Geisinger invites the community to Preventive Medicine Lecture in October

This lecture is part of the Geisinger Preventive Medicine Lecture Series, a program designed to provide the community with insights into lifestyle and preventive health strategies.

What: How Not to Die with Michael Greger, M.D.
When: Tuesday, October 7, 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Geisinger School of Medicine, 525 Pine St., Scranton
Registration:go.geisinger.edu/hntd

Dr. Greger, founder of the nonprofit NutritionFacts.org, will share evidence-based insights on how diet and lifestyle choices can help prevent and treat some of the leading causes of death in the United States. Attendees will learn practical strategies for healthier living and gain insight from global populations largely free of "Western" diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

"This lecture offers a unique opportunity for the community to learn actionable steps for healthier living directly from cutting-edge research," said Robert W. Naismith, PhD, clinical professor, department of medical education.

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