Join Laura Valero, NP, for a discussion regarding four simple ways to prevent breast cancer. Her presentation will also include the best foods that not only help prevent breast cancer, but also help with the treatment of breast cancer after diagnosis. Food as Medicine...
Join Lauren Block, PA, for a discussion regarding the role healthy eating and lifestyle play on dementia prevention and healthy aging of the brain. Food as Medicine is a part of the Fredericksburg Food Co-op's Lunch & Learn series. Enjoy lunch with us as you...
The Fredericksburg Area Museum is honored to present an exhibit on the history, culture and talent of the LGTBQ+ community in our region and beyond in Out & About: The Walk In Closet. Curator Sarah Ernst will give a presentation on this exhibit and the deeply...
The Carbon Creed is a guide for individuals and organizations navigating the complexities of decarbonization. In the Anthropocene era, human activities drive climate change, but author Walter McLeod urges readers to confront the challenge with courage and...
Join us for a presentation by Gabrielle Davis, Racial Equity and Food Justice Manager for NCG. “Dissecting the Definition of Healthy” is a thought-provoking presentation that could change the way you think about what healthy eating really means. Gabby completed...
Join Karen Hawkins, MA, RDN, to discuss the effects of a plant-based diet on diabetes management. Karen is the founder of Karen Hawkins Nutrition LLC. As a registered dietitian and nutrition communicator, Karen enjoys working with busy people to design eating that...
Join us to learn how simple and easy it is to transform your spice rack into a treasure trove of simple home remedies. A few humble kitchen ingredients, such as ginger, garlic, and cayenne, can work to alleviate common ailments, boost immunity, and promote overall...
Understanding the human microbiome is the key to unlocking your optimal health potential. Come learn about this foundational element of your health: 39 trillion microbes and counting. Lauren Bock is a Physician Assistant who actively practices Lifestyle Medicine in...
Join us this month to learn more about how the immune system can get out of control and result in autoimmune disease, as well as how the food we eat can either calm or trigger our inflammatory response. Laura is a Nurse Practitioner, board certified in lifestyle...
Are you tired of being told that the only way to manage your blood pressure and cholesterol is through medication? Let’s talk about all the ways that we can use foods to improve heart health, reduce blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, and even prevent or reverse heart...
Join us for a panel conversation on the life, work, and legacy of Dr. W.L. Harris. Owner of one of the largest hotels for Black travelers in Virginia, Dr. Harris was a longstanding member of the Fredericksburg NAACP, the Walker-Grant Parent-Teacher Association, and...
What you choose to eat has profound effects on your overall well-being. In monthly presentations, health professionals will address a variety of ways you can adjust your eating habits to maintain good health, reduce disease risk, improve chronic conditions, and...