Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness Series

The Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness Series are free, virtual events scheduled throughout the year focused on different lifestyle medicine and wellness topics. These events are free and open to the UC + Cincinnati community and beyond!

February 18, 2025 from noon-1 PM: Better Heart Health in Community in Collaboration with the American Heart Association Cincinnati

Learn the latest data on cardiovascular health and the role of movement in heart health along with clear, actionable tips on heart-healthy living from Florence Rothenberg, MD, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Cincinnati and affiliated faculty of the Osher Center. Dr. Rothenberg will also share her work in the community where she founded The Heart of Northside event venue and teaching kitchen.

Amy Kleeman, Development Director of the American Heart Association Cincinnati, will share about their community initiatives, including the upcoming 2025 Cincinnati Heart Mini-Marathon & Walk. 9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital die. In most of those cases, bystander CPR was not performed. Their goal is to have one person in every household confident and prepared to perform CPR. Register now for the 2025 Cincinnati Heart Mini-Marathon & Walk on Sunday, March 16  to take the first step in saving lives.

Event Details: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from noon - 1 p.m. virtually via Zoom

Please note: a recording of this event will be available to anyone registering.

Register now for Better Heart Health in Community

Florence G. Rothenberg, MD, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Cincinnati

Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Cincinnati and Veterans Administration Medical Center, Director of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation VAMC, Owner of Heart of Northside, Heart In Balance LLC, and Executive Director of Food For Thought Cincinnati. My current mission is to promote cardiovascular health through community. I am working to understand obstacles my neighbors experience to cardiovascular health and develop ways to overcome these obstacles. 

Amy Kleeman, Director of Development, American Heart Association, Cincinnati

Amy Kleeman, Development Director of the American Heart Association comes with almost 20 years of non-profit experience working with large National nonprofits as well as small grass roots such as the Alzheimer’s Association, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Cystic Fibrosis and the American Cancer Society. With the American Heart Association, she helps oversee the Heart Mini and Cycle Nation; two fundraising events that make a huge impact to the tri-state. In her free time, Amy enjoys hot yoga, cheering on the Bengals, UK basketball, and listening to her favorite boy bands!

Past Event Recordings

Past Event Recordings

Click here to view past event recordings on topics such as food as medicine, healthy sleep, gratitude, and more!

UC Health Thrive & Be Well UC Points

UC Health Associates

UC Health Associates can earn 200 thrive points for attending this event! Instructions for adding your points with a voucher code will be sent to registrants following the event.

Be Well UC - UC Faculty/Staff

Eligible faculty and staff can earn 1,000+ Be Well UC points in the Virgin Pulse portal with UC’s employee wellness program for attending offerings with the Osher Center for Integrative Health, and earn up to $300 every calendar year. Get started by creating an account or logging in, click the “Home” icon near the top, then, click “Rewards”. Scroll (or search) to the “Participation” category. Click “Attend a UC sponsored event”. Fill out a brief form and submit!