta skin care representative for product specials and information and get exclusive access to a Skin Ceuticals light box which reveals visible and underlying skin imperfections. Enter to win skin care prizes throughout the evening; in addition, several skin care products will be on sale. Light refreshments will be provided.
![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.
Skin cancer is a lifestyle disease, affecting young women, older men and everyone in between. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime; 13 million Americans are living with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer, and nearly 800,000 Americans are living with a history of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.
But there is good news: because skin cancer is chiefly lifestyle disease, it is also highly preventable.
About 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and 65 percent of melanoma cases are associated with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Everyone, regardless of skin color, should make staying safe in the sun a priority and incorporate sun protection measures into their daily life.
Join Us For: Skin Cancer Awareness & Prevention
Presented By: Dr. Oliver J. Wisco, DO, FAAD, FACMS
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About The Presenter: Oliver J. Wisco, DO, FAAD, FACMS, is a former US Air Force physician that joins Summit Health as a Mohs Surgeon, Melanoma Specialist & General Dermatologist. Dr. Wisco completed medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where he was awarded the school’s highest honor upon graduating, the Simmy Ginsburg Humanitarian Award. He then went on to dermatology residency training through the combined US Air Force and Army program at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium in San Antonio, TX, where he received the highest distinction as the MAJ David S. Berry Outstanding Resident. After serving two years as a faculty member of the Air Force/Army dermatology residency program, he completed a dual Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Melanoma Fellowship at Mystic Valley Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA under Donald J. Grande, MD and Hensin Tsao, MD, PhD.
Prior to joining Summit Health, Dr. Wisco was last stationed in the Air Force at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS as the Dermatology Clinic Chief. During his time in the Air Force, he also served as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology for Emory University School of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Dr. Wisco is board certified through the American Board of Dermatology and is a member of the American College of Mohs Surgery.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Wisco is heavily involved in healthcare reform initiatives through the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). His work guided the development of the AAD’s national performance measurement system for all of dermatology. Dr. Wisco’s interest in healthcare performance improvement parallels his research interest of understanding the risk factors that lead to high-risk skin cancer and advanced melanoma in order to improve care processes and promote health. Dr. Wisco brings to Summit Health a distinct patient-centered approach to treating patients with high-risk skin cancer, with an overlying priority of guiding the region’s population in the prevention of melanoma.
As a native Oregonian, Dr. Wisco is proud to have the opportunity to return home after his time in the military to serve his home state. During his free time, you can find Dr. Wisco with his wife and two daughters. Most of the time he will likely be somewhere outdoors with them either running, biking, or skiing…enjoying the beautiful Bend area.
When it comes to type 2 diabetes — the most common type of diabetes — prevention is a big deal. It’s especially important to make diabetes prevention a priority if you’re at increased risk of diabetes, for example, if you’re overweight or have a family history of the disease.
Diabetes prevention is as basic as eating more healthfully, becoming more physically active and losing a few extra pounds — and it’s never too late to start. Making a few simple changes in your lifestyle now may help you avoid the serious health complications of diabetes down the road, such as nerve, kidney and heart damage.
Join Us For: Diabetes Prevention
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.
If you’re one of the millions of people who have seasonal allergies, it means sneezing, congestion, runny nose, and other bothersome symptoms. Seasonal allergies can make you miserable. But before you settle for plastic flowers and artificial turf, join us to learn more about simple strategies to keep seasonal allergies under control.
It’s easy to confuse a food allergy with a much more common reaction known as food intolerance. While bothersome, food intolerance is a less severe condition. When people have an unpleasant reaction to something they ate, they often think that they have an allergy to the food. However, only about 3% of adults and 6%-8% of children have a true allergic reaction to food. The difference between a food allergy and the public’s perception of the problem is due primarily to misinterpreting food intolerance or other adverse reactions to food as a food allergy. Join us to learn more about the difference between food allergies and intolerances as well as appropriate testing for food allergies.
Join Us For: Seasonal Allergies and Food Allergies/Intolerances
Presented By: Dr. Adam Williams, MD – Allergy and Asthma
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About The Presenter: Adam Williams M.D. specializes in allergy, asthma, and immunology for adults and children. A graduate of the University of Oregon and Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine, Dr. Williams came from an Allergy / Immunology fellowship at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California after he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at UC San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Williams is board certified in Allergy / Immunology and Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology.
Dr. Williams has been active in a number of research projects involving asthma, food allergy, chronic cough, and drug allergy.
Outside of his career as an allergy and asthma specialist, he enjoys running, cycling, skiing, hiking, and camping.
![Preparing for Disaster @ Eastside Clinic | Bend | Oregon | United States](https://www.smgoregon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/diaster-300x150.jpg)
Where Will You or Your Family Be When a Disaster Strikes?
You could be anywhere – at work, at school or in the car. How will you find each other? Will you know if your children are safe? Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services — water, gas, electricity or telephones — were cut off?
You can cope with disaster by preparing in advance and by working with your family as a team. Knowing what to do is your best protection and your responsibility.
Join Us For: Preparing For Disaster
Presented By: The American Red Cross
About The Presenter:
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. They aspire to turn compassion into action so that:
- All people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
- Our communities are ready and prepared for disasters
- Everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products
- All members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed
- In an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
Summit Health’s ENERGY Department Presents December’s Healthy Life Lesson:
Overactive bladder is estimated to occur in 7-27% of men and 9-43% of women. The condition becomes more common with age. Some studies suggest that the condition is more common in women, especially when associated with loss of bladder control.
Learn about why and how an overactive bladder occurs and the effects it has on individuals.
Join Us For: Overactive Bladder
Presented By: Marta Johnson-Mitchell, MD, DO
About Presenter:
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Dr. Marta Johnson-Mitchell is the only fellowship-trained female urologist in Central Oregon. She practices general urology, specializing in voiding dysfunction and female urology.
- Interests:
- Overactive bladder
- Urinary incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Pelvic floor disorders
- Neurogenic bladder
Originally from the Seattle-area, she is a 2004 graduate of Oregon State University. She attended medical school at Des Moines University in Iowa, and completed her residency in Urological Surgery at the Detroit Medical Center. She completed her fellowship training in Female Urology and Neuro-Urology at Metro Urology in Woodbury, Minnesota.
As an osteopathic physician, she has a strong interest in pelvic floor muscle dysfunction and its relationship to bladder and bowel complaints. Osteopathic.org
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February is Heart Health Month. Join Summit Health Nutritionist Vanessa Cobarrubia, RD, LD at Whole Foods Market Cafe for a discussion on how to keep your heart strong by eating well. Whole Foods will have loads of inspiring information and a few healthy snacks. This event is free to attend, but you can reserve a spot by contacting Whole Foods Customer Service at 541-389-0151.
About the Presenter:
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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.
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Take a STEP to Better Health
Every Tuesday at 7:00 am & the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm departing from the Old Mill District Dog Park.