Wellness Wednesday – Our Kidneys: The Quiet Organs Part 2 + Monthly PBWF pot-luck

RRH Wellness Wednesdays feature Rochester Regional clinicians and experts sharing their experiences and knowledge in an effort to improve your health and wellness, and to help connect you with specialists when you’re interested in individualized care. Check each week for the new topic!

RRH expert nephrologist Sreedevi Chennupati MD, presented to the community in June and the room was filled with insightful questions and enthusiasm. She will be returning August 27th to finish her presentation on the often-overlooked powerhouses of our bodies — the kidneys. Though quiet in their work, our kidneys perform essential functions that keep us alive and well. If you did not attend part 1, no worries. Please consider joining us for part 2!

Dr. Chennupati will explore:
• Urine and its historical lore
• How to think like a kidney doctor
• Common diseases that affect the kidneys
• Medications that can impact kidney health
• The role of diet and exercise in kidney health

Come learn how to better care for these silent guardians of your health.

Zoom is available for those who cannot attend in person.

Join via Zoom:
Online: https://rrh.zoom.us/j/99017440681#success

Stick around after the presentation for our monthly Plant-Based Whole Food Potluck!

Everyone is welcome — just bring:
• A plant-based dish and/or whole food to share (serves 6–8+)
• A list of ingredients or a copy of the recipe to share with others
Come hungry, curious, and ready to connect with others passionate about healthy, delicious food!

Monthly PBWF pot-luck immediately to follow Wellness Wednesday in Erdle Lounge 1pm – 2pm
The evidence surrounding the benefits of a more plant predominate diet continues to emerge for preventing a number of chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Did you know consuming beans, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains can help you live longer and have improved quality of life, all from plants!

Evidence based research shows plants help aid in brain health, energy level, weight loss, GI issues, improved immunity, enhance sleep and the list goes on and on. Variety is key and new research shows we should be aiming for 30 different types plants per week.

Whether you’re a seasoned plant-based eater or just curious about incorporating more whole foods into your diet, this is a welcoming space to enjoy great food, swap recipes and build community. Please bring list of ingredients and/or recipe to help those with dietary preferences or allergies. Come hungry, bring a dish and let’s enjoy good company and foods that are proven to heal our body! Utensils provided.

If you need ideas on what to bring, please visit our plant-based library in the Rochester Regional Health office across the walking track. If Trudy is not available, please email her to set up a date and time to visit: Trudy.Arsenault@RochesterRegional.org

We’d love to hear from you! Send your comments, suggestions, and questions to RRHWellness@RochesterRegional.org

Registration is required. You may register day of at the front desk or online at JCCRochester.org.