Events
This is the event calendar for Summit Health . It includes events and classes held at our clinics, external events and our community events.
EVENING BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP IN BEND
St. Charles Bend, Conference Room A and B
541-706-4970
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
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.
“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
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
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.