CATCH YOUR BREATH 8K & 5K WALK/RUN & 1 MILE
Adams Memorial Hospital’s Worthman Fitness Center in conjunction with Decatur-Adams County Parks and Recreation will host the Catch Your Breath Race on Sunday, September 12, 2010.
The race will take place across from Adams Memorial Hospital at the Trail Head of the River Greenway by Evergreen Assisted Living. Registration begins at 1:00pm, and the 8K and 5 K begin at 2pm, while the 1 Mile race will begin at 3pm. The entry fee is $12.00 for early registration and $15 after September 6th. Runners may compete in only one event.
Awards will be given to the overall men and women winners and the top three finishers in each age division.
Go to Adams Memorial Hospital’s website for an entry form: www.adamshospital.com or watch for the entry form in the Decatur Daily Democrat and Berne Shopping news in August and early September.
For more information call the Worthman Fitness Center at 724-2145 x1537.
SUPER KIDS DARE TO BE HEALTHY PROGRAM
Adams Memorial Hospital, Parks and Recreation, Purdue Cooperative Extension of Adams County, and The Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion are Co-sponsoring a Wellness initiative for children ages 8-16 years of age. The
program is called “Super Kids Dare to Be Healthy”, and is an eight week class addressing nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral health.
The class is offered on Mondays and Thursdays beginning Sept. 27th-Nov. 18th, 2010 from 3:30-5pm. The program will be offered at the Service Complex in Decatur at 313 Jefferson St, or at the Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion in Berne at 1201 Emmental Drive.
If you are concerned about your child’s health and wellness, and find yourself having a difficult time pulling your child away from the television, computer, or video games, or find that your child prefers fast food over a healthier choice from your kitchen, or notice that your child is concerned about his/her weight or body image, this class may be the answer for a healthier lifestyle for your child.
The cost of the program is $15 per child, or free to those who qualify. The cost includes healthy snacks, exercise equipment, and T-shirts. To register or find out more information, please call Coleen Culp at Adams Memorial Hospital 260-724-2145 x2256 or cculp@adamshospital.com.
INCISION-LESS SURGERY
Permanent relief from heartburn and acid reflux! Adams Memorial Hospital is now offering incision-less surgery. If you are interested in learning more about this procedure, please call Dr. Richard Spady’s office at 260-728-4474 or go to www.adamshospital.com and click on the incisionless surgery icon to view a demonstration as to how this procedure works.
LEARN HOW TO MANAGE YOUR DIABETES
Daytime Class
Tuesday, October 19th from 7:45am-2:15pm in the Berne Room at Adams Memorial Hospital.
Evening Class
Monday, October 11th from 5:30pm to 9:00pm in the Berne Room at Adams Memorial Hospital.
(Anyone interested in attending this class MUST REGISTER WITH Kris Bischoff by Thursday, October 7th.
Call 724-2145 x1710 if you wish to attend.
Classes will focus on several different diabetes topics, including carbohydrate counting and dietary management, foot and skin care, exercise, the emotional aspect of having diabetes, self-monitoring blood glucose meters, how often to check glucose levels, lifestyle hints to help control blood sugar, how specific drug classes prescribed for diabetes work, drug side effects, and drug interactions. There is no out of pocket expense for the diabetes class, AMH accepts what Medicare and insurance pay for the education. Instructors are certified diabetes educators.
RADIATION CLINIC OFFERED AT AMH
Radiation Oncology Associates of Ft.Wayne will begin a radiation clinic at the Strickler Cancer Institute on the first Wednesday of every month. Intake visits of new patients and follow-up visits on patients who have completed their series of radiation treatments can be seen at the new clinic, thus decreasing unnecessary travel to Ft. Wayne.
To schedule a visit at the Strickler Cancer Institute in Decatur please call 260-436-4116
and reference the Decatur Clinic.
HEALTHY HABITS…DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Adams Memorial Hospital will be holding a Diabetes Support Group called Healthy Habits. The class will be offered at Adams Memorial Hospital on Monday mornings from 10: 30am to 12pm in the Berne Room on the following dates:
Monday, September 13th
Monday, September 27th
For more information please call: Adams Memorial Behavioral Health Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health Resource Center Decatur at 260-728-3906.
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASS
Space is limited, sign up now for Childbirth Education Classes at Adams Memorial Hospital. The next class will be held on Saturday, September 11th from 9am to 3pm. The class will be held in Decatur Room #2 at AMH.
The AMH Maternity Center offers childbirth classes to help you answer many questions you may have; not only concerning “epidurals” and other options for pain relief, but also how to know when you are in labor, what to bring to the hospital and how your partner can provide support when you are in labor. We also help you know what to expect, and learn how life changes after the baby is born. A tour of our beautiful Maternity Center is also included. The cost is only $20 for those families delivering at AMH.
Please call Sharolyn Faurote at 260-724-2145 x2505 to schedule or if you have questions.
Caregivers’s Suport Group
Thursday, September 16th at 6:30 pm, in Decatur Room #2 at Adams Memorial Hospital.
The Caregiver’s Support Group is designed to help ease the burden of the caregiver of dementia patients or others in a loving and confidential setting. Please call Pathways for information at 724-2145 ext. 4227.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS
The Following Blood Pressure Clinics are sponsored by Adams County Home Health Care:
Tuesday, 09/07-8:15 a.m.-9:00 a.m.-Berne- McDonald’s.
Tuesday, 09/07-9:15 a.m.-9:45a.m.-Berne- South Adams Senior Center.
Tuesday, 09/14-8:15 a.m.-9:00 a.m.-Decatur- Decatur McDonalds.
Monday, 09/20-12:30 p.m.-Berne-South Adams Senior Center.
Wednesday, 09/29-10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.- Woodcrest in Decatur.
The Following Blood Pressure Clinics are sponsored by Adams Memorial Hospital Healthy Lifesteps and Volunteers:
Tuesday, 09/14-9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.-Decatur Community Markets, East Monroe Street.
Tuesday, 09/28-9:00 a.m.-11a.m., Decatur Community Markets, East Monroe Street.
WORTHMAN FITNESS CENTER CLASS SCHEDULE
Class Prices:
Participants may pay for an entire 12 week session as scheduled or by the class as space is available. For more information on pricing or questions call the Worthman Fitness Center (WFC) at 724-2145 x1537. Participants must register in person at WFC.
Cycling Classes
A new session for cycling classes will start in October. Registration will begin October 1, 2010 in the Worthman Fitness Center.
Yoga Classes
Participants must bring a yoga mat to class. Yoga is designed to improve flexibility, balance, muscular endurance, and mind body training. Class times are as follows:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:00am-6:00am (Fitness Center)
Saturdays: 6:45am-7:45am (Decatur Room #2)
New Yoga Classes will also begin in October.
The Silver Sneakers Exercise Program is held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30am at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur Room #2. (Free to Silver Sneaker Members)
