Calendar of Events

Webinar: Living with Anxiety: Medications That Help EGAMST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point. When excessive, it can negatively impact one’squality of life. This course will explore medications used to treat anxiety, specifically in the agingpopulation. Also explored will be effective therapies and potential medication side effects. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided […]

Free

Question, Persuade, Refer: Suicide Prevention (Clay County School System only)

Question, Persuade, Refer is an emergency response to someone in crisis. In this training, you’ll learn: How to refer an individual to the right resource You will receive a Microsoft Teams link approximately one week prior to your training session. Trainers: Amy Rudisill and Leslie Lawson

Free

An Overview of Mental Health – WGAMHST

Jackson County Senior Center 100 County Services Park Drive, Sylva, NC, United States

This is a free in-person event at Jackson County Senior Center, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. This introductory course aims to educate individuals on the most common mental health diagnoses among the aging population, along with treatment options to help overcome […]

Free

Webinar: Facing the Emotional Challenges of Chronic Illness Part 1: Cardiovascular Disease-WGAMHST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric team. Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Receiving a chronic illness diagnosis can produce a range of emotional responses. In this training, we will explore the physical and mental impact of these conditions. Understanding can help us […]

Free
Event Series CFAC Meeting – Region 2 (Hybrid)

CFAC Meeting – Region 2 (Hybrid)

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 2 Counties: Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Transylvania, Yancey Sign up to make public comment by emailing your name, county of residence, and subject matter to cfac@vayahealth.com or call any CFAC support staff (1-800-893-6246). Meeting connection:Phone: 1-828-552-4129 Conference ID: 685 482 565#Vaya Health, 200 Ridgefield Court, Suite 218, Asheville, NC 28806

Webinar: Facing the Emotional Challenges of Chronic Illness Part 2: Diabetes & Chronic Pain-WGAMHST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric team. Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Receiving a chronic illness diagnosis can produce a range of emotional responses. In this training, we will explore the physical and mental impact of these conditions. Understanding can help us […]

Free

Webinar: Anxiety: Managing Nervous Energy EGAMHST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

A growing number of individuals report experiencing anxiety symptoms in recent years. This courseexamines anxiety as it disproportionately affects the aging population. Traditional and alternativetreatments will be the focus of symptom management. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human […]

Free