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Participants:
Session 1: Screenings with Rebecca Wirtz
January 7 and 8:contact Ann Powers218-829-2861X5842
or o set-up your private appointment
for heart screening and your lab test results consultation later this week.
FASTING REQUIRED 10-12 HOURS PROIR TO THESE TESTS.
Screenings to include:
- Cardiac lifestyle assessment
- Family history review
- Blood Pressure
- Blood Sugar
- Cholesterol (total, HDL/LDL, triglycerides)
- BMI (Body Mass Index)
- Waist Circumference
Location:Brainerd Lakes Heart & Vascular Center at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center, 523 N 3rd Street, Brainerd
Session 2: Reduce Your Risk Factors Q&A discussion with Dr. Mark Johnson, Cardiologist
Group and individual photo shoot
Learn to identify the risk factors of heart disease and what questions you should be asking your doctor about your health.
Tuesday, January 15
7 – 9 a.m.
Location:TBD
Session 3: Better U Alumni are here with you
Choose to be accountable. Set up support system with friends, family, and the BetterU facebook page to stay on top of your goals. Learn what worked for the Better U alumni to keep healthy lifestyle choices top of mind.
Thursday, January 24
Time: TBD
Location:TBD
Session 4: The benefits of getting active, finding time in your busy schedule for exercise with Cardiac Rehabilitation – Diane Fostner
Get moving. But make every moment worthwhile. Just because you’re at home or work or on the go, doesn’t mean you can’t still incorporate some workout time. It just takes a little ingenuity.
Tuesday, January 29
5 – 6 p.m.
Location:CardioPulmonary Rehabilitation, 2nd Floor, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, 523 N 3rd Street, Brainerd
Session 5: Yoga a Holistic Approach to a BetterU Mind and Body – Rebecca Wirtz
Tuesday, February 5
7 – 8 a.m.
Location:Lakes Fit Yoga, 708 Laurel Street, Brainerd
Session 6: Get the Lowdown on Diabetes–Danette Holznagel
What’s the difference between diabetes and pre-diabetes? What you can do to prevent diabetes before it develops into a life-altering disease?
Tuesday, February 12
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Session 7: Go Red For Women Lunch Event
Learn what the American Heart Association is doing to prevent heart disease and experience an inspiring story from a survivor.Please bring a guest!
Thursday, February 21
12-1 p.m.
Location:Arrowwood Lodge, 6967 Lake Forest Road, Baxter
Session 8: Good fats vs. bad fats education - dietitian Teresa Farrell
Wednesday, February 27
8 – 9 a.m.
Location:Kerst Room, lower level through cafeteria, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, 523 N 3rd Street, Brainerd
Session 9: Shopping smart. Grocery store tour with dietitian Teresa Farrell, including how to read nutrition labels. This event is open to the public, so you can feel free to bring guests.
Tuesday, March 5
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: Brainerd Cub Foods
Session 10: Celebration dinner. Please bring a guest!
Tuesday, March 12
6-8 p.m.
Location:TBD
FOLLOW-UP:
Week of May 20:contact Ann Powers 218-829-2861X5842 or to set-up your private follow-up appointment for heart screening and lab test results consultation and goal measurement later this week.