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Wellness Series

Teens & Screens: Understanding the Link to Depression

Spanish translation provided | Se ofrecerá interpretación de idiomas.

Join Vail Health and Eagle County School District for a panel discussion on the link between technology and teenage depression. Learn how screen time may be impacting our children’s overall health, and gain practical tips for helping them navigate life in a digital world.

Teens and adults welcomed. A light dinner will be served.
 

Wednesday, November 12

6 – 7:30PM
Eagle-Vail Pavilion
538 Eagle Rd, Avon, CO 81620

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Event Speakers:

  • Dr. Charles Raison, Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center Director
  • Dr. Elaine Sandler, Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist at Vail Health
  • Candace Eves, Eagle County Schools Prevention Coordinator
  • Dana Whelan, Eagle County Schools Wellness Coordinator
Wellness Series event info - Espanol

Miércoles, 12 de Noviembre

Se ofrecerá interpretación de idiomas | 6 – 7:30PM
Eagle-Vail Pavilion
538 Eagle Rd, Avon, CO 81620

Vail Health y el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Eagle los invita a una mesa redonda sobre la relación entre la tecnología y la depresión adolescente. Descubra cómo el tiempo frente a la pantalla afecta la salud de los adolescentes y aprenda consejos prácticos para ayudarlos a desenvolverse en un mundo digital.

Se admiten adolescentes y adultos. Se servirá una cena ligera.
 
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Past Events

Fitness As You Age

September 16, 2025

Thank you for joining us for our free fitness event with Dr. Sarah RobinsonLindsey Duhamel, DPT, PT, and Genevieve Harrison, Vail Healthspan Health Coach. Summaries and notes from our speakers' presentations are found below.

Genevieve Harrison touched on adopting a fitness mindset means focusing on consistency, joy, and lifelong habits rather than chasing short-term goals 

Dr. Sarah Robinson discussed building and protecting muscle, bone, and joint health through strength training, nutrition, and balance work helps preserve independence as we age 

Lindsey Duhamel, DPT, PT talked through warm-up and recovery as essential tools for preventing injury, supporting recovery, and keeping the body moving well into later life.

Check out the full event handout with helpful takeaways and notes and the dynamic warmup guide.

 

Nutrition

April 3, 2025

Thank you for joining us for our free nutrition event with Dr. Susan Vickerman, Melaine Hendershott, MS, RDN, CSO and Lilia Brown, FNP. Summaries and notes from our speakers' presentations are found below.

Dr. Susan Vickerman discussed eating for the household and the “why” behind choosing healthy foods. Her goal is to empower the audience to make the right decisions about the foods we eat. 

Lilia Brown, FNP touched on how inflammation plays a key role in aging, weight gain, fatigue, brain fog and joint pain. She shared how certain anti-inflammatory foods and key supplements can help you feel more vibrant, energized and resilient.

Melaine Hendershott, RDN, CSO talked about the importance of meal planning, common deficits in your diet, and how to combat them with things you can eat. She provided tips and tricks for your weekly grocery shopping trip.

Resources from our presenters can be found in our event handout.

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