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Rachel Zucker-Wong, RN, CDCES, PHN, a #Diabetes Nurse Specialist at MarinHealth’s Braden Diabetes Center, discusses the emotional and psychological hurdles that come with managing a chronic illness, and how her experience with type 1 diabetes shaped her career. In the following podcast, Rachel shares her coping strategies, from community support to continuous glucose monitoring, and explains how to build confidence and maintain mental well-being while managing diabetes. Listen, here: https://lnkd.in/gSnRfu7X #MarinHealth #T1D #DiabetesEducation #Marin

Please join us in celebrating our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists! RDN Day - Wednesday, March 12 this year - increases awareness of registered dietitian nutritionists as the indispensable providers of food and nutrition services and recognizes RDNs for their commitment to translating the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. RDNs help individuals make positive lifestyle changes and promote the nutrition status of our community through inpatient, outpatient and administrative roles. We are fortunate to have many exceptional RDNs practicing across the MarinHealth enterprise, including Integrative Wellness, Cardiovascular service lines, Supportive Care, Braden Diabetes Center and the Medical Center. Each MarinHealth RDN brings their unique talent to the organization, but a shared commitment to excellence and compassionate care are what make them such a great team! From the most complex critical care cases to assisting outpatients and employees achieve a better quality of life, our RDNs do it all. They truly help make MarinHealth our healing place! Thank you to our World-Class Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, for taking exceptional care of our patients and staff at MarinHealth!

New Mothers - you're invite to join our free, weekly ongoing virtual support group! Our New Mom's Support Group is an excellent opportunity for moms and babies to connect face-to-face in a relaxed (online) environment to express the joys and concerns of being a new mother. We discuss a variety of topics including nursing, newborn care, parenting, and other common experiences. The group is facilitated by a Registered Nurse/International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Whether this is your first, second or third child, all are welcome! View a list of upcoming dates and times, here: https://lnkd.in/gXkM6uyB #MarinHealth #MomsSupportGroup

We invite women going through the early stages of having a new baby to gather to share their experiences and support one another at our support group for Post-Partum Moms. In this six-week series, you and other moms-to-be will learn ways to help ease the challenges that you may experience during this time. The first class in our next series takes place on April 15 from 11:00am - 12:30pm. This support group is open to everyone, whether this is your first child or fifth, and is led by a licensed therapist specializing in postpartum emotional health, Katherine Hatch, PhD. Learn more and register for our next Pathways: A Support Group for Postpartum Moms, here: https://lnkd.in/dm2GY3nQ #MarinHealth #Pregnancy #Childbirth #Maternity #PostPartum #SupportGroup

Sprain got you down? World-Class care is closer than you think at MarinHealth Urgent Care in Petaluma! Located at 335 S. McDowell Boulevard in Petaluma, our Urgent Care Clinic is open Saturdays from 9:00am – 5:00pm. Walk-ins and same-day or next-day appointments are available. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g8t-3sbt #MarinHealth #UrgentCare #Petaluma

In case you were unable to attend our Virtual #Meditation Session on Monday, we recorded it so that you can view it at your leisure. Join Corliss Chan, CMT at MarinHealth Integrative Wellness for a virtual meditation session that focuses on gathering our life energy. Listen to the recording, here: https://lnkd.in/gUrW2kyW Our next free virtual meditation session takes place Monday April 7, from 10:00 - 10:45am. All are welcome to attend! View a list of additional dates, here: https://lnkd.in/dEE4TU4 #MarinHealth

Managing diabetes can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our 3 month Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) program gives you the knowledge and skills to confidently navigate life with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The course covers: ? Blood glucose monitoring ? Medical nutrition therapy ? Flexibility & coping strategies! ? Reducing the risk of complications ? Exercise & lifestyle coaching Most insurance plans, including Medicare, cover diabetes education with a physician referral. Call 415-925-7370 today to learn more or sign up!

Friends and followers - join us at our Spring Health and Wellness Symposium at the Embassy Suites Hotel in San Rafael! On Saturday March 15 from 11:00am - 2:00pm, our world-class physicians will share insights on cutting-edge treatments, wellness strategies, and ways to enhance your quality of life. Presenters Include: ? Patrick Bennett, MD, Urology – Topic: Enlarged Prostate? Learn About Aquablation, a Proven Minimally Invasive Procedure That Can Provide Lasting Relief. ? Leah M. Kelley, MD, Breast Surgery – Topic: Prevention & beating breast cancer ? Lizellen La Follette, MD, OB/GYN – Topic: Menopause and Longevity: A Roadmap for Vitality ? Sharleen Sidhu, MD, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism – How Can You Prevent Diabetes? Do Continuous Glucose Monitors Have a Role? The seminars will be available in both English and Spanish. Lunch and refreshments will be served. Space is limited - RSVP by March 14: https://lnkd.in/gyAdZ3bz #MarinHealth #Prostate #BreastCancer #Menopause #Metabolism #Diabetes

We are proud to re-share a lovely story featuring one of our patients, Laurice Levine of Petaluma. Laurice has been coming to MarinHealth Medical Center for biweekly blood transfusions for years to manage her rare blood disorder called has transfusion dependent thalassemia (TDT). Patients who have TDT require lifelong regular red blood cell transfusions to survive. If left untreated, the disease can damage organs and potentially lead to death. Laurice is an inspiration, a wife and working mom of an elementary-age son, passionate about helping others with the same disease. She drives regularly from her home in Petaluma to Greenbrae for her life-saving blood transfusions because she appreciates the world-class care she receives. Watch Laurice's inspiring story, here: https://lnkd.in/gS_STxgV #MarinHealth #InfusionServices #TDT #Thalassemia #Tranfusion

Warning signs for type 2 diabetes include increased hunger and/or thirst, fatigue and low energy, frequent urination, blurred vision, and slow healing wounds. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, talk to a doctor. Managing blood sugar early can help prevent complications. If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, MarinHealth’s Braden Diabetes Center can help. We offer diabetes education, nutrition counseling, classes, support groups, and more. Visit https://lnkd.in/g486KQeJ or call 415-925-7370 to learn more.