(Atlantic, Iowa)  – The May session of “Healthy U” will be presented Thursday, May 15th at Cass Health, by Kacey Peterson, MS, LMHC. The session begins at Noon, in Conference Room 2.  Peterson will present “Cultivating Healthy Aging.” The program will include information about easy things older adults can do to change their perspectives, update their routines, improve their mental health, and promote healthy aging.

Peterson, who is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, joined the Cass Health Senior Life Solutions (SLS) team in 2020. She graduated from Drake University in 2005 with a BS in Psychology and in 2010 with her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is licensed by the Iowa Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Kacey Peterson, LMHC

Prior to becoming Program Therapist for SLS, where she provides group and individual therapy services, Kacey worked in private practice with children and families in both community and school settings. In 2015 Kacey was honored with the Professional Leadership to a State Chapter Award by the American Mental Health Counselors Association for her service as Board President and Legislative Committee Chair with the Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association.

In 2019 she was recognized by Drake University’s School of Education with an award for outstanding leadership in her field, and in 2021 she was named Therapist of the Year for her commitment to the patients she serves at SLS.

Space is limited! A free boxed lunch is provided for all attendees, so reservations are required. Call 712-243-7479 to reserve your seat. For more information about Healthy U, visit casshealth.org/healthyu.