Lectures + Events
Join Us. Hear Stanford doctors and researchers speaking on a variety of health topics.
Enjoy our Community Lectures Series online and live via Zoom. Because of our live webinar format, you will be able to submit a question via the “chat” function during the presentation. And as always, our talks will be made available on the Stanford Health Care YouTube channel in case you miss it or want to share it with a friend. All lectures are free and open to the public. Please register below.
LECTURES + EVENTS 2026
Beyond Prescriptions: Exploring Alternative Medications and Dietary Supplement Options for Diabetes Care
Ariana Royzman, PharmD, will talk about non-prescription options that can be helpful alongside regular diabetes medications. She will review how well they work, safety, side effects, drug interactions, and offer tips on discussing these options with your healthcare provider.
This presentation is part of the monthly Diabetes Wellness Group webinar series from the Stanford Medicine Diabetes Care Program. Webinars are free and open to adults with diabetes and their families. You don’t need to be a Stanford patient to join.
Ariana Royzman, PharmD, is a PGY-1 pharmacy resident at Stanford Health Care.
Thursday, March 12
5:00 pm Pacific Time
Online
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Female Urinary Incontinence: Insights, Treatments, and Innovations
Bertha Chen, MD, will talk about the types, prevalence, and impact of female urinary incontinence. She will share treatment options ranging from lifestyle modifications and medications to surgical interventions, and emerging therapies.
Bertha Chen, MD, is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University School of Medicine with specialization in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, and she also holds a courtesy appointment as Professor of Urology. She maintains a clinical practice dedicated to caring for women with urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Thursday, March 12
7:00 pm Pacific Time
Online
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Eating with Awareness: Tools to Navigate Non-Hunger & Emotional Eating
Presented by Stanford Lifestyle and Weight Management Center
Humans eat for many reasons above and beyond physiological hunger drives. Do you find yourself opening the refrigerator over and over, just to look? Or grabbing for a favorite snack after a hard day at work? How about eating to cope with stressful life events? Emotional eating is very common yet can derail health and lifestyle goals and lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and distress. This session will focus on ways to identify emotional eating and practical tips, tools, and strategies to regulate emotions without turning to food.
Join us for this free webinar to connect with a supportive community, share experiences, and gain practical advice for achieving lasting diet and lifestyle changes. The Nourish to Flourish monthly webinar series, hosted by the Stanford Lifestyle and Weight Management Center, is open to all adults seeking to enhance their knowledge and tools for effective weight management and improved well-being. You don’t need to be a Stanford patient to participate—everyone is welcome!
Brittany Matheson, PhD, is a clinical assistant professor and licensed clinical psychologist in the Eating Disorders Clinic.
Wednesday, March 18
5:00 pm Pacific Time
Online
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Finding Reliable Health Information Online
Jean will show you how to find trustworthy diabetes and wellness information online and how the Health Library can help. You’ll learn simple tips for spotting reliable sites and steering clear of misinformation.
This presentation is part of the monthly Diabetes Wellness Group webinar series from the Stanford Medicine Diabetes Care Program. Webinars are free and open to adults with diabetes and their families. You don’t need to be a Stanford patient to join.
Jean Johnson, MLS, AHIP, is a medical librarian at Stanford Health Library.
Thursday, April 9
5:00 pm Pacific Time
Online
Power Snacking: Bites to Keep You Full & Focused
Presented by Stanford Lifestyle and Weight Management Center
Snacking can be a powerful tool for supporting energy, focus, and fullness throughout the day. In this interactive cooking demo, Gina will share simple, high-protein, high-fiber snack ideas that are quick to make and easy to repeat. You will learn how to build balanced snacks that help prevent energy crashes, support mindful eating, and fit into busy schedules – without sacrificing flavor or enjoyment.
Join us for this free webinar to connect with a supportive community, share experiences, and gain practical advice for achieving lasting diet and lifestyle changes. The Nourish to Flourish monthly webinar series, hosted by the Stanford Lifestyle and Weight Management Center, is open to all adults seeking to enhance their knowledge and tools for effective weight management and improved well-being. You don’t need to be a Stanford patient to participate—everyone is welcome!
Gina Ringelstein, RD, CSOWM, is a registered dietitian at Stanford Health Care.
Wednesday, April 15
5:00 pm Pacific Time
Online
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