Healthy Living   

HL-05 (in-person)
Session II: Mar. 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6
Mondays 3:45 - 5:00 pm
Green Star of Interior Alaska will provide an overview of the landscape of recycling in the Interior, revealing “behind the scenes” at the Fairbanks North Star Borough Central Recycling Facility and the Green Star of Interior Alaska electronics recycling warehouse. We will also discuss future visions of recycling in the FNSB and answer questions Fairbanksans have about recycling. Facility fee $30; pay instructor at first meeting.
1st class: UPark classroom
2nd class: FNSB Landfill (455 Sanduri St)
3rd class: FNSB Central Recycling Facility (1855 Marika Rd)
4th Class; 2 hour tour: Green Star of Interior Alaska (2134 Texaco Ave)
Green Star of Interior Alaska is a local nonprofit serving the Fairbanks North Star Borough and Interior Alaskans. Our programs encourage reuse of materials, reduction of unnecessary waste, and increasing recycling efforts in our community.

HL-04 (in-person)
Session II: Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3, 10
Fridays 3:45 - 5:00 pm
*Part II builds on concepts learned in Part I, the instructor recommends you take both if you can.
Learn techniques to take control of your subconscious mind to enhance skills and let go of outdated beliefs and patterns. Learn about hypnosis, the subconscious mind, effective self hypnosis techniques, and how to craft effective auto suggestions for yourself. Experience group hypnosis and take from this course powerful tools that you can use to change your life in positive ways.
Instructor James Conner, PHD, CCHT, is certified with the non-profit American Council of Hypnotist Examiners as a clinical hypnotherapist and master hypnotist. He also maintains a private practice in Fairbanks.

HL-07 (in-person)
Session II: Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16
Thursdays 12:15 - 1:30 pm (5 weeks)
The Mayo Clinic, Harvard, the NIH, and the University of Texas, Austin, all agree. Serving others has positive health benefits, including improved physical and mental health; reduced rate of cognitive aging by 15-20%; increased sense of purpose; gaining new skills; increased friendships; and reduced mortality. Aren't we lucky to have so many service organizations in Fairbanks? Find out more about which organizations are active locally as well as their accomplishments and priorities. Consider if you would like to support or become a member of a local service group to improve your health while doing good for others.
Organizer Patricia Merrit has brought together members with over 100 combined years of service in Fairbanks, from multiple service organizations, to provide an overview of their organizations.
 

HL-02 (in-person)
Session I: Feb. 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4
Wednesdays 3:45 - 5:00 pm
What to expect in peri and post menopause. Lots of changes are occurring. We discuss options for symptom management and thriving during this chapter of life. Topics discussed will include hormone replacement, vaginal/sexual health, sleep hygiene and musculoskeletal health. 
Nurse Practitioners Amy Lasher and Misty Holacka work at Interior Women's Health. They collaborate on patient care in the office and are excited to bring their years of nursing knowledge to you.

HL-03 (in-person)
Session I: Feb. 13, 20, 27, Mar. 6
Fridays 3:45 - 5:00 pm
*Part II builds on concepts learned in Part I, the instructor recommends you take both if you can.
Learn techniques to take control of your subconscious mind to enhance skills and let go of outdated beliefs and patterns. Learn about hypnosis, the subconscious mind, effective self hypnosis techniques, and how to craft effective auto suggestions for yourself. Experience group hypnosis and take from this course powerful tools that you can use to change your life in positive ways.
Instructor James Conner, PHD, CCHT, is certified with the non-profit American Council of Hypnotist Examiners as a clinical hypnotherapist and master hypnotist. He also maintains a private practice in Fairbanks.
 

HL-08 (in-person)
Session I: Feb. 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4
Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:45 am
Discuss heart physiology and discuss multiple diseases of the heart - such as atrial fibrillation and heart attacks. We will discuss signs and symptoms and focus on prevention and also discuss medications and why we take them. Labs and what they mean will also be discussed!
Instructor Sriharsha Gowtham is an Internal Medicine Physician working at Foundation Health Partners as a primary care doctor. 
 

HL-08-Z (distance-delivered)
Session I: February 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4
Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:45 am
Discuss heart physiology and discuss multiple diseases of the heart - such as atrial fibrillation and heart attacks. We will discuss signs and symptoms and focus on prevention and also discuss medications and why we take them. Labs and what they mean will also be discussed!
Instructor Sriharsha Gowtham is an Internal Medicine Physician working at Foundation Health Partners as a primary care doctor.