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
2-Part Virtual Advance Care Planning Workshop at Stanford Health Care
Stanford Palliative Care
Stanford Palliative Care is proud to provide quarterly 2-Part, FREE Advance Health Care Planning virtual workshops for the public.
"Advance care planning" is the term to describe the conversations and processes involved in making what is more commonly known as a "living will" or "advance health care directive." In this workshop format, we'll talk about what's right for you and those close to you. Whether you are a person living with a serious illness, a caregiver of a loved one, or the healthiest you have ever been, having some form of a care plan in the event you are unable to speak for yourself, is important for providing you and your family with the comfort and confidence knowing that your wishes will be honored no matter what happens.
Come learn about the questions you should be asking yourself, your doctors, and your loved ones. You may even leave with an advance care plan completed.
Part I: We will define and describe advance health care planning and provide a 4-step plan to help you get jump started on thinking about the questions you should be considering.
Part II: We will come back together to review an advance directive and provide time for discussion and questions.
Wednesday, August 19
12:00 pm Pacific Time
Wednesday, August 26
12:00 pm Pacific Time
Tracking Smarter, Not Harder (Part 2): Using AI to Support Your Nutrition
Presented by Stanford Lifestyle and Weight Management Center
Tune in to learn how to put AI to work as your kitchen assistant! Join us for a practical webinar on using AI to support your nutrition goals, from tracking intake to creating tailored meal plans that fit your personal preferences. We will share ready-to-use prompts, show how to pair AI tools with clinician oversight, and discuss common limitations such as image accuracy and data gaps.
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!
Marion Seabaugh, MPH, RD, is a registered dietitian at Stanford’s Lifestyle and Weight Management Center.
Wednesday, August 19
5:00 pm Pacific Time
Online
REGISTER
The Impact of Exercise on Blood Glucose
Marina Basina, MD, explores the impact exercise has on blood glucose and the reason why it fluctuates both during and after exercise. Learn how to prevent low blood glucose and how to use exercise as a tool to decrease and stabilize it.
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.
Marina Basina, MD, is a clinical endocrinologist and clinical researcher with a focus on diabetes management, thyroid, and adrenal conditions. Her primary interests are in type 1 diabetes, diabetes technology, and diabetes in pregnancy. Dr. Basina is board certified in endocrinology and internal medicine.
Thursday, September 10
5:00 pm Pacific Time
Online
Living Your Best Life: How Palliative Care Can Improve Your Quality of Life
Stanford Palliative Care
Join us for a webinar about the medical specialty called palliative care, and learn about how it can help you live your best life when living with a difficult illness.
Having a serious illness can affect your life in many ways. Join one of these workshops to find out what you can do to manage the impact your illness has on your life.
At this event, the Stanford Palliative Care team will share ways to live your best life using a holistic, person-centered approach.
During this workshop, the facilitator will talk about physical symptoms as well as emotional and spiritual well-being. You’ll also learn about the medical specialty, called palliative care, and how it can give you an extra level of support and improve your quality of life.
Wednesday, September 16
4:00pm Pacific Time
Online
Goals That Stick: Building Habits for Lasting Change
Presented by Stanford Lifestyle and Weight Management Center
Habits are usually unconscious, daily routines that guide our choices. Changing them, especially around nutrition, can be challenging due to barriers. Let’s dive into proven habit-forming techniques to help us hit our nutrition and health goals. We’ll begin with the WHY for change and end with practical strategies for newly developed habits to stick. Attendees will get concrete examples and actionable plan ideas for long-term success.
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!
Emily Sylvester, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian at the Stanford Lifestyle and Weight Management Center.
Wednesday, September 16
5:00 pm Pacific Time
Online
REGISTER
Stanford My Heart Counts Ride
Presented by Stanford Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease (SCICD)
The Stanford My Heart Counts ride is an annual group cycling event spanning the peninsula’s most stunning views, starting at Mitchell Park in Palo Alto! The event consists of two different routes and is followed by a celebration with food, education, and community activities. It is brought to you by the Stanford Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease (SCICD) in collaboration with All Inclusive Ryders Cycling Collective (AIR cc), a non-profit cycling organization. At the core of both groups is a shared mission of inclusivity and advocacy for genetic heart conditions; all funds raised go toward improved personalized treatment and research initiatives for patients and families facing heart disease. Learn more about the event at our registration site or reach out to myheartcountsride@stanford.edu with any questions.
Sunday, September 27
8:00 am Pacific Time
In-Person
Mitchell Park Arbor Picnic Area
600 E. Meadow Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
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