In partnership with Endeavor Health, the LSCF is presenting the Levy Longevity: Navigating the Healthcare System. ​Join Dr. Leslie Mendoza Temple and Dr. Wanda Cruz-Knight in either cohort 1 (held exclusively in person) or cohort 2 (held exclusively online) to explore how to navigate the healthcare system with the intention of advocating for yourself and setting personal health goals.

Part 1 (held on either January 8 or January 22) of your chosen cohort will focus on navigating the health system, including case-based examples such as when to visit urgent care versus the emergency room, recognizing signs of stroke, and related topics. The lecture will conclude with a discussion on normal aspects of aging and an icebreaker.

Part 2 (held on either January 15 or January 29) will cover the behavioral health perspective, with an emphasis on preparing for health visits while managing stress and anxiety.

This Levy Longevity is free to attend, but advance registration is required. Registration is a commitment to attend both Part 1 and Part 2 of your selected cohort. Space is limited, and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to Levy Senior Center members.

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Registration for Cohort 2 is closed. 

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About the Presenters:

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Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD, the medical director of integrative medicine at Endeavor Health, blends conventional medicine with evidence-based holistic therapies to treat the whole person. She sees patients of all ages and offers care that includes nutritional counseling, herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and mind-body practices. Dr. Mendoza Temple focuses on prevention, root cause healing and empowering patients to take charge of their health with individualized support.

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Wanda Cruz-Knight, MD, a family medicine physician and chair of family medicine at Endeavor Health, provides primary care for patients of all ages. She has clinical interests in women’s health, adolescent health and leadership development. Dr. Cruz-Knight also trains future physicians and promotes equitable, relationship-based care in both clinical and community settings.