Recorded Classes
Everyday Mindfulness
Explore the power of gratitude and tips for starting your own daily practice.
Instructor: Rachel Ceness, MS, RDN, certified health coach, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 22, 2020.
"We Are All in this Together" The Shared Experiences of Loss, Grief & COVID-19
Identify the numerous non-death losses that have accompanied the "new normal." Resources for self-care will be shared.
Instructor: Deborah Waldrop, PhD, Professor, University at Buffalo School of Social Work
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 21, 2020.
Life and Lifestyle
Join for a discussion of 85 years' worth of lessons learned in health, wellness, and character development.
Instructor: Richard Derwald, senior fitness coordinator, Erie County Department of Senior Services
Michael T. Keene Presents - New York City's Hart Island - A Cemetery of Strangers
"Hart Island has been used as New York City's Potters Field for the past 150 years. It is estimated that there are 1,000,000 people buried there."
Instructor: Michael T. Keene, Author and Historian
Emergency Preparedness, COVID 19, The Flu, and You
We'll discuss some tips for emergency preparedness and the status of COVID-19 and flu season. We'll cover the different symptoms and address tips for staying healthy.
Instructor: Pati Aine Guzinski, training coordinator, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Division, Erie County Department of Health
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 15, 2020.
Financial Benefits Check Up You Gave, Now Save!
The class will focus on financial benefits that older adults commonly qualify for. Come prepared with an idea of your household income and resource amounts.
Instructors: Melissa Dentice, Aging and Disability Resource Technician; Rachael Vega, Senior Case Manager, Erie County Department of Senior Services
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 15, 2020.
Systemic Racism and Its Impact on Health Disparities
Examine how systemic racism continues to be a driving factor in the social determinants of health. We'll discuss steps to bring health equity into the region.
Instructor: George F. Nicholas, senior pastor, Lincoln Memorial United Church, Chair of the Buffalo Center for Health Equity
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 14, 2020.
Upheaval in the Middle East
Analyze the current state of the Irani-American relationship, along with the changing balance of power between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Instructor: Faizan Haq, communication department faculty, Buffalo State College; founding president, Western New York Muslims
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 14, 2020.
Cancer 101
You will receive a general overview of cancer risks for men and women and healthy lifestyle tips.
Instructor: Nikia Clark, health education specialist, Office of Community Outreach and Engagement at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 13, 2020.
How is Medicine Changing?
We will cover technological advances, preventative medicine, and the evolving roles of health care providers.
Instructor: Lito Gutierrez, MD, member, New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 12, 2020.