Get Well Huntingburg 2010Do You Need To Be a Member of Salem Church To Participate? Click for More Details
Get-WELL Huntingburg
Program
Those who live or work in the Huntingburg area are invited to participate in the many health & wellness programs offered at
Salem Christ
202 E. 4th Street
Huntingburg, IN
812-683-2213
salemhealthministry@ insightbb.com This community project is provided through a generous grant from the Welborn Baptist Foundation, Inc.
What is The Get-WELL
Huntingburg Program?
This program is in it’s 4th year and focuses on reducing the risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and obesity.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Welborn Baptist Foundation and the support of the Health Ministry Team of Salem Church, health and wellness programs are offered throughout the year at no cost to the community.
Those adults that live and work in the Huntingburg area are invited to participate. Area companies that would like to help their employees become healthier are also welcome to participate.
Free Blood
Pressure
Screenings
When: The 2nd Sunday of the month before the 10:00 am service and at 11:15 after the service in the Salem Church Parish Hall.
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Free Exercise Classes by Fitness Instructors
Dates and programs to be announced in 2010.Call Salem Church for more information about the weekly Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday classes taught by YMCA instructors. 812-683-2213. Choose 8 to Lose Weight
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
· Seven Get-WELL Huntingburg nutrition programs
· Monthly weigh-ins
· Three 3 exercise programs
· Two fitness programs
· Special incentives mid-year and at year-end when you complete the program
· An additional screening at the end of the program to measure your success
And
· A chance to be the Biggest Chooser that is the Biggest Loser!
Participate in the 8 Steps:
Step 1: Initial screening
Step 2: Enroll in Choose 8 program
Step 3: Attend monthly nutrition classes
Step 4: Attend monthly weigh-ins
Step 5: Complete nutrition logs
Step 6: Participate in the Fitness tracking programs
Step 7: Attend exercise classes
Step 8: Participate in the final screening to determine your success
It is your choice. Enroll in programs that meet your needs OR enroll in the Choose 8 To Lose Weight complete program.
Fitness Programs
“Spirit of Fitness”
This 8-week fitness and wellness program involves exercise and several health habits that will help you feel better, improve your fitness level, improve your eating habits, and manage your weight.
Program Schedule: August and September
Incentives will be awarded for those that
complete each program.
Monthly weigh-ins
First Thursdays 6:00 pm March-October, 2010.
Ask the Experts
Attend any of the free programs with our guest speakers as they discuss their specialty in the field of health care.
Watch for dates and times in 2010.
Nutrition Classes
September 16-6:30-7:30 pm
Choose Healthy Carbohydrates
October21-6:30-7:30 pm
Social and Emotional Eating Choices
Guadalupe Center
Nutrition Programs
The following programs will be offered in English and Spanish:
Sep. 15
Choose Healthy Carbohydrates
Time: 7:15-8:15 pm
Location: GuadalupeCenter, 511 E. Fourth Street, Suite 1 in Huntingburg.
Incentives will be awarded to those who attend the programs.
2010 WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
NEW
Because of the increase in overweight and obesity problems in Indiana, we have seen an increase in risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Together we will learn how to improve our nutrition, eating habits, and exercise habits, in order to lead a healthier life and maintain a healthier weight.
Are Biggest Choosers the Biggest Losers?
Find out by joining the“Choose 8 To Lose Weight” program
Whether you want to lose 8 or 80 pounds, this program may be for you! Choose 8 to Lose Weight will be offered to those who want to lose weight while participating in a nine-month weight loss study. Your commitment to participate in this free weight loss study program includes:
· Participation in 8 or more of the programs from February through October and
· Making a personal commitment to change behaviors that lead to weight changes.
How to enroll:Participate in the health screening January 15 and sign up for Choose 8 to Lose Weightor call 481-2382 for more program information.
Limited to 30 participants!
No. You do not need to be a member of Salem Church. This is a community wellness project for those that live or work in the Huntingburg area! To enroll in any of the programs, contact the Salem Church Health Ministry Team at 812-683-2213, call 812-481-2382, or e-mail us salemhealthministry @insightbb.com. Visit our web-site for more information on happenings at Salem United Church of Christ:
www.salemucc.org.
We Thank Our Community Collaborators:
The Huntingburg Senior Center, Guadalupe Center, WIC, Memorial Family Care, Memorial Hospital Foundation, Huntingburg Chamber of Commerce, Tri-County YMCA, Memorial Foundation, Huntingburg United Methodist Church, Memorial Hospital Community Relations Department, Central Christian Church, Workforce One, St. Mary’s Church, Shared Abundance, the Welborn Baptist Foundation, and Salem United Church of Christ.
Salem United Church
of Christ
202 E. 4th Street, Huntingburg, IN
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