December 27, 2042 2:50 a.m.

The Umpqua Community Veg Education Group will begin the next round of the Lifestyle & Nutrition Course on Tuesday, January 7th.

Registrants can choose to attend in-person at the primary location – the Aviva Health classroom and teaching kitchen next to Costco. The virtual option will continue to provide access to those living outside the local area, or with transportation barriers or mobility impairments. A UC Veg release said since the launch of the virtual option, participants have tuned in from southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, Canada, across the country, regionally and of course, from around Douglas County.

The course is a 13-week, evidence-based, disease prevention and reversal class that has served over 4,000 participants since 2015. New topics are covered each week, addressing the leading causes of death in the U.S. and in Douglas County. These topics include heart disease, diabetes obesity and other chronic illnesses. Other topics include how to view and manage stress, mindfulness, moving more by incorporating exercise into daily life, and practical strategies for lasting happiness. The theoretical portion of the program is complemented with practical cooking demonstrations and sampling, along with informational packets full of handouts and easy and affordable recipes.

Registration for the course is available at: https://bit.ly/ucvegcourse

The Lifestyle & Nutrition Course is made possible in part by support from: Umpqua Health Alliance, CHI Mercy Labs, Thrive Umpqua and Aviva Health.

For more information on UC Veg, go to: www.ucveg.org