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“Don’t Weight to Feel Great!” Starting
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Do you want to lose weight or learn to
live a healthier lifestyle? Join the team of experts
at Upland Hills Health for a comprehensive weight loss
program that incorporates nutrition and exercise. |
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Classes start June 4 and will be held Wednesday
nights for 8 weeks. A Registered Dietician and Exercise
Specialists will team up to alternate weekly classes. |
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A $100 program fee covers all 8 classes,
including nutritious meals cooked by our Nutrition Services
staff. Participants will have the chance to win a $50
membership coupon at the end of the 8-week session. |
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To sign up, call Ann Kvitek,
R.D., at 930-8000 ext 3705 by May 28. |
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Free Diabetes Self Management Classes |
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Upland Hills Health is offering free self
management classes for diabetics and pre-diabetics. The
classes will be held at Upland Hills Health, 800 Compassion
Way, Dodgeville. |
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This is a series of four group classes
over a six month time period. The classes will cover
a variety of topics important in the self management
of diabetes. It is open to people with newly diagnosed
Type 2 Diabetes (not on insulin), or those who have had
little or no diabetes education. The classes are taught
by a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator
and Registered Nurse. |
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Please contact Upland Hills to register
at (608) 930-7147. You must register for all four classes
in each session. |
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| Self Management Class Schedule |
| June 12, 2008 (4:00-6:30 pm) |
| June 26, 2008 (4:00-6:30 pm) |
| September 4, 2008 (4:00-5:30 pm) |
| December 4, 2008 (4:00-5:30 pm) |
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New Parent Support Group begins at Upland
Hills Health |
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Upland Hills Health and the Family Resource
Center of Iowa County have teamed up to develop a support
group for new parents. |
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Anyone with a child from 0 to 12 months
old is invited and encouraged to participate in the fun
and informative meetings. Refreshments will be served
and experiences shared. A great way to meet new moms
and dads, group discussions will focus on the joys and
challenges of your new role as a parent. Guest speakers
and discussion topics will be influenced by the group
participants. |
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Julie Statz, early Childhood and Family
Educator, will facilitate the program called Parenting:
The First Year. |
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The meetings take place on the first and
third Monday of each month and are held from noon to
1:30 pm in the Upland Hills Health Center Café.
(Take the South Driveway and proceed to the Specialty
Clinic Entrance. Take the stairs or elevator down to
the café.) |
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There is no charge. Reservations are not
necessary. For more information contact the Family Resource
Center at (608)-935-7300. |
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Programs for New and Expectant Parents |
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Our Birthing Unit offers many support programs
for new and expectant parents. For more information
or to register, call 930-7139. |
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Childbirth Education: Covers relaxation
exercises, hospital routines, changes during pregnancy,
labor, delivery, postpartum, breastfeeding and much more. Includes
infant CPR and safety. Fee is $40 per couple. |
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Pre-delivery Conference: An opportunity
to begin your hospital admission paperwork, assess learning
needs and answer questions before your arrival for a
delivery. Free. |
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Sibling Class: A chance for big brothers
and sisters to learn more about the birth of their newest
family members. Free. |
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Breastfeeding Support: Designed to
educate and support mothers who are nursing or who plan
to nurse. Free. |
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Breastfeeding Supplies: Rental of
electric breast pumps and other breastfeeding and expression
supplies are available for purchase from the Birthing
Unit. Call (608) 930-7139 for details. |
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Take steps for better foot care |
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CrestRidge Assisted Living is offering
a “Foot Care Clinic,” the third Tuesday of
every month. This is a nice program, offering a
foot bathe, toenail trimming and lotion application by
a registered nurse. The fee is $15, payable with
cash or check. An appointment can be scheduled by
calling 935-0211. If there is time, walk-ins will
be taken on a first-come, first serve basis. Proper
foot care is particularly important for those with diabetes. CrestRidge
and Upland Hills Health are partners, working together
to advance senior services in our area. CrestRidge
is located at 219 E. Grace Street, Dodgeville. To
learn more about the facility, visit www.elderspan.com. |
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Community events listed |
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Area chambers of commerce, service groups
and churches host numerous festivals, fundraisers and
other special events throughout the year. Upland
Hills Health encourages your participation! Visit
the following websites to learn more about local, community
activities: |
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Smoking Cessation Classes & Support |
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If you are ready to quit smoking, there
are many resources available. The Wisconsin Tobacco Quit
Line offers free support to those kicking the habit.
Please contact the Quit Line at 1-800-QUITNOW for information
and support. |
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Other
smoking cessation information is available at: |
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'Reach to Recovery' program is available |
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'Reach to Recovery' is a support program
organized by the American Cancer Society with local volunteers
providing one-on-one support to victims of breast cancer.
The volunteers are cancer survivors themselves. If you
or someone you love could benefit from this support, contact
Maureen Teubert at 935-7353. |
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