Huntington Health’s Senior Care Network Announces Fall Noon Hour Lecture Series

Huntington Health’s Senior Care Network (SCN) is pleased to announce its Fall Noon Hour lecture series, offering free, in-person and virtual educational events designed to empower older adults and caregivers with practical health information. Each session begins at 12:30 p.m. and lasts approximately one hour, including time for audience questions.

This season’s lineup features expert-led discussions on timely health topics:

• Virtual Wednesday, September 10 – All About Sepsis
  In recognition of Sepsis Awareness Month, Kimberly Shriner, MD, medical director of infection prevention and control at Huntington Health, will share lifesaving information about sepsis, including signs, symptoms and when to seek care.
• In-person Wednesday, September 17 – Fall Prevention and Recovery
  Julia Masulis, PT, DPT, NCS, will provide strategies to help prevent falls, assess personal risk and reduce hazards in the home.
• In-person Wednesday, October 15 – Breast Cancer Awareness
  Niki Tank, MD, oncologist at Huntington Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Cancer, will discuss the importance of regular screening and demonstrate breast self-examination techniques.
• Virtual Wednesday, October 22 – Navigating Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period
  Stephanie Fajuri, Esq., program director at the Center for Health Care Rights, will guide attendees through Medicare’s open enrollment process, helping them compare coverage options and make informed decisions.
• Virtual  Wednesday, November 19 – Aging Beyond Stereotypes
  Jennifer Jorge, LCSW, director of community social services at the Motion Picture & Television Fund, will explore ageism and how to challenge societal stereotypes about aging.
• Virtual Wednesday, December 10 – The Heart of the Matter: Cholesterol and You
  Michelle Rose, Pharm.D., CACP, APh, will offer practical tips on managing cholesterol through diet, exercise and lifestyle changes to support heart health.

In-person Noon Hour events take place in Huntington Hospital’s North Dining Room. Please bring your ID for check-in. Advance registration is required for our in-person Noon Hour events. Visit https://forms.office.com/r/6mNDa6fJhY to register.

If you have a cough, cold or any symptoms of flu, COVID-19 or any other infectious disease, please reconsider attending.

Virtual Noon Hour Events are held via Zoom, but a call-in option is also available. To register for the virtual events, go to: Webinar Registration – Zoom.

For more information about registration, parking and location for Noon Hour events, click here.