calendar of events
Each quarter the Metro Urology Foundation features programming which highlights specific urologic conditions. These programs provide wonderful opportunities for individuals living with, and supporting those who have, urologic conditions to gather with one another. The last quarter of 2009 will feature programming on Prostate Cancer. 1st quarter 2010 will feature programming on Female Urologic Conditions – for information on programs for each topic please continue to read below.
To be added to our mailing/email list and receive updates about our free programming please feel free to email us at info@metrourologyfoundation.org or call us at 651.788.4050.
2010 Programs:
If you are interested in participating in any of the programs, or for more information, please email info@metrourologyfoundation.org
Life after Prostate Cancer – For Partners
For individuals who’s partner or spouse has been diagnosed with prostate cancer
A Prostate Cancer Diagnosis is a major life event, and although prostate cancer survival rates can be very high when caught early, accepting this new reality can bring challenges to your marriage, partnership, and family.
Share, talk, listen, and learn within this community of individuals supporting their partners with cancer. Find support as you join other individuals who share in your experience. Feel more connected, more confident, and more sane. Please join us for these special programs where you can share ideas and conversation about how to care for ourselves, our relationships, and balance our lives. Support and conversation served with a delicious lunch.
Partnering through Prostate Cancer -Maintaining Emotional Health through Hard Times
For couples impacted by prostate cancer
This program will address positively handling your emotional health through hard times. Dr. Alch will address the impact of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and treatments on a couple’s emotional health, as well as provide dialogue to positively maintain your emotional health throughout your life.
Healthy Cooking Classes
Nutrition and Continued Health
Studies have shown that healthy eating contributes to a healthier life. Learn how to incorporate easy techniques of healthy cooking methods which you can use daily to maintain and improve your health. Regardless of how much cooking experience you have, you will leave class able to prepare healthy foods that taste great! Enjoy a new culinary experience and a delicious dinner at this fun and focused event!
Female Pelvic Health Issues:
We are pleased to announce Metro Urology Foundation’s 2010 free programming on Female Pelvic Health Issues!
Are you one of the more than 35 million women who suffer with pelvic health issues?
- Constant bladder pressure
- Embarrassing leaks when you laugh or sneeze
- Pelvic discomfort
If so, you know firsthand that these problems can limit your ability to live a full, happy life. Here’s what you may not know: these issues are not something you “just have to live with” as you grow older.
Woman to Woman
Female pelvic health
Join us for a ladies night out where mothers, sisters, and friends can get answers about preventing and correcting incontinence and pelvic issues. Laugh and share as you learn about what every woman should now about her body: how to achieve and maintain pelvic health, enhance sexual response, and gain an overall sense of balance and well-being. Join us for conversation and fun as you enjoy wine, hor d’oeuvres and desserts in a comfortable and safe learning environment.
Mind Over Bladder: Understanding Female Urinary Incontinence
This program will address the causes of female urinary incontinence and provide an insight into utilizing mindfulness practices to enhance your quality of life. At this program you will learn techniques to calm your mind and body, improve concentration, develop insight and mindfulness, and release negative mental habits. Additional treatment options for urinary incontinence will also be discussed.
Achieving Sexual Health
Sexual health is not just the absence of problems, nor is it a sum of behaviors – rather, it is built on your relationship to your own unique sexuality. Understanding yourself as a sexual being allows you to make choices about your sexual acts that reflect who you are. At this program you will learn about sexual health in a manner which promotes your formation of an identity about your sexuality that will help you make decisions about the kind of intimate life you want to create for yourself.
Deepening your Mind Body Connection through Yoga– an Introduction
This introduction to yoga will help you feel welcomed, informed, and confident about utilizing Yoga techniques to find a deeper connection within yourself. Whether you seek a yoga practice that is gentle or vigorous, relaxing or energizing, there is something for everyone, and it is never too late to begin. Let this program assist you in taking the first step toward enhancing your health and longevity, and deepening your connection to body, mind, heart, and spirit. In this course you will enjoy a beginning yoga practice including breath, postures, and relaxation. Great for beginners as well as experienced yogis.
Metro Urology Foundation
6025 Lake Road, Suite 100
Woodbury, MN 55125
Foundation Line: 651.788.4000
Director’s Line: 651.788.4050
The Metro Urology Foundation is a is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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