There are so many ways to expand your community and yourself in the world. We always say that supporting your library is supporting your community. So, how can you use the library to create a stronger community for yourself and your family? You think of the library as a place to find books, and maybe …
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The library isn’t necessarily the first place you think of when you’re trying to improve your health. But the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends sponsors a lot of activities and also sells a lot of books about food, exercise, and wellness. Santa Clara cares about its health, and we support that! Getting active …
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Healthy Meals for Busy Parents is a transformative course tailored to the unique challenges faced by parents juggling a hectic schedule while striving to provide nutritious meals for their families. In this class, you will acquire practical strategies and time-saving techniques to plan, prepare, and serve wholesome meals without sacrificing taste or quality. Learn how …
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This month’s health talk topic is Headaches and Migraines. Learn how to manage your chronic headaches from Brian Lee, MD, from the Department of Neurology at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara. Register ahead of time at the Santa Clara City Library’s website. We hope to see you there! This talk is part of the Health …
Come to the April Health Talk: An Introduction to Gender Affirming Care. Join the Library and Kaiser Permanente to learn more about: • Gender affirming care terms and definitions • Healthcare disparities among transgender and gender diverse populations • Care and services available for transgender and gender diverse members • The importance of allyship …
The March Health Talk is coming up on Thursday. Please join us for a presentation by Thomas M. Dailey, MD, FCCP, Medical Director of the Sleep Apnea Management Program and Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara. Learn about: • Causes of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea • Effects on your health • Effective therapy • Benefits …
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February’s Health Talk is Anxiety Across the Lifespan. Please join us for a presentation by Dina Alkhoury, PsyD and Carolyn Stineman, PhD. Learn about: • How anxiety changes as we age • Signs of anxiety across the lifespan • Ways to manage anxiety in different roles and phases of life This 1-hour presentation includes …
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Join us for this workshop that explores the possibility of reflecting on the challenges we have faced through the lens of compassion. As we take this journey, we begin to recognize that our struggles do not isolate us from others but are part of the human experience. Our willingness to have this courage to be …
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We want to thank Kaiser Permanente for being a Healthy Community Sponsor of the Healthy You, Healthy Me program at the Santa Clara City Library! Healthy You, Healthy Me will take a holistic approach toward nutrition and healthy diet. The library will host workshops and professional demonstrations at each of our libraries. Local chefs …
Come to the Library’s monthly health talk on Thursday! Creating and sticking to healthy routines is not easy, but it can be done! Join Carol Cohen, MPH, DipACLM, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Health Educator and learn about: – Healthy eating made simple – Physical activity for a long and healthy life – How to …
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