VERNON MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

Vernon Memorial Healthcare Speakers Bureau
If you’re looking for a speaker for your next meeting or event, Vernon Memorial Healthcare has a large staff of certified health professionals ready to speak on a variety of topics. Chances are, if you have a health-related topic you’d like addressed, we have a professional to speak on it. To set up a speaker, contact VMH Marketing Manager, Julie Steiner at 637-4219.

Health, Wellness, Nutrition

"Keep Your Heart Smart…Risk Factor Modification”
Cindy Ostrem M.S., Cardiopulmonary Rehab and Diagnostics

"Make Wellness a Way of Life”
Eric Thunstedt, M.A., Cardiopulmonary Rehab and Diagnostics
Angie Dahl, B.S. VMH Community Health Educator

"Diabetes and Exercise”
Eric Thunstedt, M.A., Cardiopulmonary Rehab and Diagnostics

"Nutrition for Diabetic Control (Carbohydrate Counting)”
Reisha Lenz, RD, Registered Dietitian

"The How To’s of Starting an Exercise Plan”
Eric Thunstedt, M.A., Cardiopulmonary Rehab and Diagnostics

"Eat Right for Your Heart”
Reisha Lenz, RD, Registered Dietitian

“The MOST Important Things You Can Do NOW to Prevent Heart Disease”
Bonnie Anderson, M.S. ACSM-ES, Cardiopulmonary Rehab and Diagnostics

"Cardiac Care – The Latest and Greatest Diagnostic and Treatment Options”
Bonnie Anderson, M.S. ACSM-ES, Cardiopulmonary Rehab and Diagnostics

"Personal Training and Keeping Fit”
Lisa Turben, VMH WELLNESS Center Certified Personal Trainer

"Eating Right for Life”

Reisha Lenz, RD, Registered Dietitian

"Healthy Cooking”
Heather Schutte, RD, Registered Dietitian

"Stress Management and Relaxation”
Angie Dahl, B.S., VMH Community Health Educator

"Stress Management and Flexibility: Wind It Down and Stretch it out"

Dawn Boehde, M.S.

"Lifestyle Mondification - A New Start for Your Heart"
Dawn Boehde, M.S.

"Keep Your Heart Smart - Risk Factor Modification"
Cindy Ostrem, M.S.


"It's Never too Late to Begin an Excercise Program"
Cindy Ostrem, M.S.

"Strength Training: Weight Loss and More!"
Jonah Lottig, M.S.

"How Strength Training Helps ADL's and Weight Loss"
Jonah Lottig, M.S.

"Run for Fun: Training For Your 5k, 10k, Half-Marathon or Marathon"
Bethany Schiefelbein, M.A.

"Baking for Your Heart"
Bethany Schiefelbein, M.A.

"So...Why Exactly Should I Excersise?"
Bethany Shiefelbein, M.A.

"Diabetes and Exercise"
Eric Thunstedt, M.A.

"The 'How To'' of Starting An Exercise Program"
Eric Thunstedt, M.A.

"What's New In Heart Car e- EECP, and other Therapies"
Bonnie Anderson, M.S.

"Women’s Health Issues: Osteoporosis, Breast Health, Heart Health, Healthy Relationships”
Angie Dahl, B.S., VMH Community Health Educator


"Taking Care of Yourself, An Injury Prevention Plan for Life”
Dan Nelson, P.T., VMH Physical Therapist

"Competitive Athletes and Nutrition”
Rachel Kinsey, ATC, VMH Certified Athletic Trainer
Nicole Robinson, ATC, VMH Certified Athletic Trainer

"Hydration/Heat Illness Issues”
Rachel Kinsey, ATC, VMH Certified Athletic Trainer
Nicole Robinson, ATC, VMH Certified Athletic Trainer

"Preventing Sports Injuries”
Rachel Kinsey, ATC, VMH Certified Athletic Trainer
Nicole Robinson, ATC, VMH Certified Athletic Trainer

"WELLNESS Swimming”
Donna Brogran, VMH Bigley Pool Manager

Life Planning, Emergencies

"Heart Transplants and Other Organ Donation…The Miracles In Our Midst”
Bonnie Anderson, M.S. ACSM-ES, Cardiopulmonary Rehab and Diagnostics

Kicking the Habit

"Smoking Cessation”
Angie Dahl, B.S., VMH Community Health Educator

Disease and Ailments

"Managing Swelling in Your Legs”
Ilana Pestcoe, OTR
Traci
Waters, OTR

"Swelling After a Mastectomy, What Can be Done?”
Ilana Pestcoe, OTR

"Cognitive Impairments Following a Stroke or Head Injury”
Jenelle Boyer, OTR

 

“Occupational Therapy Makes It Possible”
Jenelle Boyer, OTR

"Adjusting to a Disability”
Jenelle Boyer, OTR

"Disability Awareness for Kids”
Cheryl Cade, COTA

"Arthritis: Tips to Protect Your Joints”
Claire Sheldon, OTR
Traci
Waters, OTR

"Cummulative Trauma Disorders (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Repetitive Motion) and What Can Be Done to Help?”
Traci
Waters, OTR

"Are you Dizzy? – Vestibular Therapy”
Kathryn Anderson, PT, VMH Physical Therapist

"Home Health Physical Therapy for Seniors”
Michelle Ripp-Ihnen, PT, VMH Physical Therapist

"Oh, My Aching Back, Pregnancy and Exercises to Ease Back Pain”
Kim R
iley, PT, VMH Phyiscal Therapist

"Enhancing Communication Skills After Stroke”
Greg Leighton, VMH Speech Therapist

"Problems with Speech/Swallowing Following Stroke or Head Injury”
Greg Leighton, VMH Speech Therapist

Safety

"Home Safety and the Elderly”
Claire Sheldon, OTR

"Backpack Safety for Kids”
Cheryl Cade, COTA

"Farm and Home Safety for Kids”
Angie Dahl, BS, VMH Community Health Educator

"Modifying Your Home-Tips for People with Visual Impairment”
Jenelle Boyer, OTR

"Pool Safety”
Donna Brogan, VMH Bigley Pool Manager

Business/Employee Training

"Bloodborne Pathogen Training, Workplace Issues”
Jane Gaskell, R.N. , VMH Employee Health and Infection Control Manager

"CPR and AED Training in the Workplace”
Angie Dahl, B.S., VMH Community Health Educator

"Cholesterol and Blood Presssure Screenings in the Workplace”
Angie Dahl, B.S., VMH Community Health Educator

Job Skills

"Looking for a Job in Health Care? What’s Hot and What’s Not”
Kay Starr or Vickie Poliquin, VMH Human Resources

"Got an Interview? Get the Job. Interview Techniques from an Employer’s Perspective”
Kay Starr or Vickie Poliquin, VMH Human ResourcesMiscellaneous

"The Vernon Memorial Healthcare Organization-Past, Present and Future”
Garith Steiner, CEO

"Volunteer Opportunities at VMH”
Judy Gilberson, Volunteer Coordinator