Community Seminar Series: Summer Self-Care 2025 Registration
Join the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and University of Illinois Extension for a series on a variety of health topics. Pick and choose programs based on interest.
All sessions are offered via Zoom on Wednesdays at noon (CST) from June 25 - July 30, 2025
Session dates:
June 25 | Assistive Robots: Supporting Independence and Well-Being for Older Adults
Explore how assistive robots empower older adults by supporting daily routines, enhancing safety, and fostering social connection. Gain insights into integrating robotics into home care to promote autonomy, dignity, and well-being. Presenter: Yao-Lin Tsai
2 de julio | Ampliar el Acceso a los Alimentos: Compras de Comestibles en Línea para las Comunidades Rurales de Bajos Ingresos (SPANISH ONLY)
Esta presentación destaca el papel de la compra de comestibles en línea como una estrategia para mejorar el acceso a los alimentos en las comunidades rurales. Por sus investigaciones, Karen Gutiérrez explorará cómo este enfoque puede apoyar los resultados sobre la salud y nutrición de las poblaciones desatendidas. Los participantes aprenderán cómo las soluciones innovadoras pueden fomentar el acceso equitativo a los alimentos y mejorar el bienestar de la comunidad.
Para inscribirte al evento del 2 de julio, haga click en el siguiente enlace: [
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July 9 | Water Wins: Choosing Healthier Drinks for Toddlers to Teens
What’s really in your child’s drink? Learn to decode labels, spot hidden sugars, and encourage water and natural drinks. Equip your family with tools to make healthier beverage choices every day. Presenter: Nikita Chigullapally
July 16 | Nurtured in Nature: Restoring Wellness for Collective Climate Resilience
Experience how a BIPOC-led initiative nurtures wellness and climate resilience through culturally rooted nature experiences. See how reconnecting with land and identity can inspire healing and collective environmental action. Presenter: Tomas Delgado
July 23 | Easy Steps to Benefiting from Everyday Mindful Forest Bathing
Tap into the calming power of nature through mindfulness and forest bathing. Learn how these practices reduce stress, lift mood, and support relaxation. Explore research-backed benefits and get simple tips for finding nearby green spaces and building your own mindful outdoor routine. Presenters: Darcy Lu and Zafar Waziha Sarker
July 30 | The Empowered Woman: Research-Based Exercise and Nutrition Approaches to Longevity for Thriving in Midlife and Beyond
As women enter midlife, their bodies and needs evolve—along with the strength and wisdom to shape their own well-being. This session explores evidence-based strategies to boost vitality, support longevity, and embrace wellness through movement, nutrition, and self-care. We’ll also discuss natural changes in skin and hair and share tips to help you thrive at every stage of life. Presenter: Alexia P. Hammonds
Registrants must create and sign in to a personal or work Zoom account to access the webinar sessions.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Dee Walls at
walls1@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.