SVH’s GirlTalk eyes health, fitness issues

Creating health and fitness in the New Year is the theme of the next educational event offered as part of the GirlTalk discussion series on women’s health topics, sponsored by Sonoma Valley Hospital.

The event is planned to inspire women to get the year off to a healthy start. Experts will discuss how improved diet, mindful movement and a positive attitude can help create a new you in the new year. Topics and speakers for this session include:

• “Fifteen Minutes of Fun – Energize Your Day By Remembering to Play!” LC Arisman will discuss how to include fitness in one’s day by finding ways to create movement and, most importantly, have fun doing so. Arisman is the health navigator at Compass, the special collaboration between Sonoma Valley Hospital and Parkpoint Health Clubs, where she helps people articulate their health goals and create a health action plan.

• “Setting Yourself Up For Success – Creating A Positive Relationship With Food.” Allison Evanson will discuss the importance of intuitive eating by listening to one’s body and establishing good habits and a home environment that promotes lifelong healthy eating. Evanson is the SVH Clinical Nutrition coordinator and outpatient dietitian and works with clients to develop individualized nutrition plans to improve health and well-being.

GirlTalk will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at MacArthur Place, 29 E. MacArthur St., in Sonoma. There is no cost to attend GirlTalk. Food and beverages are available for a small cost ($10). A no-host bar will also be available.

To reserve a place, call Celia Kruse de la Rosa at 935-5257, or email ckrusedelarosa@svh.com. Space is limited and seats at recent GirlTalk events have filled quickly.