Did you know that self-care behaviors can help to lower blood pressure? Join us for a free 2 1/2 hour interactive workshop that teaches you the skills and lifestyle modifications that are needed to be in better control of your blood pressure. Wednesday, September 30, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm REGISTER ONLINE AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/living-well-whypertension-tickets-116242461331 […]
Living Well w/Chronic Illness is a 6 week self management workshop that meets once a week for 2 1/2 hours. During this workshop participants learn to change behaviors by: Eating Healthier Communicate effectively with doctors and family Learn how to deal with pain and fatigue Learn how to monitor your health Learn how to create […]
Help provide a ham for Christmas dinner for a family this holiday season. By donating a ham some much needed assistance will be given to those with limited resources in the Wheaton Park/Jonathan Street neighborhoods. Register to pledge a ham by or before December 11. Hams will be distributed to community members in partnership with […]
Walk Maryland Day is October 7, 2020! This year's theme is Walk Towards Wellness! Join the Washington County Health Department and Hagerstown Parks and Recreation in celebrating Maryland's state exercise by walking the length of Maryland - 250 miles - the week of October 4-10! Sign up here and track your walking each day […]
CATCH My Breath Youth Vaping Prevention Program Free online education for ages 10 - 18 (Grades 5 - 12) Four weekly lessons that run 30 - 40 minutes each CATCH My Breath is a peer-reviewed, evidence-based youth vaping prevention program developed by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public […]
DPP online flier 2020 If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or are concerned that you might be at risk for developing it (defined as having an A1C of 5.7 - 6.4 percent, or a fasting blood glucose of 100 - 125 mg/dl) consider joining this year-long program that focuses on diet and exercise to HALT prediabetes. […]
Stepping Up Your Nutrition is a single-session workshop developed to increase awareness of malnutrition risk in adults and older adults with Chronic Health conditions. The workshop goals are for participants to understand the importance of balanced nutrition for falls prevention and to identify the key factors that contribute to malnutrition such as: How nutrition affects […]
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 11:00 AM - 3 PM For women who have had a mastectomy or other reconstructive breast surgery. Certified mastectomy fitters and a representative from American Breast Care will be available to answer questions and assist with finding the perfect fitting bra. Come to our Fall Fit Event to see the […]
Join the Croquet Club! Friday evenings at Pangborn Park, join world-class croquet player, Ian Harshman, to learn the ins and outs of croquet. This club-style program includes a year's membership to play the game at Pangborn Park. Enjoy learning the game, improving your personal skills set, and being a part of the growing community of […]
Walk with Ease An evidence-based physical activity and self-management education program that runs 3 times a week for six weeks and taught by an Arthritis Foundation certified instructor. The program is developed for people living with arthritis who want to be more physically active, but is also appropriate for people without arthritis, particularly those […]
Stepping On is a 6 week multifaceted falls-prevention program designed to help older adults reduce their risk for falls. The Stepping On program incorporates a group setting. It covers a range of issues including; falls and risk strength and balance exercises home hazards, safe footwear, vision and falls safety in public places, community mobility coping […]
From one-on-one sessions to couples and group sessions, at any skill level! Instruction provided by Dr. Adrian Bernal, 11 year USGTF Golf Teaching Professional at The Greens at Hamilton Run. Hourly rates: $20/child (12 & below, 30 minutes); $25/young adult (12-18 years); $35/adult; and $30/hour senior. For more information, contact Dr. Bernal at 307.690.8399.
Join Susan Lyons, nurse practitioner, for an interactive discussion about Advance Directives/Living Wills. We will help answer the question, “who will speak for me if I cannot speak for myself?” At the end of the session you will understand the role the health care agent (or medical proxy) what could happen when someone does not […]
Did you know that self-care behaviors can help to lower blood pressure? Join us for a free 2 1/2 hour interactive workshop that teaches you the skills and lifestyle modifications that are needed to be in better control of your blood pressure. Wednesday, October 28, 2020 7:30 am - 10:00 am REGISTER ONLINE AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/living-well-whypertension-tickets-116242461331 […]
