Polsky Seminar promotes living younger longer
Johnson County Community College
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College Information and Publications
913-469-8500
Julie Haas, Associate Vice President, Marketing Communications, ext. 3120
Peggy Graham, Writer, ext. 3425
Tyler Cundith, Sports Information Director, ext. 3122
10/10/08
Story by Peggy Graham
Polsky Seminar promotes living younger longer
Tony Vuturo, M.D. |
The seminar is free, but seating is limited. Reserve tickets by calling the JCCC box office, 913-469-4445. Reserved underground parking is available. Refreshments and networking are offered one-half hour before and after the program.
Vuturo, who has served as senior vice president of Canyon Ranch Health Resorts since 1996, is responsible for new project development, philanthropy oversight and liaison with medical research centers throughout the United States. Retired from the University of Arizona in 1996, he was awarded the title of professor emeritus and maintains an active teaching schedule at the College of Medicine and the College of Public Health at the University of Arizona and as visiting professor for the American Graduate School of International Management in Phoenix, Arizona.
Canyon Ranch is a living laboratory of integrative, holistic healthcare, with an unparalleled depth of commitment, experience and resources for enhancing and nurturing well-being. Their mission is: “To inspire in each person a commitment to healthy living and provide the tools and knowledge to turn intentions into reality.”
Canyon Ranch oversees multiple U.S. resorts. At each property, professionals are trained to help individuals adapt healthy measures into their lives, infusing lifestyle with well-being. The approach is to nurture every aspect of the human mind and body for physical, emotional and spiritual health. Topics for discussion are:
- Centenarians’ habits
- Prevention strategies that work
- Basic health evaluation
- Wellness prescription
- Transitions of life
- Wellness for youths and teenagers
- Super foods and nutritional insights
- Newsletters and Web sites
This series of educational presentations is underwritten by the Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Supporting Foundation within the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation in partnership with JCCC. The series includes a number of topics which are not now being offered elsewhere. Successful professionals share their knowledge to benefit you. Each event is free and open to senior citizens, students and the general public.
Polsky Series seminars can be viewed at http://video.jccc.edu anytime or on Channel 17 (SureWest or Time-Warner ) or Channel 22 (Comcast), Johnson County only, from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and 3-5 p.m. Saturday.