Event Category: wellness

Celebrate a decade of discovery with the Stanford Diabetes Research Center at our 10th Anniversary Annual Frontiers in Diabetes Research Symposium! Theme: Gut–Brain Axis in Diabetes and Obesity – featuring cutting-edge research, inspiring talks, and opportunities to engage with outstanding diabetes researchers and rising trainees shaping the future of metabolic health.   Keynotes by: RANDY …

Work out your way! You’ll get access to a wide variety of classes including Strength, Cardio, and Mind & Body, all from the comfort of your home or workspace.  Try it FREE on select dates: Wednesday, April 22 – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Monday, May 11- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Monday, June 8 – 5:00 PM – 6:00 …

Join Faculty Staff Help Center counselors Joe Orovecz and Kelly Stone for a two-session discussion of Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by couples therapist Dr. Sue Johnson. Each meeting will include exercises and activities from the book as well as facilitated discussion. The May 12th meeting will focus on Part …

Relax + Center with Yoga Class with Diane Saenz. A traditional, easy-to-learn system of Hatha Yoga which encourages proper breathing and emphasizes relaxation.  A typical class includes breathing exercises, warm-ups, postures and deep relaxation.  The focus is on a systematic and balanced sequence that builds a strong foundation of basic asanas from which variations may …

This all-levels yoga class offers a balanced, accessible practice designed to support both physical ease and mental clarity. Classes typically integrate mindful movement, breath awareness, and simple contemplative elements to help release accumulated tension while maintaining stability and strength. Postures are approached with options and modifications, making the practice appropriate for a wide range of …

South Korea is projected to become the world’s most aged country by 2045, raising concerns about the fiscal sustainability of healthcare (HC) and long-term care (LTC) systems. This study examines the impact of long-term care insurance (LTCI) coverage expansions on healthcare utilization and expenditures in South Korea, using nationwide claims data from 2006 to 2019. …

The Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS) was established as an inter-disciplinary program in 2003 by the Dean of the School of Medicine (Dr. Philip Pizzo) and brings together scientists and physicians who share a common interest in developing and using state-of-the-art imaging technology and developing molecular imaging assays for studying intact biological systems. The …

Kristina Schmidt, PharmD, MS, BC-ADM, CDCES, shares updates in diabetes medications, including newly approved drugs, changing uses for existing ones, and their impact on diabetes care. She will share ways to navigate drug shortages, with strategies for therapy prioritization, alternative options, and practical advice for patient counseling and maintaining continuous care. This presentation is part …

Humanitarian medicine today sits at the intersection of global health, ethics, crisis response, and politics.  Numerous agencies are working towards delivering medicine in less-resourced settings, which are often afflicted by conflict or susceptible to natural disasters. However, modern conflicts have brought to light several challenges affecting health care in humanitarian settings and flaws of the current …