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Health Education Calendar

For a complete listing of all group fitness classes at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center, go to www.haymed.org and click on Fitness Center or call 452-8080 or 452-8099.

Healthy Eating

Fuel Your Workout

What should you eat before you exercise? How soon should you eat before your workout? Join dietician Kristen Brant and exercise specialist Drew McAurther as they answer these and other questions to help you maximize your workout performance and nutritional profile. Samples available. Call 452-8088 to register. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16

Crock-Pot Cooking

Want to spend less time in the kitchen? Discover the benefits of cooking with a slow cooker. Healthy versions of your old favorites and new recipes will be shared. Dinner is available for $6. Call 452-8088 to register. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22

Combating Stress Eating

The holiday season is approaching. Survive this season without weight gain, overeating, or eating due to stress from lessons learned during this educational session. Presented by Kathy Keogh, R.N., M.S.N., and Leigh Hilger, Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center health educators. Call 452-8088 to register. 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31

Holiday Snacks with Chef Phil

Chef Phil was such a hit last year that we had to have him back. Learn how to cook healthy holiday snacks with artificial sweeteners and enjoy a scrumptious sample. After Chef Phil’s session, please join us in the Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center gymnasium for our annual Diabetes Health Fair from 2 to 4 p.m. Presented by Chef Phil Mohr, HRMC Dietary Department. Call 452-8088. Preregistration is required. 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14

Real Life Weight Management

Weekly meetings facilitated by a health educator focus on support, meal planning, and more. Call 452-8088 to register. Free orientation at 5:45 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 29 and Dec. 10

Health Screenings

Wellness Wednesday

Includes free blood glucose testing to screen for diabetes. No fasting necessary. Call 452-8088.

• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Ingles in Waynesville
• 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21 at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center,
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Ingles in Waynesville

Healthy Promotions

Freedom from Smoking: Get Ready and Quit!

A six-class series to help you prepare and achieve a smoke-free life. Call 452-8088 to register. Free orientation at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22

Brown Bag Medication Event

Do you or does someone you love take more than one medication? If so, bring all the medications in their original containers in a brown paper bag and let Haywood Regional Medical Center and local pharmacists review them. This program can provide recommendations after review that could prevent potential problems, such as: possible interactions with other medications, avoidable side effects, or overdose. HRMC pharmacists will also be discussing Medicare payments. Appointments are necessary. Brought to you by Haywood Community Connections. Call 452-8088. 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7

Devices for the Hard of Hearing

Come and learn about amplified phones, captioning phones, hearing aids, and emergency alert weather radios that are free to those who qualify through programs offered by North Carolina Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing. Presented by The Asheville Regional Center Staff, Judith Pittillo, Hard of Hearing Services specialist, and Marilyn Edwards, Telecommunications specialist. Lunch compliments of Haywood Community Connections. Call 452-8088 to register. 12 noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8

AARP Safe Driving Class

This program will help you adapt to age-related changes that impact drivers. Call 452-8088 to register. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 8 and 9

Christmas Luncheon

In celebration of the Christmas season, the Diabetes Education Group will enjoy each other’s company at a covered dish luncheon. Turkey and drinks are provided by the Outpatient Diabetes Education Center. Please bring a covered dish to share. Sponsored by the Outpatient Diabetes Education Center at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Call 452-8085. Preregistration is required. 12 noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12

Tea and Tours

Haywood Regional Medical Center is hosting periodic guided Tea and Tours in order to aid community understanding about available services and features of our hospital and facilities.

According to Robin Tindall-Taylor, HRMC Foundation and Corporate Communications director, “We’re implementing these Tea and Tours in an effort to educate the public and answer questions. We hope the experience will help convey that this is a friendly, patient-centered hospital, and it’s a place to be proud of, where we want everyone to feel welcome.”

The tours last approximately 90 minutes, and refreshments will be served. Tours commence at the HRMC Health & Fitness Center and cover several different floors within the hospital. For more information and to reserve a space, call the HRMC Corporate Communications Department at 456-8984.

Baby’s First Christmas

Join Haywood Regional Medical Center in welcoming all new babies born at the hospital during 2007. You are invited to attend a party in their honor from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center gym. Festivities will include cake, punch, and a complimentary Christmas ornament. Plus, Santa will take a break from his toy-making frenzy to attend and have his picture taken with each baby. There also will be drawings for door prizes donated by area merchants and businesses, and various information booths. Admission is free, but reservations are requested. Call 456-8984 by Monday, Dec. 3, to reserve your spot.