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 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 […]
Beat the Pack: Tobacco Free for Life! Join us for an hour long, 3 week nicotine cessation workshop that will give you the tools and support to help you quit the nicotine habit. At the end of the session, participants will identify at least 3 reasons to quit smoking, discuss what to expect when someone […]
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 […]
Join us virtually for the livestreamed grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Bike Safe Play Court on our Facebook page. The Bike Safe Play Court is a public traffic garden located at the Hagerstown YMCA. A traffic garden is a painted streetscape that gives children a safe place away from traffic to learn how to […]
Living Well with Diabetes Self-Guided Home Course Are you having difficulty keeping your blood sugars under control even if you have been living for years with diabetes? Are you searching for a way to refresh or learn more about how to best self-manage your diabetes, all in the comfort of your own home? If so, […]
