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2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: 2009-08-25
Contact: Kim Wall
Public Relations Program Coordinator
Marketing and Community Relations Office
University of New Hampshire, Manchester
(603) 641-4306
kim.wall@unh.edu
Taking Care of Self and Community
A University Dialogue on Health
Manchester, NH – The University of New Hampshire’s upcoming lecture and film series, “Taking care of self and community; a university dialogue on health,” is both timely and provocative. The United States is a wealthy nation. With all of our resources, technology, and wealth many assume that we share the best overall individual health and health care system of any other place on earth. Yet, this is not the case. As a nation, we struggle with health care policies that are not working and are burdened by health care costs that continue to rise while at the same time demonstrating no measurable advantages.
Throughout the year, the University of New Hampshire campuses in Manchester and Durham will offer opportunities to learn about health. The series, which will be offered during the 2009/2010 academic year, will include movies and discussion events, and opportunities to participate in health-related topics. The community is invited to engage in free events and think about how we each live our lives forward as healthy human beings.
Public events offered this fall at the Manchester campus are listed below. Contact Carolyn Gamtso for more information, 641-4172 or Carolyn.Gamtso@unh.edu. For a list of events in Durham, please visit http://www.unh.edu/academic-affairs/discovery/dialogue/2009/events.html.
Tuesday, September 22, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., UNH Manchester’s Auditorium
Can alternative therapies improve health?
Our contemporary fast-paced, frenetic lifestyles can produce many adverse health effects. Learn how these effects can be minimized through the use of alternative therapies that seek to calm the mind so as to heal the body, and explore this mind-body connection through the lens of traditional healing arts, including yoga and meditation. Presented by Carolyn Gamtso, Associate Professor and Library Specialist, UNH Manchester
Thursday, October 1, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., UNH Manchester’s Auditorium
Film Screening: Food Matters
Food Matters is a hard hitting fast paced look at our current state of health. The feature length documentary film seeks to uncover the business of disease and at the same time explore the safe, cheap, and effective use of nutrition and supplementation for preventing and often curing the underlying causative aspects of our ills. Moderated by Kelly Lang, Integrative Wellness Coach and Founder of Green Life Wellness
Wednesday, October 7, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., UNH Manchester’s Auditorium
Public Health and Genetics
Learn about the range of topics within the field of genetics, including ethical, legal and social issues; genetics and privacy; genetics in the health care environment; and how and why you should explore your family history. The speaker will touch on news stories, research and public policy as it relates to genetics, and how it might relate to you. Presented by Amy Schwartz, Assistant Clinical Professor & Associate Director, NH Institute for Health Policy and Practice
Tuesday, October 20, 11:00 – 12:00 Noon, UNH Manchester’s Auditorium
Managing Your Energy, Increasing Productivity
How many times have you wished you just had more energy as you move through the day? Over the course of an hour, we’ll explore how energy is sourced to us through the realms of mind, body and spirit. We’ll also identify energy zappers along with how to invigorate energy supplies physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Presented by Deb LeClair, Psy.D, Licensed Psychologist and Certified Life Coach, Full Spectrum Wellness
Wednesday, November 4, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m., UNH Manchester’s Auditorium
Believe in a City
Learn how the City of Manchester mobilized the community around health related issues. Presented by Anna Thomas, Deputy Public Health Director, City of Manchester Department of Health.
UNH Manchester, UNH's urban campus, offers liberal arts and applied majors in business, science, and technology, all with an urban focus. UNH Manchester is UNH. Learn more at www.unhm.unh.edu.
