Physical
Activity
HealthSteps
Program – 777-8898
HealthSteps is an affordable, community based health promotion
program offering a wide variety of prevention programs geared towards
encouraging and promoting good health. Physical fitness and health
education options include: Core exercise classes such as
walk/jog, aerobics, weight training, resist-a-ball, aqua fitness
and healthy hearts plus specifically designed classes for individuals
with diabetes and arthritis; Recreational activities including tennis,
racquetball and lap swimming; Specialty programs such as
T'ai Chi, Yoga, Weight Watchers, Nutritious Weigh of Life and HeartSaver
CPR & First Aid; and Special Events featuring other HealthSteps,
Club W! and Healthier Community programming.
Smoking
Cessation
Quit Smart
– 777-8898
This smoking cessation program is for you if you are addicted
to nicotine, if you smoke to relax or if you need help quitting.
One on one counseling is available.
Nutrition
Weight
Watchers – 777-8898
Weight Watchers will provide the support and motivation you
need for successful weight lose. This program meets every Monday
from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Club 50/ClubW! Conference Room. Please
pre-registration is required (call 777-8898) with a minimum of 15
participants registered to hold session.
Nutrition
Counseling – 777-8603
Nutrition counseling services provided by a Registered Dietitian
are available on a
one-to-one
basis through St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. A physician
referral is required.
Weight
Management Intensive Outpatient Program - 777-8603
The St. Mary’s
Weight Management Intensive Outpatient Program (WM-IOP) provides
a non-surgical weight loss alternative for individuals who need
to lose weight for medical reasons. It is based on our behavioral
division’s intensive outpatient program model. Instructors
include a dietitian, exercise physiologist, counselor, psychologist,
and nurse. A medical director oversees the program and a psychiatrist
is available on a consultant basis. A physician referral is required.
Stress
Management
T’ai
Chi – 777-8898
T’ai chi is a Chinese martial art that is primarily practiced
for it’s health benefits, including a means for dealing with
tension and stress. T’ai Chi emphasizes complete relaxation
and is essentially a form of meditation, or what has been called
“meditation in motion.” It is characterized by soft, slow,
flowing movements that emphasize force, rather than brute strength.
Though it is soft, slow and flowing, the movements are executed
precisely. Several levels of T’ai Chi are offered. Please call
for details.
Other
Programs and Services
Club W!
– 777-4000
This is a free membership program for women of all ages. Designed
to give women educationally and personally enriching experiences,
Club W! provides its members with programs that touch on all dimensions
of a woman’s life. For more information please call.
Healthier
Community Luncheon – 777-8240
The Healthier Community Luncheon has proven to be an excellent forum
to discuss health issues and how they affect our community. Often
described as a networking luncheon for community agencies and service
groups, the Healthier Community Luncheon meets on a monthly basis
with the main purpose of bringing service providers together to
network with one another.
Diabetes
Education Program – 777-8625
This program will help you gain the knowledge and skills you
need to manage your diabetes throughout your life. For more information
please call.
Open Airways
– 753-3259
Learning about asthma will help you breathe easier. This is a five
part educational series that teaches children, teenagers and parents
to better understand and manage asthma. For more information please
contact the Breathing Center.
Health
Science Library - 777-8775
The Health Sciences Library at St. Mary’s Regional Medical
Center offers public access to a wide range of health and medical
information. Resources include a computer health database, books,
videos, pamphlets, newsletters, journal articles and access to fax
information systems and the internet.
Physician
Referral Line – 777-8899
To speak with someone about finding a physician that is right for
you, call the St. Mary’s Physician Referral Line.
Physical
Fitness Evaluations – 777-8898
Exercise is an excellent way to improve one’s health. We recommend
a one on one consultation with our fitness specialist. An evaluation
will be performed to assess current fitness level and will include
measuring cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility,
body fat and blood pressure. Based upon individual goals and results
an exercise prescription will be provided recommending a safe an
effective fitness program. We offer this test by individual appointment.
Body Composition
Analysis – 777-8898
A certain amount of body fat is essential to maintain bodily functions;
however, carrying too much body fat increases the risk for a variety
of health problems. This simple test uses infrared technology and
is a reliable, accurate measurement tool. By determining the percentage
of body weight that is fat versus non-fat, our fitness specialists
can help an individual determine a realistic and healthy weight.
We offer this test by individual appointment.
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