Kinza – The Humoroist
with a Heart
Give your self-esteem a boost!…Join us as Kinza takes us on a journey for scraping the cinders off life’s burnt toast we’ve been dealt and instead learn the art of piling on the jam–creating a renewed spirit and an “I can do it” attitude, for achieving personal hopes and dreams.
Kinza Christenson is a national humorist, author, and columnist. A person and professional development expert, she has appeared on radio and TV, and authors the popular FREE on-line monthly newsletter “Keys for Success” helping busy people achieve happiness.
Kinza is a self-professed mid-life crises survivor, boomer in denial, and recycled belly dance addict. Kinza’s program promises to be a message we’ll all remember. Tugging on the heart strings and tickling the funny bones, Kinza weaves her zest for living and humorous stories with everyday experiences to inspire others and to receive a standing ovation on the stage of life.
Hospitalists of Northern Michigan:
The Hospitalist: Your New Best Friend in the Hospital
Dickinson County Healthcare System now contracts with a team of Hospitalists who are members of Hospitalists of Northern Michigan based in Traverse City. One of their team members will kick off our day with an overview of the Hospitalist role in inpatient care and how patients benefit.
Tarun Kaur, MD
Blood Pressure … Know It and Control It!
One in three adults has high blood pressure. Uncontrolled high blood pressure leads to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney failure. Dr. Kaur will explain what normal blood pressure is and how to control your blood pressure if it is not normal.
Jason Duelge, MD
Cancer Treatment Protocols
Cancer remains a dreaded diagnosis for many of us, but advancements in effective treatment continue to be made. Dr. Duelge will help us understand how treatment protocols are developed and what that means for patients and where they seek treatment.
Judy DeBoer, FNP:
Taking the Mystery Out of Allergies
Colds … Influenza …. Sinus Infection …. Allergy. All of these ailments share common symptoms so how do we know when we have what? Masters prepared Nurse Practitioner, Judy DeBoer, now on the professional staff in Dr. Ray Cameron’s Otolaryngology practice, will help us understand the differences and explain the diagnosis and treatment for allergy.
Beth Waitrovich:
Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Plate?
None of us likes to think of the death of a loved one. There are many decisions that need to be made prior to end of life: nursing home care, funeral arrangements, power of attorney for healthcare, and the distribution of property and possessions. Conversations that lead to decisions are helpful to everyone, yet difficult to have. Beth will give us advice on how to talk about these issues.