Lifestyle & Nutrition Course
Interested in Food as Medicine?
The Next Round of the Lifestyle & Nutrition Course Begins January 5, 2027!
The Lifestyle & Nutrition Course is a 13-week, evidence-based, disease prevention and reversal series that uses lifestyle medicine strategies to address the leading causes of illness in the U.S. and Douglas County. Utilizing food as medicine, new topics are covered each week, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity, and other chronic illnesses.
Time and Location
When:
Tuesday, January 5, 2027 from 5:30pm-7:30pm, for 13 consecutive Tuesdays.
Where:
- Main Location: Aviva Health Conference Room, 150 Kenneth Ford Dr., Roseburg, OR 97470.
- Virtual: Zoom link provided after registering. Recordings are not offered at this time.
- Satellite Locations: Contact info@foodasmedicineoregon.org for more information.
Transportation for OHP Members
Need help with transportation and are an OHP Member? Click here for the Umpqua Health BCB Medical Transport Flyer.
How Much Does It Cost?
All are welcome. No one will be turned away.
The Lifestyle & Nutrition Course is currently free to attend, and the costs associated with it have been supplied in part due to generous donations and support from Umpqua Health and others
Participants of the program have the option to consider becoming a Community Supporter by contributing to a sliding scale donation campaign to sustain and expand the program.
Outcomes
Thousands of people have participated in the Food as Medicine Program over the last 10 years and have seen positive results such as lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, normalized blood sugar level, significant weight loss, a decrease in dosage or even discontinuation or certain medications, improved mood and greater energy and vibrancy.
Committed participants are invited to verify their progress through a pre and post blood lab.
With over 50 medical providers referring their patients to the program, the value of utilizing food as medicine as a preventative measure and means to address the root causes of illness are being recognized as an effective and practical option.
Course Text
The book How Not To Die by Michael Greger, M.D is used as a textbook. Participants are encouraged to obtain their own copy, available for purchase in class for $20 or your favorite book seller. There are audio versions as well.
OHP members have a special opportunity to obtain the Course text at no cost. A $20 deposit is required to receive the book at the beginning of the Lifestyle & Nutrition Course. The deposit will be refunded after completion of all 13 weeks of the Course.
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Fitness Trackers
Participants are encouraged to obtain a pedometer. Fitbits, smartphones, or other types of fitness trackers may also serve the purpose of tracking your steps.
Course Poster
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Course Sponsors & Partners
The Lifestyle & Nutrition Course is sponsored by:
